Joe Duplantier recently commented on Gojira’s decision not to perform their landmark album in its entirety. He addressed the topic in an interview shared on Rolling Stone France.
The band’s frontman explained the reasoning behind their choice. This comes despite 2026 marking 20 years since the album’s release—an album that propelled them to international success.
“We already tried it in rehearsal, and it doesn’t work,” Duplantier said. “For me, listening to an album is about lying on a bed, headphones on, following a story.”
He further elaborated on the band’s position. While they had experimented with performing the full album during rehearsals, the live format simply didn’t translate the intended experience.
“It is the album that propelled us to international success. We already tried playing it in full in rehearsal, but it doesn’t work!” he continued.
Rather than staging a full live performance, Gojira has chosen an alternative approach to celebrate the milestone anniversary of their breakthrough record. The band’s decision reflects their commitment to preserving the conceptual and immersive nature of the album as originally intended by its creators.
Gojira recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of “From Mars To Sirius” by performing three of the album’s songs at an intimate in-studio session, as reported by Blabbermouth. The performance took place at Joe Duplantier’s Silver Cord Studio in Ridgewood, Queens, New York, in late October 2025.
The three-song studio performance featured “Ocean Planet,” “From the Sky,” and “Where Dragons Dwell.” This offered fans a carefully curated selection from the album rather than the complete work. The PRP noted that this intimate Silver Cord session marked the band’s official celebration of the album’s two-decade milestone. Multiple music outlets including Revolver and Metal Injection covered the release.
This selective approach aligns with Duplantier’s philosophy about how the album should be experienced. By performing only three tracks in a studio setting rather than attempting a full live rendition, Gojira maintains the album’s conceptual integrity while still honoring its significance to their career. Metal Injection revealed that the band is also preparing for the future, with drummer Mario Duplantier confirming that Gojira’s long-awaited new album will arrive in 2026. This gives fans fresh material to anticipate alongside the celebration of their classic work.
The decision ultimately demonstrates Gojira’s artistic maturity and respect for their own legacy. They chose quality and authenticity over the spectacle of a full album performance.
