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Gojira - Fortitude

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Fortitude is the seventh studio album by French progressive metal band Gojira, released on April 30, 2021, through Roadrunner Records. The album was recorded at the band's own Silver Cord Studio in New York and produced by lead vocalist Joe Duplantier, showcasing the band's signature blend of technical precision and atmospheric heaviness. Lyrically, Fortitude continues Gojira's exploration of environmental themes and indigenous rights, inspired in part by the Apache Stronghold movement. The album debuted at #2 on the US Billboard 200 chart, making it the band's highest-charting release and one of the most successful metal albums of 2021.

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When did Gojira release Fortitude?

Fortitude was released on April 30, 2021, through Roadrunner Records. It is the seventh studio album by the French progressive metal band and follows their 2016 album Magma.

Where was Gojira's Fortitude recorded?

Fortitude was recorded at the band's own Silver Cord Studio in New York City and was produced by lead vocalist and guitarist Joe Duplantier. The DIY production approach gave the band significant creative control over the album's sound.

What are the singles from Gojira's Fortitude?

Singles released ahead of Fortitude included 'Another World,' 'Born for One Thing,' and 'Amazonia.' The band also released a charity campaign around 'Amazonia' to raise funds for the indigenous NGO Articulation of Indigenous Peoples of Brazil (APIB).

Did Fortitude chart commercially for Gojira?

Yes, Fortitude was Gojira's most successful chart debut at the time, reaching the top 10 on several international album charts. It continued the band's upward commercial trajectory that began with Magma, which had earned the band their first Grammy nomination.

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