The 2016 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Recap: A Visual Journey

The 2016 Metal Hammer Golden God Awards took place on Monday night at the legendary Eventim Appolo (formerly the Hammersmith Appolo). Rock n Roll Cocktail was on hand to capture it all; from the arrivals on the red carpet to the award celebrations backstage. While the awards were, of course, a big part of the show, the highlight of the night for me came in the form of a headlining set from Saxon who would be joined by the surviving members of Motorhead to play a blistering tribute to the late great Lemmy,

Check out shots from the arrivals below, followed by the big winners of the night, and finally some shots from the incredible headlining performance that shook the very foundation of the Appollo. Lemmy was indeed smiling down from heaven during this celebration of all things rock n roll. What a night.

 

THE WINNERS BACKSTAGE 

 

 

 

The Grand Finale – Saxon with Phil and Mikky from Motorhead Perform a Tribute to Lemmy

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And a few post-show shots backstage.

And the complete list of winners …

Best new band – Creeper

Best underground – Enslaved

Best UK band – Asking Alexandria

Best international band – Ghost

Breakthrough – Beartooth

Best live band – Lamb Of God

Best independent label – Prosthetic Records

Dimebag Darrell ‘Shredder’ award – Lzzy Hale (Halestorm)

Best album – The Book Of Souls by Iron Maiden

Riff Lord – Phil Campbell

Inspiration – Anthrax

Icon – Nikki Sixx

Global metal band – Chthonic

Golden God – Joey Jordison

Best video – Parkway Drive