Top awards for metal groups
Rock legends Metallica, Slipknot and Rage Against The Machine have been honoured for their contribution to heavy metal at the Kerrang! Awards.
US thrash metal group Metallica won the Inspiration award which they collected to a raucous standing ovation.
Newly reformed rap-rock band Rage Against The Machine won the Hall of Fame award, while Slipknot collected the Kerrang! Icon award.