US/Chinese prog quartet OU are in consideration for two Grammy Awards for both Best Metal Performance and Best Rock Album.
Needless to say there is no 'prog' category at the Grammys, and although there is frequently some crossover with their jazz-related categories, sometimes a prog band sneaks through in the rock and metal categories - recent nominees and winners have included Steven Wilson, Dream Theater, Mastodon and Gojira. But for a perceived newcomer to the scene, there is no doubt that even to be under consideration is a remarkable achievement.
