On July 17 , 2014 , the video received a nomination in the category of Best Cinematography at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards , but lost to " Pretty Hurts " by Beyoncé . It became the second consecutive nomination for cinematographer David Devlin , who also contended in 2013 for " Up in the Air " . " City of Angels " received Best Rock Video at the Loudwire Music Awards on February 11 , 2014 . It was also nominated for Best Video at the 2014 Kerrang ! Awards , but lost to " Boston Square " by Deaf Havana
2014 MTV Video Music Awards
2014 MTV Video Music Awards
City of Angels (song)