Released in 2005, ‘From Mars To Sirius’ became a defining album that launched GOJIRA to worldwide recognition. Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, this metal masterpiece remains as powerful as ever, blending themes of environmental awareness, life, death, and rebirth. The album is widely regarded as one of the greatest metal records of all time.
Now, courtesy of Listenable Records, ‘From Mars To Sirius’ is available in a Limited Deluxe Edition: a double gatefold zoetrope picture disc featuring exclusive, never-before-seen band photos. First Edition of 3000 worldwide copies.
An explosive Immaculate Conception this year, for a highly anticipated show.
After departing from Reims at the end of November and then passing through Paris, Lille, and Marseille, GOJIRA landed in Nice for their fourth-to-last concert on home soil. This 12-date tour is setting France’s major cities on fire, supported by Denmark’s Neckbreakker and Canada’s Comeback Kid.
Expectations are high—let’s see what happened on this sunny pre-Christmas day on the French Riviera.
I arrive in front of the Palais Nikaia well in advance, surprised by the fact that—considering the sell-outs at some previous dates—even just minutes before doors open there are very few people around. Around 6:00 PM the gates finally open, and we head inside.
NECKBREAKKER:
Opening the concert at 7:30 PM as scheduled are the very young death metal newcomers Neckbreakker, fresh off the release of their album Within the Viscera on Nuclear Blast. They blast about half an hour of brutal death metal straight into our faces. The five guys give everything they have in the limited time available, with all the ferocity of a band that has just released its debut album and earned the privilege of taking part in a tour of this magnitude.
Frontman Kristoffer Kofoed drives the band through a solid performance, though it’s a shame about the somewhat muddy sound: the drums are low and muffled, the guitars lack clarity—basically only the vocals really come through.
This is probably also due to the fact that the venue is still half empty at this point. A band that may still be a bit raw, but with enthusiasm that fully involved everyone present. I hope to see them again soon, and I’ll definitely dig deeper into their work by blasting Within the Viscera at full volume.
COMEBACK KID:
After a quick changeover—keeping the same portion of the stage and the basic Neckbreakker setup (banner and very dark lighting)—it’s time for the Canadians Comeback Kid. A much more seasoned band, active since 2001 with eight albums under their belt, they hammer us with hardcore punk in the tradition of genre giants like Biohazard and Hatebreed.
The sound is noticeably better for them: the New York–style guitars of Jeremy Hiebert and Stu Ross fill the atmosphere over the massive, fast rhythm section of bassist Chase Brenneman and drummer Loren Lagare. Frontman Andrew Neufeld whips the crowd into a constant pogo, repeatedly calling for circle pits and even climbing down from the stage to scale the barriers and sing along with the fans!
Filthy growls, chants from the dirtiest punk school, sweat, and a Black Flag T-shirt paint the perfect picture of these roughly 40 minutes of pure, raw hardcore. What else can be said? Direct, powerful, violent—full throttle from start to finish. An excellent performance that warmed up both speakers and ears perfectly.
And as everyone knows, when you sweat, you need to drink—so beer it is, while we wait for the arrival of the evening’s highly anticipated headliners.
GOJIRA:
Here we are. It’s 9:30 PM when the lights go down and a roar shakes the Nikaia, now finally packed with fans of all ages, French and Italian alike—given we’re just a few kilometers from the border—all united by the same excitement to see a band that, active since 1996 and about to celebrate 30 years, has slowly climbed to the top and is now unquestionably one of the best bands around. They’re celebrating this massive milestone after conquering the other side of the ocean, with an all-French tour that somehow brings them back to their roots.
Lasers, blinding white LED lights, smoke, the giant screen projecting images of futuristic human creations, a chaotic tribal backing track… a crescendo of volume and noise… then sudden silence, a few seconds of darkness… an explosion!
Walls of fire erupt as Gojira open with the terrifying Only Pain—powerful, precise, chills… almost tears. The crowd goes completely insane, and for the next two hours the security staff will do nothing but catch people flying over the barriers.
The opener is followed immediately, without a moment’s breath, by the equally devastating The Axe and Backbone. Mario Duplantier behind the drums is an incredible machine, and together with the visceral bass of Jean-Michel Labadie they create a colossal rhythm section. Christian Andreu’s guitar is ferocious, supported by the six strings of Greg Bubacki—the American member of Car Bomb, also known for his work with Meshuggah—recruited to replace Joe Duplantier, who is injured in his right hand and performing tonight exclusively as vocalist. A role that doesn’t prevent him from being just as compelling.
Stranded, the granite-solid The Cell, Wisdom Comes, and the iconic Flying Whales—as hypnotic as it is violent—made even more impactful by a massive inflatable whale soaring above the crowd before disappearing into the darkness at the end of the song. This gives way to police sirens and a Mario Duplantier wearing a thief’s mask and a royal crown, running across the stage with the Mona Lisa under his arm, then holding it up like a sign reading:
“Nice!!!… ça va??… you want more double pedal???? 5 minutes non-stop??? Make some noise!!!!!”
And those five minutes of non-stop double bass arrive, and they make plenty of noise with the crushing From the Sky, a brutal machine-gun blast of double kick drums. Then it’s like a rocket launched into the universe as the four astronauts give us the magnificent Another World, followed closely by the famous Silvera.
We’re halfway through the show, and it feels like the best is still to come. Joe Duplantier invites Marina Viotti on stage, the Franco-Swiss opera singer already known to metal fans for her appearance with the band at the opening ceremony of the 2024 French Olympics, to hit us with a decapitated Marie Antoinette during Ah! Ça Ira!!! (Mea Culpa).
A symbolic song of the French Revolution, previously interpreted by the iconic Édith Piaf and fantastically rearranged by Gojira.
We jump from L’Enfant Sauvage to Fortitude with Born in Winter and Born for One Thing, then break our bones with a medley from their third album From Mars to Sirius (Where Dragons Dwell / To Sirius / Ocean Planet / In the Wilderness).
The Bayonne natives are unstoppable, giving their all with every note and thanking the French Riviera crowd: “It’s the first time we play in Nice—thank you!” Picks rain down, and Marina returns on stage in evening wear, leading the entire audience in the chorus of the beautiful The Chant, followed by the overwhelming Amazonia—a song I love, clearly infused with Sepultura influences—in which Joe, despite his brace, grabs a Gibson Diavoletto for an incredible and bloody three-guitar version!
They exit the stage briefly, then return for two encores, running purely on adrenaline and the fury of their last remaining energy: L’Enfant Sauvage, closing with Global Warming.
After about two hours of showtime—18 songs plus four in the medley—and a performance that was nearly flawless both musically and visually, they don’t hold back with their goodbyes: four T-shirt cannons, picks, drumsticks, setlists!
A far cry from bands that leave the stage without even a forced smile.
Gojira love what they do. They truly love their audience, and that love is returned. They break down the barriers between us and them—we all become one. In nearly 30 years of concerts, I’ve rarely felt this… actually, never this strongly. One of the best concerts I’ve ever seen in my life.
For anyone who has never had the chance to see this incredible band live, I can only say: do it as soon as possible. For everyone else, there’s no need to say anything—they already know.
I’d like to personally thank Gojira and their management for giving me the opportunity to attend such an epic event, for allowing me, in a way, to work for them and bear witness for others. It was a pleasure and an honor!
And a huge thank-you to Mario Duplantier for gifting his drumstick to our little Blue, who at just 10 years old bravely earned her very first spot at the barricade! Thank you, Gojira!
GOJIRA – Nice 8 december 2025 – setlist
Only Pain The Axe Backbone Stranded The Cell Wisdom Comes Flying Whales From the Sky Another World Silvera Mea culpa (Ah! Ça ira!) ([traditional] cover) (with Marina Viotti) Born in Winter Born for One Thing Where Dragons Dwell / To Sirius / Ocean Planet / In the Wilderness (From Mars To Sirius medley) The Chant (with Marina Viotti) Amazonia
Encore: L’enfant sauvage Global Warming
Video courtesy of SWAN BOIS captured from the show:
Fans at Tauron Arena were treated to a special moment on August 19th when Wacław “Vogg” Kiełtyka, guitarist of Polish death metal titans DECAPITATED, joined French metal juggernauts GOJIRA on stage. Vogg stepped in for a blistering performance of GOJIRA’s classic track “From The Sky.”
The collaboration electrified the audience, who erupted as the two forces of modern metal united in Kraków. GOJIRA, known for their crushing riffs and atmospheric intensity, welcomed Vogg with open arms, marking a powerful meeting between two of the most influential bands in contemporary heavy music.
“This was a truly unforgettable night,” said Vogg after the show. “I had the unimaginable pleasure and honor of performing ‘From The Sky’ with my dear friends from the mighty Gojira. It was one of the most unforgettable and epic moments of my entire music life. I am still blown away by how amazing the time was with them in my hometown of Kraków. I will never forget this day.”
GOJIRA’s performance in Kraków was part of their ongoing tour, bringing their acclaimed sound to audiences across Europe with support from KERRY KING. The addition of Vogg highlighted the band’s close ties with the global metal community and underscored their mutual respect for one another’s artistry.
The night will be remembered as a milestone for Polish fans, witnessing a rare and monumental collaboration on home soil.
About DECAPITATED:
Across eight studio albums, DECAPITATED grew from the adolescent dream of teenagers from a small Central European town to one of the leaders of the metal genre. Each successive album further expands the band’s sound with genre-bending authenticity and integrity. As Metal Injection rightfully observed, “any self-respecting death metalhead knows the name well.”
DECAPITATED’s music is a weapon forged by four young men from a historic medieval-fortified town in Poland, which catapulted them to the top of a worldwide subculture. Like a rose in the devil’s garden, the DECAPITATED story builds triumph from tragedy. The gleeful grotesquery of extreme metal imagery and rifftastic bludgeoning beckons listeners to uncover broader truths.
Upon the release of 2017’s Anticult, Metal Hammer declared DECAPITATED “a serious successor to the likes of Pantera and Lamb Of God – a band who can draw new legions into the metal world as its new champions.” Their diverse follow-up, 2022’s Cancer Culture, delivers on that promise. Jinjer vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk and Machine Head frontman Robb Flynn make guest appearances.
Vogg and his younger brother, drummer Witold “Vitek” Kiełtyka, co-founded DECAPITATED in 1996. The rule-breaking ferocity and invention of their first four albums reinvigorated death metal. Sadly, this era came to a shocking end in late 2007, when the band’s bus collided with a large truck near the Russian border with Belarus. Vitek tragically passed away from his injuries. He was just 23.
Vogg summoned the courage to continue, in honor of his brother and what they created, and returned with a new incarnation of DECAPITATED and the fiercely adventurous comeback album, Carnival is Forever (2011). Blabbermouth declared Blood Mantra (2014) “perhaps the most poised and gutsy” DECAPITATED album, adding “its courageous bends make it a turbulent but pleasurable ride.” Anticult (2017) increased the musical diversity without sacrificing their signature sound.
The devoted supporters who traveled to see DECAPITATED on international tours with the likes of Lamb Of God, Meshuggah, and Soulfly over the years will recognize the ever-present pummeling backbone of Cancer Culture (2022). Driven by Vogg’s passion and integrity, the dual emphasis on invention and skill maintains DECAPITATED’s stature as genre-leaders in 2025 and beyond.
September 12th, Korn, Gojira, and Spiritbox took the stage at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, Florida, officially launching their North American tour. The opening night was spectacular, and we’ve compiled the various setlists and impressions from the concert for you.
Spiritbox Setlist: Live Debut And Surprises
Spiritbox started the evening with a six-song set, featuring the live debut of their new single “Soft Spine,” which was just released last week. The setlist was a perfect blend of new and familiar songs, providing an energetic start to the night.
Setlist:
Cellar Door
Jaded
Angel Eyes
Soft Spine (Live Debut)
Circle With Me
Holy Roller
Gojira Setlist: A Musical Spectacle
Next up was Gojira. After their impressive performance at the Olympic Games this summer, they continued their success story and thrilled the audience with an eleven-song setlist. Notably, they performed “The Axe” live for the first time since 2017 and included a brief snippet of “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)” before “Silvera.”
Setlist:
L’enfant Sauvage
Toxic Garbage Island
Backbone
Stranded
The Cell
The Axe (first time since 2017)
Flying Whales
Grind
Another World
Silvera (with snippet of “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)”)
Amazonia
Korn Setlist: Classics and Rarely Performed Songs
Korn, the headliners of the evening, had prepared something special for their setlist. Alongside classics like “Blind,” “A.D.I.D.A.S.,” and “Freak On A Leash,” they surprised the audience with songs that hadn’t been performed live in a long time. Among these was “Hey Daddy,” played for the first time since 1999, and “Oildale (Leave Me Alone),” performed live for the first time since 2012.
Setlist:
Here To Stay
Dead Bodies Everywhere (first time since 2019)
Got The Life
Hey Daddy (first time since 1999)
A.D.I.D.A.S.
Start The Healing
Blind
Ball Tongue
Clown
Shoots And Ladders (with a snippet of Metallica’s “One”)
Enigmatic world music outfit HEILUNG are now announcing their collaboration to the ‘Operation Amazonia’ project, which was recently launched by GOJIRA whose mission is to fight for the struggle of the local indigenous people of the Amazon. HEILUNG are now offering selected items for auction, to help raise money for the project. The band comments:
“Drum for Trees
Dear Brothers and Sisters. We’ve all known this for some time: The rainforest is about to end. So, when our colleagues in Gojira asked us to take part in their Operation Amazonia, an online auction by bands and artists to collect money for the people trying to protect what’s left, it was an easy YES. Of course. We love trees, they eat carbon and shit air, what’s not to like..?
We are therefore auctioning two items that are very dear and personal to us:
1 The frame drum: We will build and decorate a custom shamanic frame drum similar to the ones we use during our rituals on stage and at home. The drum will be built from the ground up with uttermost care, love, and respect for this and the other side, exactly as our own drums.
2 The broken skin of the drum that started it all: After our ritual on Wacken we were heartbroken to witness the death of our most belloved frame drum when a random stage technician accidentally stepped on it in the dark backstage. It has been hanging wounded on the wall at Kai´s home ever since, waiting to do its last magic and its final voyage. It feels natural to us that this once beating heart of ours now maybe can help protect a tiny corner of the breathing lungs of this earth.
The auction ends in 9 days. If your wealth allows it, go spend it here.
Remember, that we all are brothers All people, beasts, trees and stone and wind We all descend from the one great being That was always there Before people lived and named it Before the first seed sprouted
Love Heilung “
More info about Operation Amazonia is explained by GOJIRA front-man Joe Duplantier HERE Link to the auction can be found HERE
ALTER BRIDGE are ecstatic to announce their long-anticipated return to Europe! Their biggest headline shows yet, the 24-date tour treks 15 countries and kicks off on November 4, 2016.
Produced by Michael ‘Elvis’ Baskette, Alter Bridge’s fifth studio album is planned for release in October 2016, via Napalm Records. Fortress, the band’s widely acclaimed 2013 album, swept into charts worldwide – including the UK at #6, USA at #12 (Billboard 200), Germany at #7, and Austria at #4. Fans can look forward to hearing new songs on the tour, as well as their favourites!
Special guests include Danish rockers, VOLBEAT, who released their sixth album, “Seal The Deal & Let’s Boogie”, earlier this month. French metal group, GOJIRA, will be giving fans a taste of their crushing new album, “Magma”, and up-and-comers, LIKE A STORM, jet in from New Zealand to get the party started.
Dates stack up as follows:
With: Special Guest TBC, Like A Storm Fri 4th Nov – BILBAO, Spain – Santana 27 Sat 5th Nov – BARCELONA, Spain – Razzmatazz Tue 8th Nov – PARIS, France – Zenith Wed 9th Nov – BRUSSELS, Belgium – AB Thu 10th Nov – AMSTERDAM, Holland – HMH Sun 13th Nov – BERLIN, Germany – Columbiahalle Mon 14th Nov – VIENNA, Austria – Gasometer Wed 16th Nov – KATOWICE, Poland – Spodek Sun 20th Nov – OSLO, Norway – Sentrum Scene Mon 21st Nov – COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Vega Main Hall
With: Volbeat, Gojira, Like A Storm Wed 23rd Nov – MANCHESTER, England – Arena Thu 24th Nov – LONDON, England – O2 Arena Sat 26th Nov – NOTTINGHAM, England – Motorpoint Arena Sun 27th Nov – BIRMINGHAM, England – Genting Arena Mon 28th Nov – CARDIFF, Wales – Motorpoint Arena Thu 1st Dec – GLASGOW, Scotland – Hydro Fri 2nd Dec – LEEDS, England – First Direct Arena
With: Gojira, Like A Storm Sun 4th Dec – FRANKFURT, Germany – Jahrhunderthalle Mon 5th Dec – COLOGNE, Germany – Palladium Tue 6th Dec – HAMBURG, Germany – Mehrl Theater Fri 9th Dec – BOLOGNA, Italy – Unipol Arena Sat 10th Dec – MUNICH, Germany – Zenith Sun 11th Dec – BASEL, Switzerland – Jakobshalle
Tickets go on general sale at 9:00amFriday 8th July and can be bought online via www.alterbridge.com. For pre-sale tickets, please check with your local promoter/venue.
For more information, please contact the Napalm Records Promotion department.
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