Luigi Steps in for Mario in Gojira Band Due to Immigration Issue
French metal band Gojira has confirmed that its drummer, Mario Duplantier, will not be able to perform on some upcoming shows, and he's being temporarily replaced by Luigi Paraventi.
French metal band Gojira has confirmed that its drummer, Mario Duplantier, will not be able to perform on some upcoming shows, and he's being temporarily replaced by Luigi Paraventi.
French metal band Gojira has announced that due to an immigration issue preventing drummer Mario Duplantier from traveling to the US, he will be temporarily replaced by Luigi Paraventi. The band made a playful reference to video games in their announcement, likening the replacement to 'Player 2 has entered game. RESPECT!' Luigi Paraventi, known for his covers on social media, including a Gojira video, will join the band for their US tour starting on July 16 at Rock Fest in Wisconsin.
The replacement comes as Gojira gears up for a series of summer festival shows scheduled until September. Mario Duplantier expressed disappointment at not being able to join the tour, stating he has been actively seeking a solution to the immigration issue. The band did not disclose further details regarding the nature of the problem.
