The first Heavy Haystack Music Awards has arrived! On this episode Donte awards various bands in the heavy music world with both expected titles such as "Best New Band" and "Song Of The Year" as well as more dubious awards such as "Biggest S**tshow" and "Most Disappointing Album".  Along with mentions of runner ups to all the categories.  Listen! Debate the choices! And enjoy! Full list of categories can be found below.

This episode features the song "Hostel Park" by Abraxas Reflux. Email The Heavy Haystack or message on social media to see how to get your song featured on the podcast!

2022 AWARD CATEGORIES

1. Surprise Of The Year

2. Best Instrumental Album

3. Worst Song Of The Year

4. Best Gig Of The Year

5. Most Disappointing Album 

6. Most Improved Band

7. Best Doom/Stoner/Sludge/Psych Album

8. Best Feature

9. Best Album Artwork 

10. Best Mainstream Album

11. Biggest S**tshow

12. Best Black Metal Album

13. Best Thrash Metal Album

14. Most Disappointing Event

15. Best Death Metal Album

16. Best New Band

17. Best Metalcore/Hardcore Album

18. Funniest Story Of The Year

19. Best Deathcore Album

20. Best EP

21. Song Of The Year

22. Band Of The Year 

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