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Muse are a BRIT Award-winning British alternative rock band formed in Teignmouth, Devon by Matthew Bellamy (lead vocals, guitars, piano), Christopher Wolstenholme (bass, backing vocals) and Dominic Howard (drums, percussion).[1] The band have released four studio albums: Showbiz (1999), Origin of Symmetry (2001), Absolution (2003) and Black Holes & Revelations (2006).[2] "Supermassive Black Hole", the first single from the band's fourth album Black Holes & Revelations, is Muse's highest charting single, peaking at #4 on the UK Singles Chart[3] and #6 on Billboard's Hot Modern Rock Tracks.[4] The band's fourth studio album, Black Holes & Revelations, has been their highest-selling album, with over two million copies sold worldwide.[5]
Muse have been nominated seven times at the BRIT Awards, receiving two awards; both were for "Best Live Act", in 2005 and again in 2007. The band have also received five awards at the MTV Europe Music Awards, winning both "Best Alternative Act" (in 2004 and 2006) and "Best UK & Irish Act" (in 2004 and 2007). The album Black Holes & Revelations has received numerous nominations, including "Best British Album" from the BRIT Awards and "Best Album" from both the MTV Europe Video Awards and the NME Awards. At the Kerrang! Awards, Muse has been nominated for the "Best British Band" award five times, from 2001 to 2004 and again in 2007, but only winning it in 2001. The NME Awards recognised Muse's live performances, awarding the band the "Best Live Band" award in 2005 and 2008; the band was also nominated for the award in 2007 but lost to Kasabian. The Q Awards also recognised Muse as outstanding live performers; the band were nominated for the "Best Live Act" award five times, winning it three times in 2003, 2004, and 2006. Overall, Muse have received 22 awards from 55 nominations.
[edit] BRIT Awards
The BRIT Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards. Muse have received two awards from seven nominations.[6][7][8][9][10]
Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
2001 |
Muse |
Best British Newcomer |
Nominated |
2004 |
Muse |
Best Rock Act |
Nominated |
2005 |
Muse |
Best Live Act |
Won |
2007 |
Muse |
Best British Group |
Nominated |
Best Live Act |
Won |
Black Holes & Revelations |
Best British Album |
Nominated |
2008 |
Muse |
Best Live Act |
Nominated |
[edit] Kerrang! Awards
The Kerrang! Awards are awarded annually by British music magazine Kerrang!. Muse have received four awards from ten nominations.[11][12][13][14][15]
Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
2001 |
Muse |
Best British Band |
Won |
2002 |
Muse |
Best British Live Act |
Won |
Best British Band |
Nominated |
2003 |
Muse |
Best British Band |
Nominated |
2004 |
Absolution |
Best Album |
Won |
Muse |
Best British Band |
Nominated |
Best Live Band |
Nominated |
2006 |
Muse |
Best Live Act |
Won |
2007 |
Muse |
Best Live Band |
Nominated |
Best British Band |
Nominated |
[edit] Meteor Music Awards
The Meteor Music Awards are the national music awards of Ireland, established by mobile telecommunications company Meteor. Muse have received one award from three nominations.[16][17]
Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
2007 |
Black Holes & Revelations |
Best International Album |
Nominated |
Muse |
Best International Band |
Nominated |
2008 |
Oxegen 2007 |
Best International Live Performance |
Won |
[edit] MTV Asia Awards
The biannual MTV Asia Awards is the Asian equivalent of the Australian MTV Australia Awards. Muse have received one award.[18]
Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
2008 |
Asia Tour 2007 |
Bring Da House Down |
Won |
[edit] MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 1994 by MTV Europe. Muse have received five awards from six nominations.[19][20][21]
Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
2004 |
Muse |
Best Alternative Act |
Won |
Best UK & Irish Act |
Won |
2006 |
Black Holes & Revelations |
Best Album |
Nominated |
Muse |
Best Alternative Act |
Won |
2007 |
Muse |
Headliner |
Won |
Best UK & Irish Act |
Won |
[edit] mtvU Woodie Awards
The mtvU Woodie Awards are awarded annually by American music video network mtvU. Muse have received one award from three nominations.[22][23]
Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
2005 |
Muse |
Best Live Woodie |
Nominated |
Best International Woodie |
Nominated |
2007 |
Muse |
Best Performing Woodie |
Won |
[edit] NME Awards
The NME Awards are an annual music awards show, founded by the music magazine NME. Muse have received four awards from ten nominations.[24][25][26][27][28][29]
Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
2000 |
Muse |
Best New Band |
Won |
2002 |
Origin of Symmetry |
Best Album |
Nominated |
2005 |
Muse |
Best Live Band |
Won |
2007 |
"Supermassive Black Hole" |
Best Track |
Nominated |
Black Holes & Revelations |
Best Album |
Nominated |
Muse |
Best Live Band |
Nominated |
Best British Band |
Won |
2008 |
Wembley Stadium 2007 |
Best Live Event |
Nominated |
Muse |
Best Live Band |
Won |
Best British Band |
Nominated |
[edit] Q Awards
The Q Awards are the UK's annual music awards run by music magazine Q. Muse have received four awards from fifteen nominations.[30][31][32][33][34][35]
Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
2001 |
Origin of Symmetry |
Best Album |
Nominated |
Muse |
Best Live Act |
Nominated |
2002 |
Muse |
Best Live Act |
Nominated |
2003 |
"Time Is Running Out" |
Best Single |
Nominated |
Best Video |
Nominated |
Muse |
Innovation in Sound |
Won |
2004 |
Muse |
Best Live Act |
Won |
Best Act in the World Today |
Nominated |
2006 |
Muse |
Best Live Act |
Won |
Black Holes & Revelations |
Best Album |
Nominated |
Muse |
Best Act in the World Today |
Nominated |
2007 |
"Knights of Cydonia" |
Best Track |
Nominated |
Muse |
Best Live Act |
Won |
Best Act in the World Today |
Nominated |
2008 |
Muse |
Best Act in the World Today |
Nominated |
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