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The Grizzly Awards announce winners during 4th annual livestream
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — During their 4th annual livestream, The Grizzly Awards announced the winners of this year’s awards, honoring faith-based rock and metal released in the 2022 calendar year. The show is available for replay exclusively at https://youtu.be/lpsqhoUEdVc.
The evening’s livestream featured performances by Zahna and Nesdam, Nate Parrish, and Rusty Shipp, with additional appearances by Joey West from Disciple, John Schlitt of Petra, and Les Carlson of Bloodgood. Grizzlies team members Trevor “Talks” Tyson, Cindy “Mothership” Blankenship, Mary Nikkel and Joel Burris cohosted the event.
“As we’ve continued to find sustainable ways to make this event happen through a few really turbulent years in the world, we’re always most moved by the way that the community rallies to celebrate with us,” The Grizzly Awards team shares. “This year was no exception. We could not believe the quality of performances from Zahna and Nesdam, Nate Parrish, and Rustry Shipp. Every single category was packed with nominees of the best caliber. We’re just honored to be a part of this faith-based rock community.”
Winners included Seventh Day Slumber taking home Rock Album of the Year for Death by Admiration, Wolves at the Gate winning Metal Album of the Year with Eulogies, and Matt Sassano taking home Fan Choice. You can see a full list of winners below.
Rock Album of the Year
Death by Admiration by Seventh Day Slumber
Metal Album of the Year
Eulogies by Wolves At The Gate
Rock Song of the Year
“My Chaos” by Relentless Flood
Metal Song of the Year
“Stigmata” by Convictions
Alt Rock Song of the Year
“Bottom of the Barrel” by Rusty Shipp
Electronic Rock Single of the Year
“Fight” by Reclaimers
Collaboration Song of the Year
“End of the World” by Kutless feat Kevin Young
Music Video of the Year
“Lights and Fire” by Wolves At the Gate
Industry Champion
Sean Ely
Braveheart (Faith Forward) Song of the Year
“Master” by Demon Hunter
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The 4th annual Grizzly Awards will stream live on YouTube March 25th
The 4th annual Grizzly Awards will stream live on YouTube on March 25, featuring performances by Zahna, Nate Parrish and Rusty Shipp. Special segments will be presented by Petra’s John Schlitt and Disciple’s Joey West.
“We’re so excited to welcome talented individuals from across this beautiful, diverse family of faith-based rock and metal,” the Grizzly Awards cofounders share. “Every performance is truly of the highest caliber. We have a few special segments that will hopefully be both meaningful and fun. And we can’t wait to see the community that we know will be engaging in the comments! Every one of you is a part of the night too.”
In addition to performances and other special features, the evening will include winner announcements for categories honoring 2022 releases. Although fan voting established who will take home the trophies this year, the evening is designed to be a celebration of heavy music as a whole, and everyone who released new songs in 2022.
The evening will be presented by The Grizzly Awards leaders: Trevor “Talks” Tyson, Cindy “Mothership” Blankenship, Joel Burris and Mary Nikkel. The team is still looking for donations to cover operating costs and award fabrication to honor artists. Donations can be made via PayPal to thegrizzlyawards@gmail.com, or via Venmo to @Mary-Nikkel (memo line Grizzlies).
If you’d like to follow along for more updates as the show gets closer, follow The Grizzly Awards on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. -
Voting launches for 4th Annual The Grizzly Awards, celebrating faith-based rock and metal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Voting has launched for the 4th annual The Grizzly Awards, celebrating faith-based rock and metal. Fans can cast their votes at https://rockon.ink/VoteGrizzlies until February 6.
This year, fans are invited to cast one ballot, which they can edit at any time until voting closes. The categories have been pared back to focus on the single unifying factor that joins musicians, industry professionals, and fans: the music and its purpose.
“As we continue to navigate the challenges of stewarding the Grizzlies vision, we’re constantly innovating to do so in a way that’s responsible with our resources,” offers The Grizzly Awards team, which includes Mary Nikkel, Joel Burris, Cindy Blankenship and Trevor Tyson. “Like the artists we celebrate, we’re committed to being agile. That means that we’re keeping logistics simple this year to focus on what matters most: the music and the mission.”
Fans can vote in 10 categories, with an additional write-in category meant to honor individual band members. You can see all nominees listed below.
The Grizzly Awards is fan-powered in more than just the votes: as a not-for-profit entity, The Grizzlies depend entirely on fan donations in order to produce the event and supply artists with awards. Donations can be made through PayPal to thegrizzlyawards@gmail.com, or Venmo to @Mary-Nikkel. All donations of $50 or above will get a limited edition Grizzlies poster.
Business sponsorships are also available upon request. You can email thegrizzlyawards@gmail.com to learn more.
The winners of the awards will be determined through a combination of fan votes and the votes of a specialized industry panel of experts. Results will be announced in a livestream within the next few months.
Rock Album of the Year
1. Apophysitis by Fight the Fade
2. Death by Admiration by Seventh Day Slumber
3. Dominion by Skillet
4. Break The Silence by Love Like Gravity
5. No Surrender by Behold the Beloved
6. Soul Surgery by Nate Parrish
7. Nazirites by Chaotic Resemblance
8. The Final Battle by Stryper
Metal Album of the Year
1. The Hell We Create by Fit For a King
2. Amidst the Hallowed and the Vanquished by Diamonds to Dust
3. Children of the Great Extinction by Becoming the Archetype
4. Eulogies by Wolves At The Gate
5. EXILE by Demon Hunter
6. The Woods Will End You by Brotality
7. Pain Split by Please the Widow’s Cause
8. Punishing Myself Before God Does by Confessions of a Traitor
Rock Song of the Year
1. “Words of Fire” by Kutless
2. “Dear God” by Matt Sassano
3. “Black Knight” by Saved by Skarlet
4. “Halos” by Seventh Day Slumber
5. “Devil’s In the Details” by Love Like Gravity
6. “Ashes to Ashes” by Stryper
7. “Remnant” by Ignescent
8. “My Chaos” by Relentless Flood
Metal Song of the Year
1. “Medicated” by Amongst the Giants
2. “Stigmata” by Convictions
3. “The Lost Colony” by Becoming the Archetype
4. “Make Believe” by Memphis May Fire
5. “Metatropolis” by Project 86
6. “Burn the Witches” by Maylene and the Sons of Disaster
7. “Creed of Blasphemy” by Diamonds to Dust
8. “Peace That Starts the War” by Wolves At the Gate
Alt Rock Song of the Year
1. “God Knows” by Nate Parrish
2. “Bottom of the Barrel” by Rusty Shipp
3. “Empress in Exile” by Remedy Drive
4. “Cozy Town” by Stonewall Static
5. “I Don’t Wanna Live Like This” by Gable Price and Friends
6. “Wendy Darling” by Tyson Motsenbocker
7. “Keep the Faith” by Fuel4Soul
8. “Circles” by Anberlin
Electronic Rock Single of the Year
1. “I’ll Carry You” by Stephen Stanley and Tommee Profitt
2. “Adrift” by David Pataconi
3. “Fight” by Reclaimers
4. “Under Winter Stars” by Angel Machine
5. “Not Dead” by Amongst Wolves
Collaboration Song of the Year
1. “Ancestry” by August Burns Red
2. “Ruins” by BTA
3. “Sorry is a Dirty Word” by Matt Sassano and Azariah
4. “Die for Something” by Zahna
5. “Amen to That” by Trampolines and Kevin Young
6. “Chasm” by Then it Ends
7. “End of the World” by Kutless feat Kevin Young
8. “Silence the World” by Demon Hunter feat.Tom S. Englund
Braveheart (Faith Forward) Song of the Year
1. “Master” by Demon Hunter
2. “Creed” by Holyname
3. “Unleavened” by Collapse//Revive
4. “Fairest Jesus” by Chaotic Resemblance
5. “He’s Coming” by Les Carlsen
6. “Psalm of the Depths” by Bloodlines
7. “Ashes to Ashes” by Stryper
8. “Come Alive” by Honor & Glory
Music Video of the Year
1. “Searchlights” by Bayless
2. “Metatropolis” by Project 86
3. “Heavy” by RELENT
4. “Die for Something” by Zahna
5. “Dear God” by Matt Sassano
6. “Lights and Fire” by Wolves At the Gate
7. “The Lost Colony” by BTA
8. “Framing My Perception” by GFM
Industry Champion
1. Katie Slater
2. Chad Fenner
3. Matt Arcaini
4. Sean Ely
5. William Lee Moore
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The 3rd Annual Grizzly Awards opens submissions for nomination consideration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Faith-based rock and metal awards show The Grizzly Awards is gearing up for their 3rd year by opening up submissions for nomination considerations. Bands, fans, labels and management teams are all welcome to submit media at https://bit.ly/GrizzlyNominations2021.
Within the first 24 hours of opening submissions, The Grizzly Awards team received over 300 responses— a number that continues to climb. “Every year, the rock community surprises us,” shares The Grizzly Awards co-founders Joel Burris, Mary Nikkel and Cindy Blankenship. “This year is already blowing us away. The enthusiasm and genuine support that we see artists, professionals and fans in this genre offer each other renews our commitment to serving and celebrating them well.”
The Grizzly Awards will be accepting submissions until the end of December. All submissions will be vetted by experts, with the finalists in each category being released for voting in January. Once again, The Grizzly Awards will be considering a combination of fan votes and the votes of a panel of industry experts.
As the grassroots movement behind The Grizzly Awards grows, in their third year, the organization is celebrating their status as a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit. As in years past, the awards show honoring artists will be funded on a donation and sponsorship basis. Donations can be made at http://bit.ly/TheGrizzlyAwardsDonate, and parties interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to thegrizzlyawards@gmail.com.
Ultimately, The Grizzly Awards team hopes that this year’s awards will be a continued support and encouragement to the underdog voices of rock and roll: “We know the sacrifices required to create the music that is changing lives, year after year. We know the toll of years spent sleeping in a van and working two or three side hustles to keep the music going. And we know that listeners appreciate it far more than could be adequately expressed in just words. The Grizzly Awards is a way to tangibly express that love and gratitude through action.”
You can stay tuned for future updates from The Grizzly Awards at thegrizzlyawards.com, and on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.
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