Backbone & Silvera (Gojira) Kel's First Reaction 

Gojira are a very environmental band. Lots of lyrics about nature and the nature of our existence on the planet.

Gojira is a different breed and in their own lane. They make music, that, at first seems like a bunch of off beat noise. There truly is a method to the madness, and they bring it all to the next level. They quickly became a favorite band last year, as i came to understand them more, for me. Yes, only last year (for all those who've listening for years). I grew up on the classics...but it's amazing how much more interesting heavy music is out there these days.

"The Art of Dying" will be interesting :D

Lots of props to Gojira. Great band in the the new era. They have made a name for themselves.

Backbone still my favorite song by them, absolutely killer

Backbone is rapidly becoming one of my favorite Gojira song, that mid-section is killer, I'd play it in a loop!

Such great choices for your first two Gojira reaction songs! I'm sure it won't take long before the "Flying Whales" chant starts, but when you do, choose from their live set at Brixton Academy. I'm pretty dismissive of growling vocals too, but there's something about Gojira where it just works so well.

#painintheask You definitely need to react to Gojira's The Heaviest Matter Of The Universe. That song is just straight out super heavy and brutal.

Gojira is a weird one, their music is often really heavy, but their lyrics deal with philosophy, protecting nature and just generally being better people. Not really the combination you'd expect, but it works for them :D They also have more melodic songs, for example I'd recommend you check out "Born In Winter", "A Sight To Behold" and "Global Warming" to get a good understanding of their repertoire in general.

Super Mario Duplantier on the drums! :D Let me tell you something about Mario that'll probably "blow" your mind, Rich: his formal drum training was... Jazz drumming!

Flying Whales and The Gift of Guilt!!!!

As a longtime (nearly 40 years) musician myself I totally understand people having a hard time digesting different musical styles. The "screaming" that seems to turn so many people off heavier music is, as Kel mentioned, absolutely essential to the true message of the music. It's like how blues and jazz singers seem to almost "cry" in their vocals. Singers in heavier music are doing the same thing... releasing emotion. This vocal style is all about releasing power, pain, anger and joy. The screaming, or growling, is just that release of pure emotion. If you want to listen to music with no soul or emotion listen to almost every radio station and awards show. The only thing that lives in 99% of popular music (albeit pop, country, etc.) is dollar signs. Just my two pennies. Cheers.

I'm not even kidding, I only recently found your channel (LOVE it btw) and just today I searched your videos to see if there were any Gojira reactions, and much to my dismay, there were none, and now you upload this LOL!. Seriously, I think Gojira is one of the best bands to come out of any metal scene in the past 15-20 years. I was so stuck on the old classics for years and found a lot of modern metal annoying, with every band beginning to sound the same to me. Then I found bands like Gojira a couple years ago and it revived my love for music. I never looked back, and now have a ridiculous collection of both new and old stuff. The more you listen to this band, the more you'll love them. They started out with mostly death metal stuff, similar to Morbid Angel, but also influences from Death, Pantera, Sepultura and Metallica. That mix results in such beautiful and creative metal. They have that extra oomph/IT factor. That special thing that only bands like Sabbath, Maiden, Metallica and Pantera had in the past. They have songs that will no doubt send chills up and down your spine. Plus, they have one of the best drummers on planet earth right now (Mario Duplantier) who happens to be the brother of Joe, the frontman. Two geniuses for sure. you must do some live show reactions of Gojira in the future, as they're one of the tightest and most powerful live bands there is, even beating the studio versions of the songs imo. Adore this channel btw. The reactions are so genuine and passion filled. Kel is getting a great metal education on here :D

You guys are spoiling us, already time for Gojira?!?!

way late to the party hi Backbone was the first song I heard by them after they randomly started playing on Pandora and by the end I was like, "okay definitely listening to their whole library today" and been a fan ever since. The way Mario slowly starts up the kicks again in the bridge is like first steps -> running. just amazing

I wouldnt have picked backbone to sway her opinion, more like born in winter or oroborus.

Goddamn, I love ya'lls channel so much. I watch reactions for music I love for an honest, unbiased opinion and you two have constantly delievered. Thank you for taking the time to do all of this and please continue to do so Would LOVE to see you listen to The Shooting Star by Gojira.

Gojira - Where Dragons Dwell and Of Blood and Salt! Two of my all time favorites!

Global Warming. The one with them live in the studio. It's a fucking experience. Plus the fact that the drummer is going so hard that it looks like one of his sticks is bending.

Greetings from Israel,great channel,enjoy watching your reaction videos ,I personally really like Gojira ,the diversity in there songs just makes there music so enjoyable to listen to.Also a big fan of Jinjer ,also for the diversity in there music.Anyways keep up the good work .Shalom,שלום and Peace

Behemoth, something new for you twoo. Greats from Portugal

what a smart girl. great reaction

Oh shit, I was at that same concert at the Rose Bowl. Awesome!!!

Gojira = Earths anger and frustration but also hope in music form.

O yeah Silvera, one of their best! Check out Flying Whales too! I love the guitar solo here, really simple but I just kind of soothes my mind somehow Please react to CAFO by Animals As Leaders, you will be amazed!

I would have loved that show. I'm a huge fan of Gojira's and I'm 61. My boys played a song for me and their drummer is FIRE. Try Amazonia. That will be more Kel friendly lol They have mellowed since Magma and From Mars To Sirius. You really need to get into this band. They are truly excellent. Super Mario Duplantier is on drums. Seriously, you could not have picked a louder or harsher song to start her journey into this band. I LOVE Gojira but when Joe (Duplantier) tells his brother Mario to "GO!!" He really goes on this song (Backbone). It's brutal.

I like how she put that cause gojiras massage is SUPER important to them! And they WANT people to hear it loud and clear!

Kel, you've Got IT! Excellent realization about the disrupt! Definitely check out more Gojira, and especially the popular reaction picks! Two of them include Stranded and Born in Winter. But you know it's me talking here, so you know what's coming... #painintheask Porcupine Tree - LAZARUS !!

I love your reactions. Please react to DIMASH KUDAIBERGEN The Diva Dance. I remember that you mentioned it in one of Nightwish' videos. You will definitely like it and will check more of his performances. I love metal, but listen to Dimash's songs every day.

Hoooooray - Gojira is really great 🤘

ahhh i'd kill to go see gojira. I hope your wife becomes a gojira fan haha

Just got into this band. I will keep asking. Start with marillion Neverland live. Pure masterclass of emotion.

Lol you can tell Rich is dying to start headbanging like a mkr but he's constraining himself hard...Just priceless... 😎 Backbone is one of their heaviest definitely Headbangers from them..

More Dream Theater! We love them, you love them! #painintheask In The Presence Of Enemies part 1&2 A Nightmare To Remember The Great Debate Breaking All Illusions

Good on you for realising that the screaming has a point. It's a method of delivering aggression and fury!

Oh my. The Gift Of Guilt live

#painintheask #ThePorcupineTreewaveshouldcontinue 1.Cheating the Polygraph (live) 2. Buying a new Soul (live)

Two importat songs for Gojira (for them personally): Global Warming: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8DiWzvE52ZY.html Low Lands: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7j03lu6SBR8.html The first they never play it live because it is emotionally heavy. The second is about the death of Mario (drummer) and Joe´s (singer guitarrist) mother (the are brothers). She died in 2015 during the recording of "Magma". The second video is located in their real old home and the surrounding area (I live 50 miles south from there and visit that seaside often).

Was at that rose bowl Metallica concert was a killer show for sure

shed prob love stranded!!

Next time checking out out GOJIRA...go for ORUBUS (LIVE) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Y6qRFb2jisg.html Such a beast of a song....my first introduction to the band STRANDED (LIVE) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3BmfSI3RRD4.html Live at homeland France - Hellfest 2016

I had L4L5 PLIF surgery 10/27/17....a friend suggested Gojira's "Magma" album to me for when I did my rehabbing. 6 days a week , for 5 months, up at 4am , I mixed Gojira into my workout playlist. I'm not unfamiliar with the heavy world of metal, having been there from it's infancy. I listened to plenty of it, along with hardcore punk, and later bands like Pantera, and Death, Meshuggah, and Strapping Young Lad.... I lost interest in the 90s , and had moved on to other things. Gojira brought back my appreciation for aggressive , HEAVY music ( though I am VERY selective). I can listen to Tears For Fears in the morning, Gojira at noon, and Riverside in the evening. You either like a song, or you don't. And at 51, I like variety. And Kel, you nailed it ! Just like with classical, and modern through contemporary, it's not all pretty. But often it's the best way to express an emotion. #Painintheass Riverside Escalator Shrine

Hey guys. Here's a double shot suggestion for you to hear a different level of what Gojira can do. Check out "Born in Winter" and "Low Lands". Enjoy and Keep it up.

Art of dying if you want layers.

About growl, screamo etc. I just listened to it for the incredible and exciting music these bands often did. I just pushed through it and nowadays I have a hard time listening to ordinary singing in metal music instead! :) More #Gojira listen to Stranded. Heavy as fkkk but still with a hard hitting chorus. A little more "easy" listening.

Gojira - Of Blood and Salt...you will not regret it

Silvera might be one that Kels may find more..accessible.. 😉

Hey guys I would love to see you react to Lamb of God. Some song Choices are "512" "vigil" "The Faded Line" "11th hour" "walk with me in hell" "grace" "blacken the cursed Sun" "set to fail" "ruin". I have to stop myself because there are so many more really good songs. to me they represent pure American Metal and as someone who plays guitar myself, they are Masters of their craft with every instrument and vocal/lyrics. Sorry for the long read, love yor reactions. Keep heads bangin'! ✌🏼🤘🏼

🤘 I imagine Kels brain as a Venus flytrap, every time I see it closing up onto something tasty, its awesome 🤘

Shouldve done like wolf down the earth and Remembrance

so you start her with backbone eh... where's the logic?! ;) very insightful spontaneous summary by Kel!

Impeding doom =murderer

Have you ever heard any anthrax? Caught in a mosh, and NFL are great tunes. I've been an anthrax fan, since the 80s.

Stranded. Or The gift of Guilt.

6:04 She's diggin it!!!! YEEEAAHHHH METAL!!!!! \m/ Sorry girl, you'll never be normal ever again....welcome to the club.

Toxic garbage island by them would be awesone! I know In super late lol

Not a big Gojira fan, though they are obviously talented. My favorite French band is Alcest. Great atmospheric metal :)

You guys are awesome. Love the reactions. Rich, you are a boss and kel, you are hot as hell. Keep it up you guys, love these vids. Also, dont say screamo. Lol. Just screaming or growling. Screamo is an actual genre and is usually associated with post hardcore and emo. Thanks!

You have to listen to Nevermore guys. 1. Next in line 2. Enemies of Reality 3. This Godless Endeavor 4. Sound of silence (S&G cover) If you do 2,back to back,i strongly suggest the last two. But all 4 are metal bombs. Such a unique band. LIsten to the cover and tell me if you have ever heard a cover that does not copy,but transforms a song. Waiting for your reaction RIch n Kel!

#painintheask. Buckethead - Eerie Canal. Erase in mind my suggestion that you eventually got to play the song Northern Lights with Buckethead. I need Eerie Canal for my soul. Hugs and love/Kenta.

Oh.. you should have reacted before to Stranded and Flying Whales, it's like other band(?

Hi Kel n Rich, react to Hard Rock to Spain : Stravaganzza (hijo de la Luna) Mago de Oz (la cantata del diablo) thanks

Try out trivium so many good songs but shogun is a must

The Art of Dying Flying Whale Oroborus The Gift of Guilt Magma Toxic Garbage Island Wolf Down the Earth Only Pain Where Dragons Dwell The Axe A few of Gojira's best that you may not have heard

#painintheask - Iron Maiden the reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg please :)

God i wish your channel was louder :)

#gojira - Toxic Garbage Island

I've gotten used to the screaming... I can't get over the blast beats though.

I can hardly keep up with your output. 😁. Gojira are probably not for metal 'beginners'. Mind you neither are a chunk of the bands you listen to so props to your brains coping so far. Keep going.

You should never judge a band from a support gig. I've seen Metallica loads of times and the support bands always disappoints. Not because they're gad but because of the sound and circumstances. One band I really like is Mastodon but as support to Metallica... not so much.

Mario. Period.

#killswitchengage hate by design

If you are Metallica lovers, try to check Gojira - Escape, Metallica cover, it is better than original.

That is bullshit what happened to your 2x blind guardian video

#jackthejokervolteface

You picked the wrong songs. Start off with Global Warming ;) and Magma, from the album Magma

You'll never translate the growls. Im 20 years into this noise and i can't tell what they're screaming half the time. It's a percussive/rythmic addition. When you know the lyrics its great, and its done best when there's a sense of desperation to the sound of the growl/scream. Try mgła - exercises in futility 1. Great rock amplified to black metal level. Bleak nihilism and lyrics that really scan like damned good poetry which is incredible seeing he's writing not in his first language. And the vocalist tends not to hold notes which emphasises the rythmic properties. Plus it sounds like an angry deity proselytising to a crowd bowing in fear. I always picture the growl vocalists on mountaintops in heavy storms screaming at the sky. Also behemoth. Great band. God=dog and blow your trumpets gabriel. Or bartzabel if you want to like them on first listen...

Yeah I don't need more to know this shit will never get better. Burping around a microfone, sorry, is too easy. Singing well, I mean really well, takes time, takes study and takes effort. Crappy voice, regular instruments, nothing new.