As the 67th Annual Grammy Awards approach on February 2, 2025, excitement is building within the rock and metal communities. Fans have been vocal about their predictions and preferences for the coveted awards, particularly in the Best Rock Album and Best Metal Performance categories.
Best Rock Album Nominees:
- Pearl Jam – Dark Matter
- Green Day – Saviors
- The Black Crowes – Happiness Bastards
- The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds
- Fontaines D.C. – Romance
- IDLES – Tangk
In a recent poll conducted by Loudwire, fans were asked to rank these albums. Pearl Jam’s Dark Matter emerged as the favorite, achieving a cumulative ranking of 7.24 out of 10. Green Day’s Saviors followed with a 6.75 ranking, and The Black Crowes’ Happiness Bastards secured third place with a 6.13. One enthusiastic fan commented, “Dark Matter, 100 percent.”
Best Metal Performance Nominees:
- Gojira, Marina Viotti & Victor Le Masne – “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)”
- Judas Priest – “Crown of Horns”
- Knocked Loose featuring Poppy – “Suffocate”
- Metallica – “Screaming Suicide”
- Spiritbox – “Cellar Door”
This category sparked significant discussion among fans. Gojira’s Olympic performance of “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)” was particularly lauded. One fan remarked, “Performance? Gojira. It was the performance of the century. In terms of stage, relevance, reach, it’s just untouched. It was historic. Gojira, unquestionably.” Another added, “I’m not even a Gojira fan and I can admit they should get this award without a doubt.”
While Gojira garnered significant support, other nominees also received praise. Fans highlighted Judas Priest’s enduring impact and Knocked Loose’s collaboration with Poppy as standout contributions to the metal scene.
As the Grammy night approaches, the anticipation among rock and metal enthusiasts continues to build. Will the winners align with fan predictions? Only time will tell.
