Arctic Monkeys lead the charge at this year's NME Awards with six nominations, closely followed by Kasabian with five.The two bands go head to head for best British band, best live band, best album, best video and a new award recognising generosity to fans.
Arctic Monkeys are also nominated for best track for Crying Lightning.
Despite splitting late last year, Oasis are in the running for three awards at the ceremony, to be held at Brixton Academy in London on 24 February.
Oasis won the best band prize at last year's awards, voted for by readers of the weekly music magazine.
