Gojira facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gojira
Background information
Also known as	Godzilla
Origin	Bayonne, France
Genres	Death metal Thrash metal Progressive metal Groove metal (see below)
Years active	1996–present
Labels	Prosthetic (worldwide) Listenable (France)
Associated acts	Cavalera Conspiracy, Empalot
Members	Joe Duplantier Mario Duplantier Christian Andreu Jean-Michel Labadie

Gojira is a cool metal band from Bayonne, France. They started playing music in 1996. For a few years, they were called Godzilla. Gojira is special because their songs often talk about protecting the environment. This is quite unique for a metal band!

Their Music Albums

Gojira has released many albums since they started. These albums show how their music has grown over the years.

Studio Albums

Studio albums are like their main music collections. They record these albums in a special studio.

• 2001: Terra Incognita
• 2003: The Link
• 2005: From Mars to Sirius
• 2008: The Way of All Flesh

Live Albums

Live albums are recordings of their concerts. They let you hear how the band sounds when they play for an audience.

• 2004: The Link Alive (This one came with both a CD and a DVD!)

Images for kids

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  Christian Andreu playing guitar at Hellfest 2013.

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  Jean-Michel Labadie on bass guitar at Hellfest 2013.

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  Joseph Duplantier singing and playing guitar at Hellfest 2013.

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  Mario Duplantier on drums at Hellfest 2013.