THE DROP
Gojira just dropped a pro-shot video of "Global Warming" from their December 10 Lyon show — with Car Bomb's Greg Kubacki handling guitar because Joseph Duplantier had hand surgery and couldn't play *. First time most fans are seeing what that lineup looked like on stage.
WHAT TO KNOW
- Joseph underwent minor surgery on his right hand before the November/December France tour, so Kubacki filled in for the entire run *
- Video directed and edited by Errick Easterday *
- The band already tracked drums, guitars, and bass for their next album, due in 2026 *
- They won a Grammy in February 2025 for "Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça Ira!)" and became the first metal band to perform at the Olympics *
THE TAKE
Watching a fill-in guitarist handle Gojira's catalog is worth the watch alone — Kubacki earned his spot in a tough situation *. The real story is Mario Duplantier saying they took extra time on the new record because "we don't have that much pressure" as an established band, which is either refreshing honesty or a warning that 2026 might feel safe *.