Gojira Announces Fill-In Drummer for U.S. Festival Shows

In a surprising turn of events, Gojira has revealed that their drummer, Mario Duplantier, will not be performing at their upcoming U.S. festival shows due to immigration issues. The band took to social media to share the news, expressing their disappointment and gratitude for the quick support from fellow musician Luigi Paraventi of Paleface Swiss.

Gojira is set to hit the stage at Rock Fest today, July 16, followed by performances at Upheaval Festival tomorrow and Inkcarceration on July 18. While Duplantier is heartbroken over the situation, Paraventi is ready to step in and keep the momentum going for the band.

The band humorously acknowledged the situation by comparing Duplantier and Paraventi to the iconic Nintendo characters Mario and Luigi, sharing a playful post alongside their announcement.

As of now, it remains uncertain when Duplantier will be able to join the band in the U.S., particularly for the Louder Than Life festival in Kentucky this fall. Fans are hopeful for his swift return as Gojira continues to make waves in the rock scene.

Source: loudwire.com

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