Sheffield five-piece Bring Me The Horizon will receive this year's NME Awards: the Innovation Award.
The band will accept their award as well as perform as part of the NME Awards at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on 17 February.
Formed in 2003, Bring Me The Horizon have attracted a global army of fans with their latest release That’s The Spirit reaching number one in the US album chart. The record reached number two in the UK.
Commenting, frontman Oli Sykes said: ‘We are extremely excited to be invited to play the awards, this year is full of new experiences, and us playing outside of our comfort zones, this is no exception and we couldn't be more up for it.’
Mike Williams, NME’s editor-in-chief, added: ‘Awarding Bring Me The Horizon with this years Innovation Award was a complete no brainer for NME. Their live shows are absolutely mind-blowing and as a band, they have an incredible amount of creative energy.
‘This sees them innovate time and time again, crossing over from the metal world into the mainstream whilst retaining what made them great in the first place. 2016 is going to be a huge year for the band and we’re honoured that the NME Awards with Austin, Texas will kick start it for them.’
Previously, Coldplay have been announced as winners of the NME's Godlike Genius award.
Photo credit - Ashley Osborn Photography
The band will accept their award as well as perform as part of the NME Awards at London’s O2 Academy Brixton on 17 February.
Formed in 2003, Bring Me The Horizon have attracted a global army of fans with their latest release That’s The Spirit reaching number one in the US album chart. The record reached number two in the UK.
Commenting, frontman Oli Sykes said: ‘We are extremely excited to be invited to play the awards, this year is full of new experiences, and us playing outside of our comfort zones, this is no exception and we couldn't be more up for it.’
Mike Williams, NME’s editor-in-chief, added: ‘Awarding Bring Me The Horizon with this years Innovation Award was a complete no brainer for NME. Their live shows are absolutely mind-blowing and as a band, they have an incredible amount of creative energy.
‘This sees them innovate time and time again, crossing over from the metal world into the mainstream whilst retaining what made them great in the first place. 2016 is going to be a huge year for the band and we’re honoured that the NME Awards with Austin, Texas will kick start it for them.’
Previously, Coldplay have been announced as winners of the NME's Godlike Genius award.
Photo credit - Ashley Osborn Photography
