07-09-2006 05:00
Arctic Monkeys scooped the prestigious Nationwide Mercury Prize last night (05.09.06).
The Sheffield band beat a host of artists, including newcomers Hot Chip, Radiohead's Thom Yorke and the Guillemots, to win the coveted award - which honours the best British album of the year.
On collecting the prize, Monkeys frontman Alex Turner said: "Thanks a lot. We won, because we made the best album and the judges agreed with us. Normally it doesn't go to a band that has sold so many records, to be blunt.
"Our album is just full of good tunes. There are too many people trying to do many things."
The band also received a cheque for £20,000 as part of the prize but the rockers are going to give the cash to charity.
Alex added: "We are going to give this money to a good cause I promise."
The lavish event was held at London's swanky Grosvenor House Hotel and hosted by British TV presenter and musician Jules Holland.
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