Mario Duplantier

Mario Duplantier

Duplantier in 2013
Background information
Born (1981-06-19) June 19, 1981
Genres Progressive metal, technical death metal, groove metal, thrash metal
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter
Instruments Drums, guitar
Years active 1996–present
Labels Gabriel Editions, Boycott, Next Music, Listenable, Prosthetic, Roadrunner
Associated acts Gojira, Empalot

Mario Duplantier (born June 19, 1981) is a French musician and artist best known as the drummer for progessive metal band Gojira.[1]

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.[2]

He was crowned as the best drummer of modern metal by MetalSucks in April 2012.[3]

Equipment

Duplantier endorses Tama and Zildjian cymbals.

Discography

Gojira

Main article: Gojira discography

Empalot

References

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