This Year’s Buzz: The Recording Academy unveiled nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards. Loudersound reports that it includes the likes of rock veterans The Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam, and The Black Crowes earning multiple nods alongside newer acts. The Beatles’ “Now and Then” secured nominations for both Record of the Year and Best Rock Performance.
Rock Categories Celebrate Icons: As reported by UCR, the Best Rock Album category features an impressive lineup of established acts, including The Black Crowes’ “Happiness Bastards,” Green Day’s “Saviors,” Pearl Jam’s “Dark Matter,” and The Rolling Stones‘ “Hackney Diamonds.” Jack White rounds out the category with “No Name.”
- Multiple nominations for Pearl Jam and Green Day
- Strong showing from legacy acts
Metal Scene Diversifies: The Best Metal Performance category showcases genre evolution, featuring veterans Metallica (“Screaming Suicide”) and Judas Priest (“Crown of Horns”) alongside modern acts Spiritbox and Knocked Loose featuring Poppy.
Alternative Category Expands: St. Vincent and Fontaines D.C. lead a diverse Alternative Music Performance field, demonstrating the genre’s continued evolution. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Kim Gordon represent established artists pushing boundaries.
Ceremony Details Set: The 67th Grammy Awards will air live February 2, 2025, from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on CBS and Paramount+. Only releases between September 13, 2023, and August 30, 2024, were eligible.
