French rock and metal have been gaining prominence on the world stage. From Grammy-nominated Gojira playing the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics to the country being home to one of the world’s biggest Metal festivals, it’s no surprise France has finally launched an official Rock and Metal chart. Arts24 looks at how the genre gained popularity with heavy metal band Mass Hysteria’s bass player Jamie Ryan.
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