Albums of the Year

1. The Sea Within / THE SEA WITHIN » Impressions

2. Tiara / SEVENTH WONDER

3. Nemesis / DEFECTO

4. Ruin / COR SCORPII

5. Moral Decay / TASTE

6. Conquerer's Oath / VISIGOTH

7. A Complex of Cages / BARREN EARTH

8. The Oath of Allegiance to the Kings of Heavy Metal / HELLHOUND

9. Fiannaíocht / CELTACHOR

10. Until Death Do We Meet Again / DREAM CHILD

Players of the Year

Male Singer: Tommy Karevik (SEVENTH WONDER, KAMELOT)

Female Singer: 大山マキ

Guitar Player #1: Evan K (ENEMY INSIDE, MYSTIC PROPHECY)

Guitar Player #2: Frederik Møller (DEFECTO)

Bass Guitar Player: Jonas Reingold (THE SEA WITHIN, THE TANGENT)

Drum Player: Matan Shmuely (ORPHANED LAND)

Keyboard Player: Phil Lanzon (URIAH HEEP)

Cover Art of the Year

Shadowlands / MOS GENERATOR by Adam Burke