US EditionGojira Recruits Extra Guitar Player for Tour After Frontman Joe Duplantier Undergoes Hand Surgery
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Gojira Frontman Joe Duplantier Undergoes Hand Surgery, Won't Play Guitar on Upcoming Tour
Gojira frontman Joe Duplantier has undergone hand surgery and won’t perform guitar on the band’s upcoming tour of France. The singer-guitarist took to Instagram to reveal that he injured his hand a few weeks ago, and to announce that Car Bomb axeman Greg Kubacki will be filling in on guitar while Duplantier handles vocals only. Duplantier wrote the following in his post: “I hurt my hand a few weeks ago. After getting minor surgery, I’m on the me…
Gojira's vocalist and guitarist, Joe Duplantier, goes through a complicated hand injury that required surgery, forcing him to leave the guitar aside during the band's next tour of France. Through a statement, Duplantier explained the situation with his usual close tone: "I hurt my hand a few weeks ago. After a little surgery, I'm recovering, but I won't be able to play all my guitar parts on the tour in France..." To avoid canceling performances…
Joe Duplantier Undergoes Hand Surgery, Gojira Recruit Greg Kubacki For France Tour
Gojira frontman Joe Duplantier has confirmed he’ll be stepping back from guitar duties on the band’s upcoming run of shows in France after injuring his hand badly enough to require surgery. While he’ll still be front and centre on vocals, the band have drafted in Greg Kubacki of Car Bomb to take over guitar for the tour. Duplantier addressed the situation directly, sharing a message with fans: “Hey! I hurt my hand a few weeks ago. After getting…
Gojira recruits extra guitar player for tour after frontman Joe Duplantier undergoes hand surgery
Joe Duplantier of Gojira performs at Canada Life Place on September 22, 2025 in London, Ontario. (Jeremychanphotography/Getty Images) Gojira will have an extra guitar player on hand for the band’s homecoming tour of France. Frontman Joe Duplantier shares in an Instagram post that he recently hurt his hand: “After getting minor surgery, I’m on the mend but unfortunately I won’t be able to play all my guitar parts on the next tour.” “No worries th…
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