The 'Tainted Love' singer - who has released 13 albums during his career, spanning over two decades - was honoured with the accolade at the London ceremony last night (11.06.15), which was attended by the 46-year-old musician as well as a host of other rock stars.

Although the prestigious prize was awarded to Marilyn, the big winners of the evening were All Time Low - comprised of Alex Gaskarth, Jack Barakat, Rian Dawson and Zack Merrick - who won Best Event and Best International Band.

Legendary rocker Alice Cooper also picked up two awards during the annual event, being presented with the Kerrang! Legend prize and Best Radio Show for 'Nights with Alice Cooper' on Planet Rock.

Elsewhere during the event, rock duo Royal Blood won the Best British Newcomer title, Judas Priest were presented with the Inspiration Award and Bring Me the Horizon picked up Best British Band.

Speaking about the star-studded ceremony, Kerrang! Magazine Editor James McMahon said: ''What a night! You know why Kerrang! continues to grow well into our thirtieth year? Because we are the anti-boring. The anti-conservative. The anti-bland.''



The full list of Relentless Kerrang! Awards winners:

Best Event: All Time Low

Best British Newcomer: Royal Blood

Best International Newcomer: PVRIS

Best Single: Enter Shikari - 'Anaesthetist'

Spirit of Independence: Baby Metal

Inspiration: Judas Priest

Best Album: Marmozets - 'The Weird and Wonderful Marmozets'

Best Video: New Years Day - 'Angel Eyes'

Kerrang! Legend: Alice Cooper

The Relentless Award: Rolo Tomassi

Best Live Band: Black Veil Brides

Best International Band: All Time Low

Best British Band: Bring Me the Horizon

Lifetime Achievement: Marilyn Manson

Spirit of Punk: Slaves

Best Fanbase: Pierce the Veil

Best Film: 'Guardians of the Galaxy'

Best TV Show: 'Adventure Time'

Best Radio Show: 'Nights with Alice Cooper' on Planet Rock

Best Video Game: 'The Walking Dead'

Best Comic Book: 'The Walking Dead'

Best Festival: Slam Dunk

Best Comedian: Russell Howard

Tweeter of the Year: Hayley Williams