Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Metallica to headline 5th annual Revolver Golden God Awards



Metallica will headline the 5th annual Revolver Golden God Awards on May 2nd in Los Angeles, and will be the recipients of the Ronnie James Dio Lifetime Achievement Award.

"Since the Revolver Golden Gods Awards is fast becoming THE most rocking awards ceremony in the hard rock world, we are beyond psyched to be at the receiving end of this shout out and in the distinguished company of Rush, Lemmy, Ozzy and Motley Crue,” said Lars Ulrich. “I was hanging out and presenting at the shenanigans two years ago and the energy in the room and the vibe backstage was beyond cool, so Metallica is chomping at the bit to partake in this year's event. Once again, we are honored to be recognized as achievers (!!) and we can't wait to get up and jam onstage and sweat for and on everybody gathered."

The Golden God Award, which is given to one special honoree a year who embodies the spirit of hard rock and metal, will go to Rob Zombie.

The Riff Lord Award, given each year to a legendary guitarist in the field of hard rock and heavy metal, will be presented to Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi.

Fozzy frontman and WWE pro-wrestling legend Chris Jericho will reprise his role as host for the fourth consecutive year.

The 2013 Revolver Golden Gods Awards show will feature one-of-a-kind special performances and collaborations that honor both the past, present and future of heavy music. The night's hard-rocking musical performances will include sets by Metallica, Five Finger Death Punch, Anthrax, Stone Sour, The Dillinger Escape Plan and Halestorm, with more performers to be announced in the coming weeks.

Returning as well is the "Black Carpet" pre-show that will be hosted by legendary heavy-metal frontmen Sebastian Bach and Dee Snider. Bach and Snider will be interviewing all the nominees, honorees and performers on the Revolver Black Carpet before show time for the special, which will air on both AXS TV and Xbox LIVE.

Fans can cast their vote to decide who will take home the awards in 11 categories, including "Best Guitarist", "Best Drummer", "Best Vocalist", "Album of the Year", "Song of the Year", "Best Live Band", "Best New Talent", "Most Metal Athlete", "Comeback of the Year," "Paul Gray Best Bassist" and "Most Dedicated Fans".

Voting is now open at GoldenGodsAwards.com and ends April 15.

The nominees for the 2013 Revolver Golden Gods Awards are:

Best Vocalist

* Philip Anselmo (DOWN, PANTERA)
* Maria Brink (IN THIS MOMENT)
* Chris Cornell (SOUNDGARDEN)
* Lzzy Hale (HALESTORM)
* Chino Moreno (DEFTONES)
* Corey Taylor (STONE SOUR, SLIPKNOT)

Best Guitarist

* John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON)
* Stephen Carpenter (DEFTONES)
* Alex Lifeson (RUSH)
* Misha Mansoor (PERIPHERY)
* Brendon Small (DETHKLOK)
* Kim Thayil (SOUNDGARDEN)

Best Drummer

* Abe Cunningham (DEFTONES)
* Mario Duplantier (GOJIRA)
* Arejay Hale (HALESTORM)
* Gene Hoglan (DETHKLOK, TESTAMENT)
* Roy Mayorga (STONE SOUR)
* Neil Peart (RUSH)

Paul Gray Best Bassist

* Rex Brown (KILL DEVIL HILL, PANTERA)
* Steve Harris (IRON MAIDEN)
* Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD)
* Geddy Lee (RUSH)
* Jason Newsted (NEWSTED, METALLICA)
* Sergio Vega (DEFTONES)

Best Live Band

* ANTHRAX
* FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH
* HATEBREED
* LAMB OF GOD
* SLIPKNOT
* VOLBEAT

Comeback Of The Year

* AEROSMITH
* THE DARKNESS
* QUICKSAND
* REFUSED
* SOUNDGARDEN
* TENACIOUS D

Album Of The Year

* DEFTONES - "Koi No Yokan"
* GOJIRA - "L'Enfant Sauvage"
* HALESTORM - "The Strange Case Of…"
* MARILYN MANSON - "Born Villain"
* SOUNDGARDEN - "King Animal"
* STONE SOUR - "House Of Gold & Bones Part 1"

Song Of The Year

* ASKING ALEXANDRIA - "Run Free"
* AVENGED SEVENFOLD -"Carry On"
* BLACK VEIL BRIDES - "In The End"
* DETHKLOK - "I Ejaculate Fire"
* HALESTORM - "Love Bites (So Do I)"
* IN THIS MOMENT - "Blood"

Best New Talent

* DEVICE
* GHOST
* KVELERTAK
* MISS MAY I
* OF MICE & MEN
* YOUNG GUNS

Most Dedicated Fans

* BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
* BLACK VEIL BRIDES
* A DAY TO REMEMBER
* HIM
* RAMMSTEIN
* SLIPKNOT

Most Metal Athlete

* Tom Crabtree (Green Bay Packers, NFL)
* Tanner Faust (Rally and drifting car racing)
* Clay Guida (Mixed Martial Arts fighting, UFC)
* Triple H (WWE wrestling)
* Geoff Rowley (Skateboarding)
* CJ Wilson (Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, MLB)

Metallica Metallica






See also:

Metallica: Mission To Lars film coming to DVD
Metallica announce return to Abu Dhabi
Metallica: Kill ‘Em All tribute features Motorhead, Anthrax and more
Metallica to perform Black album at Soundwave?
Metallica: Cliff Burton signature bass to be launched at NAMM
Metallica announce 3D film Through The Never
Metallica to headline Japan’s Summer Sonic Festival
Metallica’s 3D movie influenced by Led Zeppelin
Metallica, Van Halen among Pollstar’s Top 50 worldwide tours
Metallica earn more U.S. Gold and Platinum
Metallica: Detroit location confirmed for Orion Music + More festival
Wedding band version of Metallica’s Enter Sandman goes viral
Metallica album sales disappoint after joining Spotify
Metallica to host 2013 Orion Music festival in Detroit
VIDEO: Metallica – Damage, Inc. from Quebec Magnetic
VIDEO: Metallica preview My Apocalypse from Quebec Magnetic
VIDEO: Metallica preview The Four Horsemen from Quebec Magnetic
Metallica catalog now available on Spotify
VIDEO: Metallica – Master Of Puppets from Quebec Magnetic
VIDEO: Metallica – The Day That Never Comes from Quebec Magnetic
Exclusive Metallica T-shirts raise money for Virginia Tech scholarship fund
Metallica launch their own record label
VIDEO: Metallica preview Quebec Magnetic DVD
Metallica featured in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 HD Revert Pack
VIDEO: Metallica preview Quebec Magnetic live DVD
Metallica to return to South Africa in 2013
VIDEO: Metallica share New Orleans concert footage
VIDEO: Metallica pay tribute to Green Day in New Orleans
VIDEO: Metallica rock Voodoo Music + Arts Experience
Metallica guitarist talks timeline for new music
Metallica to release Quebec Magnetic DVD on their own label
Metallica, Iron Maiden & Bruce Springsteen to headline Rock In Rio 2013
Metallica: It’s a honor to replace Green Day at Voodoo Music Experience
Metallica replace Green Day at Voodoo Music + Arts Experience
Metallica offer free Orion Music + More download
Metallica offering free 1994 concert download
Metallica and Vans launch new shoe line
Metallica update from guitarist Kirk Hammett
Metallica remember Cliff Burton with free 1984 concert download
Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi named Greatest Metal Guitarist
PHOTOS: Metallica celebrates Kill ‘Em All anniversary with Vans
Metallica guitarist announces San Francisco book-signing event
Metallica: 2009 Quebec City World Magnetic concerts coming to DVD
Metallica top Rolling Stone’s Greatest Heavy Metal Albums poll
Metallica guitarist announces book-signing events
VIDEO: Metallica rock Seek And Destroy at third Vancouver show
VIDEO: Metallica rock classics at second Vancouver show
VIDEO: Metallica rock Sad But True in Vancouver
VIDEO: Metallica rock 1991 classic at second Edmonton concert
VIDEO: Metallica rock The Memory Remains in Edmonton
Vancouver scalpers selling $5 Metallica charity tickets for $50 or more
Metallica announce $5 charity concert in Vancouver
VIDEO: Metallica rock Master Of Puppets at final Mexico City show
VIDEO: Extended preview of new Deep Purple tribute project
VIDEO: Metallica rock And Justice For All in Mexico City
AUDIO: Metallica covers Deep Purple for tribute album
VIDEO: Metallica rock Battery at sixth show in Mexico City
VIDEO: Metallica frontman talks about Mexico City shows
VIDEO: Metallica rock Outside Lands Music Festival
VIDEO: Metallica rock 1986 classics in Mexico City
VIDEO: Metallica frontman gets pied for his 49th birthday
VIDEO: Metallica rock Cyanide at third Mexico City show
AUDIO: Soul singer covers Metallica classic
VIDEO: Metallica rock Fuel in Mexico City
Metallica to headline Australia’s Soundwave festival
VIDEO: Metallica share Mexico City’s opening night concert footage
AUDIO: Iron Maiden singer’s son records Metallica classic
VIDEO: Metallica – best effects from new stage show
VIDEO: Metallica explodes with new show in Mexico City
VIDEO: Metallica rock Master Of Puppets at Orion Music fest
Metallica to begin work on new album this fall
Deep Purple tribute features Metallica, Iron Maiden
VIDEO: Metallica share Belgrade concert footage
VIDEO: Bob Seger loves Metallica’s cover of Turn The Page
Metallica guitarist to appear at Comic-Con
VIDEO: Metallica - Highlights from Austria’s Nova Rock Festival
Metallica to celebrate Kill ‘Em All anniversary with Vans
VIDEO: Metallica perform Creeping Death at Orion Music + More
VIDEO: Metallica share Download Festival footage
Metallica introduce limited edition Hetfield sunglasses
VIDEO: Metallica – Orion Music + More Day 2 recap
VIDEO: Metallica share Denmark concert footage
VIDEO: Metallica – Orion Music + More Day 1 recap
VIDEO: Metallica drummer checks in from Orion Music + More
VIDEO: Metallica perform Escape for the first time ever
VIDEO: Metallica perform Ride The Lightning album for first time