GOJIRA Magma Interview at Silver Cord Studio | Metal Injection

We sit down with Joe and Mario of Gojira to discuss the creation of Silver Cord studio in NYC, and the growth and challenges they encountered during the making of the upcoming album, Magma.
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[@sahedthebutler8685]

Joe look like the cool big brother everyone wanted

[@DareBrad]

Mario is the back bone of the band tho. Not many people can cover what Mario has done, nor write new stuff to his standard if he leaves.

[@grveg6736]

Patricia Rosa (mom of Duplantier brothers) in an interview said: Mario, five years younger, was an expansive, funny, lovable, carefree and open child. Spunky and outspoken, he always respected others. He was popular. I remember dropping him off at school when he was five and seeing a flock of kids running to meet him chanting “Ma-rio, Ma-rio!” like a drumbeat, in unison.

[@saklainmahmudanindow5249]

Legit

[@elquesodelaqueseria2617]

He's a french!

[@evam5589]

Sepultura

[@Tunainthebrine79]

Best metal band around. Real dudes.

[@Speciocide]

Real music

[@geraldjamieson8428]

Aki79 I hear ya. I'm getting into these guys and Sylosis pretty heavy.

[@schprox]

All this time I thought they were fake dudes

[@alyxl4mb904]

Yes

[@kaiserwilhelmii1827]

"My home is my brother" that's just so wholesome :)

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Very sweet. I love these two. Very cool band, cool dudes and the music is fn awesome and brutal.

[@1112mkt]

@@rubaidaallen2764 very beautifull too ;)

[@samliveshere88]

it seems like mario looks us to joe so much, good to see at least 1 mario likes his brother

[@ludvigtheholyblade259]

Sam Lives Here bahahah the last part of your comment.

[@kamilkowal9493]

I died reading this comment xDD

[@Ae0liann]

Best comment I’ve ever read

[@nalukful]

Who s the other Mario :( I wanna understand the joke

[@Riceisokay]

@@nalukful Super Mario from the Super Mario series

[@shamicentertainment1262]

Such a calm and reserved voice for a guy who has such aggressive vocals

[@davemustaine9687]

Heard only one song from them yesterday. Today I bought every single one of their albums. This band is a fucking solid band.

[@sandralucas8126]

Dave Mustaine. I think so also! Good taste in tunes Dave as always love ya

[@SunCityGamer]

Good for you Dave😎

[@alyxl4mb904]

I just heard Hangar 18 now I have the whole Megadeth discography

[@k_phaomei]

@@sandralucas8126 I don't think this is the real Dave from Megadeth

[@billybanana2006]

@@alyxl4mb904 Megadeth sucks

[@noobslayer135]

Joe seems like a super nice dude

[@godvandamme9921]

+noobslayer135 He was to me. I met him after a show and I just so happened to have a tooth punched out in the pit while they played. And he offered to refund my ticket money for the show. haha. It was their first tour to the U.S. and it was a small show so I respectfully refused. But he gave me a shirt and wrote on my flyer "sorry for your tooth" :)

[@fidomcvico4443]

+Sean Reynolds Do you know how much am I jealous ?

[@R1PP3R_93]

+Sean Reynolds That's such a great story dude haha :D

[@fieldyarvizu2040]

+Sean Reynolds so great ^^ you made my day !

[@Speciocide]

lol sounds like somethin he'd do

[@2Dropss]

I don't think Mario's english is bad, it's just with a heavy french accent.

[@z0phi3l]

Considering that the average American needs subtitles to understand British and other English accents, it's no surprised the morons call it "bad"

[@2Dropss]

Yeah, it's ridiculous.

[@qrxtra9397]

his vocals are really good in english

[@MeanT241985]

He's come a long way.....in the early interviews, Mario could barely get through three sentences without getting stuck. Now he's fluent, but still has that deep accent.

[@fahq7238]

As an American I understand it clearly. You guys in France are lucky to have these guys from your homeland truly treasures. Cheers from the U.S

[@GyroLamb]

Lol Mario is so nice and polite! Joe is too but Mario in particular seems kinda shy and it's cute.

[@WilkenVilaca]

One of the best, talented, original and honest band in the world right now

[@kuzurisan600]

MARIO WEAR A SHIRT !!!!

[@raymondbauer2152]

Impossible :0

[@aceayy9973]

It's a fake video . you can tell

[@SeandaleDingle]

You guys are all idiots. Shirt is obviously edited.

[@metalcorefan93]

I lost my mother in 2015 to cancer and I gotta say listening to Magma has helped me cope with some of the pain I've been carrying. This band has always held a special place for me but relating with them on this level makes it feel even more special. "It's in the past you have to let it go."

[@josephalexander4561]

After this interview I can say that Gojira is my favorite band ever. It was a toss up between Gojira and Opeth. The love these two brothers share give Gojira their precision and strength. Spiritually these guys are on another level and they project powerful light energy, using metal as the means to move hearts.

[@DareBrad]

I tried to get into Opeth with Blackwater Park, I listened to Flying Whales and then the entirety of From Mars to Sirius and I was instantly hooked, I guess I just dont like Opeth's sound although I have huge respect for their musicianship and technicality.

[@ArpitBhattacharjee]

@@DareBrad opeth has a vast sound actually. I didn't like some songs starting out too. I tried them again with damnation especially windowpane and I love them now

[@stephenventura4075]

These guys are the best metal band that came out past 2000

[@nate4732]

Stephen Ventura agreed.

[@jeorgejopez561]

They’ve been together since 1996

[@TroutLizard.]

@@jeorgejopez561 Yes the people that don’t dig deep into this band don’t know this back in Godzilla days before the first full length album

[@Literallyjustmint]

Close tie with Mastodon for me

[@sicboi80]

I love these 2 human beings.

[@theitalianstallion973]

In the studio and live joe is a monster at what he does In public he looks like the friend I want

[@MrBriathos]

Props to the invertviewer, its great to see someone ask questions that give insight into the artist's mind rather than just generic and boring questions that most interviewers do.

[@diegoarchuletta9021]

Mario's accent is to die for

[@aceayy9973]

Now you've got something to die for

[@Rob-zq6bh]

Ace Ayy nice

[@n3493]

@@aceayy9973 🤣🤣🤣 d fuk

[@alyxl4mb904]

Simp

[@joegoldberg6936]

My best friend who died was from France..her mom died leaving her alone at 17,she was very independent and introduced me to this band. Thanks nao

[@thagirion9761]

Such a profound statement, " you want to have a normal day, not tease your demons." That's probably the most difficult thing to do as an artist. Strange paradox. Great interview.

[@EvoSvex]

I have only heard a few songs, but these guys seem very honest and cool. Definately gonna listen to some more!

[@MrTheo4242]

you 've got to listen to the album "From Mars to Sirius" 👌

[@cooliocaptin517]

+Self Destruct WHAAAAAAAALES

[@MrTheo4242]

+Self Destruct backbone too

[@MrTheo4242]

+Self Destruct the 8 bit version from the channel "Playtodie"? my favorite from the album is world to come

[@Intaminator]

+EvoSvex Everyone's going to recommend you From Mars to Sirius, but if you ask me The Way of all Flesh is just as much of a great album. These guys are at the forefront of modern metal, they write intelligent and powerful music, and above all they're an absolutely amazing live band. I can attest that.

[@JonathanMartinez-gt1fn]

My Neck Hurts I've Been Headbanging To Gojira

[@IloveGorgeousGeorge]

Such emotionally intelligent men and metalheads. I ignored these guys for years, but they may legitimately be the best metal band ever for my money.

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Same. I'd heard of them and their music and I was like meh for a while. Then I saw them live. I STFU after that, went out and bought every album and don't criticize bands I'm not familiar with anymore 😂😂

[@johnmiller7035]

I love how Mario's default facial state is either bored or sad. But I love this band. Never was into the more progressive stuff but these guys changed that for me. "The Heaviest Matter of the Universe" is my favourite song of all time. Joe's vocals are amazing and Mario is Vinnie Paul on roids.

[@CartoonKidOLLY]

mario's english is good. just has a badass FWENCH accent.

[@adityapillai2157]

Joe's jawline always catches me off guard.

[@acousticdiariesofametalhea6069]

Hey pilleay 🤘🤷

[@rubaidaallen2764]

Mario's accent is so charming. What an amazing band. Terra incognita will always be my favorite album. Very cool dudes.

[@hplovecraftmacncheese]

I never used to like heavy metal, but Gojira and Mastodon have converted me. Opeth is also good.

[@tes420]

Best Metal band in the world right now IMO!!! \\m//\\m//

[@drpolishmatt]

I can't stop seeing Snoop Dogg when I am looking at Joe

[@ramenking2506]

Mateusz Mittek omg i cant unsee it

[@geraldjamieson8428]

Judd Flora I was just thinking the same thing!

[@beargrills3508]

Mateusz Mittek holy fuck he is white snoop dogg. Actually they both talk a lot about plants, though in different ways.

[@oscarmoreno2827]

Mateusz Mittek god dammit

[@Akard517hell]

Mateusz Mittek that would Be an interesting mashup! Gin and plastic ocean

[@SwampyTrails]

Love how candid and honest they are.

[@grumpytortoise3868]

I don't think I've ever been as excited about an imminent album release as I am about this one. Awesome band in every sense.

[@Dicegremlin55]

I don’t know why, but Joe saying Metal Injection at the beginning gave him a perfect American accent

[@emmaphilo4049]

They are real musicians and real artists, touring all over France from early 2000s, I remember seeing their name, never went though😅 but now I really really appreciate their music and I hope we can go see them live again soon 👍👍

[@sunsty1e]

they always drop a great record

[@Charlyfromthenuclearcity]

I like the fact that they don't like much like the standard "metalhead". Amazing band.

[@WhaleWTFMetal]

I am French and i have more trouble understanding Mario speaking English with his French accent than the interviewer xD ... Great interview though, really looking forward to get the album ! These dudes are awesome musicians and human beings.

[@Herreken]

That's interesting. I'm from the US and I think his English is perfect even though he says his English is shit. He sounds like he's comfortable speaking English.

[@Mr.M1STER]

I'm Irish and I have no issues with his accent whatsoever. In fact, I think he speaks very clearly and confidently.

[@mlrdmn]

his accent is totally fine

[@mreddyfeelgood]

That's weird i'm from Québec and I felt just like my french cousin but Mario's english is good we just hear the french accent ;)

[@Sirinwara]

my favourite football club is Arsenal which have a history with French players giving interviews all the time so I too am used to the accent haha

[@olivernunezbone5299]

god I fucking love gojira, the lost of someone its really painful

[@travismcelroy1240]

Humble, badass musicians!!! GOJIRA!!!!

[@moogle.]

Interesting that Mario's French accent is so much more pronounced than his brother's. I imagine Joe has spent a much longer time in the States than he has.

[@joshuakodrat]

The fact it is. Joe's family is now resides in Brooklyn

[@daniellehurrell6620]

We all lift up Mama Duplantier! 😍

[@lukecampbell801]

A lot of people just hear metal vocals and automatically decide the folks who make and listen to metal must be a bunch of meatheads with anger issues, but if you actually get to know them they're some of the nicest guys and gals around

[@madmoiselle007]

Geez I loveeeee these guys ❤️

[@GyroLamb]

Do u also think Mario is cute in a shy sort of way. Cause I do. I am a man btw (ftr)

[@disciplinefiendtalantus4529]

Thanks for the interview Gojira!Mario's English is getting better, Building you're own studio is so awesome.These 4 years went by fast 2012-

[@JujuManson]

l'accent anglais de Mario est trop mignon!!!

[@otavio048]

Someone translate the rest for me plz Mario's english accent is

[@lise1847]

@@otavio048 so cute

[@otavio048]

@@lise1847 thanks

[@hieih8]

It's fucking beautiful see they speaking about how great is work together as band. It's such deep example of harmonious convivence.

[@eabaggins]

Cool, down to earth guys. Can't wait for a possible 2019 or 2020 album!

[@DarthBane02]

Here years later just to say how much I absolutely love this band!

[@jamesrose111]

underrated band

[@marcelodesouza729]

no more

[@RelreoTheGreat]

Can't wait to meet them in Seattle!

[@devianblack8502]

Love these guys!!!

[@justinwhite2547]

Keep up the great work fellas love ‘en it here in Australia

[@daniellehurrell6620]

I love these guys!

[@DerAykac]

Thx for reigniting my love for metal 🖤

[@vaughanhaylock7069]

Inspirational!! Mad respect for them! Please come to South Africa! Gojira for life!

[@cfpzona]

I love these guys and hope to bump into one of them walking around Brooklyn one day.

[@davidzarate2793]

"We have the open the cage and let everything go and we fell so much better after work, it's a real therapy"

[@davidalderlid7318]

We saw them yesterday in Stockholm 21/7 2022. Fucking raw and wonderful!!

[@jdplumber007]

I can't wait for this album, I can't get over how different the brothers sound when they talk haha

[@ilovedreamart]

You are one of the best bands!

[@akshitjha6251]

Two brave men. My favourites!

[@ethanhitchcock5431]

GOJIRA stokes the fire in my soul !

[@hhhhhhhhhhhhujhihibj]

YES!!!!!!

[@Chaudapeau]

French metal rules them all !

[@samcastilleja4346]

Man, these guys are the real thing!!!

[@irenestinnett7315]

Great that these guys now have their own studio. Hopefully they realease more musical poetry

[@robbflynn7934]

GOJIRAs album "Magma" is a fkn killer album! One of my favorites now

[@ratrikaraharani2212]

wow mario speaking 😍😍 french accent

[@narceliankrisa3769]

Lol, in France,most of pepole are like "This is impossible that our accent is sexy !! Seriously, what ._." .... x'D

[@XimenaMelodeath]

Ayato, it's sexy haha

[@Kansaidorifuto_]

Ximena Melodeath I don't get it but nice to know

[@XimenaMelodeath]

Hahaha :D

[@rudibasabasi]

indonesia ? :)

[@andyhamerlinck2366]

real nice guys! parfait !

[@tallnotdeaf]

Erh Mario's voice is gorgeous it's pure ASMR I have goosebumps on my neck 🖤

[@evergreen9388]

Awesome band

[@daniellehurrell6620]

The brothers do brunch! 😍 my spirit animals! A Gojira brunch would be amazing!

[@TheChildishTycoon]

dude I'm stoked for the new album I'm sure it'll be a piece of art and plain bad ass!! also it's interesting to hear that Mario's accent is much more stronger then Joes lol xD

[@tourental]

Great interview!

[@nomancave591]

How amazing would it have been to here all the song as they evloved and changed

[@Mr.M1STER]

I love that they built their own studio.

[@goonercestlavie]

Toujours simples et au top. Bravo

[@chelseajennings5969]

God I will not stay sane the day that I lose my mother. Forget about it! :( My life will come unraveling, and will never be OK again. Yes, I am am a Mama's girl and proud of it!

[@cultofkrug]

I realize this may sound cliché, but I lost my mother a few months before this album came out and a couple of the tracks on it (namely the Shooting Star) helped me channel a lot of the pain I was going through. And when I think of her and feel sad, I just put on this album and it helps me cope.

[@fd8540]

@@cultofkrug i’ve experienced same kind of things in the last 4 months, music helped me a lot getting through my mother’s death.

[@goonercestlavie]

Incroyable album.

[@TheVQed]

DENSE WITH SOUNDS AND PURE WITH EMOTIONS. !!! Well described.

[@antson02]

Gotta love Gojira

[@Flugmorph]

fucking hyped

[@ToxicVortex8]

man mario was only 16 when they released possessed

[@M1santhropia]

Hearing Mario say my name is like heaven

[@bestboy897]

great fucking band

[@justinkimvlogs4502]

I remember one time I was in New York City and I saw Joe and Mario getting brunch at some restaurant I forgot what it was called and I got a picture with them

[@juiceboxfrog]

you're so lucky wtf

[@Edmundrs3rd]

When Mario said Joe built it by himself, am I the only one who thought, 'Holy shit dude, don't do that. What if you hurt your hands and can't play guitar?'

[@InquisitorHades]

my only wish is to meet these masterminds. i heard those songs for the first time a few days ago and it's litterly all i listen to now. Gojira gods of metal.

[@jedilordhoth7042]

Gojira!

[@brayanchojolan6609]

They look like pretty happy guys.

[@hafizjumat]

world class acts gentlemen..at the same time is metal..

[@georgiamillis4218]

Keep it up guys, I think this album is going to be a corker :) Already off to a brilliant start!

[@tlr9403]

Georgia Millis "start"?????

[@georgiamillis4218]

DryZe yes, this was last june

[@ahmedakifrahman]

Omg do they permanently live in NEW YORK CITY ??? I too live in NY and I too play drums and Gojira’s The Way of All Flesh is one of the albums that got me onto drumming . I am dying to meet them... Can anyone tell me where I can meet these super cool dudes and absolute beast of musicians ?? 😎😎😎

[@yurei3714]

He said the two of them. Then they all meet. Rehearse and tour

[@KJP_54]

TWOAF is the best

[@joshuakodrat]

The Silver Cord Studios in Queens. Joe's family now resides in Brooklyn

[@Crytica.]

No tattoos can we just appreciate their normal clothes and normal faces and normal hair and normal behavior and normal clean arms?! These guys are brutal but don't act like many edgy artists do.

[@mclovin3372]

I don’t think tattoos make anyone edgy. What’s normal?

[@Erickmanostijeras]

Crytica i agree

[@AgustinRodriguez-Bdm]

Lol so fucking true man haha

[@omkarbharambe8673]

i get you...but Joe had very long hair back in the day..even Mario had long hair...just saying Also, it's in the culture as well....the other two band members dont have tattoos too....these guys are well cultured...not that i am judging people by their tattoos, but that's mostly the case.

[@iseeu-fp9po]

I've always liked metal for the music. I never really bothered with the costumes...

[@averybondeson3322]

Gojira is up there with System of a Down for my favorite metal band

[@WildBassfly]

Joe has like a French accent with an American twang to it... Sounds wonky, but awesome!

[@goaltotroll4241]

These guys are great

[@Bestill_]

SIMPLY THE BEST METAL BAND AT THIS TIME.

[@robbflynn7934]

I'm from The U.S.A. and Mario seems to speak English pretty well, his French touch to the words don't over power the language. Joe has a very subtle accent and almost blends almost in. Cool dudes \m/ Another great metal band with brothers as members

[@joshuakodrat]

Yeah. The fact that Joe was lived in United States more longer than Mario (and another fact that Joe's family now resides in Brooklyn), so it's true that Joe's accent was kind a blend of French-American

[@arande3]

Hmm, they seem more tense than I remember.

[@pierremaillet2099]

Ces mecs sont tout de même célèbres. Il n'empêche qu'ils ont quand même vendus pas mal d'albums pour un groupe Français de métal. Mais étant donné qu'ils jouent en Europe et aux USA j'aurais pensé à plus.