Gojira (Band)
Gojira (formerly " Godzilla " ) is a French death metal band. The band was founded in 1996 in the city of Bayonne.
The name comes from the Japanese original title of the 1950s film Godzilla (JapaneseゴジラGojira ). Gojira's texts usually have the earth and the environment on the content and are shaped spiritually.
History
The band was formed in 1996 by singer and guitarist Joseph Duplantier, his brother Mario Duplantier, who plays the drums, guitarist Christian Andreu and bassist Jean-Michel Labadie. Under the name " Godzilla " they played a few demos and then changed their name to " Gojira ". In 2001, her debut album Terra Incognita (Latin for unknown country ) was published under the underground label Gabriel Edition.
Once in 2003 released their second album, The Link (English for the connection ), various concerts were recorded and released as part of a DVD called The Link Alive. These two publications brought them a record deal with the French label Listenable Records, which released their third album From Mars to Sirius (English for From Mars to Sirius ) in the European market. The good reviews from the international press paved the way to a contract with the U.S. label Prosthetic Records, which released their album again in 2006 in North America. In November of the same year Gojira participated in the U.S. tour of the Finnish band Children of Bodom, and thus played together with Amon Amarth and Sanctity. In spring 2007, the band played as the opening act for Lamb of God, together with Trivium, Annihilator and Sanctity. At the end of Gojira also toured with Behemoth and Job for a Cowboy.
Beginning of 2008 rose Joseph Duplantier in the Brazilian band Cavalera Conspiracy and worked on their first album as a bassist Inflicted with. Gojira's fourth studio album The Way of All Flesh (English for The Way of All Flesh ) was published on 10 October 2008. Guest musicians worked with the Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe. About the new album singer says Duplantier:
" This album is therefore a ' requiem ' for our planet. [ ... ] We do not want to be negative or cynical about the fate of humanity, but the situation on Earth is growing critical, and the way humans behave is so catastrophic did we really need to express our exasperation about it. It's not fear but, anger. But we still believe did consciousness can make a difference and did we can change things as human beings. "
"This album is also a requiem for our planet. We want to be neither negative nor cynical about the fate of humanity, but the situation on the ground is critical, and how people behave is so catastrophic that we need to express our frustration. It is not about fear, but anger. But we still believe that consciousness can make a difference and that we can change things as human beings. "
From autumn 2008 Gojira played together with Sonic Syndicate as the opening act for In Flames on their European and U.S. tour. In spring 2009, the first headlining tour the band's history followed.
In 2010, she first worked with the band Apocalyptica, whereupon the song was " Bring them to light " produced.
- Photo Gallery for " Way of all Flesh " Tour 2009
Mario Duplantier
Jean Michel Labadie
Christian Andreu and Joe Duplantier
- Hellfest 2013
Jean -Michel Labadie
Joseph Duplantier
Mario Duplantier
Style
Gojira use in their music a wide range of styles, in particular, play Death Metal / Technical Death Metal, Thrash Metal, Progressive Metal and Groove Metal a major role. They are therefore sometimes compared to bands like Meshuggah, Mastodon, Sepultura, Neurosis or Morbid Angel. Musical influences of Gojira are in various bands such as Death, Morbid Angel, Meshuggah, Metallica, Tool and Neurosis.
The band plays a sophisticated, rhythmic metal style with precision drumming, unusual rhythms, choppy " start-stop riffs " and breakdowns. They are also known for the use of atmospheric elements and instrumental interludes in their music.
The music of Gojira is characterized by progressive, unusual song structures, and is free from the often used in popular music composition " verse - chorus - verse ". The vocal style is in line with typical hardcore shouts and death metal growling typical. Frequently growls and clean vocals are mixed together to achieve a seemingly aggressive, yet melodic effect.
The band members grew up in Bayonne, a city on the coast of France. The local picturesque landscape and the rocky coast caused them to deal with the nature and the earth, and so provides a great impact to the issue is to bring the Gojira in their music expressed. The lyrics of the band deal with spirituality and aspects of environmental protection.
Social Commitment
Gojira operate a collaboration with the environmental group Sea Shepherd to protect the endangered marine animals, particularly dolphins, whales and sharks. On Gojira concerts members of Sea Shepherd operate Merchandise stalls. In addition, the band is working together with other well-known musicians from the metal scene such as Devin Townsend, Max Cavalera and Fredrik Thordendal on a music project, the proceeds from which will benefit the organization.
Discography
Albums
- 2001: Terra Incognita
- 2003: The Link
- 2005: From Mars to Sirius
- 2008: The Way of All Flesh
- 2012: L' Enfant sauvage
EPs
- 2003: Maciste All Inferno
Demos
Videography
- 2004: The Link Alive
- 2012: The Flesh Alive