Spiritbox singer Courtney LaPlante opened up about the band's second Grammy nomination and the chance to make history as the first woman to win “Best Metal Performance.”
A historic appointment
Named for its title Cellar DoorSpiritbox shines again at the Grammy Awards, after a first nomination last year for Jaded. In an interview with Brazilian journalist Igor Miranda, Courtney LaPlante expressed her enthusiasm: “I can't believe it. To be nominated a second time for the same album is a huge honor,” she declared. “What makes this nomination different is that this year, there are not only legendary groups. We have two younger bands — us and Knocked Loose, with Poppy — alongside giants like Gojira. It’s inspiring to see this change.”
The singer also highlighted a unique aspect of this year's nominations: “Since the award's inception in 1989, no woman has ever won in the 'Best Metal Performance' category. This year, there are three chances that this glass ceiling will be broken. I hope we win, but I would also love to see Knocked Loose and Poppy win. And if Gojira wins, their song includes an opera singer, which is also remarkable.”
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Waiting for Tsunami Sea
Spiritbox's second album, Tsunami Seawill be released on March 7, 2025 via Pale Chord and Rise Records. This disc follows Eternal Blue and in PE The Fear Of Fear.
Courtney describes this album as a thematic continuation of the band's previous work, combining djent, Post-Metal and cinematic elements: “Everything is connected in our music. Tsunami Sea is like Eternal Blue's big sister. It is a reflection of our musical and personal evolution, now that we have the privilege of devoting ourselves entirely to our art.”
Produced by Dan Braunstein and Mike Stringer, the album features tracks that Courtney can't wait to perform on stage: “I would like it to come out next week. I can’t wait for our fans to hear these songs. March seems far away, but it gives me time to make sure they reach as many people as possible.”
The meteoric rise of Spiritbox
Since its formation in 2017, Spiritbox has become one of the most influential bands in the Metal scene. Their first album, Eternal Bluerose to No. 13 on the Billboard 200 and was acclaimed for its innovative style.
Their hard work has resulted in sold-out tours, appearances at prestigious festivals and collaborations with artists such as Megan Thee Stallion and Illenium. Their ability to blend powerful riffs and cinematic melodies has cemented their place in the contemporary musical landscape.
