Metallica have been honoured at this year's Kerrang! Awards in London.
The metallic element legends were the recipients of the Inspiration award.
Receiving the award, drummer Lars Ulrich said: "There are so many people in this room that inspire us and keep us alive, so I hardly want to thank everyone for safekeeping Metallica alive."
Rage Against the Machine won the Hall of Fame award with Slipknot the recipients of the Kerrang! Icon honour.
30 Seconds to Mars won deuce awards: Best Single and Best International Band.
Metallica's new album, 'Death Magnetic', is released on 12 September.
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