Heavy Music Awards 2023 Date and Winners

Heavy Music Awards 2023 winners were announced recently and fans have been curious to know who bagged the Heavy Music Awards this year, find out here.

by Swetha P | Updated May 27, 2023

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Heavy Music Awards 2023

The nominees for the 2023 Heavy Music Awards in the UK have been announced, featuring 14 categories that fans can vote on. These awards aim to recognize the leading artists in rock and metal, who are considered the future headliners of the genre. The nominations include categories such as Best Album, Best Single, Best Breakthrough Album, and Best International Artist, among others.

In addition to musical artists, there are also categories acknowledging other aspects of the industry, such as Best Album Artwork, Best Festival, and Best Production. Ghost and Halestorm stand out as the front-runners, receiving four nominations each. Both bands released highly acclaimed albums, "Impera" by Ghost and "Back From the Dead" by Halestorm, which were significant contributions to the vast amount of new music released in the previous year.

Heavy Music Awards 2023 Vote

Below are the categories and nominees for the Heavy Music Awards 2023. To cast your vote, please visit the designated voting platform. The voting period ends on April 14 at 5PM GMT, and the winners will be announced during the awards ceremony on May 26 at the OVO Arena Wembley in London. This year's awards feature a diverse range of categories, recognizing various aspects of the heavy music industry.

From Best Album and Best Single to Best Breakthrough Album and Best International Artist, the nominees represent the leading artists in rock and metal. In addition to the musical categories, there are also awards for Best Album Artwork, Best Festival, and Best Production, acknowledging the creative and technical contributions beyond the artists themselves.

Ghost and Halestorm dominate the nominations with four nods each, reflecting their successful releases, Impera and Back From the Dead, respectively. These albums made a significant impact in the thriving world of heavy music. Don't miss the opportunity to have your say in the Heavy Music Awards 2023 and celebrate the talent and innovation within the genre. Cast your votes before the deadline and mark your calendars for the exciting awards ceremony in London.

Heavy Music Awards 2023 Performers

The Heavy Music Awards for 2023 have announced their first wave of performers and hosts for the highly anticipated event. Taking place on May 26, 2023, at London's OVO Arena Wembley, this year's is set to be the largest rock music awards ceremony ever held in the UK. Halestorm's Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger, who have received four nominations, including Best International Live Artist and Best Album, will treat the audience to a special unplugged performance.

They will be joined by rising guitar virtuoso Sophie Lloyd for this unique collaboration. Joining the lineup are Florida metalcore group Underoath, gothic punks Creeper, alt-rockers Boston Manor from Blackpool, and the fiery rock outfit Vukovi, who have an impressive five nominations this year. The performance will also feature an exclusive collaboration with the bold and captivating Scene Queen.

The ceremony will be hosted by Alex Baker and Alyx Holcombe from Kerrang! Radio, alongside Nels Hylton. The partnership with Kerrang! Radio as the official radio partner further solidifies the event's prominence. Tickets for the Heavy Music Awards will be available for purchase on April 19, 2023, through the OVO Arena Wembley website. Fans can look forward to an unforgettable night celebrating the influential artists and creatives in the heavy music scene.

Heavy Music Awards 2023 Nominees

Best Album

  • Architects – ‘The Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit’
  • Bad Omens – ‘The Death of Peace of Mind’
  • Ghost – ‘Impera’
  • Halestorm – ‘Back From The Dead’
  • Nova Twins – ‘Supernova’
  • Slipknot – ‘The End, So Far’
  • Vukovi – ‘NULA’

Best Breakthrough Album

  • Bloodywood – ‘Rakshak’
  • Cassyette – ‘Sad Girl Mixtape’
  • Charlotte Sands – ‘Love And Other Lies’
  • Heriot – ‘Profound Morality’
  • Static Dress – ‘Rouge Carpet Disaster’
  • Wargasm – ‘EXPLICIT: The MiXXXtape’
  • Witch Fever – ‘Congregation’

Best UK Artist: Presented by MNRK Heavy

  • Bob Vylan
  • Creeper
  • Holding Absence
  • Malevolence
  • Nova Twins
  • Sleep Token
  • Vukovi

Best International Artist: Presented by Arising Empire

  • Bad Omens
  • Electric Callboy
  • Ghost
  • Halestorm
  • I Prevail
  • Polyphia
  • Spiritbox

Best UK Live Artist: Presented by Allianz Musical Insurance

  • Biffy Clyro
  • Creeper
  • Enter Shikari
  • Neck Deep
  • Nova Twins
  • Skindred
  • Vukovi

Best International Live Artist

  • Alexisonfire
  • Electric Callboy
  • Ghost
  • Halestorm
  • My Chemical Romance
  • Parkway Drive
  • Turnstile

Best Breakthrough Live Artist

  • As Everything Unfolds
  • Cassyette
  • Heriot
  • Joey Valence & Brae
  • Lake Malice
  • Static Dress
  • Witch Fever

Best UK Breakthrough Artist

  • As December Falls
  • Blackgold
  • Cody Frost
  • Delilah Bon
  • Kid Bookie
  • Lake Malice
  • ZAND

Best International Breakthrough Artist

  • Charlotte Sands
  • Chat Pile
  • LS Dunes
  • Scene Queen
  • Scowl
  • Soul Blind
  • ZULU

Best Festival: Presented by Ticketmaster

  • 2000Trees
  • Aftershock
  • BMTH Malta Weekender
  • Download
  • Hellfest
  • Outbreak
  • Slam Dunk

Best Single

  • Architects – ‘When We Were Young’
  • Bring Me The Horizon – ‘sTraNgeRs’
  • Creeper – ‘Ghost Brigade’
  • Enter Shikari – ‘The Void Stares Back’ ft. Wargasm
  • Ghost – ‘Call Me Little Sunshine’
  • Ithaca – ‘They Fear Us’
  • Neck Deep – ‘STFU’

Best Production

  • Architects – ‘The Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit’
  • Bad Omens – ‘The Death of Peace of Mind’
  • Halestorm – ‘Back From The Dead’
  • Ithaca – ‘They Fear Us’
  • Rolo Tomassi – ‘Where Myth Becomes Memory’
  • Static Dress – ‘Rouge Carpet Disaster’
  • Vukovi – ‘NULA’

Best Video

  • Cassyette – ‘Sad Girl Summer’
  • Coheed And Cambria – ‘The Liars Club’
  • Electric Callboy – ‘Hurrikan’
  • Motionless In White – ‘Werewolf’
  • Nova Twins – ‘Choose Your Fighter’
  • Parkway Drive – ‘Glitch’
  • Polyphia – ‘Playing God’

Best Album Artwork

  • Coheed And Cambria – ‘Vaxis – Act II: A Window of the Waking Mind’
  • Malevolence – ‘Malicious Intent’
  • Parkway Drive – ‘Darker Still’
  • Polyphia – ‘Remember That You Will Die’
  • Vukovi – ‘NULA’
  • Witch Fever – ‘Congregation’
  • Zeal & Ardor – ‘Zeal & Ardor’

Heavy Music Awards 2023 Finalists 

The Heavy Music Awards 2023 winners were announced during an extraordinary event held at London's OVO Arena Wembley, attended by nearly 5,000 fans, artists, and industry professionals. The ceremony, which featured electrifying live performances by Vukovi with Scene Queen, Creeper, Boston Manor, Underoath, Loathe, and an acoustic set by Halestorm's Lzzy and Joe with guitarist Sophie Lloyd, set a new record as the largest rock awards event to date.  Hosted by Alex Baker, the show presented a total of 17 winners across a diverse range of categories, celebrating both emerging and established talent in the heavy music scene.

Heavy Music Awards 2023 The Winners

Best Album

  • Bad Omens
  • ‘The Death Of Peace Of Mind’
  • Sumerian Records

Produced By Noah Sebastian, Joakim Karlsson, Erik Ron, Michael Taylor & Jesse Cash

Best Breakthrough Album

  • Charlotte Sands
  • ‘Love And Other Lies’
  • Cs Records

Produced By Danen Reed Rector & Ruslan Odnoralov

Best UK Artist

  • Presented By MNRK Heavy
  • Sleep Token
  • Spinefarm Records

Best UK Live Artist: Presented By Allianz Musical Insurance

  • Skindred
  • Earache Records

Best International Artist: Presented By Arising Empire

  • Halestorm
  • Atlantic Records

Best UK Breakthrough Artist

  • As December Falls
  • ADF Records / In Grooves

Best International Breakthrough Artist

  • Scene Queen
  • Hopeless Records

Best Single: Presented By Disturbia

  • Enter Shikari
  • ‘The Void Stares Back’ Ft. Wargasm
  • So Recordings / Ambush Reality

Produced By Rou Reynolds

Best Production: Presented By EMP

  • Vukovi
  • ‘Nula’
  • Lab Records

Produced By Bruce Rintoul & Vukovi

Best Video

  • Motionless In White
  • ‘Werewolf’
  • Roadrunner Records

Directed By Jensen Noen

Best Album Artwork: Presented By Sharptone Records

  • Malevolence
  • ‘Malicious Intent’
  • Nuclear Blast Records
  • Artwork By Eliran Kantor

Best Festival: Presented By Ticketmaster

  • Download Festival

Best International Live Artist: Presented By Popex

  • Electric Callboy
  • Century Media

Best Breakthrough Live Artist

  • Static Dress
  • Independent

The H

  • Teddy Rocks Festival

Presented for exceptional positive contribution to the heavy music scene

Pioneer

  • Biffy Clyro

Awarded for groundbreaking Approach to artistry and prestentation

Icon

  • Daniel P Carter

Presented for exceptional long-standing positive contribution to the heavy music scene

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Heavy Music Awards 2023 - FAQs

1. When and where did the Heavy Music Awards 2023 take place?  

The Heavy Music Awards 2023 took place on May 26, 2023, at London's OVO Arena Wembley.

2. Who were the hosts of the Heavy Music Awards 2023?  

The Heavy Music Awards 2023 were hosted by Alex Baker, alongside Alyx Holcombe and Nels Hylton.

3. Which bands performed at the Heavy Music Awards 2023?  

The performances at the Heavy Music Awards 2023 included Vukovi featuring Scene Queen, Creeper, Boston Manor, Underoath, Loathe, and an acoustic set by Halestorm's Lzzy and Joe with guitarist Sophie Lloyd.

4. How many categories were there in the Heavy Music Awards 2023?  

The Heavy Music Awards 2023 featured a total of 17 categories to recognize various aspects of the heavy music industry.

5. Who dominated the nominations at the Heavy Music Awards 2023?  

Ghost and Halestorm received the most nominations at the Heavy Music Awards 2023, with each band earning four nominations.