Muse are an English rock band formed in Teignmouth, Devon by Matthew Bellamy (lead vocals, guitars, piano), Christopher Wolstenholme (bass, backing vocals) and Dominic Howard (drums, percussion). The band have released ten studio albums: Showbiz (1999), Origin of Symmetry (2001), Absolution (2003), Black Holes and Revelations (2006), The Resistance (2009), The 2nd Law (2012), Drones (2015), Simulation Theory (2018), Will of the People (2022), and The Wow! Signal (2026). "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 Billboards 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 seven awards at the MTV Europe Music Awards, winning both "Best Alternative Act" (in 2004 & 2006) and "Best UK & Irish Act" (in 2004 & 2007). 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 VMA for 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 70 awards from 176 nominations.
AltRock Awards The AltRock Award is presented annually by the American radio station i99Radio. Muse have received two nominations.
|align="center" rowspan="2" | 2018 || rowspan="2"| Muse || Tour of the Year|| |- || Best Online Performance ||
American Music Awards The American Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony created by Dick Clark in 1973. Muse have received one award from one nomination.
|align="center" | 2010 || Muse || Favorite Alternative Artist ||
Berlin Music Video Awards The Berlin Music Video Awards is an international festival that promotes the art of music videos. +YearNominee / workAwardResult2019PressureBest NarrativeNominated2022ComplianceBest DirectorWon't Stand DownMost Bizarre2023You make me feel like it's HalloweenBest Animation
Best Art Vinyl Award 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.Rockers Muse win 2009 record cover prize For Best Art Vinyl 2012, The 2nd Law came in second place.
|align="center" | 2009 || The Resistance || rowspan="2"|Best Vinyl Art || |- |align="center" | 2012 || The 2nd Law ||
Billboard Music Awards The Billboard Music Awards, sponsored by Billboard magazine, is one of several annual United States music awards shows. The BMAs honour winners based on Billboards year-end music charts, which are based on Nielsen data for sales, downloads and airplay. Muse were nominated for two awards.
|align="center" rowspan="2" | 2011 || rowspan="2"| Muse || Best Rock Artist || |- || Best Alternative Artist ||
Brit Awards The Brit Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards. Muse have received two awards from twelve nominations.
| 2004 || rowspan="4" | Muse || British Rock Act || |- | rowspan="4" | 2005 || British Group || |- | British Rock Act || |- | British Live Act || |- | Absolution || British Album of the Year || |- | rowspan="3" | 2007 || rowspan="2" | Muse || British Group || |- | British Live Act || |- | Black Holes and Revelations || British Album of the Year || |- | 2008 || rowspan="4" | Muse || British Live Act || |- | 2010 || rowspan="2" | British Group || |- | rowspan="2" | 2013 || |- | British Live Act ||
European Festival 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.
|align="center" rowspan="2" | 2010 || Muse || Best Headliner || |- | "Uprising" || Anthem of the Year ||
GAFFA Awards GAFFA Awards (Denmark) Delivered since 1991, the GAFFA Awards are a Danish award that rewards popular music by the magazine of the same name.
! |- | 2003 | Muse | Foreign Live Act | | style="text-align:center;" rowspan="4"| |- | rowspan="3"| 2006 | Muse | Best Foreign Band
| "Starlight" | Best Foreign Song
| Black Holes and Revelations | Best Foreign Album
| 2008 | H.A.A.R.P. | Best Foreign DVD | | style="text-align:center;" rowspan="5"| |- | rowspan="3"| 2009 | The Resistance | Best Foreign Album
| "Uprising" | Best Foreign Song
| rowspan="3"| Muse | rowspan="3"| Best Foreign Band
| 2012
| 2015 | | style="text-align:center;" |
GAFFA Awards (Sweden) Delivered since 2010, the GAFFA Awards (Swedish: GAFFA Priset) are a Swedish award that rewards popular music awarded by the magazine of the same name.
! |- | 2019 | Muse | Best Foreign Band | | style="text-align:center;" |
Grammy Awards The Grammy Awards are an annual music awards show, presented by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Muse have received two awards from eight nominations.
|align="center" rowspan="3" | 2011 ||rowspan="2" | "Resistance" || Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal || |- | Best Rock Song || |- || The Resistance |rowspan="2" | Best Rock Album
|align="center" rowspan="2" | 2013 || The 2nd Law
|| "Madness" |rowspan="2" | Best Rock Song
|align="center"| 2014 || "Panic Station"
|align="center"| 2016 || Drones |Best Rock Album
|align="center"| 2023 || "Kill or be Killed" | Best Metal Performance
Ivor Novello Awards 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 (BASCA). 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.
|| 2011 || Muse || International Achievement ||
Kerrang! Awards The Kerrang! Awards are awarded annually by British music magazine Kerrang!. Muse have received four awards from eleven nominations.
|align="center"| 2001 || Muse || Best British Band || |- |align="center" rowspan="2" | 2002 ||rowspan="2" | Muse || Best British Live Act || |- | Best British Band || |- |align="center"| 2003 || Muse || Best British Band || |- |align="center" rowspan="3" | 2004 || Absolution || Best Album || |- |rowspan="2" | Muse || Best British Band || |- | Best Live Band || |- |align="center" rowspan="2"| 2006 || Muse || Best Live Act || |- | "Supermassive Black Hole" || Best Single || |- |align="center" rowspan="2" | 2007 ||rowspan="2" | Muse || Best Live Band || |- | Best British Band ||
Mercury Prize In 2006, Muse were nominated for the Mercury Prize for their album Black Holes and Revelations.
|align="center"| 2006 || Black Holes and Revelations || Album of the Year ||
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.
|align="center" rowspan="2" | 2007 || Black Holes and Revelations || Best International Album || |- | Muse || Best International Band || |- |align="center"| 2008 || Oxegen 2007 || Best International Live Performance ||
MTV Awards MTV Asia Awards The biannual MTV Asia Awards is the Asian equivalent of the Australian MTV Australia Awards. Muse have received one award.
|align="center"| 2008 || Asia Tour 2007 || Bring Da House Down ||
MTV Europe Music Awards The MTV Europe Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 1994 by MTV Europe. Muse have received seven awards from eighteen nominations. They performed at the 2012 show.
| rowspan="2" | 2004 || rowspan="2" | Muse || Best Alternative || |- | Best UK & Ireland Act || |- | rowspan="2" | 2006 || Black Holes and Revelations || Best Album || |- | rowspan="13" | Muse || Best Alternative || |- | rowspan="2" | 2007 || Best Headliner || |- | Best UK & Ireland Act || |- | 2009 || Best Alternative || |- | rowspan="3" | 2010 || Best Rock || |- | Best Live Act || |- | Best World Stage Performance || |- | rowspan="2" | 2012 || Best Rock || |- | Best Live Act || |- | 2015 || Best Rock || |- | 2016 || Best Rock || |- | rowspan="2" | 2018 || Best Rock || |- | Best Live Act || |- | rowspan="1" | 2019 || rowspan="2" | Muse || Best World Stage || |- |2022 || Best Rock ||
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 three nominations.
|align="center" rowspan="2" | 2010 ||rowspan="2" | "Uprising" || Best Special Effects || |- | Best Rock Video || |- |2022 || "Won't Stand Down" || Best Rock ||
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.
|align="center" | 2010 || "Uprising" || Best Rock Video || |- |algin="center" rowspan="2"| 2013 ||rowspan="2" | "Follow Me" || Video of the Year || |- | Best Rock Video ||
mtvU Woodie Awards The mtvU Woodie Awards are awarded annually by American music video network mtvU. Muse have received one award from three nominations.
|align="center" rowspan="2" | 2005 ||rowspan="2" | Muse || Best Live Woodie || |- | Best International Woodie || |- |align="center"| 2007 || Muse || Best Performing Woodie ||
Music Video Production Awards The MVPA Awards are annually presented by a Los Angeles-based music trade organization to honor the year's best music videos.
| 2005 | "Hysteria" | Best Special Effects
| rowspan="3" | 2007 | rowspan="3" | "Knights of Cydonia" | Best Director of a Band
| Best Cinematography
| Best Hair
| rowspan="3" | 2008 | rowspan="3" | "Invincible" | Best Computer Effects
| Best Animated Video
| Best Special Effects
| 2013 | "Madness" | Best Editing
NME Awards The NME Awards are an annual music awards show, founded by the music magazine NME. Muse have received 19 awards from 49 nominations.
|align="center"| 2000 || Muse || Best New Band || |- |align="center" rowspan="2" | 2002 || Origin of Symmetry || Best Album || |- | Muse || Best Live Act || |- |align="center"| 2005 || Muse || Best Live Band || |- |align="center" rowspan="5" | 2007 || "Supermassive Black Hole" || Best Track || |- | Black Holes and Revelations || Best Album || |- |rowspan="2" | Muse || Best Live Band || |- | Best British Band || |- |align="left" rowspan="2" | Matthew Bellamy || align="left" rowspan="2" | Sexiest Male || |-