Let's take a breather and relax from all of the studio output of 2015 and bring our attention towards the stage. For virtually every group, performing live is the most rewarding experience about being in a band. There's no better feeling than a crowd screaming every word of the song, but you have to earn it.

Below are 10 nominees who really bring their performances to the next level. Some prefer to bring theatrical builds to the stage and others simply just rock it with the bare essentials. Fans can vote once per hour through the deadline of Dec. 1 at 8AM ET, so get those votes in to pick the winner of Best Live Act of 2015 in the 5th Annual Loudwire Music Awards!