VIDEO: Watch Best Music Poll nominees DOOMRIDERS warm up for New England Metal and Hardcore Festival

Wondering why they're nominated for BEST METAL BAND in this year's BEST MUSIC POLL? Click on this you'll get an idea: it's "Heavy Lies the Crown," recorded last week at the Middle East, where DOOMRlDERS were finishing off a tour with Red Sparowes. If you missed it, your next chance to see them is at this weekend's NEW ENGLAND METAL AND HARDCORE FESTIVAL. They're playing the Friday show, and they're scheduled to go onstage just before 5:30.