This year has been amazing for the metal and rock scene! For me Gojira performing at the Olympics ceremony was the most incredible thing I've ever seen. They deserve to win the Oscar.
Fully agree, on merit of showing the whole world a great example of what metal can express - even if you're not into metal the way they captured the emotion of the history but made it melodic and accessible... crazy good.
we got knocked loose at coachella and jimmy kimmel we got gojira at the olympics three days grace is back poppys metal af now and not to forget we got a pig gutteral on live tv
@@MountainsBreath She is transcending genres, her music is ranged in many different sounds. That being said, for those who love hardcore music, she ate with some of her new songs (am at awe with her screams in "the center is falling out")
Boundaries is definatly my AOTY. It's a quick album, it doesn't get stale, it has the "2000's" sounds I want to hear, it's pissed, all the tracks are bangers. Darkness Shared and Cursed to Remember aren't singles, but are probably 2 of my most listened to songs this year.
Boundaries was a perfect choice, they started off the year with a bang and I didn’t have any band I liked come close to their album, it should be studied on how to write excellent metalcore music
200% aoty but its not going to win it because of popularity, mark this. + Matt should be nominated for vocalist of the year too he's a crazy good songwriter, they should as big as Knocked Loose
For me Mirar-mare changed my perspective on today's music by mixing and pushing several genres to the extreme, creating something completely new. It could be an EP that inspires many bands to dare to fuse and discover new sounds. In my humble opinion, it could be for many bands what Sempiternal was for metalcore.
I was wondering why I wasn’t seeing any Chat Pile, but idk if ppl generally consider them metal since they incorporate a lot of other alt rock in their music.
Disembodied Tyrant ftw. I liked them so much I tried to get my non-metal friends to like them. That was a hill I was prepared to die on and boy did i die pretty hard.
YES!!!! they are so fucking underrated that gets me mad... they are the perfect example of 90's Metalcore in present days... Poison the Well worship all day
This year was so insanely difficult to choose between. Especially when it came to song/album specific choices as I've listened to over 40 albums this year alone and theres been so many great ones
Honestly "finding love in a world full of tragedy" by Darko had the hardest feels for me! Between that and Donna and the connection and I just lost my grandfather back in February (who was more like a dad to me) thats the only one of those that had me bawling like a fuckin baby, just thinking about it while I'm typing it out, I'm holding the feels back 😢
Yeah, don’t get me wrong, I love Suffocate and Poppy, but you can’t convince me that Suffocate is anywhere near half of what Ratatata is in terms of both innovation and how much it exposed metal on the globe.
im really glad Moon Healer by Job for a Cowboy was listed on album of the year. i know its never going to win but i feel like it really got lost in the shuffle. it came out so early in the year and then so much good stuff came out after from other bands, so it felt like it didnt get the recognition it deserved.
A bit dissapointed that Allt is not in the "Album of the Year" category, cause my god does that album slap holy fk. but 156/silence was a close second for me this year followed by boundaries so thats atleast nice to see in there
I've never heard of peeling flesh until I saw them live. I'm not much of a drums guy but I was mesmerized by that dude. Side note they put on a hell of a good show they just need to perfect their music and they're golden
Kittie’s latest release, Fire 🔥, is an absolute banger. I was blown away by songs like “I Still Wear This Crown”, “Vultures”, “Wound”, “Grime”, & “Eyes Wide Open”: they are all fucking great! Who knew Kittie could reach that level!?
Slaughter to Prevail had a weird year for me each song they put out this i wasn't too into but then a week later I play the song nonstop until the next one.
I wish we could choose 3 options because it was SO hard to pick the best in ANY category. Excited for the awards show, as a newbie to the internet metal scene.
I don't remember seeing like moths to flames on there that has been my favorite full album of the year......though one song in particular I kept listening to it just hit that itch with a scratch I can't explain
Great event as always. Each year I go back to listen to all those songs/EPs/LPs I didn't listened through the year. Of all the possible choices, I think you missed out on not putting anything by Cane Hill
Boundaries getting my vote for each category they're in. Just gonna mention for fans of Boundaries to check out Foreign Hands' album from this year too
This video is already getting a thumbs up for giving Shadow of Intent {Breakdown of the year} 👏 It might be one of the best breakdowns of all time now. It was also Deathcore song of the year in my book 🤘
I genuinely don't understand why Bilmuri is listed anywhere on here. I had never heard of them until this and checked them out. It's country pop with distorted guitars.
which music video featured heavy music, masks, adidas black track jacket, some streets of rage, a pool-table… 4:3 aspect ratio, raw vocals… what band am i looking for?
I wish you added timestamps / youtube links to the songs - I really want to vote but having like 25 breakdowns to go and find to compare feels a bit much
Agreed, but that also would be an additional ton of work. What i did was my a playlist real quick of each category and then i can listen to all at the timestamps given
@joeschmoe5009 of course - but it's a ton of work for them so the people who are voting don't have to / they can get more votes. Think it's a fair trade off if 1 or 2 people do the leg work and everyone benefits over everyone needing to do varying amounts so they can vote
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Vocalist for Wretched Tongues here! Appreciate the love Nik! ❤
You are indeed brutal buddy
Nice shirt bro
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How does a human make that noise, let alone conceive the idea to make that noise?
just listened to some of yalls stuff because of this and holy fuck thats going right on my playlist LOL
This year has been amazing for the metal and rock scene! For me Gojira performing at the Olympics ceremony was the most incredible thing I've ever seen. They deserve to win the Oscar.
Fully agree, on merit of showing the whole world a great example of what metal can express - even if you're not into metal the way they captured the emotion of the history but made it melodic and accessible... crazy good.
Especially Cause I watched the ceremony live with my friends and had absolutey no clue that Gojira would perform. 🤩
Hell yeah mate
And the jimmy kimmel controversy ironically is great for spreading the word of knocked loose to normies
So that’s how I’m getting introduced to Wretched Tongues? Alright then…
Nik Nocturnal x Elision 🤝 We appreciate the love brother!
Everyone listen to this band pls, deserve the love Bois, new song is soooo goooood
we got knocked loose at coachella and jimmy kimmel we got gojira at the olympics three days grace is back poppys metal af now and not to forget we got a pig gutteral on live tv
Why is Poppy getting so much support? I don’t get it at all.
@@MountainsBreath cause she rules lol
@@MountainsBreath She is transcending genres, her music is ranged in many different sounds.
That being said, for those who love hardcore music, she ate with some of her new songs (am at awe with her screams in "the center is falling out")
@@MountainsBreath she's the taylor swift of metal, fanbases happen to have a lot of crossover too
@@MountainsBreath Poppy and Knocked loose sound terrible. I don't get it either
Boundaries is definatly my AOTY.
It's a quick album, it doesn't get stale, it has the "2000's" sounds I want to hear, it's pissed, all the tracks are bangers.
Darkness Shared and Cursed to Remember aren't singles, but are probably 2 of my most listened to songs this year.
Nik, next year you should consider adding a "producer of the year" award
Boundaries was a perfect choice, they started off the year with a bang and I didn’t have any band I liked come close to their album, it should be studied on how to write excellent metalcore music
100% aoty
yeah its AOTY for me easily
Agreed 💯🔥🔥
200% aoty but its not going to win it because of popularity, mark this. + Matt should be nominated for vocalist of the year too he's a crazy good songwriter, they should as big as Knocked Loose
@ amen bro 🔥🗣️🗣️
NIK. NOT HAVING ALLT ON SOTY OR ALBUM OF THE YEAR IS CRIMINAL
I would of picked either Boundaries or Allt for AOTY
@MannyHaarp those are my top 2 for sure
Riff of the year: Allt - Ephemeral
Imminence is my personal fav!
For me Mirar-mare changed my perspective on today's music by mixing and pushing several genres to the extreme, creating something completely new. It could be an EP that inspires many bands to dare to fuse and discover new sounds. In my humble opinion, it could be for many bands what Sempiternal was for metalcore.
*what Shadows Are Security was for Metalcore
Blood Incantation is the right answer for album of the year! I'm honestly surprised Nik is aware of them
that new album is wild
I was wondering why I wasn’t seeing any Chat Pile, but idk if ppl generally consider them metal since they incorporate a lot of other alt rock in their music.
Disembodied Tyrant ftw. I liked them so much I tried to get my non-metal friends to like them. That was a hill I was prepared to die on and boy did i die pretty hard.
A very under the radar record this year is Evergrey - Theories of Emptiness.
you know what? you're right
Dude, thanks for voting for Elision, this band is insanely underrated. The last three sobgs they put out are masterpieces
I wish Foreign Hands got a little more love this year. Their album was probably my second most listened to behind Boundaries.
YES!!!! they are so fucking underrated that gets me mad... they are the perfect example of 90's Metalcore in present days... Poison the Well worship all day
They were my #2 behind Moths. TCOTTC is just too good
Same, What's Left Unsaid is tied with Death is Little More for my AOTY. Until the Sun Fades and Magnetic Roses are such damn good songs
Oh yeah underrated
Not having Eloy for drummer of the year is criminal
This year was so insanely difficult to choose between. Especially when it came to song/album specific choices as I've listened to over 40 albums this year alone and theres been so many great ones
THANKS FOR THE BIG UPS FOR ELISION!!! This band deserves all the love in the world for what they're doing being so underrated
I was sitting there for an hour on EP of the year and was torn between Disembodied Tyrant and Mirar. Probably hardest choice of my life so far
Boundaries for best album was the easiest pick of my life. Almost flawless piece of work.
real, imminence is close second imo
@@54t4meda5 facts but they're crazy popular yet. Boundaries deserves so much more love, crazy underrated
The ALLT disrespect..
Gojira playing at the Olympics must win everything they are on!!!!
If you get your metal news from Reddit you have never opened the blinds in your room much less gone outside and felt a blade of grass
1:31 ngl, to not see "to the grave - burn your locka butcher" in this category make me feels things. But we move
Honestly "finding love in a world full of tragedy" by Darko had the hardest feels for me! Between that and Donna and the connection and I just lost my grandfather back in February (who was more like a dad to me) thats the only one of those that had me bawling like a fuckin baby, just thinking about it while I'm typing it out, I'm holding the feels back 😢
shadow of intent is such a badass name for a band
Still mad that Allt didn't get more representation. From the new world is my album of the year, echoes is my song of the year
Knocked Loose and Jinjer for NNA 2024!!!
I'm so bummed that collab of the year wasn't Electric Callboy and Babymetal.
It could be in the end! That was my pick
Yeah, don’t get me wrong, I love Suffocate and Poppy, but you can’t convince me that Suffocate is anywhere near half of what Ratatata is in terms of both innovation and how much it exposed metal on the globe.
tbh best collab of the year isn't even on the list
the collaboration metal album for Cult of the Lamb.
INK Did the Damn Thing this year...All that comes next is them getting their own house at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood next year
My EP of the year wasn't included on the list (House of Protection - Galore) but the selection of EP's was still great
im really glad Moon Healer by Job for a Cowboy was listed on album of the year. i know its never going to win but i feel like it really got lost in the shuffle. it came out so early in the year and then so much good stuff came out after from other bands, so it felt like it didnt get the recognition it deserved.
It's genuinely my favorite album this year. Johnny Davy, not being a vocalist of the year, made my heart so heavy. It is JFAC's best album.
It's a crime that Fit for an autopsy didn't make it to a lot of these categories. Red Horizon has Callout of the year for me
Yes! This is my aoty.
Imminence to the top✊️🖤
A bit dissapointed that Allt is not in the "Album of the Year" category, cause my god does that album slap holy fk. but 156/silence was a close second for me this year followed by boundaries so thats atleast nice to see in there
Disappointing that the Allt album isnt nominated
Same with Southern Hostility by Filth. Wtf, definitely in my running for the year
I've never heard of peeling flesh until I saw them live. I'm not much of a drums guy but I was mesmerized by that dude.
Side note they put on a hell of a good show they just need to perfect their music and they're golden
Kittie’s latest release, Fire 🔥, is an absolute banger. I was blown away by songs like “I Still Wear This Crown”, “Vultures”, “Wound”, “Grime”, & “Eyes Wide Open”: they are all fucking great!
Who knew Kittie could reach that level!?
Disembodied deserves almost every category with one of the best EP's of all time, then following it up with another insane EP.
Slaughter to Prevail had a weird year for me each song they put out this i wasn't too into but then a week later I play the song nonstop until the next one.
Nik just happy Sleep Token was quiet this year.
For me the feels of the year is the amount of school kids with Deftones t-shirts, warms my hearth honorable mention to Eloy in Slipknot
Boundaries and Cane hill ruled this year
for aoty I was SO torn between Boundaries or Browning, both were on repeat non stop when they came out
Same, I had to go with Boundaries. Omni is so good though. Perfect music for gaming/working out.
Everyone already knows single of the year is Aquila by allt
The 2024 vote categories are amazing, though voting only 1 in each is utterly excruciating >____
Boundaries LETS GOOOOI
Gojira was unexpected and so freaking awesome
Boundaries!!!!! Let’s go
0:07 "GO SMOKE"
I wish we could choose 3 options because it was SO hard to pick the best in ANY category. Excited for the awards show, as a newbie to the internet metal scene.
The band Nothing More deserves more love!
LOL. They're mainstream rock. No.
They are great, but not "metal".
Crazy but Boundaries upstaged KL. Death Is Little More is a true masterpiece.
Boundaries for AOTY let’s fucking go!!!
I don't remember seeing like moths to flames on there that has been my favorite full album of the year......though one song in particular I kept listening to it just hit that itch with a scratch I can't explain
this was my first nik stream
So many new songs to listen to! I didn’t know that many of these songs but I’m exited I have more music to listen to
Great event as always. Each year I go back to listen to all those songs/EPs/LPs I didn't listened through the year. Of all the possible choices, I think you missed out on not putting anything by Cane Hill
Boundaries getting my vote for each category they're in. Just gonna mention for fans of Boundaries to check out Foreign Hands' album from this year too
2:04 this was me
Boundaries! Best album of the year!!!!!
O Melhor álbum do Ano é do Imminence - The Black sem dúvidas !🤘🏻
Morbid Saint - Swallowed By Hell
The lack of LMTF coverage is heart breaking. AOTY hands down and it's not even close.
I wish Chat Pile had more eyes on them… their album Cool World was amazing… really interesting combination of sounds
This video is already getting a thumbs up for giving Shadow of Intent {Breakdown of the year} 👏 It might be one of the best breakdowns of all time now. It was also Deathcore song of the year in my book 🤘
Boundaries!!!!
The like moths to flames album this year i felt was an absolute banger
love the wretched tongues and dexcore shoutouts!
Great list Nik! It was super tough picking just one for each, holy hell...
Well, someone sure got nicely paid by the labels for that selection!
Is there a playlist of all the songs yet?
No invent animate is crazy
Just discovered them and am loving their stuff.
Mirar absolutely deserves EP of the year!!!
6:25 what band is he talking about that he was a feature in for one of their songs?
Video must be Prequel
can we have the new category : Best JUNTmetal band this year?
I have only one question to the vote options: why in "song of the year" there is curse and why there no whiplash?
How is Eddie Berg not on the Vocalist list? Makes me really sad to not see him on there.
The new single from Bloodywood goes hard asf
Angry must be Ronald
Is defeated sanitys new album included?
Can't wait to watch!
I genuinely don't understand why Bilmuri is listed anywhere on here. I had never heard of them until this and checked them out. It's country pop with distorted guitars.
boundaries is the correct answer!
I agree that its a phenomenal album, but at the end of the day, there is no 'correct answer'.
BOUNDARIES AOTY LFG. I hope they win... they deserve it!
Red Horizons missing for feels are real is sad
which music video featured heavy music, masks, adidas black track jacket, some streets of rage, a pool-table… 4:3 aspect ratio, raw vocals… what band am i looking for?
…veins
No love for Dealer? I'm obsessed with the song Pearl
My album of the year is Mirrors by Her Last Site, but they aren't very popular 😢.
156/Silence and LMTF deserved more love!
Poetic edda EP of the year, it ain't close, change my mind.
I wish you added timestamps / youtube links to the songs - I really want to vote but having like 25 breakdowns to go and find to compare feels a bit much
Agreed, but that also would be an additional ton of work. What i did was my a playlist real quick of each category and then i can listen to all at the timestamps given
@joeschmoe5009 of course - but it's a ton of work for them so the people who are voting don't have to / they can get more votes. Think it's a fair trade off if 1 or 2 people do the leg work and everyone benefits over everyone needing to do varying amounts so they can vote
@25Dzone are you going to pay for those other peoples time?
@@joeschmoe5009 who's paying us to do it to vote
@@25Dzone that has nothing to do with it. He wont make more money by getting more voting, so why spend more money to not make more money?
Best metalcore breakdown- whiplash by architects, Gordon Ramsay rage
This is random but I feel like poppy definitely deserves vocalist of the year too
Big fan of the Make Them Suffer and Thrown albums
Not having Gaerea - Coma on album of the year is criminal