Gojira plan to release a new album in 2026, marking the acclaimed French metal band’s first LP since 2021’s Fortitude. The news comes courtesy of a new interview with drummer Mario Duplantier

While Gojira could have quickly capitalized on the worldwide attention they received after last year’s mind-blowing performance of the song “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça ira!)” at the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris, the band chose to take its time to perfect the forthcoming album.

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“It took us a long time,” Duplantier told Bloodstock TV of the creative process for the upcoming LP (as transcribed by Blabbermouth ). “We needed that time, I think, just to make sure we are all on the same page, make sure what Gojira is bringing next is strong enough. Also, we don’t have that muc

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