L'Enfant sauvage - Gojira

On This Day in Rock History: Gojira Released 'L'Enfant Sauvage'

Celebrating the Anniversary of a Modern Metal Masterpiece (June 26, 2012)

Hey metalheads! Today we celebrate one of the most important releases in modern heavy music. On this day, the French titans Gojira released their fifth studio album and major label debut, L'Enfant Sauvage, via Roadrunner Records.

This album marked Gojira’s breakthrough into the mainstream while maintaining their signature blend of groove, technicality, environmental themes, and raw power. It is widely regarded as one of their finest works.

A Wild Child Awakens

Recorded between France and New York, the album showcases the Duplantier brothers’ incredible songwriting and the band’s evolution. Joe Duplantier’s powerful vocals and crushing riffs, combined with Mario Duplantier’s precise and dynamic drumming, create a truly unique sound.

Highlights & Standout Tracks

The album opens with the intense "Explosia" and features absolute fan favorites like the title track "L'Enfant Sauvage", "The Axe", "Liquid Fire", "Born in Winter", and the crushing closer "The Gift of Guilt".

Every track delivers a perfect balance of heaviness, melody, and groove that defined Gojira’s sound for a new generation.

The Legacy

L'Enfant Sauvage received universal critical acclaim and is frequently cited as one of the best metal albums of the 2010s. It helped establish Gojira as one of the most respected and influential bands in modern metal.

What is your favorite track from L'Enfant Sauvage? "L'Enfant Sauvage", "The Gift of Guilt", or another beast?

Let us know in the comments below! 🤘

Mastodon Unleashed 'Once More 'Round the Sun'

On This Day in Rock History: Mastodon Released 'Once More 'Round the Sun'

Celebrating the Anniversary of a Progressive Metal Masterpiece (June 24, 2014)

Hey metalheads! Today we celebrate a major release in modern progressive metal. On June 24, 2014, the mighty Mastodon unleashed their sixth studio album, Once More 'Round the Sun, via Reprise Records.

Following the conceptual masterpiece The Hunter, Mastodon returned with a more direct, heavy, and riff-driven record while maintaining their signature complexity and psychedelic edge. This album marked another commercial and critical success for the Atlanta quartet.

A Stellar Return

Produced by Nick Raskulinecz (known for his work with Rush, Foo Fighters, and Alice in Chains), the album blends crushing sludge riffs, intricate progressive passages, and melodic hooks. Brann Dailor’s powerful vocals and the dual guitar attack of Brent Hinds and Bill Kelliher shine throughout.

Highlights & Standout Tracks

The album opens with the thunderous "Tread Lightly" and features massive singles like "High Road", "The Motherload", and the epic "Ember City". Other highlights include the psychedelic "Chimes at Midnight" and the emotional closer "Diamond in the Witch House".

With its mix of heaviness, melody, and technical prowess, Once More 'Round the Sun is considered one of Mastodon’s most accessible yet still uncompromising records.

The Legacy

The album debuted at #6 on the Billboard 200 and received widespread critical acclaim. It further solidified Mastodon as one of the leading forces in progressive and sludge metal, showcasing their evolution while staying true to their roots.

What is your favorite track from Once More 'Round the Sun? Is it "The Motherload", "High Road", or another banger?

Let us know in the comments below! 🤘

January 13, 2017: Pain of Salvation - In the Passing Light of Day

1.    "On a Tuesday"    10:22

2.    "Tongue of God"    4:53

3.    "Meaningless"    4:47

4.    "Silent Gold"    3:23

5.    "Full Throttle Tribe"    9:05

6.    "Reasons"    4:45

7.    "Angels of Broken Things"    6:24

8.    "The Taming of a Beast"    6:33

9.    "If This Is the End"    6:03

10.    "The Passing Light of Day"    15:31