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Plenty of rock acts took home honors at the 68th annual Grammy Awards — though that may not have been obvious if you were watching at home.<\/p>\n
All of the major rock, metal and alternative categories were featured during the premiere ceremony, a pre-telecast event that takes place hours before the televised portion.<\/p>\n
Joni Mitchell<\/a> earned the eleventh Grammy of her prestigious career when she won Best Historical Album for Joni Mitchell Archives \u2013 Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976\u20131980), <\/em>earning a standing ovation from the crowd who turned out early for the premiere ceremony.<\/p>\n In her speech, Mitchell reflected upon the era featured on her compilation, explaining how it had been a transitional period in her career after folk music was “killed by the British Invasion.” The singer then expressed her heartfelt appreciation, remarking she was “very honored to receive a Grammy for those records.”<\/p>\n The Cure<\/a> scored the first two Grammys of their legendary career when they won both Best Alternative Music Performance (for the song \u201cAlone\u201d) and Best Alternative Music Album for Songs of a Lost World<\/em>.<\/p>\n Through the band was unable to attend the Grammys, Robert Smith<\/a> sent a message\u00a0expressing his appreciation to the band’s collaborators and their fans.<\/p>\n READ MORE: <\/strong>The Cure Win Their First Grammys 50 Years After Forming<\/a><\/p>\n Best Rock Song went to Nine Inch Nails<\/a> for \u201cAs Alive as You Need Me to Be,\u201d their hit single from the soundtrack to Tron: Ares<\/em>. It marks the third career Grammy for Nine Inch Nails, and the fifth overall for Trent Reznor<\/a> who has also won previously for his movie scores.<\/p>\n Some of rock\u2019s best young artists also earned their first Grammys. Turnstile, the hardcore punk act that has developed a passionate worldwide following, took home Best Metal Performance for the song \u201cBirds\u201d and Best Rock Album for Never Enough<\/em>. Meanwhile, Best Rock Performance went to Yungblud<\/a> for his rendition of “Changes” from the Back to the Beginning concert. The singer dedicated his win to close friend and mentor Ozzy Osbourne<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cTo grow up loving an idol that helps you figure out your identity, not only as a musician but also as a man, is something that I’m truly grateful for,” Yungblud declared during his speech. “But then to get to know them and form a relationship with them, honor them at their final show and receive this because of it, is something that I and I think we’re all finding so strange to comprehend. We f—ing love you Ozzy!\u201d<\/p>\nThe Cure and Nine Inch Nails Take Home Grammys<\/h3>\n
Rock’s Next Wave of Stars Gets Recognized by the Grammys<\/h3>\n
Rock Stars at the 2026 Grammy Awards<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n