Gojira’s Drummer Struggles with U.S. Tour | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Gojira’s U.S. tour hit a snag when drummer Mario Duplantier got stuck in immigration limbo, forcing the band to scramble for a last-minute fill-in. Enter Luigi Paraventi from Paleface Swiss — yes, the Luigi from Mario’s Mario Kart universe — who’s stepping in for Rock Fest, Upheaval, and Inkcarceration. The band’s quick wit and the metal community’s seamless support make this chaos feel less like a disaster and more like a metal legend’s unexpected cameo. With Luigi’s schedule clear and Mario’s return uncertain, fans are holding their breath — and maybe a little Luigi-themed merch — for when…