Choosing the best songs and albums of 2024 is harder than I expected...

[@bogdanhxc]

Vote now! forms.gle/eDRorS9FRCYqCYNn7

[@FlynnHale-e8l]

Dude don't forget about carnosus wormtales

[@FlynnHale-e8l]

You need to hear this fucking new carnosus album called wormtales

[@kyanspaete7515]

Love that you included Imminence in a handful of categories, The Black album is gonna be timeless, it’s melodic, heavy, and their music videos are gorgeous 🔥

[@tungdil_1458]

Nik didn't even include Allt for Album or Song of the year, so I'm happy i can vote for them here at least

[@antonmakovetskyi8350]

Holy shit... That's a focking crime, mate!

[@dravenripley9468]

Nik clearly doesn't get the hype lmao

[@ryanfr5605]

Maybe should be on the list, but they have to be the most overhyped band of 2024

[@airsicklowlandr]

​@@ryanfr5605 Blood Incantation has joined the chat

[@ryanfr5605]

@@airsicklowlandr I mean I like allt more than blood incantation but I still feel like allt takes the cake on the overhypedness

[@jaked-xt4ox]

This is hands-down the best awards in the metal community! No shade to Nik Nocturnal, but the options on your awards are much better in my opinion. I struggled finding a great song in Nik’s song of the year category, but yours was full of 10/10’s

[@Odd1006]

Agreed. Tho I disagree with the allt song selection, shoulda been aquila instead of echoes. Echoes is a banger tho

[@ch_vky148]

Toooootally concur! Bogdan's list is much better!🖤 I also like that these picks on his list are much more personal and not dictated by general mainstream opinion...

[@BulldogSp33d]

Only ommission I'm sad about is no Kublai Khan TX :(

[@_Xypes_]

Research the singer

[@artyomtsibulko2544]

@@_Xypes_ what's the problem with him?

[@CarterHigginsMusic]

@@_Xypes_you guys really have to have something to be mad about towards someone

[@dravenripley9468]

​@@_Xypes_must not be something major or its just rumors because I have no clue what ur talking about lmao

[@xjoemallardx]

The band that doesn't sound like any of the generic metalcore that's probably on this list.

[@UnknownSourceMaterial]

My AOTY is Cane Hill - a piece of me I never let you find.

[@AcrossOceansOfficialBand]

and you'd be wrong because Boundaries runs away with AOTY

[@UnknownSourceMaterial]

@ hey there, great opinion!

[@Ron_Swanson]

MIDalcore at its best

[@UnknownSourceMaterial]

@ love it 😉

[@jacobramsaur9383]

Cane Hill had the best album and song this year imo. You gotta check out The Browning’s new album if you haven’t

[@frankcastle10]

Death is Little more by Boundaries is a masterpiece and a dark deep experience... Is easily the AOTY, yeah lot of good albums but no one gets close. Thanks for coming. ✍

[@Wiresetc]

This is just fun. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to pick our favorites!

[@Caldreaak]

Great bands and songs to vote for. Much love for Avralize, only thing missing for me was Future Palace. That album was spinning so much since its release :)

[@kimeklund8880]

20 of the best songs 2024 Aviana - Father Allt - Aquila King810 - Boogie with the boogieman purplehearts - phuck you Assemble the chariots- Empress Disembodied Tyrant - Malphasian Darko US - Bunny suit Shadow of intent - flying the black flag 156/Silence - character development Consvmer - Immvn Worm Sheperd - the anguished thrown The Browning - Hivemind Reflections - Deva Signs of the swarm iwontletyoudie A wake in providence - in whispers Imminence - the black Opeth -€7 Grayscale season - still hurts Mirar - Franka Sun Eater - flight of icarus

[@whitspeak190]

Do you think you can create a playlist with a mix of the best songs in the albums and songs of the year?

[@theunexpectedua]

I think you can do that yourself, it's pretty easy too.

[@AlienGrain]

When I heard Young Cardinals here, I was FLOORED man.. Where have I been not checking out other Alexisonfire albums apart Otherness??

[@ch_vky148]

So nice list🤤 Actually, I want to thank u. You've opened a few new absolutely amazing bands for me this year. And the thing is, your channel is the only one I've seen reactions and even mentions of them. So, thank u for these small discoveries. And greetings from Ukraine ☺️

[@BeanJareit]

Really looking forward to see if Avralize wins anything in your awards for this year, i found them from you and I can’t stop listening to them

[@chaney22]

Gonna vote very soon, unfortunately you dont have 2 of my aoty contenders but perfectly fine. Red Keep and Traveller brought some heat this year!

[@bidoon8222]

Song of the year, I would have pick "Upside Down" instead of "Lotus" from Avralize since it's a kind of a stand alone song yet. And as a french viewer, I'm kind of sad you didn't pick Novelists as a band to watch in 2025 ! How many of us are waiting for a new album with Camille ?! Still, great choices as always. Thx for your work. See you... next time. Bye and have good holidays. Sorry for my english. Cheers from France.

[@AlienGrain]

Agree on Upside Down Concerning Novelists, I liked Matteo's presence and vibe that much I honestly still kinda can't embrace any other vocalist there

[@bidoon8222]

@@AlienGrain Everyone does what he wants :) I don't listen a band only for the voice of the singer : I will always like what the guys are doing with Novelists musically. Camille adds some new colors to their music and I'm here for it.

[@thenightranger987]

I’m a little sad that Caligula’s Horse doesn’t have any representation, but there’s enough great stuff that I’m fine with it

[@theokisan]

It's a real shame that Save Us were overlooked by many this year, their style is awesome and they had a fantastic EP, glad that Inertia gets recognized tho, also the Collab section should've had Bad Omens x ERRA - ANYTHING ᐳ HUMAN as it's def beter than VAN.

[@Storm23PS3]

Yeah man, Save Us is incredible.

[@SamuelStudios]

Knocked Loose ftw! Album of the decade. Darkest Hour was a close second place for me and I'm a bit disappointed it wasn't here but I know it wouldn't have won anything anyway lol.

[@giovanniaued6815]

Allt, Imminence and Avralize top 3 AOTY

[@tylerlange2193]

Great choices for nominees! The band Alchemize has some sick song that are top tier. They kind of remind me of the band Issues.

[@alexwoods4535]

So much good albums but for me my favourite album of this year is Hyperviolence by windwaker

[@swftco4139]

You should check out the band "Mirrors" they just released a new single "vestige"

[@tacobell393]

Honestly, this is probably in my top 5 songs of the year and it's a shame I can't vote for it. Mirrors is one of my favorite bands at the moment.

[@swftco4139]

@tacobell393 ya definitely one of my top songs this year as well. Very underrated band

[@theunexpectedua]

Fun fact: As MUCH as I really like Allt as a band, their singles, their last 4 songs on their new album in a row - I can't really say they have invented something new or unique to be praised THAT much. I feel like people are overrating them.. it's a shame really, since I honestly think they are an amazing band that will achieve MUCH MORE! It's like with Bad Omens and their debut album, the very first one.

[@gutterglitter5914]

Thank you so much for allowing us to choose multiple, only picking one is just impossible lol

[@nathanoconnell6348]

It’s still Night Verses for me. Ik the first half dropped in 2023. So much solid music this year

[@AlienGrain]

I realize Makari is not metalcore (so is present Normandie), but nevertheless it's such a pity it's not anywhere on the list😅 Also, there is no Reliqa as well( But nevertheless, good job Bogdan, it's so hard to encompass and remember everything Thank you for all the fun time this year!

[@ChickenFriedBrad]

Really happy that Heriot is getting some love in this list. Opaline and Visage are absolute masterpieces. Foul Void, too. Really cool band with a shit-ton of gorgeous atmosphere.

[@uniservicemann3186]

Hey Bogdan, question, what product is that nice light that you use in the back on the table right by that Christmas tree?

[@bogdanhxc]

Moonside lamp!

[@uniservicemann3186]

@bogdanhxc thank you so much :)

[@Pasterz_Of_Muppets]

done. 156/silence everywhere ;) ..and Loathe. I need new Loathe. And new Moodring, it is also to be released probably next year.

[@kilowog9602]

Bogdan! Did you forgot the Blessthefall colab with Lochie?

[@SlowBrother]

If you see this, go vote I went a bit ahead and was listening to bog's picks to sorta compare, every category 2/3 and 3/5 lmao

[@Hellboytom]

band to watch next year Moodring and song of the year crying by static dress. much luv but they were def missing on the list

[@antonmakovetskyi8350]

For "biggest buzz" I would have added Bilmuri. I am not his biggest fanboy but he deserves that spot :D Also, "best collab" is kinda short this year. I am sure there are quite a few songs are missing but cannot think of any from the top of my hand. Any suggestions, folks?

[@themightydenis]

No love for a Cane Hill😔

[@antonmakovetskyi8350]

I've been voting in this award for the past 2-3 years 😊

[@sweettangoTIMMY]

also, Biggest Buzz sounds a lot like Artist of the Year masked in a cooler title lol

[@ItsAmplified]

I just hope people give some love to Bloom!

[@steelecreek5518]

Great list, but we gotta have Gore. in the best EP category. A Bud That Never Blooms is a killer debut!

[@petemetts5375]

Man I need some new Abbie falls in 2025

[@raku10000]

Honestly surprised you didn't pick Over The Garden Wall for SOTY, I was under the impression that you adored that song.

[@bogdanhxc]

Honestly I forgor

[@dravenripley9468]

I voted LMTF for AOTY. I find myself going back to it pretty frequently. The album is solid all the way through. Seems to get a lot of love on R/Metalcore as well.

[@xoanrey8443]

where is The ghost inside?

[@Kaospojken94]

ALLT being represented in both AOTY and SOTY instantlly makes this better than Nik's show 🖤😉

[@poz3558]

In Hearts Wake snubbed hard for best album art and best collab 😫

[@tobiasgreven254]

Fuck you're right, that Winston collab went ridiculously hard.

[@bogdanhxc]

well... i forgot about winston. but they're there for AOTY!

[@poz3558]

@bogdanhxc they are and I voted for them 😎

[@JohnAndJohner]

@@bogdanhxc It's okay, I think everyone's forgotten about Winston by now

[@dravenripley9468]

Yeah I definitely would've voted for IHW for best album art.

[@VisualsOfJosh]

How did you not put Boundaries or Knocked Loose for biggest buzz

[@martin5869]

Bogdan, I don't see a single person talking about my favorite album of the year, "A Digital Nowhere" from Profiler. Please give them a chance 🙏

[@HiroBrown]

My dumb ass thought it was one pick for each category 😂😂😂

[@ScrewLoose-bi3mi]

The best album has to go to cane hill. Saw them a week ago and they are 🤘

[@IvanZigamet]

The Black Dahlia Murder's comeback was huge, pity it's not on the list

[@goCubsgo102]

Just as big as Linkin park's imo. Too bad it's not Bogdan's style

[@sweettangoTIMMY]

No Kublai Khan or Filth, but a much better list than Nik's! Surprised about no Aquila, but you can't win them all.

[@dravenripley9468]

For the Nik Nocturnal awards I think Linkin Park is going to win aoty, and for HXC awards I think its a pretty clear win for Boundaries. I feel like nearly everyone that watches Bogdan has that album in their top 5 including me lmao. I recently re listened to that album front to back like 3 times in a row and 8 months later it still hits just as hard.

[@TheLastDaysOfSorrow]

Cane Hill all the way

[@Odd1006]

So i see i can edit my response, does the edited votes count or is it just the first time you vote that counts?

[@MattLucykOnYoutube]

Was hoping to see The Oklahoma Kid in the best EP category 😔

[@olivertaylor8742]

Yo, where’s consvmer? They dropped some of the sickest, most creative music videos and a totally savage album. 🔥

[@kimeklund8880]

20 of the best albums of the year The Browning - Omni Darko US - Starfire Allt - From the new world Assemble The Chariots - Unyielding night A Wake In Providence - I Write to you… Worm Sheperd - Hunger Consvmer - Seelenfrieden 156/Silence - People watching thrown - Excessive guilt Drown In Sulphur - Dark secrets of the soul Opeth - The last will and testament The Archaic Epidemic - Death Crawl Grayscale Season - feel something new Oranssi Pazuzu - Muuntautuja Gaerea - Coma Dödsrit - Nocturnal will Floya - Yume Powerflo - Gorilla warfare Saltwound - The temptation of pain Kingcrow - Hopium

[@legend53beast63]

No knocked loose can’t take seriously

[@kimeklund8880]

@ Dont like them… but everyone has their own opinion 😊🤘🏻

[@frankcastle10]

​@@legend53beast63knocked loose lol? You mean Boundaries.

[@lucentguitars]

Massive Aussie representation we love to see it

[@insertname8999]

ALPHA WOLF!!!!!! WHERE TF MY DOGS AT?!!!

[@plargnaf4444]

Casey in best album art but not AOTY hurts

[@LumpyFatBoyPSN]

So like, why has there been nothing about Kublai Kahn this year?

[@juiceinmyeye]

It's the most wonderful time of the year

[@kristof6362]

Cane Hill need more love!!

[@aspenlievert4145]

Need Gravemind in aoty

[@marcosgomes6594]

No Linkin Park - From Zero on the best albums? I know it wasn’t the best, but then you put “While she sleeps - Self Hell? I think there should be more options there, and in songs as well, and I don’t think it had to be only one song per artist, it was sad not seeing “Imminence - Come what may” which it’s the best song for me. I’m definitely not complaining, just got sad 😅 You do an amazing job, and thank you for making it fun to discover other artists ❤️

[@CarterHigginsMusic]

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSEEE

[@marcosgomes6594]

@@CarterHigginsMusic COME WHAT MAYYYYY

[@darrengriffiths9828]

Super happy to see alpha wolf getting some love

[@JulianCalatayud]

Bro this year Cane Hill had the AOTY hands down

[@brektu]

Honestly, surprised that Falling in Reverse - Ronald isnt on the list for best MV and collab with tech-nine and alex terrible.

[@PreciousLettuce]

He despises Falling In Reverse because Ronnie is controversial (several SA allegations, even though they're likely all false) and Bogdan's political views probably don't align with Ronnie's. Ronnie is also friends with Alex Terrible and Bogdan doesn't like Alex because he used to have a white supremacy tattoo (although Alex claims not to be one, and that he was just around the wrong people). Ronnie and Alex are also both very vocal people (no pun intended).

[@brektu]

@PreciousLettuce right, fair enough I guess. I don't usually follow drama with the people behind the music cause frankly I don't care, music is music

[@brektu]

@PreciousLettuce right, fair enough I guess. I don't usually follow drama with the people behind the music cause frankly I don't care, music is music

[@PreciousLettuce]

@@brektu I feel the same way for the most part

[@Odd1006]

​@PreciousLettuce ronnies political views arent the issue for me, hes just such a man child lol

[@Gatesofgehennax]

If I had to pick from this list, my top 5 would be: Wristmeetrazor Bilmuri Boundaries Foreign Hands Seeyouspacecowboy

[@bisceaux5413]

Darkness Shared would have been a better choice for Boundaries in SOTY

[@dravenripley9468]

Honestly you could put any song from that album in the soty list so I can't be mad that he chose the most popular song.

[@frankcastle10]

Any song that album is a masterpiece and the Aoty

[@olegnevinniy777]

VOLA ???

[@Storm23PS3]

Yeah...crazy to not be included.

[@kilowog9602]

I voted Like Moths To Flames and Fit For An Autopsy in every single category. Sorry not sorry

[@TheOreChannel]

Tbh, can't really vote for Limousine by BMTH. Awesome song, but not really a collab imo, too less Aurora *shrug*.

[@charon2th832]

The time is HEEEEREEEE

[@RockSlyde112]

Sad to see no Eidola, their latest album was spectacular

[@0owmjapo0]

No Job For A Cowboy for Best Cover Art??

[@northernxdarkness]

My top 5 1.Boundaries (by far the best metalcore Album of the year) 2. Foreign Hands 3. Speed 4. Knocked Loose 5. Thrown

[@nameless6886]

people need to pay more attention to foreign hands

[@dravenripley9468]

​@@nameless6886yeah but at the same time and I mean no offense but 156/Silence and Boundaries kinda stole the show for that sound.

[@jordanschmidt9772]

Thrown is so mid

[@weirdo3058]

boundaries honestly dropped one of the best metalcore/hardcore albums of the last 5 years atleast

[@frankcastle10]

​@@weirdo3058 i've been hearing metal or core music since 2018 and i've never heard something like this or at least not a lot of things🤯

[@meika6927]

Bruh where's new VOLA? I've been waiting for the reaction😢

[@John_Souls]

It's not metalcore, so no reaction

[@wallysnakes2690]

@@John_Souls wrong

[@meika6927]

@@John_Souls well he's done it before and liked it soooo

[@cervus_t]

Bogdan didn't like the singles, so he said "maybe I'll react to it, no promises"

[@meika6927]

@@cervus_t oh ok :( there's some gud stuff on the album tho

[@fadrisdwiandoko8501]

NOOOOOOOOO shouldve Counterparts for best EP

[@palmtears2913]

хелоу з України)

[@bogdanhxc]

хелоу!

[@madeinabyss9089]

Slava Ukraini!🇪🇺🇺🇦

[@palmtears2913]

@@madeinabyss9089 Heroyam Slava 💪🇺🇦

[@ludoletono]

Allt Aquila > Echoes

[@Dxvjdx]

Aoty its the black

[@SeelsOfElation]

My aoty is Galleons - Violent Delights but I’m not surprised or upset that it isn’t nominated. Glad to have my votes in already

[@thecasualbean]

A true man of taste

[@thelightyears_]

Top 5 for me as well

[@urfavouritesoku1997]

I mean I’m sorry, i like u and even i like your awards show, but why create another award show? Why don’t u just collab with Nik and other content creators to create one youtube reaction music awards or whatever. I mean dont take me wrong, but wouldnt it be better with one big award show than making 4 smaller ones or whatever.

[@bogdanhxc]

I have been making these awards every year basically since 2019. I am not planning to stop because it's a time of year where my community comes together to celebrate. Respectfully, Nik's awards or whoever else's awards is their own business.

[@urfavouritesoku1997]

@ ok, thank you for your answer, btw submitted my votes. Keep up the good work with videos.

[@dravenripley9468]

Its better this way. One big show would mean popularity over everything. This way smaller bands get the love they deserve.

[@HellSpartanZ]

Well thats a fail no nothing more votes Plus only one make them suffer smh Both u & nik missed out on shit because u both aint biased with this stuff u peeps just put stuff u like or heard this hear

[@TuckerMorgan-i1h]

I know it was a little underwhelming given half of it was dropped as singles, but I still think Make Them Suffer self titled is a great album. Sad to see it was omitted

[@bogdanhxc]

the truth is... i forgor. It really should have been there, but I juggled so many options that some just fell through the cracks :(

[@TuckerMorgan-i1h]

@ I voted for it in my heart

[@robertleadwood]

If they didn't release any of them as singles it would have been an insane release with doomswith and ghost of me.

[@fiddyonebux]

I just did my votes and I stg that was the hardest thing I've had to do all year. Too much good shit in 2024.