Press Release:

Announcing The First Annual Hard Music
Awards presented by Musicom Media live from Tampa
Theatre in Tampa, FL

Conceived to offer artists of the hard music genres acknowledgement for their efforts in a typically unrecognized music format

Tampa , FL - July 19, 2005 - This year's First Annual
Hard Music Awards will be limited to acts based in
Florida , of signed & unsigned status. However, next year
we expect to expand to a nationally televised event
awarding internationally recognized artists. The Awards ceremony will take place at the majestic Tampa Theatre
in Tampa , FL.

Nominees have been selected based on achievements
and accomplishments, and winners will be chosen
through extensive online polling. This is a
listener's choice awards system, so everyone has a
chance to vote at hardmusicawards.com.

•  3 live performances by National Recording Artists :

NONPOINT & ENDO, & SISTER KILL CYCLE!!!

•  21 categories including Lifetime Achievement Award!

•  42 presenters, including rockstars, models, & radio personalities!!

•  Hosted by nationally-acclaimed comedian Bryan
Hamilton , opening act for such Hard Music heavyweights
as Drowning Pool, Static-X, & Damage Plan!

•  HMA Official Afterparty to be held at 11:00PM at Club 112, just 2 blocks north of Tampa Theatre at 902 Franklin Street .

Live music will feature HMA nominees KYDeity, Lunatic Candy Kreep, & Glitterguns.