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Hear Gojira’s Joe Duplantier roar on new Cult Of Luna single Sadness Will Reign
Cult Of Luna have released “Sadness Will Reign”, a new single featuring Gojira frontman Joe Duplantier. The collaboration pairs his growl with singer and guitarist Johannes Persson’s over five minutes of heavy riffing, and arrives as the Swedish band build towards their next studio album.
“In The Shadow Of Your Shadow” is due out on Friday, with “Sadness Will Reign” its fourth single. Gojira are still working on their eighth album, following 2021’s “Fortitude”; drummer Mario Duplantier has said the band want time to make new material feel fresh and powerful. Cult Of Luna’s European tour runs from 26 February to 13 March, including a London show on 6 March, and the album will also feature David Eugene Edwards.
In short
- Joe Duplantier guests on Cult Of Luna’s new single.
- “Sadness Will Reign” is the album’s fourth single.
- Cult Of Luna’s European tour includes a London date on 6 March.
Explained simply
Cult Of Luna are a Swedish heavy music band known for long songs built around dense guitar riffs and forceful vocals. Johannes Persson is the band’s singer and guitarist, while Joe Duplantier fronts French metal band Gojira, whose sound also includes growling vocals and heavy guitar work.
The two bands have developed separate careers, and this guest appearance brings their singers together on a Cult Of Luna track. Cult Of Luna’s forthcoming album also features David Eugene Edwards, the American singer known for his work with 16 Horsepower and Wovenhand.