"Herman won the 'Best Shredder' award at the annual Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2005. Together with Sam, Herman recently won four categories in Guitar World's Readers Poll 2007 for 'Best New Talent' (winning by 70%), 'Best Metal', 'Best Riff' and 'Best Shredders'. They also won 'Best Guitar Solo' with Through the Fire and Flames in Total Guitar's readers poll this year. "You don't get credibility like that unless you deserve it. I insist you all give them a chance and listen to the most incredible guitarists in the world. I shit you not.