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Gojira’s Joseph Duplantier addresses “Satanic” comments over Olympics Opening Ceremony performance

Gojira’s Joseph Duplantier addresses “Satanic” comments over Olympics Opening Ceremony performance

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 30, 2024 | News

Gojira’s Joseph Duplantier defended the band against accusations of “perpetuating satanism” following their historic July 26 Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony performance. Gojira’s rendition of “Ah! Ça Ira,” featuring opera...
Gojira and drummer Mario Duplantier comment on Olympics Opening Ceremony performance

Gojira and drummer Mario Duplantier comment on Olympics Opening Ceremony performance

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 29, 2024 | News

Gojira achieved a monumental milestone in their career by performing at the once-in-a-lifetime 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday (26th), and the metal world continues to celebrate their recognition. Despite controversy stemming from religious...
2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony: Skillet’s John Cooper cites controversy, organizers apologize, director explains, & Gojira triumphs

2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony: Skillet’s John Cooper cites controversy, organizers apologize, director explains, & Gojira triumphs

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 29, 2024 | News

While Metal Insider and metalheads worldwide continue to praise Gojira’s performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, controversy and clashing opinions have emerged from Friday’s (26th) event. Skillet frontman and bassist John Cooper is...
Watch Gojira perform at 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Watch Gojira perform at 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 27, 2024 | News, Video

French metal masters Gojira made history on Friday (26th)by performing at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, becoming the first metal band to ever play at the Olympic Games. Their macabre production, in collaboration with opera singer Marina Viotti, paid...
Gojira to make history at Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Gojira to make history at Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 26, 2024 | News

Gojira are more or less officially the first heavy metal band to ever perform at the Olympics. These French metal giants are set to make history at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, taking place today (26th). Alongside Céline Dion, Lady Gaga, and Aya Nakamura,...
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Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’
Album Review: Volumes – ‘Mirror Touch’

Understanding Volumes requires a working theory of Los Angeles, not the promotional brochure version, but the one locals accidentally describe when they’re stressed. This is the L.A. where rehearsal spaces are wedged between vape shops and dental offices, where the...

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Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’
Soen unveil third single from upcoming album ‘Reliance’

Swedish progressive metal outfit Soen have unveiled a video for their new single, “Discordia.” The track is the third single taken from their upcoming album, Reliance, scheduled to arrive on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music. Drummer Martin Lopez comments:...

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Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide
Enthroned’s Nornagest breaks down new album Ashspawn in a Track-by-Track guide

Belgian black metal veterans Enthroned are back with a brand-new chapter as they unveil their twelfth album, Ashspawn, out now via Season of Mist. The follow-up to 2019's Cold Black Suns captures the group's occult-driven intensity while marking a powerful return...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases We Fall – 10/17/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see new music from the likes of Biohazard, Chrissie Hynde, Militarie Gun, All Time Low, Battle Beast and Sabaton amongst...

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New & Noteworthy: Para Releases – 10/10/2025

New & Noteworthy: Para Releases – 10/10/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The sees long-awaited returns from the likes of Yellowcard, Black Eyes, John 5, Testament, Sanguisugabogg, Greyhaven, among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Above Life – 10/3/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first week of October sees new music from the likes of AFI, Thrice, Agriculture, Hooded Menace, Michael Schenker Group and The Red...

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