The revolution is underway! France, a historical stronghold of arts and culture, takes a bold new step with Les Foudres, the very first awards ceremony dedicated to celebrating and honoring the talents of French Metal – whether they be artists, professionals, cultural contributors, or behind-the-scenes figures. Mark your calendars for October 9, 2025, at the Bataclan, Paris’ iconic rock venue, for an electrifying evening!
A tribute to a vibrant and resilient culture
Long marginalized, Metal culture is finally stepping into the spotlight. Powered by major events like Hellfest andiconic artists such as Gojira, the French Metal scene is shining on a global scale.
In this context, Les Foudres will be more than an awards show: it will be a love letter to a passionate community, ahomage to its heritage, and a showcase for its unique talents.
An event like no other
Les Foudres will be a masterful blend of awards and unforgettable performances. Hosted by iconic Metal figures,the evening promises powerful moments combining music, humor, and spectacular happenings. With a variety of categories—from Best Album to Best Social Initiative—every aspect of this culture will be brought to light.
A commitment to the future
Les Foudres is not just about celebrating the present; it’s about building the future. The ceremony will highlight creative and responsible initiatives, whether environmental, social, or cultural. By honoring committed artists and professionals, it will affirm Metal’s role as a driver of innovation and transformation.
A call to the public
With open voting and a live broadcast, Les Foudres aims to reach far beyond the Metal insiders. The declared goal of this historic event: to break stereotypes, showcase the richness of this universe, and unite people around a shared passion.
A historic evening
This first edition of Les Foudres, hosted by the Bataclan, will mark a turning point in the French culturallandscape: a memorable evening at the crossroads of art, music, and the “Free Spirit since 1865” ethos cherished by this Parisian venue!
Below is the list of the artists pre-nominated in each category, you can vote here : https://votez.lesfoudres.com/
- La Foudre of the newcomer of the year:
BLACK BILE
HOULE
REVNOIR
SOLITARIS
TEN56.
WITCHORIOUS
- La Foudre of the album of the year:
ALCEST – Les Chants de l’Aurore
FANGE – Purulences
HANGMAN’S CHAIR – Saddiction
LANDMVRKS – The Darkest Place I’ve Ever Been
SUN – Krystal Metal
- La Foudre of the artist of the year:
ALCEST
HANGMAN’S CHAIR
LANDMVRKS
LAST TRAIN
RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR
SUN
- La Foudre of the audiovisual creation of the year:
RSTLSS – BANG!BANG! [Programme Audiovisuel]
MEAT DEPT – ADHD d’ IGORRR – [Clip Musical]
HOTU ET VITHIA – Neo Paris de RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR [Clip Musical]
LES FURTIFS – Que ton règne vienne : une histoire du satanisme en France (réal. Mathias Averty)[Documentaire]
ARTHUR ALTERNATIF – Les Triomphes du Metal [Programme Audiovisuel]
VALNOIR – The Art of War de PERTUBATOR [Clip Musical]
- La Foudre of the live performance of the year :
ALCEST – Olympia décembre 2024
GOJIRA – Festival de Carcassonne 2025
LANDMVRKS – Olympia février 2025
MASS HYSTERIA – Zénith Paris janvier 2025
RISE OF THE NORTHSTAR – Hellfest 2025
- La Foudre of the event of the year amplified by Ticketmaster :
DIABOLUS IN MUSICA – Exposition Philharmonie de Paris
FESTIVAL 666 2025
FESTIVAL HELLFEST 2025
FESTIVAL MOTOCULTOR 2025
WE METAL FEST 2025
Discover a selection of tracks from the artists pre-nominated for Les Foudres 2025 in the event’s official playlist, designed by What the France.
