Gojira’s Joe Duplantier Collaborates With Mawiza On “Ti Inan Paw-Pawkan”

Gojira frontman Joe Duplantier appears as a guest on the newly unveiled song “Ti Inan Paw-Pawkan” by Chilean metal act Mawiza. The track is part of the band’s forthcoming album, ÜL, which is set for release on July 18th via Season Of Mist.

The Santiago-based group shared the following about the collaboration:

“This song is a lament for indigenous people who are living in the city, far away from the land. But it’s also a wake up call. Underneath the city, even when crushed by concrete, nature is always fighting to come out.”

Adds drummer Txalkan:

“We wanted this song to sound like nature resisting the advancement of the city. Even when crushed by industrial pollution, nature is always pushing up from beneath the concrete.”

Duplantier personally expressed admiration for Mawiza and the message behind their music, stating:

“I love Mawiza! For their music, for who they are as individuals and for what they stand for. They represent and honor their powerful Mapuche heritage, amplifying its relevant message of connection with our roots and the universe as a whole. And they do so with determination and in the most modern way, with heavy riffs and an openness to new ideas and to the world. A conversation between past, present and future. Don’t give up the fight!”

An exclusive early listening session for “ÜL” will be streamed on Bandcamp this Thursday, July 10th at 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PST.

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