Motorhead, Black Sabbath and Alice In Chains were just a few of the artists honored at the 2013 Metal Hammer Golden God Awards event Monday night in London.
Motorhead received the 2013 Golden God Award, which celebrates and recognizes those who have significantly contributed, shaped and inspired the world of rock and metal.
Black Sabbath picked up two honors, earning Best UK Band and Best Album for the newly-released project, “13.”
Alice In Chains picked up the Icon award, presented to an artist that has transcended their status as a heavyweight of the genre to earn the status of undisputed legend.
The event featured sets from Motorhead, Airbourne, Five Finger Death Punch, Coal Chamber and Paradise Lost.
2013 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards winners:
The Golden God: MOTÖRHEAD
Icon: ALICE IN CHAINS
Legend: Doro Pesch
Inspiration: PARADISE LOST
Spirit Of Hammer: Brian Blessed
Riff Lord: Scott Gorham (THIN LIZZY, BLACK STAR RIDERS)
Metal As Fu*k: BURGERKILL
Best Album: BLACK SABBATH - "13"
Best UK Band: BLACK SABBATH
Best Live Band: GOJIRA
Best International Band: STONE SOUR
Best New Band: BLEED FROM WITHIN
Best Underground Band: THE ALGORITHM
Dimebag Darrell "Shredder": Eric Calderone
Breakthrough Artist: ASKING ALEXANDRIA
Best Event: The Heavy Metal Census Campaign
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