 After one month of voting, nearly 6,000 votes cast and countless sharing across all social media platforms by us and nominees alike, the time has come to announce the winners of the GMA Awards 2019. But before that happens, there will be a change to how the nominees are cast. For 10 months of the year we will be running a series of rounds from which the 10 finalists will be recognised for the annual event. The system will work as thus: nominees elected in the month of January are voted for in February... February nominees voted in March, etc and finishes with nominees in October being voted for in November - the finalists will then be voted for across the month of December and into early January 2021; finishing 8th January 2021. Now that's put out into the open, we can finally reveal the winners of the GMA Awards 2019.  Release Of The Year
 Best Live Act
 Breakthrough African Metal Band
 Breakthrough Asian Metal Band
 Breakthrough European Metal Band
 Breakthrough UK Metal Band
 Breakthrough North & Central American Metal Band
 Breakthrough Oceanian Metal Band
 Breakthrough South American Metal Band
 Breakthrough International Metal Band
 Festival Of The Year
Music Video Of The Year
 Global Metal Ambassador 2019
* Later withdrawn by request of nominee.
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 South Korean symphonic black metal group Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy have released their first official video culled from their forthcoming album The Lord Ov Shadows, due worldwide via Sliptrick Records on Jan 22nd, 2019. The track is the 6 and a half minute opus I Am The Lord Ov Shadows and shows the band in all their dark, heavy and progressive beauty. Classical gothic music is the outstanding essence of Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy, with anguished vocals and brooding instruments performing chapters and poems which evoke nothingness and wholeness, darkness and daylight, beauty and ugliness! Check out the video:- https://youtu.be/VtQgF17JwB0 “The Lord OV Shadows, finally emancipated, ordering ourselves to face the inner creature, through endless slaughter of our kind dwelling in the deepest darkness and fear. Alas, the moment of encounter, The Lord Ov Shadows has arrived.” Director & Production Designer: Senyt Director of Photography: Junhyung Lee & Wooram Jeong The Lord Ov Shadows (out January 22nd, 2019 on Sliptrick Records) available now on pre-order from: Shop Sliptrick Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy are: Material Pneuma – Vocals Gash – Guitars Senyt – Guitars Reverof – Bass Confyverse – Drums Genie – Keyboards Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | On Sliptrick  Once again it's release day for the Progressive Metalcore outfit Windrunner, who have teamed up with Dreambound to premiere the music video for their latest effort, "Sakura". The female-fronted Vietnamese band is joined in the video by Sang Yul Song, vocalist for the South Korean band End These Days, whose screams perfectly compliment clean vocalist and front-woman Duong's in this aggressive, energetic and yet still melodic single. While Windrunner strive to create new, unique and introspective music that doesn't resemble anyone else's, a few comparisons might come to mind: if you're a fan of Erra or Invent Animate, you will surely find something to sink your teeth into. From the groove these guys bring to the table, to the fantastic cleans that could rival some pop stars', Windrunner are here to make a statement and an impression. We've asked the band to shed some light on the track and what it means to them:- "Sakura portrays the complex feelings one might experience when you put a lot of trust in the people who are dear to you, yet you don't get the same in return. It can turn into disappointment, anger, sadness and overall just bring a negative energy into your life. However, it is important to realize and respect the difference between each individual, rather than forcing our expectations onto others. It is okay to feel all these emotions, and sometimes it hurts, but after all of that, it is important to keep a clear head, embrace the good times, and continue to pursue what you believe in." You can pre-order or pre-save the band's debut full length, due out November 30th, now, and get all the singles as gratification tracks right away. Windrunner are a progressive metalcore quintet hailing from Hanoi, Vietnam. Founded in early 2015 from the merger of two renowned Vietnamese metalcore bands: Epione and Alive In Sight, Windrunner quickly made a name for themselves with their unique blend of rhythm and melodies, groovy yet intricate riffs, soothing ambience, melodic guitar lines, coupled with catchy vocal choruses from female vocalist Duong Bui. Their debut EP “VUI” was released in June 2015 and received positive acclaims from around the world. Since then, Windrunner have actively toured around Vietnam, South East Asia and South Korea, supporting bands such as Attila, Secrets, Benighted, Hiss From The Moat, Coldburn, King Ly Chee, Born From Pain, Earthists, and many others. Their debut full length, "MAI", is slotted for release on November 30th, 2018 via Famined Records. Pre-order or pre-save MAI now to get all singles as instant gratification tracks Follow WINDRUNNER on Facebook  Joining the ranks at Sliptrick Records this week is the South Korean Dark Symphonic / Black Metal group Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy. “Naturalness within unnaturalness, or the gathering between sorrow and ecstasy” From various forms of musical expression, the Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy themes use spontaneous minor key melodies which deeply infect the listener’s sensitivity. Coming from the existing local music standards, their breaking and mixing of musical styles is not easily categorized. The group have an inclination toward experimental and progressiveness which further incite and stimulate the listener’s mind. All coming from their strong creative base. Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy, with their flashing musical sensibilities and outstanding song-writing pay close attention to their evolving course. The band name Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy is taken from the Middle-age prophet Nostradamus, who saw the through his mirror, a dark and cursed future. Like their name, the music is the combination of small pieces of echoing memories from their own life experiences carved together by going back and forth from the dark to the light. They conjure these sources with basic instruments such as guitar, bass, drums and keyboard with a natural combination of minor keys which fully express their eastern sentiments. Classical gothic music is the outstanding essence of Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy, with anguished vocals and brooding instruments performing chapters and poems which evoke nothingness and wholeness, darkness and daylight, beauty and ugliness! The Lord Ov Shadows | Released TBA, 2018 on Sliptrick Records Dark Mirror Ov Tragedy are: Material Pneuma – Vocals Gash – Guitars Senyt – Guitars Reverof – Bass Confyverse – Drums Genie – Keyboards Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | Instagram | On Sliptrick  South Korean thrash metal band Sahon play aggressive thrash metal with the heart in the right place. I'm sure you won't find many such bands, especially from that part of the world. Decibel Magazine premiered a ripping track HERE, with the following words by writer Vince Bellino - "If you like your thrash relentless and fast as hell, Sahon have what you seek. The South Korean thrashers have been tearing it up for nearly two decades in their hometown of Seoul, releasing six albums since 2002."
South Korean thrash metal band Sahon have been waging a war against stereotypes since the late '90s and forging a sound that distils the best elements of extreme metal into a form of thrash metal that holds its own when pitted against the rest. Their latest release encapsulates the struggle over the years and showcases their affinity for their culture and music. From the quaint painting to the very structuring of these aggressive songs, Sahon are proud of their Korean heritage and that is what makes them unique today. Sahon Facebook Label Bandcamp Label Facebook Transcending Obscurity Asia Site  South Korean thrash metal band Sahon have been waging a war against stereotypes since the late '90s and forging a sound that distils the best elements of extreme metal into a form of thrash metal that holds its own when pitted against the rest. Their latest release encapsulates the struggle over the years and showcases their affinity for their culture and music. From the quaint painting to the very structuring of these aggressive songs, Sahon are proud of their Korean heritage and that is what makes them unique today.
Chang Myeong Lee - Guitar Yong Ho Lee - Vocals and Bass Kyoung Hong Kim - Drums Label Bandcamp Label Facebook Sahon Facebook Transcending Obscurity Asia Site The 'Releases Of The Year' series are albums chosen by myself as the best release from each country / dependency known to have an official release in the year 2017. These are alphabetized in country order so are easy to navigate. Each award has national flag featured alongside the band name, Release Of The Year' and Facebook link (where provided)
 Canada's Death / Black military-inspired metallers Visions of the Night have revealed the artwork for their upcoming release 'Supreme Act of War'. The album will feature the return of Todd Hansen (King Parrot, The Berzerker) on session drums and a guest appearance by a metal legend to be announced next week. The album will be released at the start of their Asian tour in Seoul, South Korea on November 25. www.facebook.com/VotNofficial www.youtube.com/VisionsOfTheNight www.twitter.com/VotNnmetal www.gab.ai/VisionsOfTheNight www.minds.com/VisionsOfTheNight  Nervochaos’ most recent Asian tour - co-headlined with Krisiun and presented by Alpha Omega Management‘s Alpha Omega Tours - was a success and has received a mini-documentary. In the video we will see the band’s passage through Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Indonesia. Watch it here! https://www.facebook.com/NervoChaos/videos/10155486328839645/ or via YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Dq87mOqX-9M Documentaries for Brazil and Latin America have also been made available, be sure to check out: Latin America - https://www.facebook.com/NervoChaos/videos/10155462243224645/ Brazil https://www.facebook.com/NervoChaos/videos/10155438464439645/ All concerts are part of the promotion tour of the recently released ‘Nyctophilia’. The album can already be bought at the main specialized stores of the market, either directly with the band, by email, Facebook or in the official store: https://goo.gl/aF7Xkx. Nervochaos released their new album ‘Nyctophilia’ on March 10th in Brazil via Cogumelo Records. The art of both the cover and the booklet was created the talented Brazilian artist Alcides Burn (Blood Red Throne, Acheron, Iconoclasm, Malefactor, Queiron, Headhunter DC, etc). ‘Nyctophilia’ was recorded in Italy at Alpha Omega Studio, along with producer Alex Azzali, who is also responsible for mixing and mastering the work. Check out the outstanding 360° live studio video for the song “Total Satan”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AntmUMeGQY www.facebook.com/OfficialAlphaOmegaManagement NERVOCHAOS: www.nervochaos.net - www.facebook.com/NervoChaos
Greek melodic Power metal masters Firewind, the group led by guitar-wizard and Ozzy Osbourne band member Gus G., are proud to announce the release of their upcoming 8th studio album, 'Immortals', which will be released on January 20th, 2017 via the band’s long-time label partner Century Media Records in Europe. Gus G. checked in to comment about 'Immortals' and its artwork (which can be seen above!) as follows: “Today we're very happy to reveal the cover artwork for our 8th studio album. It's titled "Immortals" and it's the first concept album Firewind has ever made. Since we're from Greece, we thought it would be a cool idea to make a concept of Greek history and heritage. So, on this album we focused on the legendary battles of Thermopylae and Salamis during the 2nd Persian invasion of Greece in 480 BC. The artwork was once again created by our long-time collaborator, Gustavo Sazes and we feel it reflects the vibe we tried to capture on this album - Epic, Powerful, Glorious, Everlasting.” 'Immortals' marks the first time Firewind used an outside co-producer, working with Dennis Ward (Unisonic, Pink Cream 69), who not only engineered, mixed and mastered the album, but also co-wrote it together with Gus G. Next to the standard jewel case CD and Digital Download formats, “Immortals” will also be released as LP on 180gr vinyl with a poster as well as the entire album on CD as bonus. Additionally, there will also be a limited edition Media-book CD with expanded booklet, a bonus track and 3 stickers. Look out for more details and pre-order details soon… A first album’s online single is set to debut on November 25th, but in the meantime you can already check out a few sample riffs in a play-through clip that Gus G. recorded in co-operation with Toontrack’s EZmix 2 and the Metal Guitar Gods 4 EZmix Pack expansion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5E7SFBKYVcU Gus G. and Toontrack have also launched a regular "Metal Month Masterclass" series of video lessons, of which the first two episodes can be seen here: 1. Arpeggios: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv4jKjnb5zM 2. Phrasing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3rJScx9nAk 3. Alternate Picking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAhtDn9Nco8 In order to support the release of “Immortals”, Firewind are set to hit the road across Europe and the UK. Those dates as well as some first festival dates confirmed for 2017 and also a string of GUS G. solo shows in Asia are as follows: Firewind – European & UK Tour 2017 Special Guests: Manimal & Scar Of The Sun 15.02.2017 Glasgow (UK) - Audio 16.02.2017 Manchester (UK) - Academy 3 17.02.2017 Sheffield (UK) - Corporation 18.02.2017 Wolverhampton (UK) - Slade Rooms 19.02.2017 London (UK) - Underworld 21.02.2017 Southampton (UK) - Engine Rooms 22.02.2017 Paris (France) - Backstage by the Mills 23.02.2017 Strasbourg (France) - La Laiterie 25.02.2017 Vienna (Austria) - Szene 26.02.2017 Budapest (Hungary) - A38 27.02.2017 München (Germany) - Feierwerk 28.02.2017 Aschaffenburg (Germany) - Colos-Saal 01.03.2017 Bochum (Germany) - Rockpalast 02.03.2017 Vosselaar (Belgium) - Biebob FIREWIND – European Festivals 2017 16.06.2017 Duisburg (Germany) - Rage Against Racism 13-15.07.2017 Balingen (Germany) - Bang Your Head 09-12.08.2017 Villena (Spain) - Leyendas del Rock 08.09.2017 Olen (Belgium) - Olensfest GUS G – Live 2016/2017 10.12.2016 Maasmechelen (Belgium) - Maasvallei 20.01.2017 Anaheim, CA (USA) - The Grove (w/ Metal Allegiance, Marty Friedman) 22.03.2017 Tokyo (Japan) - Club Quattro 23.03.2017 Osaka (Japan) - Club Quattro 25.03.2017 Seoul (South Korea) - Vhall http://www.firewind.gr http://www.facebook.com/firewindofficial http://twitter.com/firewindmusic http://www.youtube.com/firetv |
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