Vyhlášení cen Metal Hammer proběhlo 14/09 v Kesselhaus (Berlín), večerem provázela Angela Gossow (Arch Enemy), zahráli SABATON, ELUVEITIE a CALLEJON. A výsledky?

* Legend: Corey Taylor (Slipknot, Stone Sour)
* God Of Riffs: Michael Amott (Arch Enemy)
* Best Album: IN FLAMES - "Sounds Of A Playground Fading"
* Best Debut: WHILE SHE SLEEPS - "This Is The Six"
* Best German Band: RAMMSTEIN
* Best International Band: MACHINE HEAD
* Best Live Band: SABATON
* Metal Anthem: CANNIBAL CORPSE - "Scourge Of Iron"
* Up And Coming: GRAVEYARD
* Maximum Metal: Vinnie Paul Abbott (Hellyeah, ex-Pantera)