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British rockers The Darkness won best album and best live act at Kerrang! magazine's annual awards on Thursday.

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Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich got into the party spirit with singer Harry.

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Linkin Park - who headline this year's Reading and Leeds festivals - were named best international act.

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Norwegian "deathpunk" group Turbonegro - who have a penchant for dressing up - won the spirit of independence prize.

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US pop rockers Bowling for Soup - who had a UK top 10 hit with Girl All The Bad Guys Want - were among the other bands there for the party.

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A leather-clad Jack Osbourne was lined up to present an award at the ceremony at London's Royal Lancaster Hotel.

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US group Static-X, who combine metal with techno, have just finished touring the US with Staind.

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The Good Charlotte won the best single award for their song Lifestyles of the Rich and the Famous.

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BBC Radio 1 DJs Edith Bowman and Colin Murray hosted the ceremony.

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Fame Academy students Alex Parks (left) and Peter Brame were given a taste of the rock and roll lifestyle.