From Mars to Sirius

From Mars to Sirius is Gojira's third album, on which they cemented their own heaviness by layering heavy riffs, complex rhythms and a vast atmosphere. It is their breakthrough record, establishing worldwide acclaim. It is also a concept album depicting environmental issues and the rebirth of a dead planet as a story of traveling through space. The theme of a transition from war to peace also underlies its story. Through a long promotional cycle and intensive touring, they became a genuinely respected force. Signature songs like "Flying Whales," "The Heaviest Matter of the Universe" and "Ocean Planet" line up. A grand sense of scale and symbolic imagery centered on whales strongly impress their spiritual worldview. Dense, overwhelming heaviness and emotionally affecting structural beauty balance at a high level. A monumental record announcing their leap, praised as one of the finest metal albums of all time. 'Flying Whales' in particular became an essential live number as one of their signature songs. Their urgent environmental message and their musicianship are inseparably bound together.