Let’s be honest, here: most awards shows just aren’t very metal, are they? A load of backslapping, gushing, self-congratulatory nonsense that lasts for four-plus hours? For the most part, we tend to ignore them like the plague. But, occasionally, they pique our interest - not least when someone has the bright idea to invite a metal band on and cause absolute chaos. It’s never quite resulted in Will Smith smacking up Chris Rock levels of madness, but there have been plenty of times when metal and hard rock bands have turned up to awards shows and just about ruined it for everyone. Here are 10 classic examples.
