ENSLAVED haben den norwegischen Grammy für ihr aktuelles Album "Isa" gewonnen.

Sie waren zum dritten Mal nominiert. Selber konnten sie an der Zeremonie nicht teilnehmen, da sie gerade durch Europa touren. Den Preis nahm der Vater von Gitarrist Ivar Bjørnson's entgegen.

Außerdem haben ENSLAVED den unabhängigen Alarm Award fürs beste Metal Album 2004 gewonnen. Anbei die originale Message des Plattenlabels Tuba Records:

"It's with great pride we announce that Enslaved was honoured with a Grammy Award for their latest masterpiece, ISA. The Norwegian Grammy ceremony was held in Oslo Spectrum for the 33rd time on Saturday the 26th of February, and was broadcasted live on national TV. This is was the band´s third Grammy nomination. So it's safe to say that is was well deserved. Theother nominees in the metal genre was Mayhem and domestic phenomenon Black Debbath. Enslaved was not able to attend the actual ceremony as they are currently touring Europe, but we're thrilled when the received the news. Ivar Bjørnson had the following comment: "This Grammy Award means very much to the band and reflects the recognition of our efforts not only for this record alone, but for years of hard work. After two nominations, it felt extremely good to get the recognition from the mainstream music circus and to finally finish first for a change." Ivar Bjørnson's father took the stage, and received the Award on the band's behalf with the following statement: "there is more to the picture than meets the eye... Rock'n'Roll willnever die!" Enslaved has also received the independent Alarm Award for best metal album in 2004. Enslaved was nominated for their latest studio album, Isa, in the metal genre. The other nominees was: Susperia, Khold, Red Harvest and Mayhem.

Quelle: Tuba Records