Following their immense success since the 2021 release of Fortitude, French progressive metal band Gojira is preparing to release their highly anticipated eighth studio album. In a recent interview with Le Parisien, drummer Mario Duplantier provided an update on the upcoming album, revealing that it is nearing completion.
Duplantier said the band is making a stylistic return to their roots, stating: “It’s almost finished. We’re going back to big guitar riffs and a more metal, but more modern, sound.” He also spoke candidly about the creative challenges the band has faced, noting that the recording process took longer than initially planned. “There are two more songs to refine. We wanted to move quickly, but we didn’t succeed. We thought about it so much that we almost got lost,” he explained. The drummer added that their standards have evolved over the years, making the process of matching their tastes more difficult than it was earlier in their career. “It’s harder to match our tastes than when we were 20, and that’s normal.” The new album is expected to be released in 2026.
Since the release of Fortitude, Gojira has cemented their status as a major force in the metal world. The band made history as the first metal act to perform at the Olympic opening ceremony, a collaboration that later earned them a GRAMMY Award. They have also toured with major acts like Korn and are scheduled for an upcoming run with Metallica. The band also made a guest appearance at the all-star farewell concert for Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath.
Gojira will be busy on the road throughout late 2025 and 2026, with a packed touring schedule that includes headlining shows, festival appearances, and support slots.
Gojira Only
- August 10 – Walton-on-Trent, UK – Bloodstock Open Air 2025
- August 12 – Oberhausen, Germany – Turbinenhalle
- August 14 – Dinkelsbühl, Germany – Summer Breeze Open Air 2025
- August 15 – Sulingen, Germany – Reload Festival 2025
- August 17 – Eindhoven, Netherlands – Dynamo Metal Fest 2025
- August 19 – Krakow, Poland – Tauron Arena
- August 21 – Vilnius, Lithuania – Lukiškių kalėjimas 2.0
- November 27 – Reims, France – ReimsArena
- November 28 – Lille, France – Zénith de Lille
- November 30 – Paris, France – Bercy Accor Arena
- December 1 – Rouen, France – Zénith de Rouen
- December 2 – Saint-Herblain, France – Zenith Nantes Metropole
- December 4 – Toulouse, France – Zénith de Toulouse
- December 5 – Clermont-Ferrand, France – Zénith de Clermont-Ferrand
- December 6 – Marseille, France – Dome Marseille
- December 8 – Nice, France – Palais Nikaïa
- December 9 – Bordeaux, France – Arkéa Arena
- December 10 – Lyon, France – LDLC Arena
- December 12 – Strasbourg, France – Zenith of Strasbourg
With Korn & Loathe
- September 17 – Ottawa, Canada – Canadian Tire Centre
- September 19 – Quebec City, Canada – Centre Vidéotron
- September 20 – Montreal, Canada – Bell Centre
- September 22 – London, Canada – Canada Life Place
- September 23 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
- September 25 – Winnipeg, Canada – Canada Life Centre
- September 28 – Calgary, Canada – Scotiabank Saddledome
- September 29 – Edmonton, Canada – Rogers Place
- October 1 – Vancouver, Canada – Rogers Arena
- October 4 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock 2025
With Metallica & Knocked Loose
- May 9, 2026 – Athens, Greece – Athens Olympic Stadium
- May 13, 2026 – Bucharest, Romania – Arena Națională
- May 19, 2026 – Chorzów, Poland – Śląski Stadium
- May 22, 2026 – Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park
- May 24, 2026 – Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park
- May 27, 2026 – Zürich, Switzerland – Stadion Letzigrund
- May 30, 2026 – Berlin, Germany – Olympiastadion Berlin
- June 3, 2026 – Bologna, Italy – Renato Dall’Ara Stadium
- June 11, 2026 – Budapest, Hungary – Puskás Aréna
- June 13, 2026 – Budapest, Hungary – Puskás Aréna
- June 19, 2026 – Dublin, Ireland – Aviva Stadium
- June 21, 2026 – Dublin, Ireland – Aviva Stadium
- June 25, 2026 – Glasgow, UK – Hampden Park
- June 28, 2026 – Cardiff, UK – Principality Stadium
- July 3, 2026 – London, UK – London Stadium
- July 5, 2026 – London, UK – London Stadium
