The song “Screaming Suicide” from the band’s “72 Seasons” album will compete for music industry votes for the honor alongside tracks by Gojira, Marina Viotta & Victor Le Masne; Judas Priest; Knocked Loose featuring Poppy; and, Spiritbox.
Produced by James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich and Greg Fidelman, Metallica recorded “72 Seasons” at its HQ in San Rafael, CA in 2021 and 2022 ahead of its release in 2023.
The group’s eleventh studio record debuted at No. 1 on the US Album Sales chart and at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
Metallica continue to support the record with the M72 World Tour, which began last year and will run into into late 2025.
The 2025 Grammy Awards, officially known as the 67th Grammy Awards, will take place live at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 2, broadcasting live on the CBS Television Network and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+.
2025 Grammy Awards nominees
Best Metal Performance
Mea Culpa (Ah! Ca Ira!) - Gojira, Marina Viotta & Victor Le Masne
Crown of Horns - Judas Priest
Suffocate - Knocked Loose featuring Poppy
Screaming Suicide - Metallica
Cellar Door – Spiritbox
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