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Spiritbox Shines at Grammys Despite Losing Best Metal

2/2/2026

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Canadian band Spiritbox performed their Grammy-nominated song "Soft Spine" at the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony on February 1, 2026.
They did not win Best Metal Performance, losing to Turnstile's "BIRDS."
This was Spiritbox's third consecutive nomination in the category, following "Jaded" (2024) and "Cellar Door" (2025).
"Soft Spine" appears on their 2025 album Tsunami Sea, which debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top Hard Rock Albums chart.

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Story summary

Canadian band Spiritbox performed their Grammy-nominated song "Soft Spine" at the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony on February 1, 2026.
They did not win Best Metal Performance, losing to Turnstile's "BIRDS."
This was Spiritbox's third consecutive nomination in the category, following "Jaded" (2024) and "Cellar Door" (2025).
"Soft Spine" appears on their 2025 album Tsunami Sea, which debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top Hard Rock Albums chart.