In an exciting development for the global metal scene, Tokyo-based Hanabie. has secured the Alternative Metal Band of 2024 "Metal Award" with 19.99% of votes. The Japanese band's win over established Western acts in a poll of over 11,000 participants reflects the growing recognition of Eastern metal talent on the international stage.
The band surpassed renowned acts System of a Down and Evanescence, who placed second and third respectively, while staying true to their unique musical identity.
2024: A Year of Global Expansion
Hanabie.'s victory comes during a milestone year marked by several achievements:
- Release of new single "Otaku Lovely Densetsu" in January 2024
- Successful completion of "Hajimete no Lovely Legend 2-man Japan Tour"
- Major European festival appearances including Download Festival, Rock am Ring, and Grasspop Metal Meeting
- North American tour supporting Jinjer alongside Born of Osiris
- Creation of "Oishii Survivor" as theme song for anime series Momentary Lily
- Release of new EP Bucchigiri Tokyo in December 2024
Top Five Rankings
- Hanabie. - 19.99%
- System of a Down - 15.32%
- Evanescence - 11.42%
- Halestorm - 9.81%
- Disturbed - 7.07%
Genre Evolution
The poll results reflect alternative metal's increasingly diverse landscape, with Hanabie.'s unique fusion of kawaii metal and alternative styles resonating strongly with global audiences.
Complete Final Results (11,074 Total Votes)
- Hanabie. – 19.99%
- System of a Down – 15.32%
- Evanescence – 11.42%
- Halestorm – 9.81%
- Disturbed – 7.07%
- Bad Omens – 6.90%
- Spiritbox – 5.84%
- Tool – 4.24%
- Korn – 3.99%
- Avenged Sevenfold – 3.16%
- In This Moment – 2.15%
- Deftones – 1.95%
- Alice in Chains – 1.53%
- Breaking Benjamin – 1.13%
- Godsmack – 1.10%
- Mudvayne – 0.88%
- Primus – 0.86%
- Melvins – 0.61%
- P.O.D. – 0.59%
- Code Orange – 0.53%
- Flyleaf – 0.49%
- Helmet – 0.43%
