Name Mario Duplantier Instruments Drums Role Musician | Years active 1996–present Siblings Joe Duplantier | |
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Born June 19, 1981 (age 42) ( 1981-06-19 ) Albums | ||
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter | ||
Gojira- Live at Brixton Academy - Drum Solo
Mario Duplantier (born June 19, 1981) is a French musician and artist best known as the drummer for progressive metal band Gojira.
Contents
- Gojira Live at Brixton Academy Drum Solo
- Gojira mario duplantier drum solo les vieilles charrues 2010
- Early life
- Career
- Equipment
- Gojira
- Empalot
- References
Gojira mario duplantier drum solo les vieilles charrues 2010
Early life
Mario Duplantier grew up in a family where arts played a significant role. He developed his drawing, painting, and music skills in an environment of freedom and creativity. In 1996, Duplantier and his brother, Joe Duplantier, formed the band Gojira (formerly known as "Godzilla").
Career
Mario Duplantier is known for his technical and rhythmic heavy precision drumming with extended double-bass blasts, mid-tempo rock power grooves, precision tom fills, jazzy drum breaks, and blast beats. Gojira's live show often features his drum solos as part of the set. Occasionally, Mario plays guitar during live shows when he and his brother, Joe, switch places.
He was crowned as the best drummer of modern metal by MetalSucks in April 2012.
Equipment
Duplantier endorses Tama and Zildjian cymbals.
