are an English alternative rock band formed in Teignmouth, Devon by Matthew Bellamy, Christopher Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard. The band have released eight studio albums: Showbiz, Origin of Symmetry, Absolution, Black Holes and Revelations, The Resistance, The 2nd Law, Drones, Simulation Theory. "Supermassive Black Hole", the first single from the band's fourth album Black Holes and Revelations, is Muse's highest charting single, peaking at #4 on the UK Singles Chart and #6 on Billboard's Hot Modern Rock Tracks. The band's fourth studio album, Black Holes and Revelations, has been their highest-selling album, with over three and a half million copies sold worldwide. Muse have been nominated twelve times at the BRIT Awards, receiving two awards; both were for "Best Live Act", in 2005 and 2007. The band received six awards at the MTV Europe Music Awards, winning both "Best Alternative Act" and "Best UK & Irish Act". The album Black Holes and Revelations received numerous nominations, including a Mercury Music Prize, "Best Album" from both the MTV Europe Video Awards and the NME Awards. At the Kerrang! Awards, Muse have 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 have recognised Muse by awarding them the "Best Live Band" award in 2005, 2008 and 2009; the "Best British Band" award in 2007, 2010 and 2011 and the "Best New Band" award in 2000. The Q Awards have also recognised Muse as outstanding live performers; the band were nominated for the "Best Live Act" award eight times, winning it three times in 2004, 2006, and 2007, and winning "Best Act in the World Today" in 2009, 2012, and 2016. In 2010, Muse won an MTV VMAfor the first time, for Best Special Effects in a Video for "Uprising", with special effects by Humble. In 2011, they received three Grammy Award nominations, of which they won "Best Rock Album" for The Resistance, and in 2013 they received a further two nominations, for "Best Rock Album" for The 2nd Law, and "Best Rock Song" for "Madness". In 2016, they won another Grammy for "Best Rock Album" for Drones. They also received the prestigious Ivor Novello Award for the first time, for International Achievement. Overall, Muse have received 69 awards from 174 nominations.
AltRock Awards
The AltRock Award is presented annually by the American radio station i99Radio. Muse have received two nominations.
The Best Art Vinyl award has been awarded since 2005 by Art Vinyl Ltd for the best album artwork of the past year. The award is judged by public vote from a list of 50 nominations from music industry and graphic design experts. In 2009, The Resistance won the award, beating Manic Street Preachers and Fever Ray to first place. For Best Art Vinyl 2012, The 2nd Law came in second place.
The Billboard Music Awards, sponsored by Billboard magazine, is one of several annual United States music awards shows. The BMAs honour winners based on Billboard's year-end music charts, which are based on Nielsen data for sales, downloads and airplay. Muse were nominated for two awards.
The European Festival Awards are awarded annually, with various categories for all aspects of festivals that have taken place in Europe. Muse have received 2 awards from 2 nominations.
The Ivor Novello Awards, named after the Cardiff born entertainer Ivor Novello, are awards for songwriting and composing. They are presented annually in London by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. The Ivors remain the only award ceremony in the musical calendar that is not influenced by publishers and record companies but judged and presented by the writing community.
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.
;MTV Asia Awards The biannual MTV Asia Awards is the Asian equivalent of the Australian MTV Australia Awards. Muse have received one award. ;MTV Europe Music Awards The MTV Europe Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 1994 by MTV Europe. Muse have received six awards from seventeen nominations. They performed at the 2012 show. ;MTV Video Music Awards The MTV Video Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 1984 by MTV. Muse have received one award from two nominations. ;MTV Video Music Awards Japan The MTV Video Music Awards Japan is the Japanese version of the MTV Video Music Awards, established in 2002 by MTV Japan. Muse have received three awards. ;mtvU Woodie Awards The mtvU Woodie Awards are awarded annually by American music video network mtvU. Muse have received one award from three nominations.
The NRJ Music Awards, created in 2000 by the radio station NRJ in partnership with the television networkTF1, takes place every year in mid-January at Cannes. They give out awards to popular musicians in different categories. Muse have received one award from two nomination.
Silver Clef Awards
The Silver Clef Award is an annual UK music awards lunch which has been running since 1976. Muse received one award from one nomination.
The UK Festival Awards are awarded annually, with various categories for all aspects of festivals that have taken place in the UK, and one category for European festivals. Muse have received 1 award from 3 nominations.
Ticketmaster Touring Milestone Award
An annual honor for musicians who headlined the biggest tours, rocked the largest stage and reached the most fans around the world. To qualify for a Ticketmaster Touring Milestone Award, an artist must have sold at least one million tickets globally for a tour. Muse have received 1 award from 1 nominations.
ZD Awards
Zvukovaya Dorozhka is Russia's oldest hit parade in field of popular music. Since 2003 it is presented in a ceremony in concert halls. It's considered one of the major Russian music awards.
