BCFM Sunday Rockshow Album of the Year 2025 shortlist announced

  The BCFM Sunday Rockshow, in conjunction with The Rock Druid Show and The Darkplace on Rock Radio UK are pleased to announce the ten shortlisted albums for the ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2024.The award, now in its 19th year, was created to celebrate the best in underground rock, metal, indie and punk, and is now a highly anticipated yearly event. This years shortlist is yet another very worthy crop, and the 12 shortlisted contenders were selected from over 50 qualifying albums, and choosing them was not an easy task.

This years short listed albums are...

True Love - ANTI EVERYTHING

Freeworld - BEST BOY ELECTRIC

 The Theatre of Invention - CONNIPTION

All I Ever Wanted - DOOZER McDOOZE

Big Blue Sky - DORIS BRENDEL

I Can't Believe It's Not Distopia - ELEPHANT HAND

Fools World - JESTERS PRIVILAGE

Simpler Times - LITTLE VILLAINS

The Bog Of Comic Delusions - SAMTAR

Tremor - SUPERSEED

Fast Hand Cure - SYSTEM DEGENERATE

V Lamentations - WYTCH HAZEL

Award rules....

To qualify an album must...
a) Be a full length album, or album length demo, ie contain at least 8 tracks and / or have a playing time of greater than 30 minutes
b) Be self released, on a SMALL independent label, or an import not officially released in the UK
c) Have been featured on the BCFM Sunday Rockshow and / or The Rock Druid Show qnd The Darkplace on Rock Radio UK in the year the award is for.

This is how it works...
a) Through out the year any album that meets the above criteria is entered into a long list
b) The award is judged by a panel of judges including regular listeners to the show, musicians, and other people from with in the music industry; dj's, gig promotors, record producers, music writers etc...
c) In December each year the long list is cut down to a short list of 10 or 12 based on the judges feedback and listener reaction to the album tracks featured on the shows. The shortlist is compiled to give a representative balance so as many sub genres of rock are featured as possible.
d) In January the short list is announced
e) The judges then spend 8 weeks listening to and reviewing all the shortlisted contenders.
f) In early March the judges marks are collated and the award is announced on a special edition of the BCFM Sunday Rockshow.

There are two possible awards if no act from the Bristol area wins there is an award given to the best placed local act in the final listings..
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Previous winners...

Album of the year

(2007) ' Chemical Dogs' - CRASH STREET KIDS
(2008) 'Project Destiny' - DIGNITY
(2009) 'Lunacy Box' - LUNACY BOX
(2010) 'Zer0' - V0iD
(2011) 'Songcycle 2011' - TODD DILLINGHAM
(2012) 'La Danza Del Cadvar' - LOS CRIPTIZOOS
(2013) 'Save As I Save' - ZOLTAR SPEAKS
(2014) '3' - KRANKSCHAFT
(2015) 'Keep Fighting' - V0iD
(2016) 'Lineage' - SCYTHIA
(2017) 'The Art Of Manipulation' - WARD XVI
(2018) 'Eclipse' - FLOR DE LOTO
(2019) 'Show Your Colours' - SCARLET REBELS
(2020) 'Metamophis' - WARD XVI
(2021) 'Shove n Love; - SICK WALT
(2022) 'Empire O Dox - THE NEW JACOBIN CLUB
(2023) No award given

(2024) 'Highbro Lowbro' - RAINCHECK

 
Local Album of the Year

(2007) No Award Given
(2008) 'Psycles' - IAN RAGGETT
(2009) 'Misunderstood' - CRIMSON SKY
(2010) 'Who Am I?' - RITA LYNCH / 'Settle Up Or Settle Down' - JEBO (joint award)
(2011) 'Crack On' - RITA LYNCH
(2012) 'Return Of A Sonic Assassin' - LASTWIND
(2013) 'VI' - ONSLAUGHT
(2014) 'The Hunt' - BLACK WOLF
(2015) 'Shakedown' - DYNAMITE PUSSY CLUB
(2016) 'Ticket To Somewhere' - BILLY IN THE LOWGROUND
(2017) 'Live On Earth' - SERGENT THUNDERHOOF
(2018) 'Aces and Eights' - CAUDA PAVONIS
(2019) 'The Lemon Tree' - The Nothin' Man
(2020) 'Paradise Postponed' - SAMPANVIKING
(2021) 'Bristle' - FRANKLIN MINT
(2022) 'Silly Heart' - ACID CLAW

(2023) No Award Given

(2024) 'Paint This Town' - THE SETBACKS

Classic rockers Wytch Hazel scoop album of the Year award for 2025

 

We are please to announce that Lancaster based classic rock revivalist Wytch Hazel have won a tightly fought Album .of the Year Award for 2025 with their album 'V - Lanemtations', The panel of judges were full of praise for the albums excellent production,fine performances and intelligent songcrafting. US thrashers Conniption came second with their album 'The Theater of Invention' and Bristol old school metal outfit Little Villains were third with the album 'Simpler Times'

The Little Vilains album 'Simpler Times' alsoscoopedthe Localalbumof the Year,given to artists from the greater Bristol area.The judges loved it's no nonsence attitude is raw power and its classic NWOBHM sensibilities. Second place for the local award was taken by grunge revivslists Superseed and their album 'Tremors' with industrial metalheads System Degenerate third with 'Fast hand Cure'

Over all the judges were full of praise forall the twelve finalists  and the final scores were very close with only 9 marks seperating 12th from 1st

 

The Final Possitions

1) 'V - Lamentations' - WYTCH HAZEL

2) 'The Theatre Of Invention' - CONNIPTION

3) 'Simpler Times' - LITTLE VILLAINS

4) The Bog Of Cosmic delusion; - SAMTAR

5) 'Tremors' - SUPERSEED

6) 'Fast Hand Cure' - SYSTEM DEGENERATE

7) 'All I Ever Wanted' - DOOZER McDOOZE

8) 'Big Blue Sky' - DORIS BRENDEL & LEE DUNHAM

9) 'True Love' - ANTI-EVERYTHING

10) 'Freeworld' - BEST BOY ELECTRIC

11) 'I Can't Believe It's Not Distopia' - ELEPHANT HAND

12) 'Jesters Privilage' - FOOLS WORLD

Award rules....

To qualify an album must...
a) Be a full length album, or album length demo, ie contain at least 8 tracks and / or have a playing time of greater than 30 minutes
b) Be self released, on a SMALL independent label, or an import not officially released in the UK
c) Have been featured on the BCFM Sunday Rockshow and / or The Rock Druid Show qnd The Darkplace on Rock Radio UK in the year the award is for.

This is how it works...
a) Through out the year any album that meets the above criteria is entered into a long list
b) The award is judged by a panel of judges including regular listeners to the show, musicians, and other people from with in the music industry; dj's, gig promotors, record producers, music writers etc...
c) In December each year the long list is cut down to a short list of 10 or 12 based on the judges feedback and listener reaction to the album tracks featured on the shows. The shortlist is compiled to give a representative balance so as many sub genres of rock are featured as possible.
d) In January the short list is announced
e) The judges then spend 8 weeks listening to and reviewing all the shortlisted contenders.
f) In early March the judges marks are collated and the award is announced on a special edition of the BCFM Sunday Rockshow.

There are two possible awards if no act from the Bristol area wins there is an award given to the best placed local act in the final listings..
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Previous winners...

Album of the year

(2007) ' Chemical Dogs' - CRASH STREET KIDS
(2008) 'Project Destiny' - DIGNITY
(2009) 'Lunacy Box' - LUNACY BOX
(2010) 'Zer0' - V0iD
(2011) 'Songcycle 2011' - TODD DILLINGHAM
(2012) 'La Danza Del Cadvar' - LOS CRIPTIZOOS
(2013) 'Save As I Save' - ZOLTAR SPEAKS
(2014) '3' - KRANKSCHAFT
(2015) 'Keep Fighting' - V0iD
(2016) 'Lineage' - SCYTHIA
(2017) 'The Art Of Manipulation' - WARD XVI
(2018) 'Eclipse' - FLOR DE LOTO
(2019) 'Show Your Colours' - SCARLET REBELS
(2020) 'Metamophis' - WARD XVI
(2021) 'Shove n Love; - SICK WALT
(2022) 'Empire Of Dis - THE NEW JACOBIN CLUB
(2023) No award given

(2024) 'Highbro Lowbro' - RAINCHECK

(2025) 'V - Lamentations' - WYTCH HAZEL

Local Album of the Year

(2007) No Award Given
(2008) 'Psycles' - IAN RAGGETT
(2009) 'Misunderstood' - CRIMSON SKY
(2010) 'Who Am I?' - RITA LYNCH / 'Settle Up Or Settle Down' - JEBO (joint award)
(2011) 'Crack On' - RITA LYNCH
(2012) 'Return Of A Sonic Assassin' - LASTWIND
(2013) 'VI' - ONSLAUGHT
(2014) 'The Hunt' - BLACK WOLF
(2015) 'Shakedown' - DYNAMITE PUSSY CLUB
(2016) 'Ticket To Somewhere' - BILLY IN THE LOWGROUND
(2017) 'Live On Earth' - SERGENT THUNDERHOOF
(2018) 'Aces and Eights' - CAUDA PAVONIS
(2019) 'The Lemon Tree' - THE NOTHIN' MAN
(2020) 'Paradise Postponed' - SAMPANVIKING
(2021) 'Bristle' - FRANKLIN MINT
(2022) 'Silly Heart' - ACID CLAW
(2023) No Award Given

(2024) 'Paint The Town' - THE SETBACKS

(2025) 'Simpler Times' - LITTLE VILLAINS

BCFM Sunday Rcckshow & The Rock Druid Show Album of the Year 2024 Shortlist Announced

 The BCFM Sunday Rockshow, in conjunction with The Rock Druid Show and The Darkplace on Rock Radio UK are pleased to announce the ten shortlisted albums for the ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2024.The award, now in its 186th year, was created to celebrate the best in underground rock, metal, indie and punk, and is now a highly anticipated yearly event. This years shortlist is yet another very worthy crop, and the 12 shortlisted contenders were selected from over 50 qualifying albums, and choosing them was not an easy task.

This years short listed albums are...

'The Nine Circles' - AM MUT

'Embers Of Elysium' - MONG THESE ASHES

;Dead Conboy Posse' - DEAD COWBOY POSSE

'Wicked' - EINFALLEN

Foiled' - FOIL

'Lost In The Winds Of Time' - GRIFFITH and HOLLINGSWORTH

'The Eleventh Hour' - NO FAVORS

'Highbr Lowbro' - RAINCHECK

'New Seed' - RELENTLESS FISH

'Paint The Town' - THE SETBACKS

Award rules....

To qualify an album must...
a) Be a full length album, or album length demo, ie contain at least 8 tracks and / or have a playing time of greater than 30 minutes
b) Be self released, on a SMALL independent label, or an import not officially released in the UK
c) Have been featured on the BCFM Sunday Rockshow and / or The Rock Druid Show qnd The Darkplace on Rock Radio UK in the year the award is for.

This is how it works...
a) Through out the year any album that meets the above criteria is entered into a long list
b) The award is judged by a panel of judges including regular listeners to the show, musicians, and other people from with in the music industry; dj's, gig promotors, record producers, music writers etc...
c) In December each year the long list is cut down to a short list of 10 or 12 based on the judges feedback and listener reaction to the album tracks featured on the shows. The shortlist is compiled to give a representative balance so as many sub genres of rock are featured as possible.
d) In January the short list is announced
e) The judges then spend 8 weeks listening to and reviewing all the shortlisted contenders.
f) In early March the judges marks are collated and the award is announced on a special edition of the BCFM Sunday Rockshow.

There are two possible awards if no act from the Bristol area wins there is an award given to the best placed local act in the final listings..
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Previous winners...

Album of the year

(2007) ' Chemical Dogs' - CRASH STREET KIDS
(2008) 'Project Destiny' - DIGNITY
(2009) 'Lunacy Box' - LUNACY BOX
(2010) 'Zer0' - V0iD
(2011) 'Songcycle 2011' - TODD DILLINGHAM
(2012) 'La Danza Del Cadvar' - LOS CRIPTIZOOS
(2013) 'Save As I Save' - ZOLTAR SPEAKS
(2014) '3' - KRANKSCHAFT
(2015) 'Keep Fighting' - V0iD
(2016) 'Lineage' - SCYTHIA
(2017) 'The Art Of Manipulation' - WARD XVI
(2018) 'Eclipse' - FLOR DE LOTO
(2019) 'Show Your Colours' - SCARLET REBELS
(2020) 'Metamophis' - WARD XVI
(2021) 'Shove n Love; - SICK WALT
(2023) 'Empire O Dox - THE NEW JACOBIN CLUB
(2024) No award given

 
Local Album of the Year

(2007) No Award Given
(2008) 'Psycles' - IAN RAGGETT
(2009) 'Misunderstood' - CRIMSON SKY
(2010) 'Who Am I?' - RITA LYNCH / 'Settle Up Or Settle Down' - JEBO (joint award)
(2011) 'Crack On' - RITA LYNCH
(2012) 'Return Of A Sonic Assassin' - LASTWIND
(2013) 'VI' - ONSLAUGHT
(2014) 'The Hunt' - BLACK WOLF
(2015) 'Shakedown' - DYNAMITE PUSSY CLUB
(2016) 'Ticket To Somewhere' - BILLY IN THE LOWGROUND
(2017) 'Live On Earth' - SERGENT THUNDERHOOF
(2018) 'Aces and Eights' - CAUDA PAVONIS
(2019) 'The Lemon Tree' - The Nothin' Man
ard given(2020) 'Paradise Postponed' - SAMPANVIKING
(2021) 'Bristle' - FRANKLIN MINT
(2023) 'Silly Heart' - ACID CLAW

(2025) No Award Given

Canandian death rockers The New Jacobin Club scoop Album of the Year 2022

 After a very close vote and a lot of passionate discussion amongst the judges we are proud to announce that Canadian gothic death rockers THE NEW JACOBIN CLUB have scooped the bCFM Sunday Rockshow Album of the Year 2022 with their album 'Empire of Dis'. The album was praised for its scope, musicianship, atmosphere and quality of song writing and was described as a 'must hear'. US space rockers VOLTAGEHAWK came in second place with their excellent album 'Electric Thunder', and Israeli alt-rockers LADY SILVER finished third with their album 'Circus Pop'

The award for Album of the Year by a local (Bristol area) artist was taken by psyche-punkers ACID CLAW and their albim 'Silly Heart', which impressed the judges with is off the wall approach and genre transending eclectic sound. Second place for this award was scooped by Metalheads LITTLE VILLAINS and their album 'Battle Of Britain' with SLYDER SMITH & THE OBLIVION KIDS third with the album 'Charm Offensive'.

The judges wish to point out that this years competition was unbelievably close with only 11 marks out of a possible 60 seperating 12th place and the winners and that every contender is a worthy release that deserves praise

Final Rankings

1 - 'Empire of Dis' - The New Jacobin Club

2 - 'Electric Thunder' - Voltagehawk

3 - 'Circus Pop' - Lady Silver

4 - 'Here Come The Bats' - Delta Bats

5 - 'Pillaging Villagers' - Pillaging Villagers

6 - 'Silly Heart' - Acid Claw

7 - 'Baddy Daddy Laments Teddy Chai' - Pagan Stitches

8 - 'Stand And Fight' - Burnt Out Wreck

9 - 'Battle of Britain' - Little Villains

10 - 'Death Proof' - Dead Unity

11 - 'The Night Calls' - The Blue Chevy's

12 - 'Charm Offensive' - Slyder Smith & The Oblivion Kids

 Award rules....

To qualify an album must...
a) Be a full length album, or album length demo, ie contain at least 8 tracks and / or have a playing time of greater than 30 minutes
b) Be self released, on a SMALL independent label, or an import not officially released in the UK
c) Have been featured on the BCFM Sunday Rockshow and / or The Rock Druid Show on Rock Radio UK in the year the award is for.

This is how it works...
a) Through out the year any album that meets the above criteria is entered into a long list
b) The award is judged by a panel of judges including regular listeners to the show, musicians, and other people from with in the music industry; dj's, gig promotors, record producers, music writers etc...
c) In December each year the long list is cut down to a short list of 12 based on the judges feedback and listener reaction to the album tracks featured on the shows. The shortlist is compiled to give a representative balance so as many sub genres of rock are featured as possible.
d) In January the short list is announced
e) The judges then spend 8 weeks listening to and reviewing all the shortlisted contenders.
f) In early March the judges marks are collated and the award is announced on a special edition of the BCFM Sunday Rockshow.

There are two possible awards if no act from the Bristol area wins there is an award given to the best placed local act in the final listings..
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Previous winners...

Album of the year

 
(2007) ' Chemical Dogs' - CRASH STREET KIDS
(2008) 'Project Destiny' - DIGNITY
(2009) 'Lunacy Box' - LUNACY BOX
(2010) 'Zer0' - V0iD
(2011) 'Songcycle 2011' - TODD DILLINGHAM
(2012) 'La Danza Del Cadvar' - LOS CRIPTIZOOS
(2013) 'Save As I Save' - ZOLTAR SPEAKS
(2014) '3' - KRANKSCHAFT
(2015) 'Keep Fighting' - V0iD
(2016) 'Lineage' - SCYTHIA
(2017) 'The Art Of Manipulation' - WARD XVI
(2018) 'Eclipse' -  FLOR DE LOTO
(2019) 'Show Your Colours' - SCARLET REBELS
(2020) 'Metamophis' - WARD XVI
(2021) 'Shove n Love; - SICK WALT
 
Local Album of the Year

(2007) No Award Given
(2008) 'Psycles' - IAN RAGGETT
(2009) 'Misunderstood' - CRIMSON SKY
(2010) 'Who Am I?' - RITA LYNCH / 'Settle Up Or Settle Down' - JEBO (joint award)
(2011) 'Crack On' - RITA LYNCH
(2012) 'Return Of A Sonic Assassin' - LASTWIND
(2013) 'VI' - ONSLAUGHT
(2014) 'The Hunt' - BLACK WOLF
(2015) 'Shakedown' - DYNAMITE PUSSY CLUB
(2016) 'Ticket To Somewhere' - BILLY IN THE LOWGROUND
(2017) 'Live On Earth' - SERGENT THUNDERHOOF
(2018) 'Aces and Eights' - CAUDA PAVONIS
(2019) 'The Lemon Tree' - The Nothin' Man  
(2020) 'Paradise Postponed' - SAMPANVIKING
(2021) 'Bristle' - FRANKLIN MINT

Album Of The Year Short List Announced

The BCFM Sunday Rockshow and The Rock Druid Show on Rock Radio UK are pleased to announce the twelve shortlisted albums for the ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2023.The award, now in its 16th year, was created to celebrate the best in underground rock, metal, indie and punk, and is now a highly anticipated yearly event. This years shortlist is yet another very worthy crop, and the 12 shortlisted contenders were selected from over 50 qualifying albums, and choosing them was not an easy task.

This years short listed albums are...

'Silly Hearts' - ACID CLAW
'Stand And Fight' - BURNT OUT WRECK
'Death Proof - DEAD UNITY
'Here Come The Bats' - DELTA BATS
'Circus Pop' - LADY SILVER
'Battle Of Britain' - LITTLE VILLAINS
'Baddy Daddy Laments Teddy Chai' - PAGAN STITCHES
'Pillaging Villagers' - PILLAGING VILLAGERS
'Charm Offensive' - SLYDER SMITH & THE OBLIVION KIDS
'The Night Calls' - THE BLUE CHECY'S
'Empire Of Dis' - THE NEW JACOBIN CLUB
'Electric Thunder' - VOLTAGEHAWK

Award rules....

To qualify an album must...
a) Be a full length album, or album length demo, ie contain at least 8 tracks and / or have a playing time of greater than 30 minutes
b) Be self released, on a SMALL independent label, or an import not officially released in the UK
c) Have been featured on the BCFM Sunday Rockshow and / or The Rock Druid Show on Rock Radio UK in the year the award is for.

This is how it works...
a) Through out the year any album that meets the above criteria is entered into a long list
b) The award is judged by a panel of judges including regular listeners to the show, musicians, and other people from with in the music industry; dj's, gig promotors, record producers, music writers etc...
c) In December each year the long list is cut down to a short list of 12 based on the judges feedback and listener reaction to the album tracks featured on the shows. The shortlist is compiled to give a representative balance so as many sub genres of rock are featured as possible.
d) In January the short list is announced
e) The judges then spend 8 weeks listening to and reviewing all the shortlisted contenders.
f) In early March the judges marks are collated and the award is announced on a special edition of the BCFM Sunday Rockshow.

There are two possible awards if no act from the Bristol area wins there is an award given to the best placed local act in the final listings..
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Previous winners...

Album of the year

 
(2007) ' Chemical Dogs' - CRASH STREET KIDS
(2008) 'Project Destiny' - DIGNITY
(2009) 'Lunacy Box' - LUNACY BOX
(2010) 'Zer0' - V0iD
(2011) 'Songcycle 2011' - TODD DILLINGHAM
(2012) 'La Danza Del Cadvar' - LOS CRIPTIZOOS
(2013) 'Save As I Save' - ZOLTAR SPEAKS
(2014) '3' - KRANKSCHAFT
(2015) 'Keep Fighting' - V0iD
(2016) 'Lineage' - SCYTHIA
(2017) 'The Art Of Manipulation' - WARD XVI
(2018) 'Eclipse' -  FLOR DE LOTO
(2019) 'Show Your Colours' - SCARLET REBELS
(2020) 'Metamophis' - WARD XVI
(2021) 'Shove n Love; - SICK WALT
 
Local Album of the Year

(2007) No Award Given
(2008) 'Psycles' - IAN RAGGETT
(2009) 'Misunderstood' - CRIMSON SKY
(2010) 'Who Am I?' - RITA LYNCH / 'Settle Up Or Settle Down' - JEBO (joint award)
(2011) 'Crack On' - RITA LYNCH
(2012) 'Return Of A Sonic Assassin' - LASTWIND
(2013) 'VI' - ONSLAUGHT
(2014) 'The Hunt' - BLACK WOLF
(2015) 'Shakedown' - DYNAMITE PUSSY CLUB
(2016) 'Ticket To Somewhere' - BILLY IN THE LOWGROUND
(2017) 'Live On Earth' - SERGENT THUNDERHOOF
(2018) 'Aces and Eights' - CAUDA PAVONIS
(2019) 'The Lemon Tree' - The Nothin' Man  
(2020) 'Paradise Postponed' - SAMPANVIKING
(2021) 'Bristle' - FRANKLIN MINT

New York punkers SickWalt scoop Album Of The Year 2021 award.

 

 The BCFM Sunday Rockshow 'Album of the Year 2021' award has been scooped by New York punk outfit SICKWALT, whose remarkable album 'Shove n' ~Love' topped the judges poll, narrowly beating off strong challanges from Bristol alt-metalers Franklin Mint and German dark prog rockers Art Noir. The judges praised the winners for recording an album full of hi-energy punk fueled rock and roll, well produced, finely crafted and performed with a real passion and understanding of their craft.

The award for best album by a band from the greater Bristol area was won by Bristol alt-metal band FRANKLIN MINT and their album 'Bristle'. with blues rock guitar legend Cliff Moore in second and party rockers Adam & The Hellcats in third. The judge praised the album wiuth it's strong sence of place, first rate productiomn, intelligent song writing and electrifying delivery.

If fact the pannel were full of praise for all the twelve shortlisted album and said all the finalists were very worthy contenders that prove that rock n' roll is far from dead.

The Final Positions

1 - 'Shove n' Love' - SICKWALT

2 - 'Bristle' - 'FRANKLIN MINT

3 - 'Poems Of An Extinct Species' - ART NOIR

4 - 'Stress' - 24/7 DIVA HEAVEN

5 - 'Psychic Cell' - PROJECTOR HEADS

6 - '2020 Vision' - CLIFF MOORE

7 - Alchemical Warfare' - DREAD SOVERIGN

8 - 'Claws Out' - ADAM & THE HELLCATS

9 - 'You' - AIRBUS

10 - 'Port Of Spain' - TRITONIC

11 - 'It's Just The End Of The World' - GETAWAY TRICYCLE

12 - 'Lobotomy Girl' - EMMY HOUSTON

 Award rules....

To qualify an album must...
a) Be a full length album, or album length demo, ie contain at least 8 tracks and / or have a playing time of greater than 30 minutes
b) Be self released, on a SMALL independent label, or an import not officially released in the UK
c) Have been featured on the BCFM Sunday Rockshow and / or The Rock Druid on Astro Radio in the year the award is for.

This is how it works...
a) Through out the year any album that meets the above criteria is entered into a long list
b) The award is judged by a panel of judges including regular listeners to the show, musicians, and other people from with in the music industry; dj's, gig promotors, record producers, music writers etc...
c) In December each year the long list is cut down to a short list of 12 based on the judges feedback and listener reaction to the album tracks featured on the shows. The shortlist is compiled to give a representative balance so as many sub genres of rock are featured as possible.
d) In January the short list is announced
e) The judges then spend 8 weeks listening to and reviewing all the shortlisted contenders.
f) In early March the judges marks are collated and the award is announced on a special edition of the BCFM Sunday Rockshow.

There are two possible awards if no act from the Bristol area wins there is an award given to the best placed local act in the final listings..

==============================

Previous winners...

Album of the year

(2007) ' Chemical Dogs' - CRASH STREET KIDS

(2008) 'Project Destiny' - DIGNITY

(2009) 'Lunacy Box' - LUNACY BOX

(2010) 'Zer0' - V0iD

(2011) 'Songcycle 2011' - TODD DILLINGHAM

(2012) 'La Danza Del Cadvar' - LOS CRIPTIZOOS

(2013) 'Save As I Save' - ZOLTAR SPEAKS

(2014) '3' - KRANKSCHAFT 

(2015) 'Keep Fighting' - V0iD 

(2016) 'Lineage' - SCYTHIA 

(2017) 'The Art Of Manipulation' - WARD XVI 

(2018) 'Eclipse' -  FLOR DE LOTO

(2019) 'Show Your Colours' - SCARLET REBELS

(2020) 'Metamophis' - WARD XVI

 

Local Album of the Year

(2007) No Award Given
(2008) 'Psycles' - IAN RAGGETT
(2009) 'Misunderstood' - CRIMSON SKY
(2010) 'Who Am I?' - RITA LYNCH / 'Settle Up Or Settle Down' - JEBO (joint award)
(2011) 'Crack On' - RITA LYNCH
(2012) 'Return Of A Sonic Assassin' - LASTWIND
(2013) 'VI' - ONSLAUGHT
(2014) 'The Hunt' - BLACK WOLF
(2015) 'Shakedown' - DYNAMITE PUSSY CLUB
(2016) 'Ticket To Somewhere' - BILLY IN THE LOWGROUND
(2017) 'Live On Earth' - SERGENT THUNDERHOOF

(2018) 'Aces and Eights' - CAUDA PAVONIS 

(2019) 'The Lemon Tree' - The Nothin' Man   

(2020)  'Paradise Postponed' - SAMPANVIKING

Album Of The Year 2021 Shortlist Announced.

The BCFM Sunday Rockshow and The Rock Druid on Astro Radio are pleased to announce the twelve shortlisted albums for the ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2021.The award, now in its 15th year, was created to celebrate the best in underground rock, metal, indie and punk, and is now a highly anticipated yearly event. This years shortlist is yet another very worthy crop, and the 12 shortlisted contenders were selected from over 50 qualifying albums, and choosing them was not an easy task.

This years short listed albums are...
 

 'Stress' - 24/7 DIVA HEAVEN

'Claws Out' - ADAM & THE HELLCATS

'You' - AIRBUS

'Poems For An Extinct Species' - ART NOIR

'2020 Vision' - CLIFF MOORE

'Alchemical Warfare' - DREAD SOVERIEGN

'Lobotomy Girl' - EMMY HOUSTON

'Bristle' - FRANKLIN MINT

'It's Just The End Of The World' - GETAWAY TRICYCLE

'Psychic Cell' - PROJECTOR HEADS

'Shove 'n' Love' - SICKWALT

'Port Of Spain' - TRITONIC

Award rules....

To qualify an album must...
a) Be a full length album, or album length demo, ie contain at least 8 tracks and / or have a playing time of greater than 30 minutes
b) Be self released, on a SMALL independent label, or an import not officially released in the UK
c) Have been featured on the BCFM Sunday Rockshow and / or The Rock Druid on Astro Radio in the year the award is for.

This is how it works...
a) Through out the year any album that meets the above criteria is entered into a long list
b) The award is judged by a panel of judges including regular listeners to the show, musicians, and other people from with in the music industry; dj's, gig promotors, record producers, music writers etc...
c) In December each year the long list is cut down to a short list of 12 based on the judges feedback and listener reaction to the album tracks featured on the shows. The shortlist is compiled to give a representative balance so as many sub genres of rock are featured as possible.
d) In January the short list is announced
e) The judges then spend 8 weeks listening to and reviewing all the shortlisted contenders.
f) In early March the judges marks are collated and the award is announced on a special edition of the BCFM Sunday Rockshow.

There are two possible awards if no act from the Bristol area wins there is an award given to the best placed local act in the final listings..

==============================

Previous winners...

Album of the year

(2007) ' Chemical Dogs' - CRASH STREET KIDS

(2008) 'Project Destiny' - DIGNITY

(2009) 'Lunacy Box' - LUNACY BOX

(2010) 'Zer0' - V0iD

(2011) 'Songcycle 2011' - TODD DILLINGHAM

(2012) 'La Danza Del Cadvar' - LOS CRIPTIZOOS

(2013) 'Save As I Save' - ZOLTAR SPEAKS

(2014) '3' - KRANKSCHAFT 

(2015) 'Keep Fighting' - V0iD 

(2016) 'Lineage' - SCYTHIA 

(2017) 'The Art Of Manipulation' - WARD XVI 

(2018) 'Eclipse' -  FLOR DE LOTO

(2019) 'Show Your Colours' - SCARLET REBELS

(2020) 'Metamophis' - WARD XVI

 

Local Album of the Year

(2007) No Award Given
(2008) 'Psycles' - IAN RAGGETT
(2009) 'Misunderstood' - CRIMSON SKY
(2010) 'Who Am I?' - RITA LYNCH / 'Settle Up Or Settle Down' - JEBO (joint award)
(2011) 'Crack On' - RITA LYNCH
(2012) 'Return Of A Sonic Assassin' - LASTWIND
(2013) 'VI' - ONSLAUGHT
(2014) 'The Hunt' - BLACK WOLF
(2015) 'Shakedown' - DYNAMITE PUSSY CLUB
(2016) 'Ticket To Somewhere' - BILLY IN THE LOWGROUND
(2017) 'Live On Earth' - SERGENT THUNDERHOOF

(2018) 'Aces and Eights' - CAUDA PAVONIS 

(2019) 'The Lemon Tree' - The Nothin' Man   

(2020)  'Paradise Postponed' - SAMPANVIKING

Preston dark rockers Ward XVI scoop album of the year for a second time

Three years after winning the award with their debut album 'The Art Of Manipulation', Preston band WARD XVI have won Album of the Year for a second time with their newest release 'Metamorphasis'. Described by the judges as 'a gloriously dark and disturbing exercise in genre transcending post gothic rock', this remarkable album beat off strong challanges from Copenhagen hard rockers Shotgun Revolution with their album 'IV' and Mexican psychobilly band Los Helldandys and their release 'Mad Love Gun' to reach the top spot.

The award for best album by an artist from the greater Bristol area was picked up by Krautrocking progressive rock project SAMPANVIKING and their album 'Paradise Postponed'.A record the judges called 'a wonderfully trippy exercise in laid back soundscape creation that makes for for a compelling listen'.

The full final standings were...

1 - 'Metamorphasis' - WARD XVI

2 - 'IV' - SHOTGUN REVOLUTION

3 - 'Mad Love Gun' - LOS HELLDANDYS

4 - 'III Penticost' - WYTCH HAZEL

5 = 'Mass Hysteria' - DORIS BRENDEL

5 = 'Spirituosa' - LYKANTROPI

7 - 'Vol.1' - BLACK BOMBER

8 - 'Nine Witches Under A Walnut Tree' - O.A.K (Oscillazioni Alchemico Kreative)

9 - 'The Lowdown' - BALEFL CREED

10 - '...Stole Your Rock 'n' Roll' - DEATHTRAPS

11 - 'Stranger Country' - HOWLIN' ANTON BLEAK

12 - 'Paradise Postponed' - SAMPANVIKING

The judges were highly praiseful of all 12 shortlisted albums and said making a final decission was a very tough task. They congratulate all the contenders for high standards in performance, composition and production.



Award rules....

To qualify an album must...
a) Be a full length album, or album length demo, ie contain at least 8 tracks and / or have a playing time of greater than 30 minutes
b) Be self released, on a SMALL independent label, or an import not officially released in the UK
c) Have been featured on the BCFM Sunday Rockshow and / or The Rock Druid on Astro Radio in the year the award is for.

This is how it works...
a) Through out the year any album that meets the above criteria is entered into a long list
b) The award is judged by a panel of twelve judges including regular listeners to the show, musicians, and other people from with in the music industry; dj's, gig promotors, record producers, music writers etc...
c) In December each year the long list is cut down to a short list of 12 based on the judges feedback and listener reaction to the album tracks featured on the shows. The shortlist is compiled to give a representative balance so as many sub genres of rock are featured as possible.
d) In January the short list is announced
e) The judges then spend 8 weeks listening to and reviewing all the shortlisted contenders.
f) In early March the judges marks are collated and the award is announced on a special edition of the BCFM Sunday Rockshow.

There are two possible awards if no act from the Bristol area wins there is an award given to the best placed local act in the final listings..

==============================

Previous winners...

Album of the year

(2007) ' Chemical Dogs' - CRASH STREET KIDS

(2008) 'Project Destiny' - DIGNITY

(2009) 'Lunacy Box' - LUNACY BOX

(2010) 'Zer0' - V0iD

(2011) 'Songcycle 2011' - TODD DILLINGHAM

(2012) 'La Danza Del Cadvar' - LOS CRIPTIZOOS

(2013) 'Save As I Save' - ZOLTAR SPEAKS

(2014) '3' - KRANKSCHAFT 

(2015) 'Keep Fighting' - V0iD 

(2016) 'Lineage' - SCYTHIA 

(2017) 'The Art Of Manipulation' - WARD XVI 

(2018) 'Eclipse  FLOR DE LOTO

(2019) 'Show Your Colours' - SCARLET REBELS

Local Album of the Year

(2007) No Award Given
(2008) 'Psycles' - IAN RAGGETT
(2009) 'Misunderstood' - CRIMSON SKY
(2010) 'Who Am I?' - RITA LYNCH / 'Settle Up Or Settle Down' - JEBO (joint award)
(2011) 'Crack On' - RITA LYNCH
(2012) 'Return Of A Sonic Assassin' - LASTWIND
(2013) 'VI' - ONSLAUGHT
(2014) 'The Hunt' - BLACK WOLF
(2015) 'Shakedown' - DYNAMITE PUSSY CLUB
(2016) 'Ticket To Somewhere' - BILLY IN THE LOWGROUND
(2017) 'Live On Earth' - SERGENT THUNDERHOOF
(2018) 'Aces and Eights' - CAUDA PAVONIS 

(2019) 'The Lemon Tree' - THE NOTHIN' MAN

 

BCFM Sunday Rockshow Album Of The Year 2020 Shotlist Announced

The BCFM Sunday Rockshow and The Rock Druid on Astro Radio are pleased to announce the twelve shortlisted albums for the ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2020.The award, now in its 14th year, was created to celebrate the best in underground rock, metal, indie and punk, and is now a highly anticipated yearly event. This years shortlist is yet another very worthy crop, and the 12 shortlisted contenders were selected from over 70 qualifying albums, and choosing them was not an easy task.

This years short listed albums are...

'The Lowdown' - BALEFUL CREED

'Vol.1' - BLACK BOMBER

'...Stole Your Rock 'n' Roll' - DEATHTRAPS

'Mass Hysteria' - DORIS BRENDAL

'Stranger Country' - HOWLING ANTON BLEAK

'Mad Love Gun' - LOS HELLDANDY'S

'Spirituosa' - LYKANTROPI

'Nine Witches Under A Walnut Tree' - O,A.K,

'Paradise Postponed' - SAMPANVIKING

'IV' - SHOTGUN REVOLUTION

'Metamorphosis' - WARD XVI

'III, Penticost' - WYTCH HAZEL

Award rules....

To qualify an album must...
a) Be a full length album, or album length demo, ie contain at least 8 tracks and / or have a playing time of greater than 30 minutes
b) Be self released, on a SMALL independent label, or an import not officially released in the UK
c) Have been featured on the BCFM Sunday Rockshow and / or The Rock Druid on Astro Radio in the year the award is for.

This is how it works...
a) Through out the year any album that meets the above criteria is entered into a long list
b) The award is judged by a panel of twelve judges including regular listeners to the show, musicians, and other people from with in the music industry; dj's, gig promotors, record producers, music writers etc...
c) In December each year the long list is cut down to a short list of 12 based on the judges feedback and listener reaction to the album tracks featured on the shows. The shortlist is compiled to give a representative balance so as many sub genres of rock are featured as possible.
d) In January the short list is announced
e) The judges then spend 8 weeks listening to and reviewing all the shortlisted contenders.
f) In early March the judges marks are collated and the award is announced on a special edition of the BCFM Sunday Rockshow.

There are two possible awards if no act from the Bristol area wins there is an award given to the best placed local act in the final listings..

==============================

Previous winners...

Album of the year

(2007) ' Chemical Dogs' - CRASH STREET KIDS

(2008) 'Project Destiny' - DIGNITY

(2009) 'Lunacy Box' - LUNACY BOX

(2010) 'Zer0' - V0iD

(2011) 'Songcycle 2011' - TODD DILLINGHAM

(2012) 'La Danza Del Cadvar' - LOS CRIPTIZOOS

(2013) 'Save As I Save' - ZOLTAR SPEAKS

(2014) '3' - KRANKSCHAFT 

(2015) 'Keep Fighting' - V0iD 

(2016) 'Lineage' - SCYTHIA 

(2017) 'The Art Of Manipulation' - WARD XVI 

(2018) 'Eclipse' -  FLOR DE LOTO

(2019) 'Show Your Colours' - SCARLET REBELS

 

Local Album of the Year

(2007) No Award Given
(2008) 'Psycles' - IAN RAGGETT
(2009) 'Misunderstood' - CRIMSON SKY
(2010) 'Who Am I?' - RITA LYNCH / 'Settle Up Or Settle Down' - JEBO (joint award)
(2011) 'Crack On' - RITA LYNCH
(2012) 'Return Of A Sonic Assassin' - LASTWIND
(2013) 'VI' - ONSLAUGHT
(2014) 'The Hunt' - BLACK WOLF
(2015) 'Shakedown' - DYNAMITE PUSSY CLUB
(2016) 'Ticket To Somewhere' - BILLY IN THE LOWGROUND
(2017) 'Live On Earth' - SERGENT THUNDERHOOF
(2018) 'Aces and Eights' - CAUDA PAVONIS 

(2019) ;'The Lemon Tree' - The Nothin' Man

 

Welsh Rockers Scarlet Rebels Scoop Album Of The Year For 2019

Llanelli hard rockers SCARLET REBELS have won the BCFM Sunday Rockshow album of the year award for 2019. Their album 'Show Your Colours' took top slot by the very narrowest of margins from NWOBHM survivors WEAPON UK and their album 'Ghost Of War' with US punk soloist KARL MEYER in third with the album 'Career Ending Move'. The winning album was praised by the judges as "a peerless work of the highest order. It hits all the spots perfectly and rocks like a bastard... There isnt a weak track on the album and the performance are spine tingling."

The award for best album by an artist from the greater Bristol area was picked up by former Best Boy Electric guitarist Simon Donadel for the album 'The Lemon Tree' with his new project THE NOTHIN' MAN, with Weston-Super-Mare proggers THE ANGRY BADGERS and their album 'The Toll Of Existence' and '55' by Bristol alt-metal outfit NEUROMATIC in second and third. The judges praised 'The Lemon Tree' as 'Sprawling yet accessable concept work with a colourful cast of engaging characters delivered with a talent and passion few can match."

The full final standings were...

1 - 'Show Your Colours' by SCARLET REBELS

2 - 'Ghosts Of War' by WEAPON UK

3 - 'Career Ending Move' by KARL MEYER

4 - 'Fucked Up Future' by VIOLENT GIN

5 - 'The Lemon Tree' by THE NOTHIN' MAN

6 - 'Back Above The Clouds' by WARM RAIN

7 - 'The Toll Of Existence' by THE ANGRY BADGERS

8 - '55' by NEUROMATIC

9 - 'Shadow Of The Gallows' - DOOMICIDAL

10 - 'The Only One' - BATS ABOUT BATS

11 - 'Phantasmorgasm' - SYSTEM DEGENERATE

12 - 'A Portrait In Flesh' - DIVING BELL

The judges were highly praiseful of all 12 shortlisted albums and said making a final decission was a very tough task. They congratulate all the contenders for high standards in performane, composition and production.



Award rules....

To qualify an album must...
a) Be a full length album, or album length demo, ie contain at least 8 tracks and / or have a playing time of greater than 30 minutes
b) Be self released, on a SMALL independent label, or an import not officially released in the UK
c) Have been featured on the BCFM Sunday Rockshow and / or The Rock Druid on Astro Radio in the year the award is for.

This is how it works...
a) Through out the year any album that meets the above criteria is entered into a long list
b) The award is judged by a panel of twelve judges including regular listeners to the show, musicians, and other people from with in the music industry; dj's, gig promotors, record producers, music writers etc...
c) In December each year the long list is cut down to a short list of 12 based on the judges feedback and listener reaction to the album tracks featured on the shows. The shortlist is compiled to give a representative balance so as many sub genres of rock are featured as possible.
d) In January the short list is announced
e) The judges then spend 8 weeks listening to and reviewing all the shortlisted contenders.
f) In early March the judges marks are collated and the award is announced on a special edition of the BCFM Sunday Rockshow.

There are two possible awards if no act from the Bristol area wins there is an award given to the best placed local act in the final listings..

==============================

Previous winners...

Album of the year

(2007) ' Chemical Dogs' - CRASH STREET KIDS

(2008) 'Project Destiny' - DIGNITY

(2009) 'Lunacy Box' - LUNACY BOX

(2010) 'Zer0' - V0iD

(2011) 'Songcycle 2011' - TODD DILLINGHAM

(2012) 'La Danza Del Cadvar' - LOS CRIPTIZOOS

(2013) 'Save As I Save' - ZOLTAR SPEAKS

(2014) '3' - KRANKSCHAFT 

(2015) 'Keep Fighting' - V0iD 

(2016) 'Lineage' - SCYTHIA 

(2017) 'The Art Of Manipulation' - WARD XVI 

(2018) 'Eclipse  FLOR DE LOTO

Local Album of the Year

(2007) No Award Given
(2008) 'Psycles' - IAN RAGGETT
(2009) 'Misunderstood' - CRIMSON SKY
(2010) 'Who Am I?' - RITA LYNCH / 'Settle Up Or Settle Down' - JEBO (joint award)
(2011) 'Crack On' - RITA LYNCH
(2012) 'Return Of A Sonic Assassin' - LASTWIND
(2013) 'VI' - ONSLAUGHT
(2014) 'The Hunt' - BLACK WOLF
(2015) 'Shakedown' - DYNAMITE PUSSY CLUB
(2016) 'Ticket To Somewhere' - BILLY IN THE LOWGROUND
(2017) 'Live On Earth' - SERGENT THUNDERHOOF
(2018) 'Aces and Eights' - CAUDA PAVONIS

BCFM Sunday Rockshow / Astro Radio Rock Druid Album of the Year 2019 shortlist announced

The BCFM Sunday Rockshow and The Rock Druid on Astro Radio are pleased to announce the twelve shortlisted albums for the ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2019.The award, now in its 13th year, was created to celebrate the best in underground rock, metal, indie and punk, and is now a highly anticipated yearly event. This years shortlist is yet another very worthy crop, and the 12 shortlisted contenders were selected from over 60 qualifying albums, and choosing them was not an easy task.

This years short listed albums are...

'The Only One' - BATS ABOUT BATS
'A Portrait In Flesh' - DIVING BELL
'Shadow Of The Gallows' - DOOMISIDAL
'Career Ending Move' - KARL MEYER
'55' - NEUROMATIC
'Show Your Colours' - SCARLET REBELS
'Phantasnagorgasm' - SYSTEM DEGENERATE
'The Toll Of Existance' - THE ANGRY BADGERS
'The Lemon Tree' - THE NOTHIN' MAN
'Fucked Up Future' - VIOLENT GIN
'Back Above The Clouds' - WARM RAIN
'Ghosts Of War' - WEAPON UK

Award rules....

To qualify an album must...
a) Be a full length album, or album length demo, ie contain at least 8 tracks and / or have a playing time of greater than 30 minutes
b) Be self released, on a SMALL independent label, or an import not officially released in the UK
c) Have been featured on the BCFM Sunday Rockshow and / or The Rock Druid on Astro Radio in the year the award is for.

This is how it works...
a) Through out the year any album that meets the above criteria is entered into a long list
b) The award is judged by a panel of twelve judges including regular listeners to the show, musicians, and other people from with in the music industry; dj's, gig promotors, record producers, music writers etc...
c) In December each year the long list is cut down to a short list of 12 based on the judges feedback and listener reaction to the album tracks featured on the shows. The shortlist is compiled to give a representative balance so as many sub genres of rock are featured as possible.
d) In January the short list is announced
e) The judges then spend 8 weeks listening to and reviewing all the shortlisted contenders.
f) In early March the judges marks are collated and the award is announced on a special edition of the BCFM Sunday Rockshow.

There are two possible awards if no act from the Bristol area wins there is an award given to the best placed local act in the final listings..

==============================

Previous winners...

Album of the year

(2007) ' Chemical Dogs' - CRASH STREET KIDS

(2008) 'Project Destiny' - DIGNITY

(2009) 'Lunacy Box' - LUNACY BOX

(2010) 'Zer0' - V0iD

(2011) 'Songcycle 2011' - TODD DILLINGHAM

(2012) 'La Danza Del Cadvar' - LOS CRIPTIZOOS

(2013) 'Save As I Save' - ZOLTAR SPEAKS

(2014) '3' - KRANKSCHAFT 

(2015) 'Keep Fighting' - V0iD 

(2016) 'Lineage' - SCYTHIA 

(2017) 'The Art Of Manipulation' - WARD XVI 

(2018) 'Eclipse  FLOR DE LOTO

Local Album of the Year

(2007) No Award Given
(2008) 'Psycles' - IAN RAGGETT
(2009) 'Misunderstood' - CRIMSON SKY
(2010) 'Who Am I?' - RITA LYNCH / 'Settle Up Or Settle Down' - JEBO (joint award)
(2011) 'Crack On' - RITA LYNCH
(2012) 'Return Of A Sonic Assassin' - LASTWIND
(2013) 'VI' - ONSLAUGHT
(2014) 'The Hunt' - BLACK WOLF
(2015) 'Shakedown' - DYNAMITE PUSSY CLUB
(2016) 'Ticket To Somewhere' - BILLY IN THE LOWGROUND
(2017) 'Live On Earth' - SERGENT THUNDERHOOF
(2018) 'Aces and Eights' - CAUDA PAVONIS

Peruvian Prog Rockers Flor de Loto Scoop Album Of The Year 2018

Peruvian prog rockers FLOR DE LOTO have scooped the BCFM Sunday Rockshow / Astro Radio Rock Druid Album of the Year for 2018 with their epic offering 'Eclipse'.

Described by the judges as "trippy and folky yet at the same time managing to be heavy and intense", this remarkable release was praised for it's perfectly crafted musicianship, it's wide ranging soundscapes and the 'Peruvian' feel of the music. One judge describing it as "the sound of Jethro Tull and Iron Maiden jamming in the ruins of Machu Picchu." The winners beat off strong challenges from UK classic rockers WYTCH HAZEL with their album 'II Sojourn' and Belgium blues rock outfit THE BLUESBONES with their release 'Chasing Shadows', who finished second and third respectively.

The award for an album by a band from the Bristol UK area was picked up by Bristol death rock outfit CAUDA PAVONIS for their album 'Aces and Eights'.

Praised by the judges for being 'highly driven yet spine tinglingly atmospheric', and for having a straight ahead no-nonsence approach to all things gothic, darkwave and steam punk; this album shows why Cauda Pavonis are not only treasures of the Bristol music scene, but a major force in gothic and deathrock across the UK and beyond. Aces and Eights won by the very narrowest of margins from metal band FRANKLIN MINT with the album 'Scrage', with punk and rollers SUPERSEED in a close third with their eponymous debut album.

The Final Standings

1 - 'Eclipse' - Flor De Loto

2 - 'II Sojourn' - Wytch Hazel

3 - 'Chasing Shadows' - The BluesBones

4 - 'Tiger Riot' - Tiger Rider

5 - 'Aces and Eights' - Cauda Pavonis

6 - 'Scrage' - Franklin Mint

7 - 'Superseed' - Superseed

8 - 'Young Gifted and Fast' - Migraines

9 - 'Hero' - Tri State Corner

10 - 'Polar Institute' - Polar Institute

11 - 'Tamsins Likam' - Hamferd

12 - 'System Corrupted' - Relentless Fish

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Award rules....

To qualify an album must...
a) Be a full length album, or album length demo, ie contain at least 8 tracks and / or have a playing time of greater than 30 minutes
b) Be self released, on a SMALL independent label, or an import not officially released in the UK
c) Have been featured on the BCFM Sunday Rockshow and / or The Rock Druid on Astro Radio in the year the award is for.

This is how it works...
a) Through out the year any album that meets the above criteria is entered into a long list
b) The award is judged by a panel of twelve judges including regular listeners to the show, musicians, and other people from with in the music industry; dj's, gig promotors, record producers, music writers etc...
c) In December each year the long list is cut down to a short list of 12 based on the judges feedback and listener reaction to the album tracks featured on the shows. The shortlist is compiled to give a representative balance so as many sub genres of rock are featured as possible.
d) In January the short list is announced
e) The judges then spend 8 weeks listening to and reviewing all the shortlisted contenders.
f) In early March the judges marks are collated and the award is announced on a special edition of the BCFM Sunday Rockshow.

There are two possible awards if no act from the Bristol area wins there is an award given to the best placed local act in the final listings..

==============================

Previous winners...

Album of the year

(2007) ' Chemical Dogs' - CRASH STREET KIDS

(2008) 'Project Destiny' - DIGNITY

(2009) 'Lunacy Box' - LUNACY BOX

(2010) 'Zer0' - V0iD

(2011) 'Songcycle 2011' - TODD DILLINGHAM

(2012) 'La Danza Del Cadvar' - LOS CRIPTIZOOS

(2013) 'Save As I Save' - ZOLTAR SPEAKS

(2014) '3' - KRANKSCHAFT 

(2015) 'Keep Fighting' - V0iD 

(2016) 'Lineage' - SCYTHIA 

(2017) 'The Art Of Manipulation' - WARD XVI

Local Album of the Year

(2007) No Award Given
(2008) 'Psycles' - IAN RAGGETT
(2009) 'Misunderstood' - CRIMSON SKY
(2010) 'Who Am I?' - RITA LYNCH / 'Settle Up Or Settle Down' - JEBO (joint award)
(2011) 'Crack On' - RITA LYNCH
(2012) 'Return Of A Sonic Assassin' - LASTWIND
(2013) 'VI' - ONSLAUGHT
(2014) 'The Hunt' - BLACK WOLF
(2015) 'Shakedown' - DYNAMITE PUSSY CLUB
(2016) 'Ticket To Somewhere' - BILLY IN THE LOWGROUND
(2017) 'Live On Earth' - SERGENT THUNDERHOOF

BCFM Sunday Rockshow / Astro Radio Rock Druid Album of the Year 2018 Shortlist Announced

The BCFM Sunday Rockshow and The Rock Druid on Astro Radio are pleased to announce the twelve shortlisted albums for the ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2018.The award, now in its 12th year, was created to celebrate the best in underground rock, metal, indie and punk, and is now a highly anticipated yearly event. This years shortlist is yet another very worthy crop, and the 12 shortlisted contenders were selected from over 60 qualifying albums, and choosing them was not an easy task.

This years short listed albums are...

'Aces & Eights' - Cauda Pavonis

'Eclipse' - Flor de Loto

'Scrage' - Franklin Mint

'Tamsins Likam' - Hamfred

'Young Gifted And Fast' - Migraines

'Polar Institute' - Polar Institute

'System Corrupted' - Relentless Fish

'Superseed' - Superseed

'Chasing Shadows' - The BluesBones

'Tiger Riot' - Tiger Rider

'Hero' - Tri State Corner

'II- Sojourn' - Wytch Hazel

Award rules....

To qualify an album must...
a) Be a full length album, or album length demo, ie contain at least 8 tracks and / or have a playing time of greater than 30 minutes
b) Be self released, on a SMALL independent label, or an import not officially released in the UK
c) Have been featured on the BCFM Sunday Rockshow and / or The Rock Druid on Astro Radio in the year the award is for.

This is how it works...
a) Through out the year any album that meets the above criteria is entered into a long list
b) The award is judged by a panel of twelve judges including regular listeners to the show, musicians, and other people from with in the music industry; dj's, gig promotors, record producers, music writers etc...
c) In December each year the long list is cut down to a short list of 12 based on the judges feedback and listener reaction to the album tracks featured on the shows. The shortlist is compiled to give a representative balance so as many sub genres of rock are featured as possible.
d) In January the short list is announced
e) The judges then spend 8 weeks listening to and reviewing all the shortlisted contenders.
f) In early March the judges marks are collated and the award is announced on a special edition of the BCFM Sunday Rockshow.

There are two possible awards if no act from the Bristol area wins there is an award given to the best placed local act in the final listings..

==============================

Previous winners...

Album of the year

(2007) ' Chemical Dogs' - CRASH STREET KIDS

(2008) 'Project Destiny' - DIGNITY

(2009) 'Lunacy Box' - LUNACY BOX

(2010) 'Zer0' - V0iD

(2011) 'Songcycle 2011' - TODD DILLINGHAM

(2012) 'La Danza Del Cadvar' - LOS CRIPTIZOOS

(2013) 'Save As I Save' - ZOLTAR SPEAKS

(2014) '3' - KRANKSCHAFT 

(2015) 'Keep Fighting' - V0iD 

(2016) 'Lineage' - SCYTHIA 

(2017) 'The Art Of Manipulation' - Ward XVI

Local Album of the Year

(2007) No Award Given
(2008) 'Psycles' - IAN RAGGETT
(2009) 'Misunderstood' - CRIMSON SKY
(2010) 'Who Am I?' - RITA LYNCH / 'Settle Up Or Settle Down' - JEBO (joint award)
(2011) 'Crack On' - RITA LYNCH
(2012) 'Return Of A Sonic Assassin' - LASTWIND
(2013) 'VI' - ONSLAUGHT
(2014) 'The Hunt' - BLACK WOLF
(2015) 'Shakedown' - DYNAMITE PUSSY CLUB
(2016) 'Ticket To Somewhere' - BILLY IN THE LOWGROUND
(2017) 'Live On Earth' - Sergent Thunderhoof

Preston rockers WARD XVI scoop Album of the Year 2017

The BCfm Sunday Rockshow / Astro Radio Rock Druid album of the year award for 2017 has been scooped by Preston dark rockers WARD XVI for their debut full lenght release 'The Art Of Manipulation'.

The judges praised the album for its intelligent story line, breathtaking ambition and its excellence in both production and performance. Second place was taken by 2014 award winners KRANKSCHAFT with their album 'III Mysteries' and Belfast hard rockers TRUCKER DIABLO finished in third place with their album 'Fighting For Everything'

The award for best album from an artist from the Bristol area was 'Live On Earth' by Bath based heavy stoner psyche rockers SERGEANT THUNDERHOOF.

This album was praised by the judges for capturing all the fire and energy of the bands live performances whilst maintaining the clarity and percision of their studio releases. Runner up in the local catagory was the eponymous debut album by the side project of Best Boy Electric guitarist Simon Donadel, THE NOTHIN' MAN, and in third place was 'Toll' from Bristol lo-fi punk duo SPUNKING OCTOCHOKE.

The results in full...

1 - 'The Art Of Manipulation' - WARD XVI

2 - 'III Mysteries' - KRANKSCHAFT

3 - 'Fighting For Everything' - TRUCKER DIABLO

4 - Eclectica' - DORIS BRENDEL & LEE DUNHAM

5 - 'Live On Earth' - SERGEANT THUNDERHOOF

6 - 'Swallow' - BURNT OUT WRECK

7 - 'The Nothin' Man' - THE NOTHIN' MAN'

8 - 'Pulidores de Tumba' - SACRIFICIO

9 - 'Acid Mammoth' - ACID MAMMOTH

10 - 'The Harlot Star' - FROST GIANT

11 - 'The Journey' - SONIQ THEATER

12 - 'Toll' - SPUNKING OCTOCHHOKE

The judges wish to praise all this years shortlisted contenders for the high standard of musician, songwriting, production and performance they all showed, it was a very hard and rewarding task and we wish all this years contenders all the best in their future careers.

BCFM Sunday Rockshow / Astro Radio Rock Druid Album of the Year Shortlist Announced

The BCFM Sunday Rockshow and The Rock Druid on Astro Radio are pleased to announce the twelve shortlisted albums for the ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2017.The award, now in its eleventh year, was created to celebrate the best in underground rock, metal, indie and punk, and is now a highly anticipated yearly event. This years shortlist is perhaps the strongest yet, and the 12 shortlisted contenders were selected from over 80 qualifying albums, and choosing them was not an easy task.

This years short listed albums are...

'Acid Mammoth' - ACID MAMMOTH

'Swallow' - BURNT OUT WRECK

'Eclectica' - DORIS BRENDEL & LEE DUNHAM

'The Harlot Star' - FROST GIANT

'III Mysteries' - KRANKSCHAFT

'Pulidores De Tumbas' - SACRIFICIO

'Live On Earth' - SERGEANT THUNDERHOOF

'The Journey' - SONIQ THEATER

'Toll' - SPUNKING OCTOCHOKE

'The Nothin' Man' - THE NOTHIN' MAN

'Fighting For Everything' - TRUCKER DIABLO

'The Art Of Manipulation' - WARD XVI

 

Award rules....

To qualify an album must...
a) Be a full length album, or album length demo, ie contain at least 8 tracks and / or have a playing time of greater than 30 minutes
b) Be self released, on a SMALL independent label, or an import not officially released in the UK
c) Have been featured on the BCFM Sunday Rockshow and / or The Rock Druid on Astro Radio in the year the award is for.

This is how it works...
a) Through out the year any album that meets the above criteria is entered into a long list
b) The award is judged by a panel of twelve judges including regular listeners to the show, musicians, and other people from with in the music industry; dj's, gig promotors, record producers, music writers etc... The shortlist is compiled to give a representative balance so as many sub genres of rock are featured as possible
c) In December each year the long list is cut down to a short list of 12 based on the judges feedback and listener reaction to the album tracks featured on the show
d) In January the short list is announced
e) The judges then spend 8 weeks listening to and reviewing all the shortlisted contenders.
f) In early March the judges marks are collated and the award is announced on a special edition of the BCFM Sunday Rockshow.

There are two possible awards if no act from the Bristol area wins there is an award given to the best placed local act in the final listings..

 

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Previous winners...

Album of the year

(2007) ' Chemical Dogs' - CRASH STREET KIDS

(2008) 'Project Destiny' - DIGNITY

(2009) 'Lunacy Box' - LUNACY BOX

(2010) 'Zer0' - V0iD

(2011) 'Songcycle 2011' - TODD DILLINGHAM

(2012) 'La Danza Del Cadvar' - LOS CRIPTIZOOS

(2013) 'Save As I Save' - ZOLTAR SPEAKS

(2014) '3' - KRANKSCHAFT 

(2015) 'Keep Fighting' - V0iD 

(2016) 'Lineage' - SCYTHIA

Local Album of the Year

(2007) No Award Given
(2008) 'Psycles' - IAN RAGGETT
(2009) 'Misunderstood' - CRIMSON SKY
(2010) 'Who Am I?' - RITA LYNCH / 'Settle Up Or Settle Down' - JEBO (joint award)
(2011) 'Crack On' - RITA LYNCH
(2012) 'Return Of A Sonic Assassin' - LASTWIND
(2013) 'VI' - ONSLAUGHT
(2014) 'The Hunt' - BLACK WOLF
(2015) 'Shakedown' - DYNAMITE PUSSY CLUB
(2016) 'Ticket To Somewhere' - BILLY IN THE LOWGROUND

Canadian Folk Metal Outfit Scythia Scoop Album of the Year for 2016

Canadian metal heads Scythia have scooped the BCFM Sunday Rockshow Album of the Year award for 2016 with their rather impressive full lenghter Lineage. The Vancouver based folk metal outfit saw off strong challenges from NWOBHM icons Demon and Lancashire classic rock revivalists Wytch Hazel to take the top spot with and album the judges praises for it's production, quality of musicianship and song writing and 'epic scope'

The award for best album by a band from the greater Bristol area was won by Bristol based country rockers Billy In The Lowground, with their latest release 'Ticket To Somewhere'. A release that the judges praised for its feel good accessibility, catchy danceable tunes and top notch musicianship.

The results in full...

1- 'Lineage' - SCYTHIA
2- 'Cemetery Junction' - DEMON
3- 'Prelude' - WYTCH HAZEL
4 - 'Unhallowed Ground' - SYSTEM OF HATE
5 - 'Building Castles In The Air' - LUCID FLY
6- 'Ticket To Somewhere' - BILLY IN THE LOWGROUND
7- 'Dreamarcher' - DREAM ARCHER
8- 'Dig Two Graves' - BLEAK
9- 'Tantia Furia' - BIRDEATSBABY
10 - 'To The Fire' - KINGBREAKER
11- 'Fotoromanza' - DELUDED BY LESBIANS
12 - 'Secret Circle' - BEST BOY ELECTRIC

Award rules....

To qualify an album must...
a) Be a full length album, or album length demo, ie contain at least 8 tracks and / or have a playing time of greater than 30 minutes
b) Be self released, on a SMALL independent label, or an import not officially released in the UK
c) Have been featured on the BCFM Sunday rockshow in the year the award is for.

This is how it works...
a) Through out the year any album that meets the above criteria is entered into a long list
b) The award is judged by a panel of twelve judges including regular listeners to the show, musicians, and other people from with in the music industry; dj's, gig promotors, record producers, music writers etc... The shortlist is compiled to give a representative balance so as many sub genres of rock are featured as possible
c) In December each year the long list is cut down to a short list of 12 based on the judges feedback and listener reaction to the album tracks featured on the show
d) In January the short list is announced
e) The judges then spend 8 weeks listening to and reviewing all the shortlisted contenders.
f) In early March the judges marks are collated and the award is announced on a special edition of the BCFM Sunday Rockshow.

There are two possible awards if no act from the Bristol area wins there is an award given to the best placed local act in the final listings...

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The award (s) are announced on the BCFM Sunday Rockshow early March

Previous winners...

Album of the year

(2007) ' Chemical Dogs' - CRASH STREET KIDS

(2008) 'Project Destiny' - DIGNITY

(2009) 'Lunacy Box' - LUNACY BOX

(2010) 'Zer0' - VOID

(2011) 'Songcycle 2011' - TODD DILLINGHAM

(2012) 'La Danza Del Cadvar' - LOS CRIPTIZOOS

(2013) 'Save As I Save' - ZOLTAR SPEAKS

(2014) '3' - KRANKSCHAFT 

(2015) 'Keep Fighting' - V0iD

Local Album of the Year

(2007) No Award Given
(2008) 'Psycles' - IAN RAGGETT
(2009) 'Misunderstood' - CRIMSON SKY
(2010) 'Who Am I?' - RITA LYNCH / 'Settle Up Or Settle Down' - JEBO (joint award)
(2011) 'Crack On' - RITA LYNCH
(2012) 'Return Of A Sonic Assassin' - LASTWIND
(2013) 'VI' - ONSLAUGHT
(2014) 'The Hunt' - BLACK WOLF
(2015) 'Shakedown' - DYNAMITE PUSSY CLUB

Album of the Year 2016 Shortlist Announced.

Yup its that time of year when the Sunday Rockshow on BCFM announces its 12 shortlisted albums for it's annual album of the year award.

The award, which is designed to celebrate the best in underground rock is now in its 10th year and is becoming a much anticipated annual event.

To qualify an album must...
a) Be a full length album, or album length demo, ie contain at least 6 tracks and / or have a playing time of greater than 30 minutes
b) Be self released, on a SMALL independent label, or an import not officially released in the UK
c) Have been featured on the BCFM Sunday rockshow in the year the award is for.

This is how it works...
a) Through out the year any album that meets the above criteria is entered into a long list
b) The award is judged by a panel of judges including regular listeners to the show, musicians, and other people from with in the music industry; dj's, gig promotors, record producers, music writers etc... The shortlist is compiled to give a representative balance so as many sub genres of rock are featured as possible
c) In December each year the long list is cut down to a short list of 12 based on the judges feedback and listener reaction to the album tracks featured on the show
d) In January the short list is announced
e) The judges then spend 8 weeks listening to and reviewing all the shortlisted contenders.
f) In early March the judges marks are collated and the award is announced on a special edition of the BCFM Sunday Rockshow.

There are two possible awards if no act from the Bristol area wins there is an award given to the best placed local act in the final listings...

This years 12 contenders are...

'Secret Circle' - BEST BOY ELECTRIC

'Ticket To Somewhere'  - BILLY IN THE LOWGROUND

'Tantia Furia' - BIRDEATSBABY

'Dig Two Graves' - BLEAK

'Fotoromanzia' - DELUDED BY LESBIANS

'Cemetery Junction ' - DEMON

'Dreamarcher' - DREAMARCHER

'To The Fire' - KINGBREAKER

'Building Castles In The Air'- LUCID FLY

'Lineage' - SCYTHIA

'Unhallowed Ground' - SYSTEM OF HATE

'Prelude' - WYTCH HAZEL

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Previous winners...

Album of the year

(2007) ' Chemical Dogs' - CRASH STREET KIDS

(2008) 'Project Destiny' - DIGNITY

(2009) 'Lunacy Box' - LUNACY BOX

(2010) 'Zer0' - V0ID

(2011) 'Songcycle 2011' - TODD DILLINGHAM

(2012) 'La Danza Del Cadvar' - LOS CRIPTIZOOS

(2013) 'Save As I Save' - ZOLTAR SPEAKS

(2014) '3' - KRANKSCHAFT 

(2015) 'Keep Fighting' - V0ID

Local Album of the Year

(2007) No Award Given
(2008) 'Psycles' - IAN RAGGETT
(2009) 'Misunderstood' - CRIMSON SKY
(2010) 'Who Am I?' - RITA LYNCH / 'Settle Up Or Settle Down' - JEBO (joint award)
(2011) 'Crack On' - RITA LYNCH
(2012) 'Return Of A Sonic Assassin' - LASTWIND
(2013) 'VI' - ONSLAUGHT
(2014) 'The Hunt' - BLACKWOLF
(2015) 'Shakedown - THE DYNAMITE PUSSY CLUB

The final award(s) will be announced on March 5th 2017

Welsh rockers V0iD scoop award for second time...

Welsh rockers V0iD have scooped this years album of the year award with their latest full length release KEEP FIGHTING. The Llanelli based quartet, who previously won the award in 2010 with their previous release 'Zer0', narrowly pipped this years surprise package, Hungarian hardcore outfit Crippled Fox and their entry 'The Final Thrash', to first place with an album the judges praised for its 'superb songwriting, flawless musicianship and powerful emotional delivery'. The judges also noted that V0iD 'continue to show that they are undoubtedly one of the real talents of the uk underground.'

The award for best album by a band from the greater Bristol area was won by Bath outfit THE DYNAMITE PUSSY CLUB for their latest release SHAKEDOWN. An album the judges called 'A gloriously quirky exercise in garage punk and retro psyche rock'

The results in full...

1- 'Keep Fighting' -V0ID
2- 'The Final Thrash' - CRIPPLED FOX
3- 'Times Running Out (2015)' - MOURNBLADE
4 - 'Aleta Ovni' - LOS CRIPTOZOOS
5 - 'Hard Times, Troubled Times' - OLD MAN'S WILL
6- 'Upside Down World' - DORIS BRENDEL
7- ''Motion Fever' - BD GOTTFRIED
8- 'Shakedown' - THE DYNAMITE PUSSY CLUB
9- 'Organised Insanity' - BLURRED VISION
10 - 'Powderkeg' - JAC DALTON
11- 'Unquiet Sky' - ARENA
12 - 'Beast Inside' - CONTROL THE STORM

Award rules....

To qualify an album must...
a) Be a full length album, or album length demo, ie contain at least 8 tracks and / or have a playing time of greater than 30 minutes
b) Be self released, on a SMALL independent label, or an import not officially released in the UK
c) Have been featured on the BCFM Sunday rockshow in the year the award is for.

This is how it works...
a) Through out the year any album that meets the above criteria is entered into a long list
b) The award is judged by a panel of twelve judges including regular listeners to the show, musicians, and other people from with in the music industry; dj's, gig promotors, record producers, music writers etc... The shortlist is compiled to give a representative balance so as many sub genres of rock are featured as possible
c) In December each year the long list is cut down to a short list of 12 based on the judges feedback and listener reaction to the album tracks featured on the show
d) In January the short list is announced
e) The judges then spend 8 weeks listening to and reviewing all the shortlisted contenders.
f) In early March the judges marks are collated and the award is announced on a special edition of the BCFM Sunday Rockshow.

There are two possible awards if no act from the Bristol area wins there is an award given to the best placed local act in the final listings...

================================

The award (s) are announced on the BCFM Sunday Rockshow early March

Previous winners...

Album of the year

(2007) ' Chemical Dogs' - CRASH STREET KIDS

(2008) 'Project Destiny' - DIGNITY

(2009) 'Lunacy Box' - LUNACY BOX

(2010) 'Zer0' - VOID

(2011) 'Songcycle 2011' - TODD DILLINGHAM

(2012) 'La Danza Del Cadvar' - LOS CRIPTIZOOS

(2013) 'Save As I Save' - ZOLTAR SPEAKS

(2014) '3' - KRANKSCHAFT

Local Album of the Year

(2007) No Award Given
(2008) 'Psycles' - IAN RAGGETT
(2009) 'Misunderstood' - CRIMSON SKY
(2010) 'Who Am I?' - RITA LYNCH / 'Settle Up Or Settle Down' - JEBO (joint award)
(2011) 'Crack On' - RITA LYNCH
(2012) 'Return Of A Sonic Assassin' - LASTWIND
(2013) 'VI' - ONSLAUGHT
(2014) 'The Hunt' - BLACK WOLF