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GOJIRA Wins 2025 'Best Metal Performance' Grammy for Olympic Games Song 'Mea Culpa'

GOJIRA has been awarded the prestigious Grammy for "Best Metal Performance" at the 67th annual Grammy Awards, held tonight (Sunday, February 2) at the Crypto.com Arena (formerly the Staples Center) in Los Angeles, California. The French metal titans secured the win with their powerful rendition of "Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça Ira!)," a reimagining of the French Revolution-era anthem "Ah! Ça Ira!" which they performed at the opening ceremony of last year's Olympic Games.

A Revolutionary Performance

Last July, GOJIRA delivered a surprise performance of "Ah! Ça Ira" alongside opera singer Marina Viotti. Their striking stage act featured a number of beheaded figures, symbolizing the execution of Queen Marie Antoinette. This bold artistic statement took place outside the historic Conciergerie in Paris, a former prison and royal residence where Antoinette was held before her execution in 1793. The performance garnered widespread acclaim for its dramatic visuals and powerful historical symbolism.

Tough Competition in the Metal Category

GOJIRA faced stiff competition in the "Best Metal Performance" category, standing out among legendary and rising acts. The full list of nominees included:

• GOJIRA, MARINA VIOTTI, VICTOR LE MASNE - "Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça Ira!)"

• JUDAS PRIEST – "Crown Of Horns"

• METALLICA - "Screaming Suicide"

• KNOCKED LOOSE (feat. Poppy) - "Suffocate"

• SPIRITBOX - "Cellar Door"

The Grammy Awards: A Night to Remember

The 67th annual Grammy Awards are being broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, with music’s biggest stars in attendance. The Grammy voting process is known for its rigorous standards. Final round voting took place from December 12, 2024, to January 3, 2025, with over 13,000 voting members of the Recording Academy—comprising artists, producers, songwriters, and engineers—casting their ballots to determine the winners.

Changes and Innovations in the 2025 Grammys

This year, the Recording Academy introduced several updates to the Grammy Awards process, including adjustments to eligibility criteria and category renaming, ensuring a more inclusive and representative selection process. Notably, the "Harry Belafonte Best Song For Social Change Award" made its debut, renamed in honor of the late entertainment legend and social justice advocate Harry Belafonte.

The Grammy Awards continue to evolve, with the Recording Academy striving to maintain its reputation as the music industry's most recognized, peer-voted honor. With over 16,000 members and 20,000 entries submitted across 94 categories, the competition remains fierce, and each win is a testament to an artist's excellence and impact.

GOJIRA’s Continued Ascent

With their latest Grammy win, GOJIRA further cements their place as one of the most innovative and impactful metal bands of the modern era. Their ability to blend history, music, and visual storytelling in "Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça Ira!)" showcases not only their technical prowess but also their ability to push artistic boundaries.

Fans and metal enthusiasts worldwide celebrate GOJIRA’s triumph, marking yet another milestone in their remarkable career.