Question 1

Who is the drummer for Gojira?

Accepted Answer

Mario Duplantier has been Gojira's drummer since the band's founding in 1996, making him the only drummer in the band's history.

Question 2

Why is Gojira called Gojira?

Accepted Answer

The band was originally named Godzilla but changed to Gojira (the Japanese name for Godzilla) in 2001 to avoid trademark issues.

Question 3

Are Joe and Mario Duplantier brothers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Joe (vocals/guitar) and Mario (drums) Duplantier are brothers who co-founded the band in 1996.

Question 4

What is Gojira's most famous song?

Accepted Answer

'Flying Whales' from the 2005 album 'From Mars to Sirius' is widely considered their signature song and a modern metal classic.

Question 5

Has Gojira won a Grammy?

Accepted Answer

While they haven't won, Gojira has received multiple Grammy nominations including Best Metal Performance for 'Silvera' (2017) and 'Amazonia' (2022).

Question 6

Where is Gojira from?

Accepted Answer

Gojira is from Bayonne, a city in the Basque region of southwestern France near the Spanish border.

Question 7

Was Gojira always called Gojira?

Accepted Answer

No. The band formed in 1996 under the name Godzilla and released two demos under that name before changing it to Gojira in 2001 due to a trademark dispute with Toho, the studio behind the Godzilla films.

Question 8

Has Gojira's lineup always been the same?

Accepted Answer

The current four-piece lineup (Joe Duplantier, Mario Duplantier, Christian Andreu, Jean-Michel Labadie) has been stable since 1998, when bassist Jean-Michel Labadie replaced original bassist Alexandre Cornillon.

Question 9

Who played drums on Gojira's "Terra Incognita"?

Accepted Answer

Mario Duplantier played drums on "Terra Incognita" (2001).

Question 10

Who played drums on Gojira's "Fortitude"?

Accepted Answer

Mario Duplantier played drums on "Fortitude" (2021).

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