The Five K: Services To Metal Award

Before the evening drew to a close, and the guests began their journey to the Kerrang! Aftershow, a very special surprise Award was announced. Presented by Killswitch Engage's Adam D and Trivium's Matt Heafy, The Kerrang! Team received a very special Five K: Service To Metal trophy, in honour of the magazine's impact, influence, success and legacy within UK rock music over the last 25 years.

The Kerrang! Legend

Voted by a select K! Awards Judging Panel

WINNER:

ANGUS YOUNG
Presented by Paul Brannigan

A very special appearance was made at The Kerrang! Awards 2006 by a man who is integral to Kerrang! Magazine's history. His band graced the first EVER cover of the magazine back in 1981, and are on the tip of every one's tongue when discussing the most important and influential rock bands in history. To help celebrate the 25th birthday of Kerrang!, on the night of the Awards, was AC/DC's Angus Young, who in turn was presented by Kerrang! Editor Paul Brannigan with The Kerrang! Legend accolade. AC/DC are without a shadow of a doubt one of the biggest rock bands ever, and this Award represents the important relationship that the band and Kerrang! have enjoyed over the last 25 years.

Kerrang! Hall Of Fame

Sponsored by Island Records

Best Band On The Planet

WINNER:

MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE

Best British Band

Best British Band (sponsored by Roadrunner Records)
Voted for by the readers of Kerrang! Magazine and Kerrang.com

Kerrang gets 5K award!

Roadrunner Records gives mag award for Services To Metal, presented by Matt Heafy. And ed Paul Brannigan gives props to you, the readers. Hooray for us!

Spirit Of Independence

Sponsored by Cadiz Music)
Voted for by a select K! Awards Judging Panel

Best Video

Classic Songwriter

Voted by a select K! Awards Judging Panel

WINNER:

PLACEBO
Presented by Ugly Phil from Kerrang! 105.2

The Classic Songwriter Award, presented by Kerrang! Radio's Ugly Phil, went to a band who have consistently produced hit singles and albums since breaking onto the UK music scene back in the mid 90's. Brian Molko, Stefan Olsdal and Steve Hewitt, aka Placebo, have retained a huge following since their early material, including popular single 'Nancy Boy', was released. Subsequent singles ('Pure Morning', 'Every You Every Me', 'Special K', 'Infra Red') have proved Placebo's admirable standing within alternative music.

Best Album

Sponsored by Virgin Megastores)
Voted for by the readers of Kerrang! Magazine and Kerrang.com