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

  1. Gergely Dánielfy – “Azt mondtad” (36 points)
  2. Viktor Király – “Budapest Girl” (30 points)
  3. yesyes – “I Let You Run Away” (28 points)
  4. AWS  – “Viszlát nyár” (8 points)
  5. Leander Kills – “Nem szól harang” (6 points)
  6. Gábor Heincz Biga – “Good Vibez” (4 points)
  7. Tamás Horváth – “Meggyfa” (0 points)
  8. 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!

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Ellsonearth
Ellsonearth
6 years ago

Love this one! Love from Portugal!

Yulia ftw
Yulia ftw
6 years ago

My #1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Zebb
Zebb
6 years ago

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.

genki_d
genki_d
6 years ago

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.

God-Emperor
God-Emperor
6 years ago

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. 😀

Darkpassionplay
Darkpassionplay
6 years ago

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.

Zolipop
Zolipop
6 years ago

It won’t be translated.

Colin
Colin
6 years ago

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!

Roxy
Roxy
6 years ago

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.

hh
hh
6 years ago

Stop saying a sea of ballads! Where the hell do you see a sea of ballads selected this year so far?

Colin
Colin
6 years ago
Reply to  hh

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.

Bondkk
Bondkk
6 years ago
Reply to  hh

“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.

Graph
Graph
6 years ago

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.

Pandaman
Pandaman
6 years ago

Wooo, nice! Welcome back to ESC, rock music! <3

Magpie
Magpie
6 years ago

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.

Matt
Matt
6 years ago

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

Lazarevfan95
Lazarevfan95
6 years ago

YES!!!!! Rock is my favourite genre and this is a brilliant song!! This is the best ESC Rock song for a long time!!

AurelianTamisan
AurelianTamisan
6 years ago
Reply to  Lazarevfan95

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.

Lazarevfan95
Lazarevfan95
6 years ago

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

Escphbelgium
Escphbelgium
6 years ago

This will be my only comment for Hungary for this:

Goodbye

Denis
Denis
6 years ago

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..

Daniel
Daniel
6 years ago
Reply to  Denis

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.

seriously?
seriously?
6 years ago
Reply to  Denis

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.

AurelianTamisan
AurelianTamisan
6 years ago

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.

seriously?
seriously?
6 years ago

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.

Daniel
Daniel
6 years ago
Reply to  seriously?

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.

seriously?
seriously?
6 years ago
Reply to  Daniel

Daniel, is that even an argument??? I’m talking about the performance i saw. Not his other gigs.

seriously?
seriously?
6 years ago
Reply to  seriously?

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…

Juslin
Juslin
6 years ago
Reply to  seriously?

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)

RumahDara
RumahDara
6 years ago
Reply to  seriously?

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

seriously?
seriously?
6 years ago
Reply to  RumahDara

HUH??? what are you even talking about? take a look at your text and write it again! Everyone can sing. Okay buddy!! lol

RumahDara
RumahDara
6 years ago
Reply to  seriously?

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.

Hun
Hun
6 years ago
Reply to  seriously?

He CAN sing!! Örs is a really good singer !!!

eurovision6
eurovision6
6 years ago

Yes! Thank you Hungary! One of my big favs this year!

loci
loci
6 years ago

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

Carli
Carli
6 years ago

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.

Marko
Marko
6 years ago

I adore this!

Craig
Craig
6 years ago

Not my type of music at all. But in a sea of ballads, this will certainly provide a point of difference

Bastian
Bastian
6 years ago

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

Daniel
Daniel
6 years ago
Reply to  Bastian

Do you want a pop remix about a song that talks about death? Yeah, good luck with that.

seriously?
seriously?
6 years ago
Reply to  Daniel

Daniel ok, Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen

Daniel
Daniel
6 years ago
Reply to  seriously?

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.

Antranig Shokayan
Editor
6 years ago

Leander Kills would’ve been my choice but this is also amazing. Hungary could be a serious dark horse this year!

Wigo
Wigo
6 years ago

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.

Daniel
Daniel
6 years ago
Reply to  Wigo

And we thank you for that. Hungary will get as many votes as I can get from my friends in Europe in May.

Lourdes
Lourdes
6 years ago

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 »

Sabrina
Sabrina
6 years ago
Reply to  Lourdes

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.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Sabrina

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.

Sabrina
Sabrina
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

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.

loci
loci
6 years ago
Reply to  Sabrina

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.

loci
loci
6 years ago
Reply to  loci

Btw i dont really think it’s hardcore anyway, as you said maybe soft rock? idk

loci
loci
6 years ago
Reply to  loci

but many things must be improved, i hope his vocals will remain healthy…

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  loci

Ooo, that’s interesting. “Post hardcore.” Thanks.

loci
loci
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

It says metal and post hardcore band in wikipedia though >.< Doesn't matter, i just want those fireworks out!

loci
loci
6 years ago
Reply to  Sabrina

Lordi and terasbetoni (finnish entries) were metal for eurovision. Hungary is different.

Sabrina: AWS is a post- hard core band, according to wikipedia.

Sabrina
Sabrina
6 years ago
Reply to  loci

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

loci
loci
6 years ago
Reply to  Sabrina

Me neither hahahah yeah, think adding fireworks is a bit TOO much

Panda
Panda
6 years ago

bottom 5 for hungary…am i the only one?

Kaz
Kaz
6 years ago
Reply to  Panda

No me too. Not as bad as other try hard metal songs but I can’t see this qualifying.

Sabrina
Sabrina
6 years ago

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 »

Rory
Rory
6 years ago

Hungary going for that Finnish 1 jury point in 2015, m?

You were warned. Bye.

Robe76
Robe76
6 years ago
Reply to  Rory

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?

PP
PP
6 years ago
Reply to  Robe76

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)>

Rory
Rory
6 years ago
Reply to  PP

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.

Rory
Rory
6 years ago
Reply to  PP

Sorry PP, it was for Robe76.

Robe76
Robe76
6 years ago
Reply to  Rory

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.

Alvaricomg
Alvaricomg
6 years ago

I know, I am so happy!

Isa
Isa
6 years ago

Noise. And he was out of tune.

Alvaricomg
Alvaricomg
6 years ago

Dude, heavy metal (my favorite genre) in ESC! I AM SO HAPPY!

Go Hungary!

Hada
Hada
6 years ago

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.

TheDrMistery
TheDrMistery
6 years ago

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.

KuhKatz
KuhKatz
6 years ago
Reply to  TheDrMistery

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.

Kinie
Kinie
6 years ago

Will they sing in hungarian? im so confused…i dont see this qualifying because it just sounds………..bad

Wiebel
Wiebel
6 years ago
Reply to  Kinie

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.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago

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”. 🙂

Ian
Ian
6 years ago

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.

RealMusicLover
RealMusicLover
6 years ago

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

Amie
Amie
6 years ago

Is there anyway i can unhear this sh*t? Yikes

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Amie

We’ll leave you to figure that out on your own.

Amie
Amie
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

Rhetorical question, mate.

Eve
Eve
6 years ago
Reply to  Amie

You seem so pressured, mate? Keep playing, maybe we hear one day for you too.

Amie
Amie
6 years ago
Reply to  Eve

thanks, jesus.

RealMusicLover
RealMusicLover
6 years ago

Thank God for that. We had enough cheese for one century.

AngieP
AngieP
6 years ago

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!

BB
BB
6 years ago

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

vangelis vt
vangelis vt
6 years ago

Europe has gone mad tonight. Hungary and Ukraine had great songs and ended up with this…

Panda
Panda
6 years ago
Reply to  vangelis vt

you’re being prejudice

Mar
Mar
6 years ago

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.

Briekimchi
Briekimchi
6 years ago
Reply to  Mar

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.

Panda
Panda
6 years ago
Reply to  Mar

Tamas a masterpiece? lololol

Amie
Amie
6 years ago

ROFLMAO, he thinks he’s so hardcore. Damn, bieber.

Nanou
Nanou
6 years ago

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….

Eve
Eve
6 years ago

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!!

Amie
Amie
6 years ago

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.

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago
Reply to  Amie

”pop-punk” xDD Sorry, what you’re saying is completely ridiculous. Are you sure you belong to the real metal heads?

Amie
Amie
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

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”

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago
Reply to  Amie

Sure. 😉

Amie
Amie
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

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.

Weißbrot
Weißbrot
6 years ago
Reply to  Amie

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…

Amie
Amie
6 years ago
Reply to  Weißbrot

You didnt get my point, but we can agree to disagree and i respect your point of view.

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Amie

Isn’t that the whole point though?
This is metal for the Eurovision Song Contest. Think about it.

Eve
Eve
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

^ Exactly 😉

Amie
Amie
6 years ago
Reply to  Purple Mask

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?

Purple Mask
Purple Mask
6 years ago
Reply to  Amie

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.

Amie
Amie
6 years ago
Reply to  Amie

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.

West
West
6 years ago
Reply to  Amie

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.

Amie
Amie
6 years ago
Reply to  West

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.

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago

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.

Ian
Ian
6 years ago

Wouldn’t a “freakshow” be completely at home at Eurovision?