Image: Sleep Token [Official press photo]
The Grammy Awards 2026 are set for February 1st, and all nominated artists were revealed at the same time. Several major names from the rock scene are once again in the running for the prestigious music prize, which will be awarded across no fewer than 95 categories.
Rock Nominees 2026
Sleep Token could take home the award for Best Rock Song with “Caramel” from their new studio album Even In Arcadia. In the same category, Turnstile have a shot with “Never Enough” from their self-titled new album, alongside Yungblud with “Zombie” from his current record Idols, and Hayley Williams with her solo track “Glum.”
Of course, there are also some familiar names in the Best Rock Album category, featuring Deftones, Linkin Park, Turnstile, and Yungblud with their latest releases.
The Best Rock Performance category also brings more excitement, as Turnstile and Yungblud both score their third nominations. Yungblud is up for his emotional Ozzy Osbourne cover “Changes” from the Back To The Beginning concert, while Linkin Park return with “The Emptiness Machine.” Hayley Williams is also nominated again with another track from her new solo album: “Mirtazapine.”
Metal Nominees 2026
Of course, metal makes an appearance too, in the Best Metal Performance category. Here, Dream Theater, Ghost, Sleep Token, Spiritbox, and Turnstile are all competing head-to-head with new tracks in what’s sure to be a tight race.
Alternative Music Nominees 2026
Finally, in the Best Alternative Music Album and Best Alternative Music Performance categories, we’ll see The Cure with their track “Songs Of A Lost World,” Hayley Williams with “Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party,” and Turnstile again with “SEEIN’ STARS.”
We can’t wait to see who will take home the Grammys next year – if you want to tune in, make sure to mark February 1st on your calendar!
