The nominees for the 2025 Heavy Music Awards have been officially unveiled, marking the ninth installment of this prestigious ceremony. The awards show is scheduled to take place on August 21 at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London this summer.
Nominee Highlights
This year, nominees have been announced across ten distinct categories, with Bring Me the Horizon, Knocked Loose, and Linkin Park each receiving three nominations, making them the frontrunners in the awards race.
Key Nominees and Categories
All three leading acts are contenders for the coveted Best Album award. Additionally, Bring Me the Horizon has been recognized in the categories of Best U.K. Artist and Best U.K. Live Act. Knocked Loose stands out with nominations for Best International Artist and Best Album Artwork, while Linkin Park is also in the running for Best International Artist and Best Album Artwork.
Complete List of Nominees
Best Album
- Amyl & the Sniffers, Cartoon Darkness
- Bilmuri, American Motor Sports
- Bring Me the Horizon, Post Human: NeX GEn
- Heriot, Devoured By the Mouth of Hell
- Knocked Loose, You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To
- Linkin Park, From Zero
- Poppy, Negative Spaces
Best Breakthrough Album
- Allt, From The New World
- Better Lovers, Highly Irresponsible
- Dead Pony, Ignore This
- Rory, Restoration
- Scene Queen, Hot Singles in Your Area
- Speed, Only One Mode
- Thrown, Executive Guilt
Best U.K. Artist
- Architects
- Bring Me the Horizon
- Enter Shikari
- Heriot
- Malevolence
- Neck Deep
- Sleep Token
Best International Artist
- Bad Omens
- Electric Callboy
- Green Day
- Knocked Loose
- Linkin Park
- Poppy
- Spiritbox
Best U.K. Live Artist
- Bleed From Within
- Boston Manor
- Bring Me the Horizon
- Bury Tomorrow
- Enter Shikari
- High Vis
- Sleep Token
Best International Live Artist
- Electric Callboy
- Gojira
- Green Day
- Korn
- Motionless in White
- Spiritbox
- The Warning
Best Breakthrough Live Artist
- Alt Blk Era
- Better Lovers
- House of Protection
- Lolo
- Rory
- South Arcade
- Unpeople
U.K. Breakthrough Artist
- Dead Pony
- Lambrini Girls
- Snayx
- South Arcade
- Split Chain
- Unpeople
- Vower
Best International Breakthrough Artist
- Allt
- Amira Elfeky
- Bambie Thug
- Gel
- Gore
- House of Protection
- Sleep Theory
Best Album Artwork
- 156/Silence – People Watching
- Blood Incantation – Absolute Elsewhere
- The Ghost Inside – Searching for Solace
- Knocked Loose – You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To
- Laura Jane Grace – Hole in My Head
- Linkin Park – From Zero
- Neck Deep – Neck Deep
Voting Information
The voting process for the 2025 Heavy Music Awards is currently open and will close at 5 PM BST on April 25. Participants will need to provide their contact details when casting their votes, and in doing so, they will be automatically entered into a draw to win a pair of tickets to attend the awards ceremony.
Conclusion
The 2025 Heavy Music Awards promises to be an exciting event celebrating the best in heavy music. With a lineup of talented nominees and the anticipation of fans, the ceremony is set to be a memorable occasion for artists and audiences alike.
FAQs
When will the 2025 Heavy Music Awards take place?
The awards ceremony is scheduled for August 21, 2025.
Where is the event being held?
The event will take place at the O2 Forum Kentish Town in London.
How can I vote for my favorite nominees?
You can vote online until April 25, 2025, at 5 PM BST. Make sure to enter your contact information to participate in the ticket giveaway.
Who are the leading nominees this year?
Bring Me the Horizon, Knocked Loose, and Linkin Park each have three nominations, making them the top contenders for the awards.
