The Zombie Apocalypse Hits London During 2015 Relentless Kerrang! Awards
As the zombie apocalypse took over the Relentless Kerrang! Awards last Thursday, many acts stumbled away with an award or two in tow.
In true rock fashion, the black carpet was laid awaiting the arrival of the bands at the Troxy in London as we eagerly awaited the results of awards such as Kerrang! Legend, Best Single, Best Album, Best British Newcomer and more.
After a short introduction from Kerrang! Editor James McMahon, Benji Webbe of Skindred and Andrew W.K hosted the evening along with the help of presenters from far and wide.
With fans having been invited for the first time, the atmosphere was electric with screams of approval and there were smiles all round.
In the VIP area, the bands mingled before and after the awards, and with rock legends like Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson stalking the floor, it was no surprise that there were a few audience members in awe of it all.
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Zippo lighters collaborated with Kerrang! to give a lucky winner the chance to live the rock dream, with two VIP tickets to the Kerrang! Awards and then two guest tickets for Download Festival (including £600 worth of travel and accommodation expenses). All contestants had to do was design a Zippo lighter in line with the zombie theme of the K! awards to win the awesome prize.
Of course, a zombie-themed award show wouldn't be complete without a zombie takeover in the middle of the awards show. Sirens started screeching and suddenly the floor was taken over by zombies, stalking forward towards the stage and shuffling in between tables.
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Winners of the awards included All Time Low, Babymetal, Alice Cooper, Bring Me The Horizon and Judas Priest plus many more.
The Winners:
Best Event (Presented By Zombie Evacuation):
All Time Low/You Me At Six Co-Headline Tour
Best British Newcomer (Presented By Killer Queen Vodka):
Royal Blood
Best International Newcomer (Presented By Sea Shepherd):
Pvris
Kerrang! Inspiration Award (Presented By Strongbow):
Judas Priest
Kerrang! Legend:
Alice Cooper
Best Single (Presented By Kerrang! Radio):
Enter Shikari - 'Anaesthetist'
Best Video (Presented By Kerrang! Tv):
New Years Day - 'Angel Eyes (Feat. Chris Motionless)'
Best Live Band (Presented By Relentless):
Black Veil Brides
The Relentless Award (Presented By Relentless):
Rolo Tomassi
Best Album (Presented By Zippo):
Marmozets - 'The Weird And Wonderful Marmozets'
Best International Band (Presented By Jack Daniels):
All Time Low
Best British Band (Presented By Troxy):
Bring Me The Horizon
The Lifetime Achievement Award (Presented By Planet Rock):
Marilyn Manson
The Spirit Of Independence Award:
Babymetal
The Spirit Of Punk Award:
Slaves
Best Fanbase:
Pierce The Veil
Best Film:
Guardians Of The Galaxy
Best Tv Show:
Adventure Time
Best Radio Show:
Nights With Alice Cooper - Planet Rock
Best Video Game:
The Walking Dead
Best Comic Book:
The Walking Dead - Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore And Charlie Adlard
Best Festival:
Slam Dunk Festival
Best Comedian:
Russell Howard
Tweeter Of The Year:
Hayley Williams, Paramore