Editing Gojira (band) (section)

===''Fortitude'' (2020–present)===
In May 2020, Gojira streamed ''Live At Red Rocks'' on YouTube, their 2017 concert at [[Red Rocks Amphitheatre]] in [[Morrison, Colorado]], to celebrate their thousandth performance.<ref>{{cite news|last=Munro|first=Scott|date=4 August 2020|title=Gojira light up social media with Another Place To Be teaser|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/gojira-light-up-social-media-with-another-place-to-be-teaser|url-status=live|work=Metal Hammer|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210306143635/https://www.loudersound.com/news/gojira-light-up-social-media-with-another-place-to-be-teaser|archive-date=6 March 2021|access-date=9 November 2021}}</ref> The band released "Another World", their first single in four years, on 5 August;<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Kreps|first=Daniel|date=5 August 2020|title=Gojira Share 'Another World', First New Song in Four Years|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/gojira-another-world-new-song-1039656/|url-status=live|magazine=Rolling Stone|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116110438/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/gojira-another-world-new-song-1039656/|archive-date=16 January 2021|access-date=9 November 2021}}</ref> it was their first ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]''-charting single.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Rutherford|first=Kevin|date=14 August 2020|title=Gojira Makes First Billboard Songs Chart Appearance With 'Another World'|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/gojira-billboard-songs-chart-another-world|url-status=live|magazine=Billboard|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200903112942/https://www.billboard.com/amp/articles/business/chart-beat/9434729/gojira-billboard-songs-chart-another-world|archive-date=3 September 2020|access-date=21 November 2021}}</ref> It peaked at No.&nbsp;5 on the [[Billboard charts#Rock|Hard Rock Digital Song Sales]] and No. 12 on the [[Billboard charts#Rock|Hot Hard Rock Songs]] charts.<ref name="BB-hrdss">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/gojira/chart-history/hrd/ |title=Chart History {{!}} Gojira {{!}} Hard Rock Digital Song Sales |date=n.d. |magazine=Billboard |access-date=21 November 2021 |archive-date=21 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211121195503/https://www.billboard.com/artist/gojira/chart-history/hrd/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="BB-hhrs">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/gojira/chart-history/hsg/ |title=Chart History {{!}} Gojira {{!}} Hot Hard Rock Songs |date=n.d. |magazine=Billboard |access-date=21 November 2021 |archive-date=11 May 2021 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210511161604/https://www.billboard.com/music/gojira/chart-history/HSG |url-status=live }}</ref> Their performance at Hellfest 2019 was made available for streaming on YouTube in November 2020.<ref>{{cite news |last=Kennelty |first=Greg |date=19 November 2020 |title=Watch Gojira's Entire Hellfest 2019 Performance |url=https://metalinjection.net/video/watch-gojiras-entire-hellfest-2019-performance-while-its-still-up |url-status=live |work=Metal Injection |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203111306/https://metalinjection.net/video/watch-gojiras-entire-hellfest-2019-performance-while-its-still-up |archive-date=3 February 2021 |access-date=9 November 2021}}</ref>

Gojira announced their seventh studio album, ''[[Fortitude (album)|Fortitude]]'', on 17 February 2021.<ref>{{cite magazine|last=Grow|first=Kory|date=17 February 2021|title=See Gojira's Trippy Video for Heavy Headbanger 'Born for One Thing'|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/gojiras-trippy-born-for-one-thing-1129360/|url-status=live|language=en-US|magazine=Rolling Stone|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210218075029/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/gojiras-trippy-born-for-one-thing-1129360/|archive-date=18 February 2021|access-date=11 November 2021}}</ref> Production had begun in early 2018 at Silver Cord Studio, and its original June 2020 release date had been postponed to September of that year due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref name="Law2021-02-18">{{cite news|last=Law|first=Sam|date=18 February 2021|title=Inside Gojira's new metal masterpiece&nbsp;...|url=https://www.kerrang.com/features/inside-gojira-new-metal-masterpiece-fortitude-and-their-fight-for-our-future/?next|url-status=live|work=[[Kerrang!]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210220181303/https://www.kerrang.com/features/inside-gojira-new-metal-masterpiece-fortitude-and-their-fight-for-our-future/?next|archive-date=20 February 2021|access-date=20 February 2021}}</ref> ''Fortitude'' was called "one of 2021's most heavily anticipated metal releases".<ref name="JurekFortitude">{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0003483886 |title=Gojira: Fortitude |website=AllMusic |last1=Jurek |first1=Thom |access-date=14 November 2021 |archive-date=13 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211113225249/https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0003483886 |url-status=live }}</ref> Gojira's 2021 single, "Amazonia", was released as part of a month-long fundraiser by the band for a [[Indigenous peoples in Brazil|Brazilian]] [[indigenous rights]] initiative.<ref name=":0">{{cite magazine|last=Grow|first=Kory|date=2021-03-26|title=Gojira Rage Against Deforestation in New 'Amazonia' Video|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/gojira-amazonia-1147594/|url-status=live|language=en-US|magazine=Rolling Stone|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210326175220/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/gojira-amazonia-1147594/|archive-date=2021-03-26|access-date=2021-04-21}}</ref> It peaked at No.&nbsp;17 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Hard Rock Songs charts, and the band also placed the single "Born for One Thing" at No.&nbsp;18.<ref name="BB-hhrs"/>

''Fortitude'', produced and recorded by Joe Duplantier at Silver Cord Studio and mixed by [[Andy Wallace (producer)|Andy Wallace]], was released on 30 April 2021 on Roadrunner Records.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carter|first=Emily|date=17 February 2021|title=Gojira announce new album Fortitude, unleash huge single 'Born For One Thing'|url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/gojira-announce-new-album-fortitude-unleash-lead-single-born-for-one-thing/|url-status=live|work=Kerrang!|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210217185227/https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/gojira-announce-new-album-fortitude-unleash-lead-single-born-for-one-thing/|archive-date=17 February 2021|access-date=11 November 2021}}</ref> Sonically, the album contained an array of genres, tempos, and [[Social consciousness|socially conscious]] songs, as they continued venturing into new territory while maintaining the band's trademark sound.<ref name="JurekFortitude"/> ''Fortitude'' topped the US [[iTunes]] all-genre sales chart<ref>{{cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s)/no by-line.-->|date=30 April 2021|title=Rumor Mill|url=https://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=326273&title=FLIPOVER-FRIDAY%3A-NEW-ARRIVALS-AT-iTUNES-AND-APPLE-MUSIC|url-status=live|work=[[Hits (magazine)|Hits]]|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210505151554/https://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=326273&title=FLIPOVER-FRIDAY:-NEW-ARRIVALS-AT-iTUNES-AND-APPLE-MUSIC|archive-date=5 May 2021|access-date=5 May 2021}}</ref> and debuted at No.&nbsp;12 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]]. It topped the ''Billboard'' Top Rock Albums and Hard Rock Albums charts. The album topped the ''Billboard'' [[Top Album Sales#2021|Top Album Sales]] and [[Billboard charts#Albums|Top Current Albums Sales]] charts with 27,372 [[album-equivalent unit]]s; 24,104 were [[Record sales|album sales]], making it the bestselling album in its opening week in the United States. ''Fortitude'' exceeded ''Magma''{{'s}} chart positions and sales.<ref name="LW2021-05-11"/>{{refn|group=nb|[[DJ Khaled]]'s [[Khaled Khaled]] took the No.&nbsp;1 spot on the ''Billboard'' 200 with 94,000 [[album-equivalent unit]]s, but 15,000 were pure sales. Gojira sold more traditional copies (24,104), outperforming DJ Khaled's new album. DJ Khaled's album-equivalent units included more streaming equivalent albums than Gojira, which helped him gain the highest chart position.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hadusek |first=Jon |date=12 May 2021 |title=Gojira's Fortitude Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Album Sales Chart |url=https://consequence.net/2021/05/gojira-fortitude-no-1-top-album-sales-chart/ |url-status=live |work=[[Consequence (publication)|Consequence]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512133137/https://consequence.net/2021/05/gojira-fortitude-no-1-top-album-sales-chart/ |archive-date=12 May 2021 |access-date=28 October 2021}}</ref>}} The album topped the [[UK Rock & Metal Singles and Albums Charts|UK Rock & Metal Albums]] chart.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/rock-and-metal-albums-chart/ |title=Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40 |website=[[Official Charts Company|Official Charts]] |access-date=12 July 2021 |archive-date=11 May 2021 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210511175100/https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/rock-and-metal-albums-chart/ |url-status=bot: unknown }}</ref> It reached No.&nbsp;3 on the Australian Albums Chart and No.&nbsp;8 on the [[GfK Entertainment charts|German Albums Chart]].<ref>{{cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s)/no by-line.-->|title=Gojira Makes Global Chart Impact With 'Fortitude'|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/gojira-makes-global-chart-impact-with-fortitude/|url-status=live|work=Blabbermouth.net|date=12 May 2021|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210512165303/https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/gojira-makes-global-chart-impact-with-fortitude/|archive-date=12 May 2021|access-date=12 November 2021}}</ref> Upon release, the album received critical praise reviews from music critics of ''The Guardian'', ''Rolling  Stone'', ''Kerrang!'', ''Metal Hammer'', and ''Revolver''.<ref>{{cite news |last=Petro |first=Larry |date=29 October 2021 |title=Gojira Drop New Video For 'Sphinx' |url=http://knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=39792 |url-status=live |work=[[KBUE]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104052829/http://knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=39792 |archive-date=4 November 2021 |access-date=11 November 2021}}</ref> In mid-May 2021, "New Found" peaked at No.&nbsp;24 on the Hot Hard Rock Songs charts;<ref name="BB-hhrs"/> Gojira was No.&nbsp;12 on the ''Billboard'' [[Artist 100]].<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/gojira/chart-history/ats/ |title=Chart History {{!}} Gojira {{!}} Billboard Artist 100 |date=15 May 2021 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=21 November 2021}}</ref>

[[File:Gojira au Hellfest 2022.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|alt=Gojira onstage, under orange and blue lights|Gojira headlining [[Hellfest]] during the 2022 Fortitude Tour]]
Their headlining US tour commenced on 24 September.<ref>{{cite news |last=Enis |first=Eli |date=12 July 2021 |title=Gojira Announce New Fall Headline Tour Dates |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/events/gojira-announce-new-fall-headline-tour-dates |url-status=live |work=Revolver |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715085626/https://www.revolvermag.com/events/gojira-announce-new-fall-headline-tour-dates |archive-date=15 July 2021 |access-date=11 November 2021}}</ref> On 1 November, Lamb of God's Randy Blythe made a guest appearance at Gojira's concert in his hometown of [[Richmond, Virginia]], which marked the first time they had performed "Adoration for None" live together.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hadusek |first=Jon |date=2 November 2021 |title=Gojira and Randy Blythe Perform Joint Song 'Adoration for None' for First Time Ever: Watch |url=https://consequence.net/2021/11/gojira-randy-blythe-adoration-for-none-live/ |url-status=live |work=Consequence |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211105093734/https://consequence.net/2021/11/gojira-randy-blythe-adoration-for-none-live/ |archive-date=5 November 2021 |access-date=11 November 2021}}</ref> Gojira announced a UK and European headline tour from mid-January to mid-March 2022, with performances at the [[Tauron Arena Kraków]], [[Motorpoint Arena Nottingham]], and [[Cardiff International Arena]], among other locations.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--Staff writer(s)/no by-line.--> |date=1 July 2021 |title=Gojira announce huge UK and European tour for 2022 |url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/gojira-announce-huge-uk-and-european-tour-for-2022 |url-status=live |work=Metal Hammer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703125547/https://www.loudersound.com/news/gojira-announce-huge-uk-and-european-tour-for-2022 |archive-date=3 July 2021 |access-date=24 December 2021}}</ref> The band also announced a three-date French arena tour, including the [[Accor Arena]]. It marked Gojira's first-ever headline [[arena]] shows in Europe and the UK.<ref>{{cite news |last=Lemaire |first=Clara |date=1 July 2021 |title=Gojira: 3 concerts... |trans-title=Gojira: 3 concerts in France in 2022 including a date at the Accor Arena in Paris |url=https://www.rocknfolk.com/concerts/gojira-3-concerts-en-france-en-2022-dont-une-date-a-laccor-arena-a-paris/64261 |url-status=live |language=fr |work=[[Rock & Folk]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719175011/https://www.rocknfolk.com/concerts/gojira-3-concerts-en-france-en-2022-dont-une-date-a-laccor-arena-a-paris/64261 |archive-date=19 July 2021 |access-date=24 December 2021 |trans-quote=A major first, but also a consecration for the group, which held the Olympia for two dates during its last visit to Paris in 2017.}}</ref> However, the tour was postponed to July 2022 and February 2023 due to Covid-19-related restrictions.<ref>{{cite news |last=Carter |first=Emily |date=16 February 2022 |title=Gojira reschedule UK and European tour ... |url=https://www.kerrang.com/gojira-reschedule-uk-and-european-tour-with-alien-weaponry-and-employed-to-serve |url-status=live |language=en-GB |work=Kerrang! |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220716163227/https://www.kerrang.com/gojira-reschedule-uk-and-european-tour-with-alien-weaponry-and-employed-to-serve |archive-date=16 July 2022 |access-date=16 July 2022}}</ref> "Amazonia" received a nomination for Best Metal Performance at the [[64th Annual Grammy Awards#Rock|2022 Grammy Awards]].<ref name="Phillips2022">{{cite news |last=Phillips |first=Jevon |date=3 April 2021 |title=Here's the complete list of 2022 Grammy Award winners |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-04-03/2022-grammy-winners-complete-list |url-status=live |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404012603/https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-04-03/2022-grammy-winners-complete-list |archive-date=4 April 2022 |access-date=4 April 2021}}</ref> Andreu left Gojira on the remaining eight dates of their 2022 North American tour with Deftones to be present with his newborn child. They recruited Aldrick Guadagnino from the French band Klone to replace him temporarily from 18 to 28 May.<ref name="Roche2022-05-18">{{cite news |last=Roche |first=Sam |date=18 May 2022 |title=Gojira's Christian Andreu to sit out remainder of band's North America tour |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/news/gojira-christian-andreu-will-not-play-remainder-of-us-tour |url-status=live |work=Guitar World |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220519171813/https://www.guitarworld.com/news/gojira-christian-andreu-will-not-play-remainder-of-us-tour |archive-date=19 May 2022 |access-date=15 July 2022 }}</ref> On 19 June, Gojira headlined the third day of Hellfest Summer Open Air, performing to a crowd of 60,000.<ref>Hellfest 2022:
* {{cite news |last=Colombani |first=Franck |date=29 June 2022 |title=Hellfest: ... |trans-title=Hellfest: Metallica closes a Dantesque festival in style |url=https://www.lemonde.fr/culture/article/2022/06/27/musique-metallica-cloture-en-beaute-un-hellfest-gargantuesque_6132154_3246.html |url-status=live |language=fr |work=[[Le Monde]] |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220627081257/https://www.lemonde.fr/culture/article/2022/06/27/musique-metallica-cloture-en-beaute-un-hellfest-gargantuesque_6132154_3246.html |archive-date=27 June 2022 |access-date=16 July 2022 |url-access=subscription }}
* {{cite news |last1=((Bureau)) |first1=Eric |last2=Valentin |first2=Michel |date=20 June 2022 |title=Journal de bord du Hellfest, ... |trans-title=Hellfest logbook, day 3: And the monster Gojira atomized us |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/culture-loisirs/musique/journal-de-bord-du-hellfest-jour-3-et-le-monstre-gojira-nous-atomisa-20-06-2022-BSHSMYZQ4BBWRH4JJ2BM3YHXGE.php |language=fr |work=Le Parisien |access-date=17 July 2022 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=16 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716142526/https://www.leparisien.fr/culture-loisirs/musique/journal-de-bord-du-hellfest-jour-3-et-le-monstre-gojira-nous-atomisa-20-06-2022-BSHSMYZQ4BBWRH4JJ2BM3YHXGE.php |url-status=live }}</ref> The band then went on a 4-date South America tour, including performances at the [[Movistar Arena (Bogotá)|Movistar Arena]] and the [[Estadio Luna Park|Luna Park arena]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Lamet |first=Christian |date=1 September 2022 |title=Gojira |url=https://hardforce.com/actu/40656/gojira-ca-chauffe-en-amerique-du-sud-chili |url-status=live |language=fr |magazine=Hard Force Magazine |location=Paris |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925142700/https://hardforce.com/actu/40656/gojira-ca-chauffe-en-amerique-du-sud-chili |archive-date=25 September 2022 |access-date=23 October 2022 |oclc=32640105}}</ref>{{refn|group=nb|A riot broke out at the entrance to the  [[Teatro Caupolicán|Caupolicán Theatre]] in [[Chile]] on 30 August 2022 when 80 fans attempted to enter the venue during the concert, which had sold out in less than 24 hours. This required the intervention of [[Carabineros de Chile|national police officers]], and two security guards were injured.<ref>{{cite news |author=<!--not stated--> |date=31 August 2022 |title=Video: Avalancha humana deja dos guardias heridos en concierto de Gojira |trans-title=Video: Human avalanche leaves two guards injured at Gojira concert |url=https://www.24horas.cl/actualidad/nacional/avalancha-humana-deja-dos-guardias-heridos-en-concierto-de-gojira |url-status=live |language=es-CL |work=[[24 horas (Chilean TV program)|24 horas]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901015935/https://www.24horas.cl/actualidad/nacional/avalancha-humana-deja-dos-guardias-heridos-en-concierto-de-gojira |archive-date=1 September 2022 |access-date=23 October 2022}}</ref>}}

On 26 July 2024, Gojira performed at the [[2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony]] in [[Paris]];<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last=Del Bello |first=Romain |date=27 July 2024 |title=JO 2024 : Gojira, la surprise metal de la cérémonie d'ouverture |url=https://www.lemonde.fr/musiques/article/2024/07/27/paris-2024-gojira-la-surprise-metal-de-la-ceremonie-d-ouverture_6259110_1654986.html |url-access=subscription |access-date=3 September 2024 |language=fr |agency=[[Agence France-Presse]] |archive-date=24 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240824055340/https://www.lemonde.fr/musiques/article/2024/07/27/paris-2024-gojira-la-surprise-metal-de-la-ceremonie-d-ouverture_6259110_1654986.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Kaufman |first=Spencer |date=29 July 2024 |title=Gojira Reflect on Mind-Blowing Olympics Performance |url=https://consequence.net/2024/07/gojira-reflect-olympics-performancce/ |access-date=3 September 2024 |website=[[Consequence (publication)|Consequence Heavy]] |archive-date=3 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903142150/https://consequence.net/2024/07/gojira-reflect-olympics-performancce/ |url-status=live }}</ref> their exhibition, held at the [[Conciergerie]],<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /> consisted in a live rendition of French classic [[French Revolution|revolutionary]] song "[[Ça Ira]]", arranged in collaboration with Victor Le Masne, and performed with [[opera singer]] Marina Viotti.<ref name=":1">{{cite news |last=Marshall |first=Alex |date=26 July 2024 |title=What was with that heavy metal band? That was Gojira. |url=https://www.nytimes.com/article/opening-ceremony-heavy-metal-band-gojira.html |url-access=subscription |access-date=27 July 2024 |newspaper=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> In the process, the band became the first [[hard rock]] or metal act to ever perform in an opening ceremony at the [[Olympic Games]].<ref name=":1" /> On 30 August, Gojira released a studio version of their rendition, named "Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)", as a single on streaming services.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaufman |first=Spencer |date=30 August 2024 |title=Gojira Unleash Single Version of Electrifying Olympics Performance |url=https://consequence.net/2024/08/gojira-single-version-olympics-mea-culpa-ah-ca-ira/ |access-date=3 September 2024 |website=[[Consequence (publication)|Consequence Heavy]] |archive-date=3 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240903142151/https://consequence.net/2024/08/gojira-single-version-olympics-mea-culpa-ah-ca-ira/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hobson |first=Rich |date=30 August 2024 |title=The 13 best new metal songs you need to hear right now |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/best-new-metal-gojira- |access-date=3 September 2024 |website=[[Louder (magazine)|Louder]]}}</ref> In November, "Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)" was unveiled as a nominee for the Best Metal Performance at the [[67th Annual Grammy Awards#Rock|2025 Grammy Awards]],<ref name="grammy2025">{{cite web |last1=Kaufman |first1=Spencer |title=Grammys 2025: Gojira, Judas Priest, Metallica among metal nominees |url=https://consequence.net/2024/11/grammys-2025-metal-nominees/ |website=[[Consequence of Sound|Consequence]] |access-date=19 November 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241111073616/https://consequence.net/2024/11/grammys-2025-metal-nominees/ |archive-date=11 November 2024 |date=8 November 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> their third nomination in the category, which they ultimately won.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=67th Annual GRAMMY Awards {{!}} GRAMMY.com |url=https://www.grammy.com/awards/67th-annual-grammy-awards-2024 |access-date=2025-02-26 |website=grammy.com}}</ref>
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