Turnstile Takes Grammy Win Victory Lap, Calls Artists World Mirrors

Turnstile just scored big at both the Grammys and BRITs, but the Baltimore hardcore heroes aren't letting trophies go to their heads. Fresh off dual Grammy wins for Best Rock Album ('Never Enough') and Best Metal Performance ('Birds'), frontman Brendan Yates used the band's BRIT nomination moment to drop some truth bombs about artist responsibility.

"Artists kind of serve as a mirror to reflect what's happening in the world," Yates told NME at the Manchester ceremony, where the band was up for International Group alongside Geese, Haim, HUNTR/X, and Tame Impala. The award went to Geese, but Turnstile clearly wasn't sweating it. They had bigger fish to fry, talking about dehumanization in America and the need for empathy awareness.

The band's post-Grammy social media blast was anything but your typical thank-you note. They called out "heightened state violence" worldwide, specifically mentioning displacement in America, Palestine, Sudan, and Iran. Bold move for a rock band that could easily coast on crowd-surfing vibes and festival headlining status. Their 'Never Enough' album landed at number eight on NME's best-of-2025 list, while single 'Look Out For Me' cracked the top songs ranking at eleven.

Summer touring plans include a massive Halifax show on August 26 and support slots for Tyler, The Creator at All Points East. Not bad for a band that started in Baltimore basements and now treats award shows like platforms for political awakening.