The 2024 Grammy nominations have been announced, marking another year of musical excellence and innovation. As always, the Grammys represent the pinnacle of recognition in the music industry, celebrating a diverse array of artists and genres from around the globe.
This year’s nominations list reflects the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of music. Newcomers and veterans alike find their names among the nominees, showcasing a blend of fresh talent and enduring influence. The nominations span a wide range of categories, underscoring the richness and variety of the current music scene.
For artists, a Grammy nomination is not just an accolade; it’s a testament to their artistry and impact on the industry. It signifies peer recognition and can propel careers to new heights. Meanwhile, for music lovers, the nominations offer a curated snapshot of the year’s best works, inviting exploration and appreciation of new sounds and styles.
These nominations not only celebrate individual achievements but also reflect the rich tapestry of contemporary music, spanning genres and generations. As the Grammy night approaches, fans and artists alike eagerly await to see who will take home the coveted awards.
Here are the nominations for Rock, Metal & Alternative Music
Best Rock Performance
For new vocal or instrumental solo, duo/group or collaborative rock recordings.
Sculptures Of Anything Goes
Arctic Monkeys
More Than A Love Song
Black Pumas
Not Strong Enough
Boygenius
Rescued
Foo Fighters
Lux Æterna
Metallica
Best Metal Performance
For new vocal or instrumental solo, duo/group or collaborative metal recordings.
Bad Man
Disturbed
Phantom Of The Opera
Ghost
72 Seasons
Metallica
Hive Mind
Slipknot
Jaded
Spiritbox
Best Rock Song
A Songwriter(s) Award. Includes Rock, Hard Rock and Metal songs. A song is eligible if it was first released or if it first achieved prominence during the Eligibility Year. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only.
Angry
Mick Jagger, Keith Richards & Andrew Watt, songwriters (The Rolling Stones)
Ballad Of A Homeschooled Girl
Daniel Nigro & Olivia Rodrigo, songwriters (Olivia Rodrigo)
Emotion Sickness
Dean Fertita, Joshua Homme, Michael Shuman, Jon Theodore & Troy Van Leeuwen, songwriters (Queens Of The Stone Age)
Not Strong Enough
Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers & Lucy Dacus, songwriters (boygenius)
Rescued
Dave Grohl, Rami Jaffee, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett & Pat Smear, songwriters (Foo Fighters)
Best Rock Album
For albums containing greater than 75% playing time of new rock, hard rock or metal recordings.
But Here We Are
Foo Fighters
Starcatcher
Greta Van Fleet
72 Seasons
Metallica
This Is Why
Paramore
In Times New Roman…
Queens Of The Stone Age
Best Alternative Music Performance
For new vocal or instrumental solo, duo/group or collaborative Alternative music recordings.
Belinda Says
Alvvays
Body Paint
Arctic Monkeys
Cool About It
boygenius
A&W
Lana Del Rey
This Is Why
Paramore
Best Alternative Music Album
Vocal or Instrumental.
The Car
Arctic Monkeys
The Record
boygenius
Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
Lana Del Rey
Cracker Island
Gorillaz
I Inside The Old Year Dying
PJ Harvey
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