taraco wrote:

As for two nominations 'costing you the Rondo,' the other way to view it would be an abundance of excellence.

Exactly, David. An endorsement by voters of another form of monster musical excellence is just that.

A Rondo nomination is an honor in itself.. A gracious loss is also a win-- in the eyes of fans.

David Schecter's monster movie CD efforts are amazing, and I recommend them to my friends.