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Linkin Park & Green Day Among Nominees For 2024 MTV VMAs

The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards are poised to be a significant event for rock fans, with Linkin Park and Green Day among the top nominees.

Linkin Park’s latest track, Friendly Fire, from their recent greatest hits collection Papercuts, has secured a nomination for Best Alternative. The legendary band will be competing against other big names in the genre, including Hozier, Bleachers, Imagine Dragons, Benson Boone, and Teddy Swims. This nomination highlights Linkin Park’s continued influence and relevance in the alternative music scene.

Green Day, following the success of their chart-topping album Saviors, has been nominated for Best Rock. Their single Dilemma has resonated with fans and will face off against iconic acts like U2, Coldplay, Kings Of Leon, Lenny Kravitz, and Bon Jovi. The competition is intense, but Green Day’s enduring legacy and recent achievements make them a strong contender.

The 2024 MTV VMAs are set to be a night of anticipation and celebration, with these rock and alternative artists leading the way. Fans will be eagerly watching to see if their favorites take home the coveted Moon Person trophy.

Voting is open now and can be done so here.

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Blink-182, Linkin Park & More Nominated For MTV VMAs 2023

The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards nominations have been unveiled, and rock and alternative music are stealing the spotlight.

Renowned bands like Blink-182, Linkin Park, Fall Out Boy, and Paramore are among the top contenders in their respective categories.
The Best Rock category includes hits like Foo Fighters’ The Teacher and Linkin Park‘s Lost, while Blink-182‘s Edging competes for Best Alternative.

The awards ceremony is set to take place on September 12 in Newark, New Jersey.

Here’s the full list of rock and alternative categories below:

Best Rock

Foo Fighters – “The Teacher”
Linkin Park – “Lost (Original Version)”
Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Tippa My Tongue”
Måneskin – “The Loneliest”
Metallica – “Lux Æterna”
Muse – “You Make Me Feel Like It’s Halloween”

Best Alternative

Blink-182 – “Edging”
Boygenius – “The Film”
Fall Out Boy – “Hold Me Like a Grudge”                                                                       
Lana Del Rey ft. Jon Batiste – “Candy Necklace”
Paramore – “This Is Why”
Thirty Seconds To Mars – “Stuck”