Musician Steps In for Drummer Due to Travel Restrictions
Originally published Jul 16, 2026
By Eddie Makuch · GameSpot
AI-generated summary based on GameSpot · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 16, 2026
Key points
- A French metal band's drummer is temporarily replaced due to an immigration issue.
- Luigi Paraventi, known for his online covers, is stepping in for the affected drummer.
- The band announced the change with a gaming-themed message and image.
- The U.S. tour starts on July 16 and includes multiple festival appearances.
- The band expressed regret over the drummer's inability to join the tour.
A French metal band has announced that its drummer is unable to join for a series of upcoming U.S. performances due to an immigration-related issue. In his place, the band has temporarily enlisted Luigi Paraventi, a drummer known for his online presence and musical covers. The band highlighted the change with a playful reference to video games, stating, 'Player 2 has entered game. RESPECT!' and shared an image of the iconic characters Mario and Luigi from the Mushroom Kingdom. The tour begins on July 16 at Rock Fest in Wisconsin and continues through a series of summer festival shows. The band expressed disappointment over the drummer's absence, noting his efforts to resolve the issue.
Read the original story: GameSpot — by Eddie Makuch