Statement: Revocation of Sabaton’s and Joakim BrodÃ©n’s nominations

Metal Awards announce the revocation of Sabaton's and Joakim Broden's nominations in Metal Band 2024 and Male Metal Singer 2024 categories, respectively. The band's involvement in a performance organized by the Night Wolves, a motorcycle club with strong ties to the Kremlin, in Russian-occupied Crimea in 2015 has raised serious concerns.

As an organization committed to upholding the values of integrity and respect within the metal music community, the Metal Awards cannot condone actions that support political agendas at the expense of human rights and international law. Therefore, Sabaton's and Joakim Broden's nominations have been revoked.

We stand in solidarity with Ukraine and affirm our support for its sovereignty and territorial integrity. We believe in the power of music to inspire positive change and condemn any actions that undermine the principles of peace and justice.

We appreciate the understanding of our decision and reaffirm our commitment to recognizing excellence in the metal genre while maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct.

- Metal Awards

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11 Comments

Metalmartin, 28th April 2024 @ 7:02 pm Reply

2015? Really.
- JoakimisKing, 28th April 2024 @ 11:17 pm Reply
  
  Clearly MA must have an agenda on who should win if they’re digging up a show from 10 years ago.
  
  Any Sabaton fan knows who is better anyway.
MetalHead, 28th April 2024 @ 7:39 pm Reply

It was nearly 9 years ago? Why are you punishing them? Just because they did a concert doesnâ€™t mean any of them a line with the views of the organisations in said country they are performing in.
Also wouldnâ€™t of you already been aware of this concert before this if so why let Sabaton and Joakim be nominated then? If not then it couldnâ€™t of been a massive issue before so why now
I donâ€™t know seems a bit ridiculous revoke their nominations
desert, 28th April 2024 @ 7:57 pm Reply

They accepted an invitation to play for their FANS. Is this seriously a crime so great, that periodically must have return (since 2015), to bite them in the ass? The band stated very clearly not once, that they do not and will not write songs or make statements about actual political matters. Yet you and your fellow companions still hold this bullshit against them. Not only disrespecting Sabaton, but also disrespecting us, their fans who voted them the best (as they are), and Jocke 2nd place, all well deserved. Shame on you, seriously!
Wolfwood, 28th April 2024 @ 7:58 pm Reply

A performance, organized by a group that Sabaton may not have literally any other affiliation with besides this performance, and you persecute Sabaton like they’re actually involved with the Kremlin. That is a foolish twist of logic and you should be ashamed of yourselves.
Johann, 28th April 2024 @ 8:11 pm Reply

I believe that you have made a political decision and that it is wrong to drag politics into music. 2015 was 8 years ago. It boggles the mind of any thinking person and opens the door to people ridiculing you and the decision. You would do well to reconsider your erroneous decision.
Carina, 28th April 2024 @ 8:32 pm Reply

Seriously!!??
Jonathan Asgard, 28th April 2024 @ 9:06 pm Reply

Sabaton doesnt do politics or religion.
They play for metalheads and their fans, simple as that.
If they play in Hungary, that doesnt mean they agree with Viktor Orban for example.
They just play for their fans.
This was a 2015 gig in Crimea.
And in 2015 not a single government or organisation gave a shit about the situation and occupation there.
now in 2024, they act like they always cared and act like the 2015 gig is somehow connected to the current war that Russia is feeding in Ukraine.
Just to stupid for words…
mmhminfo2020, 29th April 2024 @ 1:13 am Reply

Sabaton is non political which is why they play in Ukraine as well as Russia… Guitarist Tommy purchased several custom guitars from Ukraine. Why not take your own advice and stay out of politics as this decision is purely a political one.
mmhminfo2020, 29th April 2024 @ 1:17 am Reply

Why not take your own advice and stay out of politics? This is a political decision you made and has nothing to do with the popularity or vocal skills of the nominee. Sabaton plays shows worldwide and like all bands are hired through many promoters to perform. They have purchased custom guitars from Ukraine and performed in Russia, how much more neutral could they be? Go woke, go broke….
Pedro, 15th December 2024 @ 10:19 pm Reply

Wow…. This revocation says more about your wokeness than the bands position. FY!

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