The family of the five-time Grammy winner Ozzy Osbourne has announced the highly anticipated Grammy nominees for both Best Metal Performance and Best Rock Album. This announcement holds particular significance for the Osbournes, as Jack Osbourne states, “Dad won Grammys in both of these categories, so they are partially special to us.”
Best Rock Album
Five albums have been nominated for Best Rock Album.
private music
private music by Deftones arrived on August 22 via Reprise Records and Warner Records, amassing over 100 million streams on Spotify alone. Following their 2020 album, Ohms, the album has received universal acclaim, reaching fans worldwide.
I quit
HAIM joins Deftones on the nominee list with their fourth studio album, I quit. The album has received praise from publications such as Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Pitchfork, and many more. I quit was released on June 20, and since then has gained over 80 million streams on Spotify.
From Zero
When Linkin Park’s From Zero was released on November 15, 2024, it was the topic of conversation for music fans worldwide. Following the announcement of their new vocalist, Emily Armstrong, on September 5, Linkin Park was making headlines everywhere. “The Emptiness Machine” was released alongside the announcement, building anticipation for their upcoming album. From Zero is the band’s eighth studio album and has already won several awards for its singles and album as a whole. This includes awards and nominations from American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, MTV Music Video Awards, Webby Awards, and more. Now, the album is also up for Best Rock Album at the Grammys.
NEVER ENOUGH
Turnstile’s fourth studio album, NEVER ENOUGH, was released on June 6 via Roadrunner Records. The album pushes genre boundaries with its unique incorporations, including a flute solo by the British jazz musician Shabaka Hutchings. NEVER ENOUGH has made its way to the top ten spots on charts worldwide, including the United States, Croatia, Germany, Scotland, Australia, and more. The album has now been nominated for Best Rock Album at the Grammys. Following the album’s release, the band released the accompanying movie TURNSTILE: NEVER ENOUGH. The movie saw theatrical releases and is available for at home watch on Apple TV, Prime Video, and more.
Idols
The newest artist nominated for Best Rock Album has made waves worldwide. Having recently collaborated with Aerosmith, being the front cover of the return of Hit Parader Magazine, and selling out his North American tour in just a single minute, YUNGBLUD has been anything but quiet in the rock scene. His 2025 album Idols has been nominated for the Grammy Best Rock Album. With over hundreds of millions of streams, Idols has become a hit worldwide.
Best Metal Performance
Night Terror
“Night Terror” was the first single released from Dream Theater’s sixth studio album Parasomnia. The concept album has received praise from MetalSucks, Classic Rock, Blabbermouth, and more. “Night Terror” covers themes of nightmares and sleep paralysis with lyrics such as “Eyes open wide but I can’t see”. The single is now up for Best Metal Performance at the Grammys.
Lachryma
The three-time Grammy nominees Ghost are back up again for Best Metal Performance for their song “Lachryma”. The song arrived on April 11 from their 2025 album, Skeletá, as its second single. Since its release, the single has amassed over 30 million streams on Spotify and over 12 million views on YouTube for its accompanying music video.
Emergence
Sleep Token’s fourth studio album, Even In Arcadia, took the number one spot on charts worldwide following its release on May 9. In anticipation of the iconic album, “Emergence” was released on March 13. The genre-defying single was written by the anonymous band members Vessel and Drummer II. It was produced by Carl Brown, known for his work with While She Sleeps, Trivium, and As I Lay Dying. The single is nominated for Best Metal Performance following its worldwide acclaim.
Soft Spine
Spiritbox released their second studio album, Tsunami Sea, on March 7. The album boasted three singles: “No Loss, No Love” released February 6, “Perfect Soul” released November 18, and the now Grammy-nominated “Soft Spine”, released September 6. “Soft Spine”’s accompanying cinematic, black and white music video has amassed over two million streams.
BIRDS
Turnstile returns with another Grammy nomination, this time for “BIRDS”. The single was released alongside “SEEIN’ STARS” on April 30. The band totals five Grammy nominations, besides Best Rock Album and Best Metal Performance, the band is also up for Best Alternative Music Performance, Best Rock Song, and Best Rock Performance.
Grammy Awards 2026
The 2026 Grammy Awards will be taking place at the Los Angeles Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, February 1. Viewers are able to watch live from CBS or stream it live on Paramount+. The full nomination list can be found here!
