GOJIRA · The Way Of All Flesh | CD

Jewelcase CD.

Background information about 'The Way Of All Flesh'

Gojira delivers an absolute masterpiece with "The Way Of All Flesh" – a crushing testament to progressive metal evolution that stands as their most ambitious and emotionally devastating work to date. This French quartet pushes beyond conventional boundaries, weaving environmental consciousness with existential dread into a sonic tapestry that's both brutally heavy and surprisingly melodic. From the hypnotic grooves of "Oroborus" to the epic 17-minute journey of the title track, every moment feels purposeful and profound.

The album showcases Gojira's unique ability to balance technical prowess with raw emotion, creating atmospheric passages that breathe between crushing riffs. "Toxic Garbage Island" and "A Sight To Behold" demonstrate their environmental activism through music that's as urgent as it is heavy, while tracks like "The Silver Cord" and "Vacuity" explore deeper philosophical territories. Joe Duplantier's vocals range from death metal growls to clean, haunting melodies, perfectly complementing the band's dynamic songwriting approach.

For fans of:
Mastodon, Opeth, Meshuggah, Tool, Neurosis, Isis, Deathspell Omega, Ulcerate

Track listing

1. Oroborus
2. Toxic Garbage Island
3. A Sight To Behold
4. Yama's Messengers
5. The Silver Cord
6. All The Tears
7. Adoration For None
8. The Art Of Dying
9. Esoteric Surgery
10. Vacuity
11. Wolf Down The Castle
12. The Way Of All Flesh

Manufacturer: Listenable Records, 26 Rue de Bertinghen, 62200 Boulogne-Sur-Mer, France, Contact: www.listenable.eu