Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro and Sheffield’s Bring Me the Horizon were among the winners at the 2013 Kerrang! Awards.
The former received the best album gong for their sixth, chart topping record Opposites.
Bring Me the Horizon were named as best British band at the event, which took place at the Troxy in London last night (13 June).
Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil told the BBC: ‘I don't think we've ever won a best album before so it really is mega exciting.
‘It gives us a bit of faith in ourselves and faith in music listeners that they will give things time if they think it's good enough, so it's very exciting.’
Elsewhere rock veterans Queen, Iron Maiden Slayer and Pantera were all honoured with various awards at the event.
Queen’s Brian May was on hand to pick up the services to rock prize while Iron Maiden received the inspiration award.
The 20th Kerrang! awards were presented by comedian Al Murray.
Here’s a list of the winners from the awards:
Best Event - You Me At Six: The Final Night Of Sin
Best British Newcomer - Lower Than Atlantis
Best International Newcomer - Of Mice & Men
Best Video - Pierce The Veil - King For A Day (featuring Kellin Quinn)
Best Single - Fall Out Boy - The Phoenix
Best Album - Biffy Clyro - Opposites
Best Live Band - Black Veil Brides
Kerrang! Inspiration - Iron Maiden
Kerrang! Icon Award - Venom
Best International Band - All Time Low
Best British Band - Bring Me The Horizon
Kerrang! Hall of Fame - Pantera
Kerrang! Service to Rock - Queen
Kerrang! Legend - Slayer
The former received the best album gong for their sixth, chart topping record Opposites.
Bring Me the Horizon were named as best British band at the event, which took place at the Troxy in London last night (13 June).
Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil told the BBC: ‘I don't think we've ever won a best album before so it really is mega exciting.
‘It gives us a bit of faith in ourselves and faith in music listeners that they will give things time if they think it's good enough, so it's very exciting.’
Elsewhere rock veterans Queen, Iron Maiden Slayer and Pantera were all honoured with various awards at the event.
Queen’s Brian May was on hand to pick up the services to rock prize while Iron Maiden received the inspiration award.
The 20th Kerrang! awards were presented by comedian Al Murray.
Here’s a list of the winners from the awards:
Best Event - You Me At Six: The Final Night Of Sin
Best British Newcomer - Lower Than Atlantis
Best International Newcomer - Of Mice & Men
Best Video - Pierce The Veil - King For A Day (featuring Kellin Quinn)
Best Single - Fall Out Boy - The Phoenix
Best Album - Biffy Clyro - Opposites
Best Live Band - Black Veil Brides
Kerrang! Inspiration - Iron Maiden
Kerrang! Icon Award - Venom
Best International Band - All Time Low
Best British Band - Bring Me The Horizon
Kerrang! Hall of Fame - Pantera
Kerrang! Service to Rock - Queen
Kerrang! Legend - Slayer
