Aussie heavy music digital radio station The Faction has released its yearly countdown; the Hardest 100.

Much like triple j’s Hottest 100, The Faction’s countdown is user-voted, and for the second year in a row, the full countdown was streamed live.

It featured heavy music exclusively, from rock to metal and punk tunes.

UK outfit Architects took out first and fourth spot, while Alpha Wolf came in second.

The top 10 featured tracks by Bring Me The Horizon, Slipknot, Parkway Drive and Hellions.