Joe Duplantier explains Gojira's vocal evolution | Aggressive Tendencies

[@CapitolPilot]

Their sound isn't mainstream at all. It's completely unique. That's why so many people love Gojira

[@SunnyHF-nf4bc]

@Rust Sucks I wonder if they’re being labeled “mainstream” purely because they are popular.

[@humphrey4976]

My only regret in life is only just discovering Gojira in 2019

[@randonolso]

H Mel same

[@johnnyaustinwhite1219]

Yep!

[@alexpark3425]

Same but for 2020

[@drown1now]

Yep. I'm in 2020, and I'm glad I found them.

[@andreiaguerreiro5505]

Sameee!! So sad that now that I discovered them we've Coronavirus going on -.-'

[@frankster666metal]

To me they still are the heaviest matter of the universe.

[@AggressiveTendencies]

Some scientist needs to sneak them onto the periodic table of elements...

[@13rucifer]

inb4 Oroborium

[@solarwinds5114]

@@AggressiveTendencies atomic mass = infinity

[@LemonMeIon]

Brendan Keller ^underrated comment!

[@shevanel92]

@@AggressiveTendencies Gojirium

[@MyLOLPwny]

I don't even think Gojira has really changed. They are still Gojira.

[@Scandinavian88]

Exactly my thoughts too,man..You still get that Gojira feel to it, no matter how you spin it.

[@steveedmondson9651]

Same here. Gojira will always be Gojira.

[@Akard517hell]

Ian Bucklowe i don't think we will hear a new track who sounds like Deliverance from them tho

[@steenbeanl7170]

Ian Bucklowe, exactly! I like the combination of singing and growls lol

[@bradenbrubaker4482]

Agreeed

[@joeyvpoisonfree]

This dude has always had one of the most brutal singing voice, and on Magma, he kept the brutality but ADDED more melody! How could anyone be pissing and moaning about that!?

[@AggressiveTendencies]

I guess people just like to piss and moan, eh?

[@guitarlicker_]

Exactly

[@belcarra]

Well I don't piss and moan I just don't like Magma, I much prefer From Mars to Sirius's style and to me that's Gojira's "sound." Magma was just like WANYK from Slipknot for me, the songs are good it's just _not_ Gojira

[@sulociou7846]

Magma was a bit poppy. FMTS was Gojira's essence imo.

[@Conundrums._]

sulociou The Cell. I don’t know about that. ALSO, that album was dedicated to joe and Mario’s late mother, so I wouldn’t expect super brutal.

[@crucifixmegabuster95]

to me this is how song writing should be. some songs needs a roar or a growl, some need cleans. it shows dynamics of writing vocals and story telling. keep going gojira

[@THEshaggyrogers]

megaman exe gojira is the only death metal band that is on the same level as Death. A perfect mix of emotion (thanks to the guitars, understandable and emotion driven vocals, and their amazing technicality), aggressiveness and sophistication

[@sohamsengupta6470]

RIP Chuck Schuldiner, the only guy who can build a song using only three guitar layers and make it feel complete and powerful

[@adamdam]

How I felt about Opeth and what they done SO well, then all the heavy was gone and there music became lifeless almost. Just getting into Gojira now (I know I'm very late to them!) and I'm starting with there earliest album and gonna work my way up.

[@blueskyz8097]

Mastadon and Gojira....the best to do it.. imo

[@solarflare4345]

@@THEshaggyrogers Opeth?

[@JiggleJammer]

They haven’t gone mainstream. It’s called experimenting. You have songs like “the art of dying”, very brutal, very metal. Than you have “shooting star” off their new album, which is very calming and beautiful, then on the same album you have songs like the cell. That’s why bands like gojira and periphery are the real deal. They don’t give a shit if you like it or not, they make music that they’re happy with. Keep doing what you guy’s are doing. Thank you gojira.

[@AggressiveTendencies]

There's always the early albums if you don't like the growth, but I'm excited to hear how they expand their sound.

[@hrghrurgrg9134]

I'm confused by this. Does no one remember that Gojira have actually had clean singing since their first album? There's clean singing in "Clone", "Satan is a Lawyer", "Fire is Everything", "In the Forest", "Blow Me Away You(niverse)" and he even sings a couple words on "Love". That's almost half the songs on the album with clean vocals, I don't see why people complain about Magma having a lot of cleans.

[@AggressiveTendencies]

Great point!

[@alek98]

A lot of people haven't even heard Terra Incognita. Most "fans" just know Mars and/or Flesh so they judge based on that.

[@hrghrurgrg9134]

alek98 That's true but also a shame. "Terra Incognita" is a gem.

[@alek98]

True that, it's personally my favorite album from them.

[@bindrp2]

Maybe it's guys who listened to the "Godzilla" demos only haha

[@Z--..]

I hope they dont completely ditch the growls and stuff. Joe has a fcking amazing voice for it.

[@S-A-CCL]

Z R They do whatever they want to, if Joe wants to sing with clear vocals in a gospel band about how good the weather is, he'll do it

[@sohamsengupta6470]

@@S-A-CCL Yeah the chances of that are slim

[@mmpgssl2378]

Lucky us we got Sphinx lol

[@Worran]

@@mmpgssl2378 and Grind

[@mmpgssl2378]

@@Worran of course

[@TheCryptCrawler]

Gojira has only Progressed all this time. Growls when needed, Cleans when required. Perfection.

[@AggressiveTendencies]

A natural and organic progression!

[@ericvalverderosado2046]

This guy took the scream to a new level, practically he sings while screaming!!!

[@jeanpaulnavier6726]

Eric Valverde , Chester from linkin park already did that.

[@Celatra]

@@jeanpaulnavier6726 eh yeah but he didn't have depth to his voice

[@isosubject5169]

Chuck (death) same

[@bartsimpsonnft4387]

@@jeanpaulnavier6726 yeah but Gojira is actually good.

[@giacomo2836]

@@bartsimpsonnft4387 you saying that Linkin Park ain't good ? I smell edgy garbage here

[@DivineRiFFraff]

The whole "becoming mainstream" argument was something I never understood. Music is a creative and emotional outlet. People need to experiment and they want to express their feelings through music. Your state of mind is constantly changing and the same goes for your taste in music and the influence you get from other musicians. Noone can prevent that. Even the listener himself is changing constantly. If you like perticular songs and albums it's probably because they match your current taste and emotions. If you don't like the new work of some artist anymore it's probably because either you, or the artist have developed in a different direction.

[@AggressiveTendencies]

Bang on, mate. Thanks for watching!

[@DivineRiFFraff]

Thanks for sharing!

[@rafaelalamilla5583]

You could not have said this any better! Totally agree!

[@nomeru_0]

Tripperino Kripperino there's this misconception that "selling out" means you play X type of music. Selling out has literally nothing to do with the music, it's the intention behind making the music, that's the only thing that determines whether you're selling out or not. If they went back to death metal and they only did it for fans, that'd be selling out. But the straight death metal fans would deny that because it goes against their personal taste.

[@lisajohnson521]

Yeeeeess Thank you!!!! Well said

[@lolrofllmaomaster]

I hope they keep it equal for their vocals, the heavy and clean blend is what makes them one of my favorite bands.

[@CarlHH777]

I don't understand the hate Magma gets. It's probably my favorite of theirs.

[@stepitupandgo67]

it's because people are stubborn and narrow minded...they wan't their music like a big mac...consistent....bleh...

[@sohamsengupta6470]

Magma is rather interesting cause it's very groove metal, but also prog

[@sohamsengupta6470]

@@stepitupandgo67Well then I don't like the music that those guys like, cuz I have heard from reputable sources (aka Ola Englund) that big Macs are the worst burgers McDonald's makes

[@stepitupandgo67]

I think I know where you're coming from...haha...big macs aren't all that good...

[@rotek824]

Magma is great. All the new albums are great, really.

[@WarriorOfHonor16]

Magma achieved this heavy, ethereal, haunted sound I'm just not sure you can achieve with growling. I really enjoyed it.

[@ConcertLifeSD]

True fans will adapt along with the band. Gojira need to Gojira. Yes I miss the death metal but I’m happy they are still playing music. We should appreciate!

[@TheFujac]

some people, like myself, don't love a band just because it's a band.... i absolutely love gojiras early sound but don't like the last two albums, especially fortitude..... doesn't make me not a true fan of their early years though....it's the sound that appeals to me, not the band.

[@Lukas-kh5gu]

I love his singing parts on "The Shooting Star".

[@haeresis_]

Coming back to this video today, after Fortitude and a concert, I still can't find where Gojira sold out. Every album is amazing in its own way regardless of the vocals. Joe's cleans are beautiful, his growls are still brutal. People grow up, change and look for different styles so as a fan I'd rather they make what they like, not what we want.

[@OrcaR6S]

Gojira has evolved in such a beautiful way, my favourite band ever

[@AggressiveTendencies]

Agreed...their evolution is so logical and smooth.

[@leonbuehler]

wow his english got so good since he lives in new york. you almost cant hear hes french :-)

[@MrKylljoy]

His mother is american though.

[@leonbuehler]

Yeah I know but if you compare to mario he has improved alot

[@6hypnone]

Every interview I've seen him in, his English has been pretty good. Mario has always been 2nd in that sense, and with a much thicker accent. So far that dynamic hasn't changed that I have noticed. :)

[@shamicentertainment1262]

his talking voice is so calm and soft. crazy how he's got such a powerful growl

[@jdl7271]

I actually first got into Gojira through “stranded” and I NEVER considered that song mainstream.

[@gudalpesanz]

A lot of these bands are going back to their 80's metal roots and actually start singing.

[@ramayomama]

I got into Gojira with Magma, awesome album. I got all the old ones too, and at first preferred Magma... but before long the older classic death metal albums are now my all time favorites. It gets no better🤘🏼

[@AggressiveTendencies]

They're SO good as a death metal band, but I'm glad you can appreciate 'Magma,' too!

[@ramayomama]

Aggressive Tendencies absolutely! Looking forward to their next endeavor. They channel the raw power and ferocity of the earth, as he said in your other video! They dominated then and dominate now.

[@aiellamori]

Magma has such an otherworldly feel to it because of the vocals. It's so eerie

[@DimitriSabadie]

Well, I think every direction they’ve taken is worth it. Magma is a masterpiece. I love every of its songs. To me, Gojira is still Gojira because passion and dedication are always present - in instruments, vocals and lyrics.

[@Artofwar3004]

omg, i fucking love this man.. It is so rare that an artist share with fans this details.. Wish serj tankian would be more open with us about his vocals

[@BlankRami]

I love his voice, it has a very nice flow from growling to singing. When they get death metal, their music feels pretty....human and also not so brutal so that people could understand and feel something besides headbanging.

[@TheGreatEmpicus]

thank You for the shows in Philly and Pittsburgh...you guys have created an amazing spectacle...an amazing show to immerse into..sound mastery.. evertything..really ...you rocked in Philly when two tours of giants just merged together, and the sound there was just overwhelming...then in Pittsburgh... as a headlining band! what a spectacle! thank you!

[@nemnock1583]

a band is like a flower,starts as a bud then blossoms.and these guys are a rare, wonderful, beautiful species.

[@aljosagabor3028]

I think what they did on Magma is amazing. They are still heavy but they added a lot of melody ( both instrumentally and vocally )

[@CruddySpark115]

His screaming voice is a completely different voice from his normal voice

[@sherrigarber6347]

I totally understand your regret. I am sitting here in 2024 at the age of 63 all but and just found them. But thank God I did. Now I can't ever imagine my life without their music. Love them to death

[@andreaelleange2178]

Vocals on Magma are awesome - entire album is absolutely awesome.

[@AggressiveTendencies]

We don't disagree with ya!

[@ГринДэй]

Они и так сделали достаточно. Молодцы. Гожиру слушают взрослые люди. Как и Раммштайн.👌🏼

[@shawncamp333]

It's nice to see them actually talk lmao. They've been out since I think 96 and I'm only finding interviews from 2017 and up

[@shanelaing4402]

Very happy about this. I was hoping GOJIRA would continue to expand their sound. They are so good at what they do I can’t wait to hear where they can go!

[@mattdylan664]

No other band have evolved as perfectly and without compromise as Gojira

[@joshmiller7870]

Great music! Love this band. Thanks for being there for my ears and heart.

[@Cygnus0lor]

The vocals on every song on L'enfant Sauvage were amazing. I listen to that album daily...

[@aleatoriac7356]

All growls and screaming is boring. I can't stand an album that has the same screamed or guttural tone throughout. Mixing it up is awesome. If the song is super aggressive and about pain, trauma, suffering, rage, etc... then screams and growls are going to make it, going to sell it. If the song (or passage) is about beauty, enlightenment, joy, euphoria, etc... As clear a tone as possible seems the most useful approach. "Magma" is a great album, one of my favorite recent bits of music.

[@Clyman974]

Joe's growls and screams, the band's brutality has never been boring in the first place. The fact that he's trying to tell us so is what I don't like.

[@sebastienmazac1615]

@Klymahnn > He does not say that. He says it could be boring 'for him' to just continue doing the same. He needs to evolve and try new stuff to keep motivated and creative. That's pretty normal and easy to understand.

[@sohamsengupta6470]

@@Clyman974 Thing is we don't tire of it but he does. Doing the same thing constantly is kinda hard for the artists mental sanity - at times it may lead to anxiety because they may feel that they haven't evolved at all. Now I don't see this happening to guys like Randy Blythe, but it could happen to Joe. Plus only screaming limits the borders of what you can do.

[@drangue4733]

@Aleatoriac I totally agree with you. Combined vocals are the best style of vocals in Metal music I think. If the song is about pain, depression etc. screaming fits with it excellentely but it sounds better and has more emotion if there are cleam vocals in some verses. If the song is dynamic and rebellious then growling, screaming can be combined with high raspy and vocals.

[@Snakeplisskin440]

I love Gojira's vocals. It's not just "rarr asawwwffaarr araarraaaghh raajjuggaaaahhAAAAHHH RARRAAARRAA" He's not screaming, he's yelling. "Where Dragons Dwell". Such a powerful song. "IIIIIIII SAAAAAWWWW..........I SAAAWWW MONNSSTEEeerrrrrrrs." The fact that some of their songs are in B Tuning and sound heavier than C Tuning bands really says something. They just all play very well together to create such an atmospheric sound. I can't wait until their next album comes out and really hope I get to see them live. Hopefully Joe takes care of his voice because I've seen too many people lose it over the years.

[@adamnesbitt11]

B is lower than C, and Gojira generally play D standard or drop C

[@MrChristianLoving]

I found them on accident... Imo, one of the greatest rock bands of all time. They are like no other.

[@aliskilletman]

But they're a metal band not a rock band.

[@AmusementMachine]

0:10 is how I answer so many questions.

[@Weskerific]

I only just recently discovered gojira and binged all their stuff and each album is phenomenal in their own way.

[@treebeard9352]

I love their new stuff!!

[@anothersoldier3420]

Joe Duplantier seems to be such a nice person, I love his voice no matter what he does with it 🤘🏼

[@gamefreak2993]

I f***ing love The shooting star and Magma (the song and album). I loved the non-screaming vocals on the new tracks when I first heard them and I absolutely adore them now, for the 100th time listening to them. Gojira has to do Gojira and not what the fans expect them to be. Keep going at it without hesitation!

[@USinchains]

His dynamic is what always set his voice apart. Do you Joe.

[@Diomenesx]

I think the key is in 2:10 Bands change things up to keep doing things that they feel is interesting and good to them. Doing the same thing over and over for 20+ years is a good way to burn yourself out creatively and musically. Fans need to keep this in mind when they get upset when their favorite band changes their sound up. You don't have to like the "new sound", but you do have to respect it if you call yourself a fan.

[@TheLukestamper]

I love metal but I love their evolution even more. That's what makes them such amazing artists.

[@jayrey806]

I am not into growling but I love heavy. Gojira found a good medium … with a great message.

[@vlakieste]

Gojira is an extraordinarily dynamic band, and if they did nothing but straight growls, over time, they'd lose their dynamism. People grow, and bands grow, and fans grow, too. True fans will appreciate changes, even if it's not always their cup of tea - but that's art. When we change, our art changes. Fans are just along for the ride.

[@shar1ngthemusic]

I love how authentic he is ☺️🙏

[@ataberkyavas7476]

To be honest his growls have always been kind of melodic, there is a singing thing going under the growls not like pure false chord projection. His screams are similar to Chad Grey's rather than I dunno Randy Blythe or Mikael Akerfeldt and I love it.

[@luckyhippy4898]

A sight to behold is one of my faves from way of all flesh. It is different and still heavy

[@voiceovertexas]

Growth people. You are still you. Just growing... His voice and attack are both authentic and very original.

[@VampOfNightmare]

I do love Magma, it wasn't what I spected from Gojira, but it really surprised me, even though TWOF will always be my favourite album from them and I always gonna miss that sound and lyrics, but I embrace the way they change their music and for me they still being Gojira and they will always be my favourite band ever.

[@andrewwells290]

I just love him, the true example to follow to me

[@markoleary1120]

That explains why they never play Born In Winter live

[@Bmokage]

Gojira is one of the few bands that was able to change their sound and maintain their quality it's great.

[@robyn9416]

Keep doing what you are doing!!! All of it is AMAZING! Magma got me through this year of hell so... thanks for that! :)

[@christopherkoa9512]

it boils down to creativity and state of mind. it's art. if you keep painting the same fucking picture people aint gonna stay interested for very long. i've been listening to metal for 30 years and when i wanna hear some bands roots i listen to their older material, come to appreciate more of the catalogue in its entirety at that point. i don't expect bands with a longevity to keep writing the same way. there are exceptions of course. everything a person does in life is to move forward. improve, evolve. as a musician you gotta keep going forward by expanding and creating. think as is there was no box

[@Nex_Omne]

How in the fuck does ANYONE think they went mainstream since Magma.....its one of the heaviest non mainstream metal albums of the current decade

[@AggressiveTendencies]

I mean, it's more mainstream than their more death metal-leaning stuff that came prior. It's not like pop pandering or anything, but more mainstream than their previous stuff.

[@EnhanceGalápagos]

Matthew Roberts it's not very heavy. The heaviest non main stream album of 2017 would be Brendon small's Become the storm or archspire's relentless mutation

[@EnhanceGalápagos]

Matthew Roberts but ig there ARE different ways for somebody to interpret a certain song band or album as heavy

[@zuhairkayaly1835]

The thing is , people sadly relate heaviness to speed and harsh vocals

[@jameshubbardr]

I heard somebody say Our Time Is Now sounds like a radio song from them which is crazy... That song is still wayyyyyy heavier than most music out there.

[@JRSRLN]

They make music to express themselves and what they think is good for them. Totally respectable. Anyway, screw the haters! Magma is awesome! Best album I've heard in the past few years.

[@xSijnx]

we trust in gojira...no matter what he says. We will be there. We will love you.

[@docontraplays2789]

wolf down the earth was a kick in my face when i listened for the first time,what a fucking incredible song

[@Comprezzed]

What make Gojira stand out, besides their power and precision, is the way they shift gears, mid-tune. You think you're in 6th gear, and all of a sudden they shift to 7th and blow your mind. I got the same feeling when hearing Magma for the first time. Unexpected, inevitable change, that once again blew me away. Don't stop. Shift.

[@MisterButterfingers]

I wasn't sure how to take the clean vocal approach at first, but after listening through Magma 5,000 times, I think it's a great direction for them to go in.

[@EyeShotFirst]

I don't think they sold out. I think they found a new inspiration, but kept all the rage and all the experience from their previous efforts, and now they're a more unique voice in the world of metal.

[@larsrau4706]

It doesnt matter what he does....it will be amazing!

[@Kyrus92]

He has the right mindset! Do whatever feels natural to you.

[@saintpoli6800]

The thing is, Joe’s sound hasn’t really changed, he just gives more melodic singing with still some great screams. Corey for example drastically changed, Self Titled to WANYK is hugely different.

[@nickyelovich3872]

His voice is a fucking universe of power.

[@EnergyChasms]

Anyone who complains about Gojira using cleans doesn't know them too well. It's been there since the debut. Clone is one of their heaviest (and earliest) songs, it even has a beefy Devourment style slam, and still has cleans on it. Personally, I love that they're adding more and more clean singing to their sound.

[@trofas9945]

People and bands evolve. That is life!

[@Idontknowone1able]

Joe is the best metal vocalist out there today. Best pitch screams, and the best cleans

[@anonymousceleb1148]

There's more psychedelia involved now, which suits their vibe, loving the experimentation, maybe some more clean guitar parts in the next one might be interesting with their style, I look forward to them going forward with their sound.

[@thewhale3672]

The new album's dropping this year. Cant wait😀😀

[@meat3855]

It's finally out :)

[@thewhale3672]

Yeeee and its so goood. Got some huge bangers in the album and then there's The Trails too. Beautiful

[@thecurse23]

i only just started listening to this band a few days ago. thanks youtube algorithm

[@tickletoot7806]

I’m glad he mentioned the weird vocals in way of all flesh. And why they never play born in winter live

[@jacobhanlon-dunn6254]

I really dig this guys vibe

[@DoesWhatItLikes]

I've been happy with any direction they've gone

[@ethanhitchcock5431]

Yes the ' Cookie Monster ' isnt the only vocal style , god forbid Joe actually SING !...I love the evolution of his vocals & Gojira in general , they help me stay in my body.

[@joshuaplummer1274]

I respect him, and the band on whatever they want...

[@isaackoenen6217]

I personally love every damn thing Gojira has done.

[@AggressiveTendencies]

Excellent band.

[@cecilhunter5228]

Magma is fuckin awesome

[@heliotek1212]

I think a lot of the newer stuff is much better tbh I like the songs where he sings more and when he kinda mixes singing with the screamo that sounds really cool

[@CikisHelyzet]

Scream baby, scream!! \m/

[@lucashernandez8146]

"When we *where* a metal band"

[@MrKylljoy]

death*

[@Evan_Schaefering]

I really enjoy clean vocals mixed in with harsh ones but I sympathize with people who are worried/frustrated when it comes to a heavier emphasis on clean vocals. Mikael Åkerfeldt of Opeth has completely quit using harsh vocals after an artistic change despite being one of the greatest harsh vocalists of all time. I would hate to lose Joe's beautiful melodic screams if sometime in the future the band has another artistic change that completely replaces harsh vocals with clean ones like Opeth did.

[@robbflynn7934]

I dig the hell outa "MAGMA" great album Joe's clean vocals are awesome and remind me of GHOST a little, and his heavy vocals are just killer! Very cool vocals all the way through! One of my favorite metal vocalists these days. GOJIRA! \m/

[@AggressiveTendencies]

Dude has a very diverse voice. Have to respect it!

[@chrzan9608]

Gojira, like a proper Kaiju - evolves ^_^

[@AggressiveTendencies]

BOOM!

[@yannicklebreton4683]

Gojira 🇫🇷🤘 the best french band 🇫🇷. Merci les gars vous êtes les meilleurs 😁

[@xavierdube6122]

As long as they dont release a Christmas Album id still love em, even though that could be amazing

[@NoStickTricks]

Change is a constant.

[@iainmackenzie6379]

i love every gojira album.

[@gibramlopez3633]

So that's how you spell L'Enfant Sauvage

[@AggressiveTendencies]

Now you know!

[@markdiaz1576]

The fans can be the worst critics. Change is always a good thing because if gojira stayed the same way, eventually will fail. Yet they keep pushing for an evolution in there sounds and tempo. It just shows the dedication for there craft. Don’t stop gojira!!! Safe travels wherever y’all go.