TESTAMENT WIN ALBUM OF THE YEAR AT GOLDEN GODS

[Wyvern]

The legendary heavy metal heroes Testament have won the Metal Hammer GOLDEN GODS AWARD for Album of the Year for The Formation of Damnation. Testament beat out the other worthy contenders in this category: Atreyu, Bullet For My Valentine, Children Of Bodom and Down. All hail Heavy Metal Forever!

The Formation of Damnation debuted at #59 on the Billboard Top 200 and has sold nearly 33,000 copies since its April 29 release. The Formation of Damnation is Testament’s highest charting release in their 24-year history. The album also dominated at radio holding the #1 spot on both CMJ and FMQB for several consecutive weeks.

I'm glad for them, but there was not much competition anyway IMO. The fact about the charts it's very interesting I believe.

 

[False Joe]

If they hadn't beat

Atreyu, Bullet For My Valentine, Children Of Bodom and Down.

I would've cried a silent tear and never bought metal hammer a fucking again.,.

 

[ramses]

You can count on Testament to keep it metal!

 

[The Ozzman]

The Ritual charted higher

 

[whiskey funeral]

Great album. I'm not surprised by this news at all. Way to go, Testament!

 

[Darth Grimby]

Isn't it too early for an album of the year? Do they consider albums only released from January to June?

 

[wdiv]

If they hadn't beat

Atreyu, Bullet For My Valentine, Children Of Bodom and Down.

I would've cried a silent tear and never bought metal hammer a fucking again.,.

Judging by the bands in contention, then maybe they really didn't want to win this award ???

 

[mdmatt4ever]

The Ritual charted higher

read the article. this was testaments highest charting debut. the ritual debuted lower but after a few weeks it crept up the charts higher than 59.