561. Gojira

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From France, Gojira became one of the most successful and influential death metal acts worldwide, blending progressive sounds and lyrics that brought them notoriety stateside. Still relevant as of this writing, Gojira even appeared at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Paris Olympics, and if that isn't a form of validation, we aren’t sure what else is!

Does this mean “validation” from the Rock Hall?

We doubt it.

The Bullet Points

Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 2026
Country of Origin: Ondres, France
Why they will get in:
They do have global recognition.
Why they won't get in:
Death Metal is not a genre the Hall cares about.
Nominated in: Never
Essential Albums:
The Way of All Flesh (2008)
L’Enfant Sauvage (2012)
Magma (2016)
Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee:

Amazonia (From Fortitude, 2021)