The Grammys and metal have never exactly been best friends—but this year? This year might’ve finally broken Collin.
In the latest episode of the Influencers of Metal Podcast, Collin and Tom dive headfirst into the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance… and what starts as a discussion quickly turns into a full-on verbal demolition.
They break down the nominees—from Dream Theater’s highly anticipated Parasomnia era (complete with the return of Mike Portnoy), to the ever-controversial presence of Ghost, to the divisive rise of Sleep Token.
But the real breaking point?
Spiritbox—one of the most dominant modern metal bands—gets passed over yet again, despite multiple nominations, massive popularity, and even stealing the show at the Grammys themselves.
And then comes the knockout punch… Turnstile wins… A punk band... Winning a metal category… That’s when the gloves come off.
If you’ve ever yelled at an awards show, ever thought “there’s no way this makes sense,” or ever felt personally attacked by a Grammy decision… This episode is for you.
Hit play now—and maybe keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
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