U2 was nominated for 1 award (the most important one), for Best Act In The World Today, but lost to Arctic Monkeys. They follow up Oasis. Other nominees were: The Killers, Foo Fighters and Muse.
Just read about this.
Arctic Monkeys was the only act in this group I didn't want to win. All i can say is they must have very loyal fans because I can't get my head around this. Each to their own though
I've never seen nor attended a show of artic monkeys.... but I can believe U2 is more emotionally loaded... and I'm sure U2 is waaaaaaaaaaaay better than any other band....
it's a shame they've lost...