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SLIPKNOT have been awarded two Kerrang! awards for best live act and best international band.

The heavy metallers collected their gongs at a ceremony in London alst night, which was co-hosted by the band's frontman Corey Taylor.

He said winning the awards was "really gratifying" as he felt that the band, famous for their ghoulish onstage masks, have "had to fight against controversy and misconception".

He said: "I can't think of many bands that have worked harder, and it really feels good that people are starting to turn around and really see what we're about and appreciating it for what it is."

Bullet For My Valentine won best British band for the second year in a row, while Metallica took best album for Death Magnetic.

The Prodigy won best single with Omen and Alice In Chains was voted Kerrang! Icons.



Full List Of Winners at the Kerrang! Awards 2009:

Best British Newcomer: In Case Of Fire

Best International Newcomer: The Gaslight Anthem

Best Single: The Prodigy - Omen

Best Video: Mastodon - Oblivion

Classic Songwriter: Linkin Park

Spirit Of Independence: The Wildhearts

Icon: Alice In Chains

Best Album: Metallica - Death Magnetic

Best Live Band: Slipknot

Inspiration: Machine Head

Hall Of Fame: Limp Bizkit

Best British Band: Bullet For My Valentine

Best International Band: Slipknot