Gojira

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Gojira

Driven by complex polyrhythms and heavy down-tuned riffs, their music creates a dense atmosphere charged with tension while maintaining an inexorable forward momentum.

groove metal · progressive metal · technical death metal

France Est. 1996
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The song

“Silvera” from Magma

Immediate hook and intensity make it a strong introduction to their style, showcasing their groove metal approach effectively.

About Gojira

Gojira matters in the modern metal landscape for their ability to fuse technical precision with ecological and existential themes, creating a sound that resonates deeply with listeners seeking meaning beyond mere aggression.
Gojira matters in the modern metal landscape for their ability to fuse technical precision with ecological and existential themes, creating a sound that resonates deeply with listeners seeking meaning beyond mere aggression. Their music acts as a conduit for exploring humanity’s relationship with nature, urging fans to confront pressing environmental issues while experiencing cathartic intensity through sonic exploration. Employing an innovative approach that marries intricate rhythms with expansive soundscapes, Gojira pushes the limits of heaviness while maintaining a palpable sense of groove and melody. Their dexterous musicianship is underscored by an organic production style that enhances the emotive qualities of their work, allowing each note to breathe and resonate within the listener's psyche. Common themes in Gojira's songwriting revolve around the fragility of life and the urgent need for awareness regarding climate change and personal accountability. Their narratives often blend sincerity with urgency, weaving storytelling elements that evoke both reflection and confrontation, challenging listeners to engage with difficult subjects on a visceral level. The tone oscillates between contemplative and aggressive, ensuring that emotional depth underpins the technical prowess.

11 studio albums· 22 total releases· 2 decades· France

Full discography

Gojira's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

22 releases • 11 albums • 2 EPS • 2001–2022
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EPs ()

Live EP con Kvelertak album by Gojira

Live EP con Kvelertak

2013

Possessed EP album by Gojira

Possessed EP

2007

Live ()

Live at Hellfest 2016 album by Gojira

Live at Hellfest 2016

2016

Les enfants sauvages album by Gojira

Les enfants sauvages

2014

The Link Alive album by Gojira

The Link Alive

2004

Singles ()

Our Time Is Now album by Gojira

Our Time Is Now

2022

Born for One Thing album by Gojira

Born for One Thing

2021

Another World album by Gojira

Another World

2020

Silvera album by Gojira

Silvera

2016

Stranded album by Gojira

Stranded

2016

End of Time album by Gojira

End of Time

2012

Indians album by Gojira

Indians

2003

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Songs to start with

If you'd rather pick a song than an album.

  1. 1

    "Clone" — from Terra Incognita (2001)

    establishes the sonic palette early

  2. 2

    "The Shooting Star" — from Magma (2016)

    establishes the sonic palette early

  3. 3

    "Ocean Planet" — from From Mars to Sirius (2005)

    establishes the sonic palette early

  4. 4

    "Born for One Thing" — from Fortitude (2021)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

  5. 5

    "Oroborus" — from The Way of All Flesh (2008)

    establishes the sonic palette early

  6. 6

    "Explosia" — from L'Enfant Sauvage (2012)

    establishes the sonic palette early

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