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News / Aug 23, 2024

Heavy Music Awards 2024 Winners Revealed

What a night! The Heavy Music Awards 2024 was an incredible event, and we're still buzzing from all the excitement. Hosted at the iconic London O2 Forum in Kentish Town, the night was filled with powerful performances, unforgettable moments, and, of course, the celebration of some of the best artists in the heavy music scene today.

Here are the winners in full:

Best Album  
Sleep Token - Spinefarm / Produced by Carl Bown

Best Breakthrough Album  
Graphic Nature - Rude Records / Produced by Sam Bloor

Best UK Artist (Presented by PRS For Music)  
Skindred - Earache Records

Best International Artist (Presented by Arising Empire)  
Spiritbox - Rise Records / Pale Chord

Best UK Live Artist  
Holding Absence - SharpTone Records

Best International Live Artist (Presented by Ticketmaster)  
Electric Callboy - Century Media

Best Breakthrough Live Artist (Presented by O2 Forum Kentish Town)  
Thrown - Arising Empire

Best UK Breakthrough Artist (Presented by MNRK / Inside Job)  
RØRY - Sadcore Records

Best International Breakthrough Artist  
Kim Dracula - Columbia Records

Best Album Artwork (Presented by Punk Haus)  
Creeper - Spinefarm / Artwork by Welder Wings

The H  
Bloodstock Metal 2 The Masses

Icon  
Andy Copping

These awards are a testament to the talent and hard work of everyone involved in these projects. At hmv, we’re passionate about supporting the heavy music community, and it’s incredible to see such a diverse and dynamic range of artists being celebrated.

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees! We’re looking forward to seeing what you all do next. If you missed the event, make sure to check out the winning albums and artists right here!


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Until next year, keep the volume up and the passion strong!

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