Joe Duplantier
United KingdommusicianMaleb. 19767.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Joe Duplantier is the lead vocalist and guitarist of the French progressive metal band Gojira, renowned for their innovative sound and environmentally conscious lyrics. Duplantier has spoken fondly of Ozzy Osbourne, appreciating his influence on the metal genre and his ability to unite the music community. His admiration for Ozzy was further emphasized during the heartfelt performance at the 'Back to the Beginning' concert, which celebrated Ozzy's legacy and the impact of Black Sabbath on the metal scene.
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Joe Duplantier is a guest musician from Gojira who contributed to Mastodon's upcoming album.
‘He liked to get people’s blood boiling’: metal masters Mastodon on the loss of bandmate Brent Hinds – and his shocking words before his death | MastodonThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-07-28
United Kingdom· 2026-07-28
Joe Duplantier reflected on the powerful impact of Ozzy Osbourne's final performance.
‘He spoke up for me when I was in prison’: Anthrax, Lamb of God, Rick Wakeman and more share memories of Ozzy Osbourne | Ozzy OsbourneThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2025-07-25
United Kingdom· 2025-07-25
