NME Godlike Geniuses!

The NME have named The Manic Street Preachers to be the recipients of the 2008 God Like Geniuses Award, to honour their outstanding, unique and innovative career in music. The band follow the likes of The Clash, New Order, and last year's winners, Primal Scream, in receiving the award.
 
The band will be presented with the award at the NME Awards ceremony on February 28th, at the Indig02. Immediately after the awards finish the band will then headline a special gig at the 02 Arena, which will also feature Bloc Party, Klaxons and The Cribs.
 
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