Last night Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Meshuggah, Myrkur, Maynard James Keenan, Jessica Pimentel and many more took home the statues at the 16th annual Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards. Hosted by Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta and saw Carpenter Brut, Myrkur, Meshuggah, Baroness and Parkway Drive perform in front of a packed crowd at Indigo at the O2 in London. Ozzy won the evening’s top award, fittingly the Golden God Award in service to his solo career in music.
Metal Hammer Editor Merlin Alderslade commented:
“That is how you throw a party, We continue to be blown away by the amazing support shown to Metal Hammer, and nights like tonight really ram home just how great our community is. Thank you to everyone for making the 2018 Golden Gods the best ever. Same again next year?”
Ozzy commented:
“What an immense honour it is to be getting a second Golden God Award after Sabbath picked one up last year.”
“The fans who have supported me and this music mean everything to me, which is why getting this award is so special. I will see you all down there.”
The full list of Golden Gods winners can be seen below.
Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2018 winners
Best New Band: Lovebites
Best Underground Band: Wolves In The Throne Room
Best British Band: Judas Priest
Best Live Band: Lacuna Coil
Best International Band: Arch Enemy
Best Independent Label: Sumerian
Best Event: Download
Breakthrough: Code Orange
Riff Lord: Wes Borland
Global Metal: Kaoteon
Best Album: Myrkur – Mareridt
Spirit Of Hammer: Jessica Pimentel
Icon: Maynard James Keenan
Inspiration: Meshuggah
Defender Of The Faith: Parkway Drive
Golden God: Ozzy Osbourne