Death Magnetic actually came out in Sept 08 so it is less than a year and a half old. Also Metallica tend to release singles long after the album comes out.  I'm pretty sure they are still touring the album as well .as their tours tend to stretch out to a couple of years on and off. Therefore the only problem I have with them being nominated is that the album is shit. However time wise I have no problem with them being nominated. It's not like they are being nominated for Seek And Destroy. 33 years is really pushing it.

		Becks wrote:
		One thing I found weird about grammy noms this year is, Metallica is nominated for songs from the Death Magnetic album, which is what, 2 years old? The just HAD to nominate them for something I guess      Deep Freeze wrote: That is such a great point, jj. I mean, the fact is there is VERY little in the way of "quality" music available. Too much pre-recorded, over-dubbed crap. There are only so many "I'm so hot, look at my ass" songs one can do before it becomes terribly redundant, no? I have no idea how they decide what will be nominated but it is just ridiculous.      jimmyjames wrote: This grammy nomination is a fucking joke. Dissident Aggressor was written and recorded in 1977. If your going to nominate someone for and award in 2010 the song should have been written in 2009. Obviously there can't be much good stuff out there these days if a 33 year old song is being nominated. Wonder if Elvis is up for any awards this year?

thanks guardian angel.well it sure would be great if they take it but if they dont atleast it is good ,positive exposer for the band.

		guardian angel wrote:
		Hey Hellrider, I checked out the Grammy website and it says the Awards are on CBS on January 31st at 8pm (ET/PT).  I really really really hope Priest wins.  SERIOUSLY!!!!!  I think Slayer might give them a run but I doubt the others will.  But yeah, if Jethro Tull can win that damn category, who the hell knows which direction this will go.  DISSIDENT AGGRESSOR!!!  Hear us Grammy people!  D-I-S-S-I-D-E-N-T  A-G-G-R-E-S-S-O-R !!!!!      hellrider 31038 wrote: so any one happen to know when the voting takes place .

i my opinion they need to reliese a real seriouse MEEETTT   TTTAAALLL MONSTER album  to wake the world up about JUDAS PRIEST HEAVY MEEETTT   TTTAAALLL.RIP YOUR FACE OFF TOTAL RUSH OF POWER JUDAS PRIEST HEAVY MEEEETTTT   TTTTAAAALLLLLLLL.

SEND THE MESSAGE THE PRIEST IS BACK WITH A VENGEANCE

		guardian angel wrote:
		Yes I agree Hellrider.  I would just like to see them get true recognition for all their years of hard rockin'!  It's still pretty amazing after pushing 40 years of metal mayhem, Judas Priest is getting mentioned/nominated for a Grammy!  That's quite something.  Way to go boys, you've earned it!       hellrider 31038 wrote: thanks guardian angel.yeah i guess i am out to.lol.well it is good positive exposer for them just being nominated.      guardian angel wrote: Voting members of the Academy.  That's it.  No one else can vote.  To qualify as a Voting member, you have to have creative or technical credit on a minimum of six tracks in a t least one voting discipline, and the album has to have been commercially released in the U.S.  Damn.  I guess that means I'm out.  Well I'm voting right here!  I vote for Priest.  They've had a long & varied career.  They deserve a star on the walk of fame too.  We should also name a star after them.  Perhaps the evening star.