Of course, being the selfish person I am, voting for myself.

Most attractive male = Jason Smith (Mind)

Best Newcomer/ Band = Mind. Breaking into the metal scene with a full head of steam, Mind make metal an interesting, energetic, yet extremely enjoyable affair. From huge tours with Blood of Wecz, Black Gold Reign and Reckoner, to gathering the most points in the DTBotB, they have gone from strength to strength. Whilst there are probably better bands out there, they'll find it hard to create as exasperating music as Mind. Blending massive amounts of genres in one explosive style of music is risky, but Mind pull it off with flying colours. Out of all the awards, newcomer OR band will be most prestigious. But we know we're never going to get band, so we might as well go for newcomer.

Best Live Act = Climbing slowly to the front of the tables in the DTBotB, they have fought hardly for their position and don't plan to stop anytime soon. Although the music probably shows enough, they also have stagediving clowns, audience interaction etc. (Look at the DTBotB threads for more info.)

Best Gig/ Tour/ Fesstival = Manifest 2010. Basically what Genocidal King said.

Best Personality = Barsteward (Dirty Bastard) What a stellar guy.

OOC: I wasn't expecting to get any of my acts voted so it's as expected, but it would have been nice to have had Alicia Lena as most attractive female.
I know i didn't plug any of my acts and thats because I didn't think they should get an award. But overall I think a lot of people chose the right acts.

This is such an honor to be nominated! It is a blessing to be nominated for two categories! But we decline our nomination. Their are far to many bands that have exceeded our talent. Our vote for best band still goes to Enoch.

Congrats to all the Noms!!

The Bards

Same here! Those guys really deserve it for not only the work they did on my album but for the incredible album The Bards recently put out.
-Regan Futrell

Time for some plugging!

Best Band:
Quarantine
Why?: After only 3 actual studio albums(Amneisa/The Catalyst counting as one album), 1 trilogy E.P.(Later reissued as an album) selling over 14 million albums and with a long road ahead of them and constant world tours until recently(Hiatus to focus on side-projects) this band has been on top and will return on top once its next album is released. They are looking to record a new album that will be more progressive, more experimental, and outside of the box then their previous albums. It is to be produced by Jimmy Him of The Nimrods and it is also suppose to be more guitar-orientated. Also Alan Kidd said the album will "play like a concept album but not actually be a concept album".

The Waiting Room
Why?: Formed by ex-Fear members Paul Reeves and Logan Spills looking to continue making music like their old band Fear but after the first album changed their minds and went into a more progressive rock sound these guys have some incredible song writing skill.s And it's just not them two. Backed up by ex-In The Arms Of Sleep members(John Smiths solo alias) they know how to write some incredible music and are looking to go big on their next album.

Best Solo Artist:
Regan Futrell
Why?: This man has been in one of the biggest acts to be around. Casting Thin Shadows. After 13 albums and selling over 30 million albums they finally called it quits. After this Regan and Alan formed Quarantine which they were gonna do as a side project before Casting Thin Shadows called it quits. Regan formed Quarantine but during his time off he released two solo albums which were well received by critics for being different then his normal type of music. He looks to release his 3rd solo album which he claims old fans of Casting Thin Shadows will love. It is to be a mixture of shoegaze, goth rock, and experimental rock. He was backed by a band on this record and looks to do a lot of touring this spring for it. At the same time he is touring he will be recording the new Quarantine album with the band on his time off. According to sources the album is already half-written just the band have to get in the studio to record it.



Best Artwork:
Quarantine - "Amneisa"

Why?: Album cover matches a perfect album.

bunker18 - "The Ego & It's Own"

Why?: Because the album fits right into the cover.

Best Album:
Quarantine - "Amneisa/The Catalyst"
Why?: A double album that are both opposite of each other. Amneisa is more electronical ambient music while The Catalyst is more of progressive and indie rock album. Also both albums went on to sell over 4 million copies and spawn 4 singles from both albums and was produced by the bands close friend Jakey Comatose.

Regan Futrell - "Empathy"
Why?: The album hasn't been put out yet but its suppose to be an emotional album for Regan. He hasn't been able to put a solo album out and actually tour for it and plans to do so with this one. He was backed by an actual band while recording this album and is looking to take the band out on tour this late spring/early summer. Mark and Langdon from Enoch recorded bass and drums and also worked on some A Static Theory songs that will be put on hold until this fall. The solo album was also produced by his buddy Jakey Comatose.

Best Single:
The Waiting Room - "Fallen From An Elevator With No Escape"
Why?: Features bluesman Ryan Ross Hernandez and was produced by Regan Futrell. This single is dark, up-beat, and full with loud distorted guitars and plus a dual solo between Paul Reeves and Ryan also Ryan sings back-up vocals on the track to and is the first single from the highly anticipated 5th album.

Best Live Act:
Quarantine
Why?: The band always asked the audience which song would they like to hear and would deliver it. Plus half the time Regan and the rest of the band would either be drunk or high and Regan even got the fans to come take shots of alcohol with him sometimes. Also each show usually ends with Regan smashing his gear and the rest of the band joining him smashing everything on stage.

Best Gig/Tour/Festival:
Jakey Comatose, Quarantine and the Nimrods Tour
Why?: Because it was the best times on a tour bus for three bands that never stopped partying! Thats why!

Most Attractive Male:
Regan Futrell[Performing live solo]


Best Label
Comatose Records
Why?: Because its run by two of the best musicians around Jakey Comatose and Regan Futrell.

Two days, woo! Isn't this like the most exciting thing since sliced bread? (Sliced bread can be REALLY exciting if you use it right.) Two nominations YAYZA!!! :D
-Joshyyy xxx
PS. Vote for me. You know you want to.

If there's a judge out there who is going to judge bands on chart positions or sales, get off my judge list. Now.
-Katie.

The campaign is on the way for sexiest male.

What time would the IMAs be? So that I could get online at that time and be there..

Thanks for te info!