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Kerrang! Awards presented in London

By Andy Malt | Published on Friday 24 June 2022

The Kerrang! Awards took place last night in London’s glittering Shoreditch Town Hall, seeing the great and the good of rock and metal music showered with praise.

“The alternative music scene is more exciting than ever in 2022, and this year’s Kerrang! Awards underlines our commitment to supporting new music and championing the underdogs”, says Kerrang! Editor Luke Morton.

“I’m so proud to introduce three new categories that strike at the heart of the underground and the alternative community, while also recognising the stadium-conquering legends who have paved the way and make the alt scene the most inspiring place to be right now. Our world is alive with positive change – get on board”.

There were no runaway winners on the night, with each prize going to a different artist, therefore allowing for the biggest possible celebration of British and international talent.

Here are all the winners:

Best British Breakthrough: Nova Twins

Best British Act: Biffy Clyro

Best International Breakthrough: Amyl And the Sniffers

Best International Act: Poppy

Best Live Act: Twenty One Pilots

Best Song: Bring Me The Horizon – DiE4u

Best Album: Bob Vylan – Bob Vylan Presents The Price Of Life

Best Festival: Download Pilot

New Noise Award: Wargasm

The Disruptor Award: Mimi Barks

Grassroots Award: Janey Starling

Kerrang! Icon: Green Day

Kerrang! Inspiration Award: Fall Out Boy

Kerrang! Hall Of Fame: Weezer