There's no denying, it's been an emotional week for heavy metal. The loss of the genre's original icon - and one of its overall architects - Ozzy Osbourne has left a sea of grief that speaks to his immense impact across the musical divide. Yet, as this list shows, his impact continues to be felt across the world, bands from just about every subgenre of metal owing him a debt as they pursue the same dream that took him from the streets of Aston to becoming a global icon.
Before we get into this week's picks, the results of last week's vote! There were some seriously heavyweight contenders in the running with the likes of Nine Inch Nails and Amon Amarth putting out new music, but ultimately our podium positions eluded them. Colourful Swedish maniacs Avatar took third place, while the ultra-hyperactive Hanabie nabbed second. The overall winners, however, were Esprit D'Air, their pumped up new single Silver Leaves grabbing them gold.
