The list of nominees for the MTV European Music Awards (EMA) has been released, with Maneskin and Imagine Dragons leading the nominations among rock artists.
The Italian sensation is competing against Imagine Dragons in the Best Group and Best Rock Group categories. Among the nominees for best rock band this year are Imagine Dragons, The Killers , Kings of Leon, Foo Fighters , and Coldplay .
Despite being honored with the Icon Award at the Video Music Awards , which took place in August of this year, the band led by Dave Grohl only received one nomination at that event.
Even after appearances at rock and metal festivals , a feud with Slipknot , and the promise of a new album with "heavy guitars , Machine Gun Kelly wasn't nominated in any rock category this time and is competing for Best Alternative Artist against other pop-punk acts like Halsey and willow .
Voting is open to the public on the awards' official website until November 10th. The awards ceremony will take place on November 14th in Hungary and will be broadcast to 180 countries on MTV.
Best group
BTS
Imagine Dragons
Jonas Brothers
Little Mix
Måneskin
Silk Sonic
Best rock group
Coldplay
Foo Fighters
Imagine Dragons
Kings Of Leon
Måneskin
The Killers
Best alternative group:
Halsey,
Lorde,
Machine Gun Kelly,
Twenty One Pilots
, Willow
, Yungblud
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