The 2026 GRAMMY nominations have officially been announced, and this year’s rock and metal categories highlight a thrilling mix of legendary powerhouses and boundary-pushing modern acts. The balance between icons and innovators underscores the genre’s enduring evolution—where the torch of heavy music continues to burn brighter than ever.
In the Best Metal Performance category, titans Dream Theater (“Night Terror”), Ghost (“Lachryma”), Sleep Token (“Emergence”), Spiritbox (“Soft Spine”), and Turnstile (“BIRDS”) lead the charge. Meanwhile, the Best Rock Album nominees—Deftones (Private Music), HAIM (I Quit), Linkin Park (From Zero), Turnstile (Never Enough), and YUNGBLUD (Ids ols)—reflect the genre’s broad emotional and sonic reach. Each act represents a unique corner of the rock and metal world, from introspective melody to crushing aggression.
This year’s lineup signals a notable shift within the Recording Academy, acknowledging both the technical mastery and emotional resonance of modern heavy music. The inclusion of genre-fluid acts such as Sleep Token and Spiritbox alongside enduring legends like Deftones and Linkin Park demonstrates a widening embrace of what “heavy” truly means in 2026—diverse, daring, and defiantly alive.
Set to take place on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards promise to be a milestone moment for rock and metal fans worldwide. As new voices rise and veterans continue to redefine their legacy, this year’s nominations prove that heavy music’s pulse remains strong—its spirit unbreakable, its sound eternal.
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