Black Sabbath, Motorhead, Alice in Chains + More Win 2013 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards
The Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards were held in the U.K. last night (June 17) and we've got the full list of winners to share with you.
Black Sabbath claimed two wins during the 2013 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Award, winning the award for Best U.K. Band, beating out Motorhead, Bring Me the Horizon, Bullet for My Valentine and Paradise Lost. Sabbath also won Best Album for their newest disc, '13.'
French metal phenoms Gojira took home the trophy for Best Live Band, beating out an eclectic group of nominees including Limp Bizkit, Clutch, Airbourne and Sabaton. Stone Sour also claimed victory with the award for Best International Band, gaining the win over Parkway Drive, Deftones, Five Finger Death Punch and Down.
Motorhead were bestowed with this year's Golden God Award, while Alice in Chains were honored with the Icon Award. Check out the full list of award winners and nominees below:
Best New Band:
Winner:
Bleed From Within
Other nominees:
Thy Art Is Murder
Crossfaith
Upon A Burning Body
Bury Tomorrow
Best Underground Band:
Winner:
The Algorithm
Other nominees:
Royal Thunder
Black Breath
Hexvessel
Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats
‘Dimebag Darrell Shredder’ Award:
Winner:
Eric Calderone
Other nominees:
Johan Söderberg and Olavi Mikkonen (Amon Amarth)
Andy James (Sacred Mother Tongue)
Fredrik Akesson (Opeth)
Paul Waggoner (Between The Buried And Me)
Breakthrough Band Award:
Winner:
Asking Alexandria
Other nominees:
While She Sleeps
Motionless In White
Kvelertak
Periphery
Best Live Band Award:
Winner:
Gojira
Other nominees:
Limp Bizkit
Clutch
Airbourne
Sabaton
Best Event Award:
Winner:
The Heavy Metal Census Campaign
Other nominees:
Ginger Wildheart Smashing The Music Industry
Anthrax On Mars
Dave Grohl’s Sound City Players
Devin Townsend’s Retinal Circus
Best International Band Award:
Winner:
Stone Sour
Other nominees:
Parkway Drive
Deftones
Five Finger Death Punch
Down
Best UK Band Award:
Winner:
Black Sabbath
Other nominees:
Bring Me The Horizon
Motörhead
Paradise Lost
Bullet For My Valentine
Best Album Award:
Winner:
Black Sabbath – “13“
Metal As F--- Award:
Winner:
Burgerkill
Other nominees:
Sea Shepherd
Nergal
Jason Newsted
Pussy Riot
Inspiration Award:
Winner:
Paradise Lost
Riff Lord Award:
Winner:
Scott Gorham (Thin Lizzy/Black Star Riders)
Spirit Of Hammer Award:
Winner:
Brian Blessed
Legend Award:
Winner:
Doro
Icon Award:
Winner:
Alice In Chains
The Golden God Award:
Winner:
Motörhead
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