And now that we finally have the top albums of 2020 on the left hand column, let the vote abuse begin

We have to admit our mistake in nominating Belzebubs for Best Debut.

We didn't realize that they also released Quis Novit Daemonis Astus in 2006 and Moth Of Satanas in 2009.

Written by RaduP on 01.03.2020 at 00:49

We have to admit our mistake in nominating Belzebubs for Best Debut.

We didn't realize that they also released Quis Novit Daemonis Astus in 2006 and Moth Of Satanas in 2009.

This is real? Same band?

Written by MuchaMagia on 01.03.2020 at 00:50

Written by RaduP on 01.03.2020 at 00:49

We have to admit our mistake in nominating Belzebubs for Best Debut.

We didn't realize that they also released Quis Novit Daemonis Astus in 2006 and Moth Of Satanas in 2009.

This is real? Same band?

Says so right here

Written by RaduP on 01.03.2020 at 00:49

We have to admit our mistake in nominating Belzebubs for Best Debut.

We didn't realize that they also released Quis Novit Daemonis Astus in 2006 and Moth Of Satanas in 2009.

Not sure if you're trolling but I'll buy. These two are fictional albums.

Man Esoteric crushed the compettion. Nicee.

And it may had not won, but still, Wars In The Unknown is by far the best Power Metal album of 2019.

Written by RaduP on 01.03.2020 at 00:51

Written by MuchaMagia on 01.03.2020 at 00:50

Written by RaduP on 01.03.2020 at 00:49

We have to admit our mistake in nominating Belzebubs for Best Debut.

We didn't realize that they also released Quis Novit Daemonis Astus in 2006 and Moth Of Satanas in 2009.

This is real? Same band?

Says so right here

Still waiting for Beatrice to be added as a former live drummer.

Wow Swallow the Sun with around 30 write-in votes. that should count as 300 regular votes :p

the MS staff must be hurt

Only 4 matchens, in 3 4 chstagorirs i think voters had extreme bad music taste and few votes were for band nsme not music in album

My 5 picks got to be the winner. All well-deserved one.

Great to see that huge turnout and quite frankly, in this edition, people voted for quality content. And boy, look at incoming traffic in the most abused category - Melodeath.

Written by RaduP on 01.03.2020 at 00:49

We have to admit our mistake in nominating Belzebubs for Best Debut.

We didn't realize that they also released Quis Novit Daemonis Astus in 2006 and Moth Of Satanas in 2009.

In that case its band fault and ppl who nominated band, such bands must be better whit home pages, fb and info about them selves, when i worked whit Msa bunch of bands was pain in the ass whit out any solide Base info... Best is ignore them... Let they fix info first

Written by nikarg on 01.03.2020 at 01:20

Not sure if you're trolling but I'll buy. These two are fictional albums.

You took the bait

Not a bad year. Great debuts, unexpected comebacks and even letdowns are mostly bands trying to find something new.

Written by Bad English on 01.03.2020 at 10:19

In that case its band fault

Nope.
It's the fault of people being unable to distinguish between reality ("the long-awaited Belzebubs debut") and obvious fiction based on a webcomic.

There were three pleasant surprises for this year, which is more than usual: Sunn O))) taking Ambiandronoise over Ulver, BAN taking Meloblack over Beelzebubs, and Full Of Hell taking Grindcore over Exhumed. The latter two were definitely the most deserving of their respective categories. I wouldn't say the same for Sunn O))), but I went into the vote thinking Ulver would totally sweep that category, so it was nice to be proven wrong.

Death metal was a pretty fierce battle between Blood Incantation and Cattle Decap. 'Twas rooting for and cast my vote for the former, and they were indeed ahead by a few votes at several points throughout, but in the end Death Atlas held onto the throne.

Anyone who's seen me express my thoughts regarding Mgla on here can probably surmise how I feel about the black metal vote result.

Other than those five cats I can't say I'm really that invested in any of the results. Good year as usual. If you discovered anything new through the Awards, props to you, because that's what really matters most in all of this.

Written by Starvynth on 01.03.2020 at 14:06

Written by Bad English on 01.03.2020 at 10:19

In that case its band fault

Nope.
It's the fault of people being unable to distinguish between reality ("the long-awaited Belzebubs debut") and obvious fiction based on a webcomic.

Its general many bands dont even put line up a f good i fp on Facebook and are poor whit legit info

Found some real good stuff (and about 90% of my nominations didn't win) so definitely a good awards year. Thanks as always, MS staff.

Written by The Melting Snow on 01.03.2020 at 08:49

Wow Swallow the Sun with around 30 write-in votes. that should count as 300 regular votes :p

the MS staff must be hurt

No, it's right. It's good album but not as good as "New Moon" or "Songs from the north"

Written by Auntie Sahar on 01.03.2020 at 14:43

If you discovered anything new through the Awards, props to you, because that's what really matters most in all of this.

I've heard about Hidden History of the Human Race before, but haven't managed to listen to it until Awards. And fell in love with it immediately, which resulted in tossing the vote for them. Too bad that they lose it the end, but Death Atlas is a solid album, so no harm done here I guess.

If you are interested in finding new bands in your favorite sub-genre, I compiled a list of all the nominees and write-in albums here.

Written by The Melting Snow on 01.03.2020 at 08:49

Wow Swallow the Sun with around 30 write-in votes. that should count as 300 regular votes :p

the MS staff must be hurt

Not at all.
Thanks to the write-in votes, we have a top 12 of doom now and a bunch of rather unknown bands obtained a well-deserved spot and gained some recognition. Coming 8th out of 12 isn't too bad of a result for Swallow The Sun either, considering that When A Shadow Is Forced Into The Light is currently rated as the third least appreciated album of the band's career thus far.

29 write-in votes count as 290 regular votes?
Okay, deal.
But then these 45 misplaced write-in votes for StS (power, sludge, extreme progressive, etc.) will count as 450 votes. That's 450 "fans" who don't even have a rough idea of the kind of music their most favorite band is actually playing.

I believe that this is the only cause for concern in regard of Swallow The Sun, their fans and the Awards.

Nominations always open up a bunch of great previously unfamiliar albums to me! Thanks to those who create these lists!

Written by Starvynth on 01.03.2020 at 19:24

Written by The Melting Snow on 01.03.2020 at 08:49

Wow Swallow the Sun with around 30 write-in votes. that should count as 300 regular votes :p

the MS staff must be hurt

Not at all.
Thanks to the write-in votes, we have a top 12 of doom now and a bunch of rather unknown bands obtained a well-deserved spot and gained some recognition. Coming 8th out of 12 isn't too bad of a result for Swallow The Sun either, considering that When A Shadow Is Forced Into The Light is currently rated as the third least appreciated album of the band's career thus far.

29 write-in votes count as 290 regular votes?
Okay, deal.
But then these 45 misplaced write-in votes for StS (power, sludge, extreme progressive, etc.) will count as 450 votes. That's 450 "fans" who don't even have a rough idea of the kind of music their most favorite band is actually playing.

I believe that this is the only cause for concern in regard of Swallow The Sun, their fans and the Awards.

Has write in vote ever won? If someone writes Iron Maiden grindcore we should not count. But primsl Fear power and heavy imo boat can stay

Written by Starvynth on 01.03.2020 at 19:24

But then these 45 misplaced write-in votes for StS (power, sludge, extreme progressive, etc.) will count as 450 votes. That's 450 "fans" who don't even have a rough idea of the kind of music their most favorite band is actually playing.

That's enough reason for a ban in my book.

Written by IBlackened on 01.03.2020 at 21:24

That's enough reason for a ban in my book.

As far as the sludge and power metal write-ins are concerned I'd prefer the good ol' fashioned practice of public naming and shaming.

Written by Starvynth on 01.03.2020 at 19:24

But then these 45 misplaced write-in votes for StS (power, sludge, extreme progressive, etc.) will count as 450 votes. That's 450 "fans" who don't even have a rough idea of the kind of music their most favorite band is actually playing.

Or just fans who love Swallow The Cum* so much they spam them in any conceivable category. And lols as counting 10 times... the last several years 30-40% of my ballot is write-ins.


* pours out some cerveza in memory of Marcel, who always used to refer to them as such.

I totally disagree with the progressive metal category, the winner of the album of the year was undoubtedly >> Evergrey - The Atlantic <<
the winner Borknagar - True North has practically nothing progressive to be in the Black metal category

Written by SebaRaven36 on 06.03.2020 at 16:15

I totally disagree with the progressive metal category, the winner of the album of the year was undoubtedly >> Evergrey - The Atlantic <<
the winner Borknagar - True North has practically nothing progressive to be in the Black metal category

you disagree with the chosen winner?

True North has pleased even progheads that don't usually listen to metal.

Written by SebaRaven36 on 06.03.2020 at 16:15

I totally disagree with the progressive metal category, the winner of the album of the year was undoubtedly >> Evergrey - The Atlantic <<
the winner Borknagar - True North has practically nothing progressive to be in the Black metal category

When did they plaid blavk metal, it has maybe BL feeling because band is from Norway, and cold winter landscape in album, but listen it its not black metal, its progressive, progressive means being above stereotypical prog DT sound

Written by JoHn Doe on 06.03.2020 at 16:22

Written by SebaRaven36 on 06.03.2020 at 16:15

I totally disagree with the progressive metal category, the winner of the album of the year was undoubtedly >> Evergrey - The Atlantic <<
the winner Borknagar - True North has practically nothing progressive to be in the Black metal category

you disagree with the chosen winner?

True North has pleased even progheads that don't usually listen to metal.

If it's okay that it's good, I'm just saying it's not the right category