Has it really been 20 bloody years since Gojira unleashed From Mars To Sirius?! 😱 Christ above, where did the time go? One minute we’re headbanging to “Backbone” in our bedrooms, the next we’re googling “good neck support pillows” after the gig. Getting old is a cruel joke, mun.
Existential crisis aside — the French metal maestros just dropped an absolutely monstrous studio session to mark the milestone, filmed at their own Silver Cord Studios in Brooklyn, New York. The Duplantier brothers and crew tore through three titanic tracks from the 2005 record that changed everything:
🎸 “Ocean Planet”
🌌 “From the Sky”
🐉 “Where Dragons Dwell”
Each performance hits with that signature Gojira punch — razor-sharp precision, earth-shaking grooves, and the kind of spiritual weight that makes you question your life choices halfway through a riff. Joe Duplantier’s vocals still sound like a prehistoric creature roaring from beneath tectonic plates, and Mario’s drumming? Pure wizardry. 🥁🔥
The production on the video is lush too — all moody lighting, hypnotic camera sweeps, and that undeniable Silver Cord warmth. It’s not just a performance; it’s a sermon to the gods of groove metal.
It’s mad to think From Mars To Sirius came out on September 27, 2005 — not October 31, as a few online tributes suggested. This record didn’t just define Gojira’s career; it redefined what modern metal could sound like. Eco-conscious, spiritual, heavy as sin, and full of heart — a tidy masterpiece from start to finish. 🌍💀
So if you need a reminder of why Gojira are one of the most important metal bands of the 21st century, hit play, crank it to 11, and let those whales and dragons guide you home.
Happy 20 years, From Mars To Sirius. You still crush everything in your orbit. 🤘🇫🇷
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Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
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