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Dave is back this week and he brings some seriously heavy vibes from French metal titans Gojira. After seeing the band live recently, he remembers how great their third album, "From Mars to Sirius," is. Mark, who was also at the same show, was pleased to get acquainted with them. Chris had heard of the band but never really took the time to get to know them until now.

It's surprising to think that a band like Gojira has become as successful as they are. Starting out as a technical death metal band, it wasn't until their third album that they began to push the limits of what they could achieve sonically. Although some of the core aspects of their sound are present in their first two albums, it was during album number three that they truly came into their own.

Their success led them to sign with Roadrunner and tour heavily in America, eventually leading to Joe and Mario Duplantier moving there. On their sixth album, they took their sound in a more melodic direction with 2016's "Magma." However, their signature sound was born on "From Mars to Sirius," which combines the ruthless technical death metal of their first two albums with groove metal and melody to create a unique sound.

While it may not be their biggest seller, "From Mars to Sirius" is their most critically acclaimed record and a true fan favourite. Some may still consider it an unsung classic. What do you think? Let us know.