-Josh Ramos released his first solo album which has been long over due. The result is an album that has an amazing rock vibe. Not only showcasing his amazing guitar talents but his vocal abilities as well.

Evanescence - Fallen  /  Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas - Hallelujah Live  /  Hall and Oates - Do It For Love
Harem Scarem - The Early Years  /  Harry Hess - Just Another Day  /  Lisa Marie Presley - To Whom It May Concern
Styx - Cyclorama  /  Y&T - Unearthed Volume 1  /  Warren Zevon - The Wind

Runner Up:

Hardline - Live at the Gods 2002

After nearly ten years out of the spotlight Hardline returned strong in 2002 with a new studio album (simply called II) and a memorable set at The Gods Music Festival in Bradford, U.K. This performance gave birth to this live CD which consists mostly of Hardline's vintage material but also includes a few new songs. The band really clicks live and this album is one that is full of emotion, great music, and Hardline sounding better then ever!

Ramos - Living In The Light

For over 10 years Josh Ramos has remained a prominent guitarist who has played with some of the best melodic rock bands out there, from The Storm to Two Fires to his recent gig with Hardline. To add to his impressive resume Josh went in the studio and recorded his debut solo album thus resulting with a disc that touches base on all his musical influences (Journey, The Storm, Two Fires, and Hardline all mixed into one) Add the haunting vocals of Mark Weitz (Malice, Eyes, Odin) and you get a release that sounds like a long lost Journey album.

Runner Up:

Harry Hess: Just Another Day

Harem Scarem front man, Harry Hess, made his solo debut with Just Another Day an album that mixes elements of melodic rock and pop. Gone are the heavy guitars of Harem Scarem instead Harry relies more on his brilliant voice and his remarkable song writing. This disc is perfect for unwinding after a busy day.

Movie Soundtrack Of The Year:

Pirates Of The Caribbean - Curse Of The Black Pearl

The perfect soundtrack from the perfect action/adventure film of 2003. Klaus Badelt has done a more then an exceptional job with this score. This is what draws the audience into the movie, its one thing to see a movie and go "Wow that was great!" but it's another to come out of the theater humming the main theme from it.

Honorable Mentions:

Lord of the Rings - Return of the King  /  The Matrix Revolutions

Comedy Album Of The Year:

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog - Come Poop With Me

Possibly the most popular insult comic out there Triumph's success came with appearances on Late Night With Conan O Brien, the foul mouth pooch has gone off on everyone from Bon Jovi to Star Wars fans. With Come Poop With Me Triumph continues his loose cannon ways having more verbal freedom to lash out against celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Eminem. (to name a couple) Now all Triumph has to do is release a Best Of DVD with all his classic Late Night skits.

Honorable Mentions:

Eddie Izzard - Circle

Music DVD Of The Year:

Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas - The Long Road To Cabo

In the past 30 years Sammy Hagar has defied the odds becoming one of the world's best musicians and even in today's music scene Sam remains a legendary influence in the Rock genre. The Long Road To Cabo takes an in depth look on what goes on behind the scenes from the time the band takes stage to when fans go home. This double disc DVD also includes photo galleries,  discography, and a collection of Sammy's solo music videos (just to name a few things) As well as guest appearances by (Uncle) Ted Nugent, Kid Rock, Michael Anthony, Gary Cherone, and 'Macho Man' Randy Savage. This DVD is purely a must have!

Runner Up:

Journey - Greatest Hits 1978 - 1997

It took a while but Journey finally released a greatest hits DVD featuring some of their most memorable music videos. (including a some live footage) The transfer to DVD is near perfect and this should bring a smile to any melodic rock fan as well as bring back some lost memories.

Honorable Mentions:

Bryan Adams - Live at the Budokan  /  Hall and Oates - Live In Concert  /  Hardline - Live at the Gods 2002

Joe Satriani - The Satch Tapes  /  Bruce Springsteen - Live In Barcelona

Vocal Performance Of The Year:

CJ Snare - Firehouse - Prime Time

The main reason Firehouse has maintained their longevity is because of the astonishing vocals of CJ Snare. In the 13 years the band has been together CJ's voice has never sounded better and the proof lies within the group's latest release as he belts out song after song effortlessly. In a 2002 interview when asked how he was able to maintain his voice over the years Snare replied a combination of keeping it in shape and good genetics.

Honorable Mentions:

Daryl Hall and John Oates - Hall and Oates - Do It For Love  /  Harry Hess - Harem Scarem - Higher

Amy Lee - Evanescence - Fallen  /  Eddie Money - *Special recognition for his performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Mark Weitz - Ramos - Living In The Light

Guitarist Of The Year:

Bill Leverty - Firehouse - Prime Time

In today's music industry there are few guitarists who can match the skill and emotion that Bill Leverty captures as this is a guitarist who plays to his full potential and beyond. On Prime Time Bill lays down some raw/dark but very melodic riffs that gives other guitarists a run for their money.

Honorable Mentions:

Pete Lesperance - Harem Scarem - Higher  /  Josh Ramos - Ramos - Living In The Light
Tommy Shaw and JY - Styx - Cyclorama

Producer Of The Year:

Bob Daspit - Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas - Hallelujah Live

Honorable Mentions:

Bill Leverty - Firehouse - Prime Time  /  Harry Hess and Pete Lesperance - Harem Scarem - Higher
Harry Hess - Harry Hess - Just Another Day  /  Kelly Hansen - Ramos - Living In The Light

Song Of The Year:

Higher - Harem Scarem - Higher

The title track from Harem Scarem's latest album is simply a masterpiece which is one of the most moving and inspirational songs of the past year. A moving ballad Higher consists of astonishing lyrics, layered harmonies, and the dominant voice of Harry Hess.

Runners Up:

Perfect Lie - Firehouse - Prime Time  /  Right Now - Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas - Hallelujah Live
Don't Go - Ramos: Living In The Light  /  Waiting For Our Time - Styx - Cyclorama

Honorable Mentions:

It's Not Me - 3 Doors Down - Another 700 Miles  /  Always - Bon Jovi - This Left Feels Right

Bed Of Roses - Bon Jovi - This Left Feels Right  /  It's My Life - Bon Jovi - This Left Feels Right
Bring Me To Life - Evanescence - Fallen  /  Going Under - Evanescence - Fallen
Everyone's Fool - Evanescence - Fallen  /  Haunted - Evanescence - Fallen
Hello - Evanescence - Fallen  /  My Immortal - Evanescence - Fallen
My Last Breath - Evanescence - Fallen  /  Taking Over Me - Evanescence - Fallen
Body Language - Firehouse - Prime Time  /  Crash - Firehouse - Prime Time
Holding On - Firehouse - Prime Time  /  I'm The One - Firehouse - Prime Time
Let Go - Firehouse - Prime Time  /  Prime Time - Firehouse - Prime Time
Take Me Away - Firehouse - Prime Time  /  Do It For Love - Hall and Oates - Do It For Love
Forever For You - Hall and Oates - Do It For Love  / Someday We'll Know - Hall and Oates - Do It For Love
Dreams - Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas - Hallelujah Live

Heavy Metal - Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas - Hallelujah Live

I Can't Drive 55 - Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas - Hallelujah Live
Mas Tequila - Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas - Hallelujah Live
When It's Love - Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas - Hallelujah Live  /  Just Another Day - Harry Hess - Just Another Day
Look Right Through Me - Harry Hess - Just Another Day  /  Sentimental Blvd. - Harry Hess - Just Another Day
I Can Hear Them Now - Harem Scarem - The Early Years  /  Out Of Love - Harem Scarem - The Early Years
Gone - Harem Scarem - Higher  /  Lucky Ones - Harem Scarem - Higher
Waited - Harem Scarem - Higher  /  Living In The Light - Ramos - Living In The Light
Seize The Day - Ramos - Living In The Light  /  Tell Me Why - Ramos - Living In The Light
The Dream Is Alive - Ramos - Living In The Light  /  Kiss Your Ass Goodbye - Styx - Cyclorama
These Are The Times - Styx - Cyclorama  / I Keed - Triumph The Insult Comic Dog - Come Poop With Me
In The Name Of Love - Y&T - Unearthed Volume 1  /  Short Arms - Y&T - Unearthed Volume 1
Standing In The Fire - Y&T - Unearthed Volume 1  /  Short Arms - Y&T - Unearthed Volume 1
Wild If I Wanna - Y&T - Unearthed Volume 1  /  Disorder In The House - Warren Zevon - The Wind
Keep Me In Your Heart - Warren Zevon - The Wind