GOJIRA Are The Gold Medal

Slipknot percussionist Clown – very similar to the remainder of the world – was fully blown away by Gojira‘s efficiency on the Paris Olympics opening ceremony. For those who one way or the other missed that seismic occasion within the steel world, you may a minimum of take a look at an audio-only version of their song right here.

In an interview with Metal Hammer, Clown revealed his deep delight for Gojira and even named their drummer Mario Duplantier as one among his favourite drummers in all of laborious rock. Which I suppose should not be too shocking – have you ever ever seen that man drum? It is inhuman.

“I received goosebumps,” mentioned Clown. “I do know that is going to sound silly, however I am simply so pleased with them. I do know the phrase ‘proud’ in all probability sounds bizarre coming from me, however that band is so unbelievable, they usually’re pals of ours, and Mario [Duplantier] is one among my favourite drummers in laborious rock.”

He continued: “Once I noticed the efficiency, I used to be simply proud to have them do this. What an enormous, enormous honor, what an enormous efficiency. And what an unlimited metaphor: you may have all these great athletes, one of the best of one of the best of one of the best collectively, and somebody concerned thought, ‘We should always get Gojira to open this up…’ Like, Gojira are the gold medal.”

Clown was hardly the one one which was shocked and overjoyed by the efficiency. Avenged Sevenfold bassist Johnny Christ literally came running into the room when he heard what he (rightfully) believed was steel blaring via his TV audio system.