Hathor is one of the most famous goddesses in Egyptian mythology. The Lady of the Sycamore defended the paradise from chaos. She is the goddess of music, joy, drunkenness, dancing and celebration. In 2022, many Metal acts brought us joy through their music and guarded our minds against the chaos surrounding us. And therefore, the Hathor Award will go to the Best Metal Act in 2022.

Nut is the goddess of Earth and the mother of most of the major deities in Egyptian mythology. Nut is the goddess who swallows the sun in the evening and gives birth to it when the night ends. As Metal was born from Rock, the Nut Award will go to Best Rock, Alternative Rock, or Alternative Metal Act in 2022.

Tefnut is the goddess of moisture and rainfall, depicted as a lioness. The daughter of Ra was the sovereign over the literal atmosphere of the realm of humans. And what made our figurative atmosphere more joyful than the wonderful albums that were released last year? Tefnut Award goes to the Best Album released in 2022.

Bastet was the goddess of beauty and a guardian from evil and misfortune. Depicted as a cat and representing everything visually enchanting and beautiful, Bastet is the perfect goddess to host the award for the Best Music Video released in 2022.

Isis is one of the most famous goddesses of Egypt. The “goddess of the throne” was associated with almost every aspect of life, as well as magic. Naturally, Isis Award would be given for the most enchanting, the Best Vocals in 2022.

While her twin Isis was the goddess of life, Nephthys was associated with darkness and funerals. Taking care of the dead and guiding mourners in their expression of grief, Nephthys is the best representation for the award given to the Best Brutal Vocals.

Ma’at is a goddess associated with harmony and balance, credited for placing stars in the sky and tuning the four seasons. Now, even though drummers, bassists, and guitarists do not control the four seasons or the stars, the name of the goddess of harmony is a perfect one for the Best Instrument Player award.

Goddess of destruction and chaos, known for her blood lust and vengeance. How is this related to the best breakthrough Metal act? Hear me out. In Egyptian mythology, Sekhmet’s anger was absorbed which transformed her into Hathor – whom we associated with the Best Metal Act. So, in a way, Sekhmet is the young Hathor, thus the goddess for Best Breakthrough Metal Act.

Serket was the scorpion goddess. With this title she might seem a tad scary, however, Serket was associated with healing from venomous stings. Our young Rock bands are healing the music scene from the venom of commercial music, and therefore, the Serket Award goes to the Best Breakthrough Rock Act.

The Goddess of Arrows, Neith, is a warrior goddess named Mistress of the Bow. Just like Neith releases her fast and piercing arrows, some breakthrough releases were also piercing and breathtaking. And thus, Neith Award goes to the Best Release by a Breakthrough Act.

The Eye of Ra is a feminine counterpart of the sun god Ra, an extension of his powers, that acts as an independent goddess. The Eye of Ra had a huge influence on Egyptian mythology. The Most Influential Personality in Metal and Rock is represented by the Eye of Ra.

Nefertiti was a historical Queen who created a religious and political revolution in Ancient Egypt. Her subjects deified her as a living fertility goddess. While Nefertiti was a human and a queen consort, her intelligence made a co-ruler and a goddess. That is why the Write-In Award is represented by Nefertiti.