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Gojira has announced a change to its upcoming European run after frontman Joe Duplantier injured his hand and required surgery. The band will press on with a temporary guitarist filling Duplantier’s live guitar duties while he recovers and continues as lead vocalist.
Joe Duplantier injured his hand and will sit out guitar parts
Duplantier shared images of an X-ray and surgery recovery on social media. The injury forced a minor operation, and he won’t be able to perform all guitar parts for several shows.
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Despite the setback, Duplantier will keep singing from the stage while the band adjusts the live lineup. The group described the mood as positive as they prepare to play for French audiences.
Who’s stepping in: Greg Kubacki from Car Bomb
Gojira recruited New York technical metal guitarist Greg Kubacki to cover the guitar parts Duplantier can’t play. Kubacki is best known for his work with the band Car Bomb.
The band framed the move as calling on a friend to help out, and fans can expect Kubacki to handle Duplantier’s live guitar role while the singer focuses on vocals.
What this means for the live show
- Joe Duplantier will remain the band’s frontman and perform all vocal duties.
- Greg Kubacki will take over guitar responsibilities on affected dates.
- Gojira says its crew and touring lineup are upbeat and ready to deliver the shows.
French headline run: dates and venues for late 2025
The band’s French leg begins in late November. Support across the run includes Comeback Kid and Neckbreaker.
- 11/27 — Reims, FRA — ReimsArena
- 11/28 — Lille, FRA — Zénith de Lille
- 11/3 — Paris, FRA — Bercy Accor Arena
- 12/1 — Rouen, FRA — Zénith de Rouen
- 12/2 — Saint-Herblain, FRA — Zénith Nantes Métropole
- 12/4 — Toulouse, FRA — Zénith de Toulouse
- 12/5 — Clermont-Ferrand, FRA — Zénith de Clermont-Ferrand
- 12/6 — Marseille, FRA — Dôme Marseille
- 12/8 — Nice, FRA — Palais Nikaïa
- 12/9 — Bordeaux, FRA — Arkea Arena
- 12/10 — Lyon, FRA — LDLC Arena
- 12/12 — Strasbourg, FRA — Zénith de Strasbourg
Gojira will also tour with Metallica on the M72 European trek
In spring, Gojira joins Metallica’s European stadium dates as support, along with Knocked Loose on many shows. The stadium run runs across May through July.
- 5/9 — Athens, Greece — Olympic Stadium
- 5/13 — Bucharest, Romania — Arena Națională
- 5/19 — Chorzów, Poland — Stadion Śląski
- 5/22 — Frankfurt, Germany — Deutsche Bank Park
- 5/27 — Zürich, Switzerland — Stadion Letzigrund
- 5/30 — Berlin, Germany — Olympiastadion
- 6/3 — Bologna, Italy — Stadio Renato Dall’Ara
- 6/13 — Budapest, Hungary — Puskás Aréna
- 6/21 — Dublin, Ireland — Aviva Stadium
- 6/25 — Glasgow, UK — Hampden Park
- 6/28 — Cardiff, UK — Principality Stadium
- 7/3 — London, UK — London Stadium
