After three heats, two semi-finals and two voting rounds in the grand final, at last Hungary has decided. Post-hardcore band AWS has won A Dal 2018 and will perform their song “Viszlát nyár” at Eurovision 2018.
AWS is a five-piece post-hardcore band from Budakeszi. They have been performing for 12 years and have released three albums. Their song “Viszlát nyár” means “Goodbye summer”.
The grand final was made up of two parts. First the eight all-male finalists performed their songs in front of an expert jury made up of actress Judit Schell, Magna Cum Laude lead singer Misi Mezo, award-winning musician Miklós Both and the music legend Károly Frenreisz.
The jury voted and from their votes alone the top four acts then progressed to the super final. The four super finalists were: Gergely Dánielfy with “Azt mondtad”, Viktor Király with “Budapest Girl”, yesyes and “I Let You Run Away” and AWS with “Viszlát nyár”.
Fan favourite Tamas Horvath didn’t make it out of this round. His song “Meggyfa” was not a hit with the jury. No jury member awarded it points, ensuring that the song did not have any chance of making it to the super final.
These four acts then faced a second round of voting, determined entirely by the public vote. From that, the people of Hungary decided they wanted AWS to be their act in Lisbon.
The Wiwi Jury was also in agreement with the people of Hungary. AWS topped the Hungary Wiwi Jury, with an average score of 7.5/10. Jury member Barnabas was enthused, saying “This. Is. What. Hungary. Needs. For. Eurovision. And let’s get it straight: while some acts manage to set the stage on fire, these guys NUKED it!”
Wiwibloggs readers picked AWS as their third favourite in the recent Wiwi Poll. AWS picked up 20.32% of the vote, while yesyes was top with 32.57% of the vote and Tamás Horváth was second with 23.52%.
A Dal 2018 – first round results
- Gergely Dánielfy – “Azt mondtad” (36 points)
- Viktor Király – “Budapest Girl” (30 points)
- yesyes – “I Let You Run Away” (28 points)
- AWS – “Viszlát nyár” (8 points)
- Leander Kills – “Nem szól harang” (6 points)
- Gábor Heincz Biga – “Good Vibez” (4 points)
- Tamás Horváth – “Meggyfa” (0 points)
- Zsolt Süle – “Zöld a május”(0 points)
What do you think? Is this song a good choice for Hungary at Eurovision? Will they keep their qualification record? Hav your say below!
Love this one! Love from Portugal!
My #1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve had this as as safe third after Leander Kills and Meggyfa. Anyways they do their fire on stage.
Stage-murdered Levegot! is still in my heart though.
As a hungarian, this is a very dissapointing result for me. I can’t get related to this act at all, but this is my personal opinion.
My prediction for Lisbon is the jury will most likely punish this entry with low points. As for the televoting, it is a complete dark horse, can really place anywhere between first and last.
My heart is still pumping with this emotional heavy metal tune sung in native language. If you just spend a little bit of your time understanding the nature of those lyrics, you wouldn’t be that surprised with his interpretation. Holy cow, i’m so over the moon. From the deep of my heart, thank you Hungary for bringing edginess and authenticity.
I reckon Eurovision’s bubble is in a total meltdown right now. 😀
Waw that song really needs english version , in current form i doubt it will make it from the semi but translated this have alot of potential to beat 90% of the generic pop trash that will drawn us with this year.
It won’t be translated.
I am actually really happy this won! Congrats, guys, what a beautiful song! Currently on my 6th spot and maybe going up later on. LOVE IT! I know, Gergely was my favorite (and I still LOVE that song), but AWS are a very close second, and we need great rock songs too!
I love rock music in Eurovision and this is a decent song. I wish them a good luck.
Buuut…. Giving zero points to Meggyfa was just crime.
Stop saying a sea of ballads! Where the hell do you see a sea of ballads selected this year so far?
People are so afraid of ballads that they see them everywhere. I love a good ballad, so why not having them, just like any other genre.
But to explain, not every emotional song is a ballad. Also, not every slow tempo song is a ballad.
Ballads thus far are from Spain, Montenegro, Belarus and Germany. That’s only 4 out of 19. (If you really want to put France into that category, okay, but I don’t think it is a ballad.) Tonight, no ballad won.
“Sea of ballads” gimmick is brought up every time some wack song that somehow can be described as “not an eurovision format” won country’s selection to justify it’s numerous flaws.
Is this the most hardcore screamo song we’ve ever had in Eurovision?
It’s not my cup of tea but a part of me enjoys fantasizing about this winning.
Wooo, nice! Welcome back to ESC, rock music! <3
I like the concept but like Slovakia 2012 and Ukraine 2017, I don’t think this will translate very well with the live audience and juries when it comes to the contest.
That key change is not going to help either. I would wager this is a definite non qualifier.
I don’t think it’s terrible, I think within the context of Eurovision, this won’t work and the juries won’t like, I’m not an expert on metal, I dunno if it’s meant to go anywhere like a pop song or a ballad for example, but this doesn’t and ultimately that’s going to work against them. If they can use the stage in an interesting way, and give it a more expensive feel, it may work
YES!!!!! Rock is my favourite genre and this is a brilliant song!! This is the best ESC Rock song for a long time!!
Sometimes rock fans are going the way rock haters go. I mean, I hate when somebody comes and say about a brilliant rock song that is bad because he’s hating rock. But I also don’t like the excitement some rock fans are having just when they hear a rock rythm. I am a rock fan and would love to see more rock entries in Eurovision, but this one is certainly not the type of song I could say it has quality.
Well it is more Metal then rock! There have been quite a few ESC rock entries i haven’t liked due to being bang average/boring but i love this one! Possibly on a Lordi level for me if they smash their performance
This will be my only comment for Hungary for this:
Goodbye
Well, at least it is something different..
I can’t imagine it reaching top 10, it’s to different. And I really don’t think it should either. It is just noise and shouting. I wouldn’t be surprised if Hungary misses to qualify for the first time since 2009..
Actually, I can imagine this qualifying clean and easy. The 2nd half of the 2nd semi is being filled with very mellow and soft songs one after the other without a lot of impact. AWS will arrive and obliterate every other memory from that half once they start performing.
Very true Denis. Now that i think of it, it’s about time Hungary gives its spot to more deserving countries. The man was out of tune! Screaming isnt singing.
I think I have the majority’s opinion about Hungarian winner, even though I am a rock lover, this one is not truly convincing. Still happy to have something like that in Eurovision, but I think that this year Hungary will not reach the final.
He can’t sing, why is no one mentioning this (i’m not talking about the screamo parts….). Does he get a pass because it’s metal? If this was a pop song everyone would be losing their minds and saying she couldnt sing. give me a break.
Actully, he can sing live. Look at videos of their gigs.
You are just bitter because this isn’t a sugary schlager that can make you dance.
Daniel, is that even an argument??? I’m talking about the performance i saw. Not his other gigs.
He was out of tune!! The screamo parts were great, but the singing parts weren’t. It’s the truth, no need to be bitter about it. He has time to improve…
You are right, it was out of tune. (I just hate them for now, it will take me a couple of days to get over it, haha)
what is the parameter of who’s can sing? everyone can sing it’s either it’s you, me or everyone else but the question is “are your voice (or music) is entertaining enough?”. Not every genre of music need to appeal for everyone but in this case the majority of voters has decide that AWS is the winner. Your allegory is quite silly seems it’s like asking will Sam Smith famous if he sang Reggae? you need to take a break for contemplating
HUH??? what are you even talking about? take a look at your text and write it again! Everyone can sing. Okay buddy!! lol
Are you didn’t ever sing once in karaoke or bathroom? I don’t talk about CAPABILITY of singing so i think everyone can sing. You didn’t get my context.
He CAN sing!! Örs is a really good singer !!!
Yes! Thank you Hungary! One of my big favs this year!
Please change staging, the fireworks did not fit. It looked force, dont use fireworks like Lordi did…secondly; many other things must be improved(e.g his vocals, the staging), i think it’s nice but it did not convince me to vote for it..i feel like other people will think the same. Staging is the key so it does not look and sound like a parody band! good luck hungarians
Hungary has always made it to the finals but if this song goes through I will not be surprised. It is my least favorite so far.
I adore this!
Not my type of music at all. But in a sea of ballads, this will certainly provide a point of difference
This is something…..well, its not for me 😀 I cant listen to his voice. Song is not bad though, just give me a pop remix and im sure i will love it lol. 3/10
Do you want a pop remix about a song that talks about death? Yeah, good luck with that.
Daniel ok, Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
That is not pop, genius -_-
I’m using necromancy to summon Freddie Mercury from the grave so he can personally beat you for saying such idiocy.
Leander Kills would’ve been my choice but this is also amazing. Hungary could be a serious dark horse this year!
I couldn’t care less if they don’t even qualify this year. I’m a very proud Eurovision fan, and an even prouder Hungarian tonight. Everything this year was total garbage, either mainstream or boring/fake (with the exception of yesyes, I liked them too). This song has serious feelings behind it, and I can feel it all listening to it. Haven’t experienced energy like this on ESC stage in a very long time. AWS just did what they always do, not trying to fit mainstream Eurovision standards and I’m glad they will represent my country in 2018.
And we thank you for that. Hungary will get as many votes as I can get from my friends in Europe in May.
Ok, before I go on, I want to make clear that I have listened to Rock/Hard Rock/Metal, you name it, all of my life and it’s my favourite music genre ever. When I read that a metal band had won Hungary’s NF I was ecstatic and maybe I had high expectations to begin with given my love for the genre. I want to love this song so much, but unfortunately I don’t and I can’t 🙁 It’s too flat for me and the main vocalist’s vocals aren’t that strong enough. That’s a pity! Nevertheless I hope it does very well,… Read more »
Someone said on the comments that this is “hard rock for Eurovision” and I guess it makes sense. If some people are already turning up their noses to the song just because it’s rock, imagine if it was heavier and/or experimental. I showed to a friend that likes metal and he said very similar things to what you’ve said. Anyway, I think it’s nice to have a rock band there. Maybe if it gets a good result, more rock bands will be interested on doing that.
Yes, I suggested that it was metal for Eurovision. I also think some metal fans are being way too precious about their “genre”. The point of Eurovision (whether I like it or not) is to enjoy and respect diversity of music, as people have recently reminded me. So where is the respect from some metal fans? The band won a national final; that’s a good thing I hope.
Well, I have my share of metal lover friends and I can see that they can be very protective about the genre. Sometimes, this makes them trash bands that they consider it’s too soft (even if for the regular listener, they sound quite heavy). But there’s the problem that rock bands would normally never think about trying a spot on Eurovision. I think it’s bold for AWS to try that and for Hungary to pick them.
Lordi and terasbetoni (finnish entries) were metal for eurovision. Hungary is different i think, AWS is a post- hard core band, according to wikipedia. I did some research. Curious to hear some interviews and if they will change staging, the fireworks did not fit.
Btw i dont really think it’s hardcore anyway, as you said maybe soft rock? idk
but many things must be improved, i hope his vocals will remain healthy…
Ooo, that’s interesting. “Post hardcore.” Thanks.
It says metal and post hardcore band in wikipedia though >.< Doesn't matter, i just want those fireworks out!
Lordi and terasbetoni (finnish entries) were metal for eurovision. Hungary is different.
Sabrina: AWS is a post- hard core band, according to wikipedia.
I didn’t even know that post-hardcore is a thing. Living and learning. By the way, I agree about the fireworks. They should use more lights and forget about those
Me neither hahahah yeah, think adding fireworks is a bit TOO much
bottom 5 for hungary…am i the only one?
No me too. Not as bad as other try hard metal songs but I can’t see this qualifying.
Rock is my favorite genre even if hard rock isn’t my thing. I don’t even know how to describe it. Metal? Post-metal? Hardcore? Emocore? Who cares? I actually like this one. Variety is always welcome on Eurovision and I was hoping that Hungary would pick one of their rock bands, because this would possibly the only chance we would have to see the genre represented in Lisbon. Gergely and yesyes would be great too. If I would pick just by personal taste, it will be one of them. But I wanted a rock song for the mentioned reasons and I’m… Read more »
Hungary going for that Finnish 1 jury point in 2015, m?
You were warned. Bye.
Finland had an another entry in 2006 which is also similar to it (and Turkey in 2010). Do You remember them and on which place they had finished finally?
Turkey 2010, Finland 2006 and same countries in 2008 can t compare with Hungary 2018. I think some chance for Hungary , to televote push them in final (like Croatia did last year, without them they would stayed in semi)>
Don’t you dare comparing this idiocy of a song with Turkey 2010 (which was a masterpiece) and Finland 2006 (also a masterpiece).
This is just pure trash.
If they even pass the 10 point jury mark, it would be a scandal.
Sorry PP, it was for Robe76.
I’m not the only one who mentioned Manga 2010, check out the video above! I think we should stay away from the prophecies, folks, because we’re not Nostradamus and Hungary is always a dark horse in the Eurovision. Ewerything can happen with this entry.
I know, I am so happy!
Noise. And he was out of tune.
Dude, heavy metal (my favorite genre) in ESC! I AM SO HAPPY!
Go Hungary!
Maaaan!!! I so, so wanted yesyes to win, but this is a fine choice too. I hope they qualify, ‘cause I’d love to see them in the final.
It barely scrapped through the jury round and then won the whole thing. Nice trolling from Hungarian voters but we need anything different so that’s fine.
It‘s not the first time that happened.
Back in 2013, ByeAlex took the same path from barely qualifying for the superfinal to a 10th place in ESC.
Wouldn‘t mind a similar way for AWS but I think Top 10 is hard to climb for this kind of music.
Will they sing in hungarian? im so confused…i dont see this qualifying because it just sounds………..bad
Luckily for AWS you can only Vote, not downvote. It’s actually a likely and deserved qualifier. Really awesome to have this in the contest.
Yep. Europe is miserable right now. Serious times. Except for Czech Republic, and possibly Cyprus and Sweden. 😀
What we really need is for Norway to send “Scandilove”. 🙂
I’m really happy that AWS won, and I’m even more happy to hear some actually modern metal in Eurovision, and with a vocalist that can actually sing too. (Sorry Slovakia 2012, you failed to deliver live)
I did love Tamas’ song tho, and would have been just as happy to see it win.
Kudos to be sung in Hungarian. Yes it is original in Eurovision, but it will come across as a gimmick. I don’t think it has cross over potentials and will not qualify
Is there anyway i can unhear this sh*t? Yikes
We’ll leave you to figure that out on your own.
Rhetorical question, mate.
You seem so pressured, mate? Keep playing, maybe we hear one day for you too.
thanks, jesus.
Thank God for that. We had enough cheese for one century.
A devisive entry for sure. Either you’ll love it or hate. I don’t like hard rock and the song seems to me like a noise, though it has some parts where there is some melody. I like it’s sth different in the contest this year, not sure how far they’ll go.
Good luck to HUngary!
I am so happy to. Im from Romania and I will vote this song. Hungary made a great decision AGAIN. Im full behind of this song…it will stand out in a good way.The song has a meaning…the guys father died and he wrote this song for him as a goodbye song. Love it a lot. I know some of the eurovision fans will be wtf…but I think it is a real contender for top 5 even to win the hall thing.Go HUNGARY very very very good choice
Europe has gone mad tonight. Hungary and Ukraine had great songs and ended up with this…
you’re being prejudice
Seriously jurors? You prefer Viktor’s steaming pile of garbage over Tamas’ masterpiece? Not that I’m surprised, but I’m still nonetheless outraged. At least Meggyfa will forever live on in my playlist.
The winning song is nice, it definitely has a place in Eurovision. Once again, the Hungarian people saved the day.
Have to admit, the overscoring of Viktor’s song is a bigger problem than the actual winner for me. Exactly what were juries hearing in Budapest Girl? It was awful.
Tamas a masterpiece? lololol
ROFLMAO, he thinks he’s so hardcore. Damn, bieber.
Very, very disappointed. To me YesYes was by far the best choice and had a good chance at Eurovision. As it is Hungary is not making it to the finals….
Oh my God, I can’t believe it!!! I read title few times to make sure if I read it correctly, lol. As a fan of this genre, I’m so happy, Hungarians, YOU ROCK!!
Real metal heads would mock that singer so hard. Is he gay? Anyway, now i know how justin bieber would have sounded if he sang metal. This dude is a f*cking disgrace to this genre. Stop calling it metal, it’s pop-punk at best.
”pop-punk” xDD Sorry, what you’re saying is completely ridiculous. Are you sure you belong to the real metal heads?
Um, I am a metal head, twat. Can you read? My point is they’re trying sound like metal but the closest thing it sounds like it’s pop punk. He can’t scream.
“XDXDXD”
Sure. 😉
Welp i forgot you’re an esc fan so you’re clueless. You dont know what pop punk means anyway. These hungarian wannabes are just as metal as Paramore. Metallica would laugh at them.
I was a metal/rock fan before I was a Eurovision fan, just stop it. I’m not even saying that this Music is the hardest stuff ever, but it’s definitly not pop-punk, comparing it to Paramore isn’t appropiate at all…
You didnt get my point, but we can agree to disagree and i respect your point of view.
Isn’t that the whole point though?
This is metal for the Eurovision Song Contest. Think about it.
^ Exactly 😉
The point is they’re making our genre look bad. They’re sending a bad idea of what metal really is, as if there wasnt enough sh*t like bring me the horizon, paramore and other awful bands that get called metal. I’m currently at a metal forum and everyone is mocking them.
AWS are exactly what we despise. Just a bunch of emo kids with a similar sound like most average pop punk bands from america.
I mean, do you remember Lordi? they did a decent job, didnt they?
Why not let musicians be musicians? AWS don’t represent a “genre” at all. They are just one band. If you don’t like them, don’t buy their records and don’t listen to them. Simple as.
As for Lordi, what can I say? They are outstanding and unforgettable. And they are a different band entirely, who wear masks and use live pyrotechnics.
Well, if i don’t like them i have the right to express my opinion. This is a public place.
I’m pretty sure my opinion wont stop them from being musicians. And yeah they’re representing a genre and identify themselves from one genre. To say otherwise is ridiculous.
If you dont like my opinion, it’s your problem. Simple as.
I mean, you are literally replying to every comment that says something negative about the song but wtv. You wanna have the last word so be it, i rest my case.
lol AWS is not even close to metal. Emo-rock maybe – post-hardcore souds like a good description too, nu-metal maybe. But never real metal.
They sound like they’re trying to imitate Linkin Park and are failing miserably.
Finally a decent comment. I agree but It’s not even nu-metal ffs, korn are nu-metal, not this. And LOL at that linkin park reference… so true.
To the average viewer it’s going to look like a freakshow, but it’s better than most of the things we got so far so I won’t complain if this gets to the final for the sake of originality.
Wouldn’t a “freakshow” be completely at home at Eurovision?