Nightwish has secured the Symphonic Metal Band of 2024 "Metal Award" with a commanding 32.31% of votes, coinciding with the release of their tenth studio album, Yesterwynde.
The Finnish symphonic metal pioneers maintained their dominant position in the genre, capturing over 8,900 votes from a total of 27,551 participants, while navigating significant changes in their touring approach. Their closest competitors, Within Temptation and Epica, secured second and third places with 17.62% and 17.01% respectively.
2024: A Year of Evolution
Top Five Rankings
- Nightwish – 32.31%
- Within Temptation – 17.62%
- Epica – 17.01%
- Therion – 10.75%
- Beyond the Black – 4.34%
Genre Impact and Legacy
Complete Final Results (27,551 Total Votes)
- Nightwish – 32.31%
- Within Temptation – 17.62%
- Epica – 17.01%
- Therion – 10.75%
- Beyond the Black – 4.34%
- Visions of Atlantis – 3.63%
- Xandria – 2.25%
- Ad Infinitum – 2.08%
- Amberian Dawn – 1.97%
- Eleine – 1.87%
- Rhapsody of Fire – 1.80%
- Delain – 1.72%
- Twilight Force – 0.89%
- Sirenia – 0.89%
- Leaves’ Eyes – 0.89%
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