Mario Duplantier
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| Background information | |
| Born | June 19, 1981 |
| Genres | Progressive metal, technical death metal, groove metal, thrash metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Drums |
| 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 who is the drummer of the technical death 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, Mario and his brother, Joe Duplantier, created the band Gojira (formerly known as "Godzilla"). He was crowned as being the best drummer of modern metal by MetalSucks in April 2012.[2] In an interview published in May 17, 2012 by Art-Scenics TV, he said "that his mother is American".
On tour
While touring with Gojira, he has decided to transform each trip into a painting and drawing session. The artistic material that came out of these trips became very crucial to him, which is why making art has turned into a daily activity. Unconsciously, Mario creates random surrealistic paintings made of hybrid characters and animals that tell stories. He also likes Hot Pockets.
Equipment
Mario is endorsed by Tama and Zildjian cymbals.
- Drums – Tama Superstar Custom, Custom Charcoal (CCC)[3]
- 18"x22" Bass Drum (SLB22E)
- 18"x22" Bass Drum (SLB22E)
- 5.5"x14" Snare Drum (SLS55)
- 10"x13" Tom Tom (SLT13A)
- 11"x14" Tom Tom (SLT14A)
- 16"x16" Floor Tom (SLT16A)
- 5.5"x14" Snare Drum (SLS55)
- 5.5"x14" Snare Drum (SLS55)
- Cymbals – Zildjian[4][5]
- 13" A Custom Hi-Hats
- 21" Z Custom Mega Bell Ride
- 18" A Custom Projection Crash (×2)
- 10" A Custom Splash
- 19" Z3 Ultra Hammered China
- 21" Z3 Ultra Hammered China
- Other
- Tama Mario Duplantier Signature Sticks[6]
References
- ↑ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Gojira | Biography | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-03-04.
- ↑ "METALSUCKS READERS SELECT GOJIRA'S MARIO DUPLANTIER AS THE BEST DRUMMER IN MODERN METAL - MetalSucks". MetalSucks. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
- ↑ "TAMA – artist profile – Mario Duplantier". Tamadrum.co.jp. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
- ↑ "Zildjian Artists|Mario Duplamtier Artist Page". zildjian.com. Retrieved 2015-03-01.
- ↑ http://configurator.zildjian.com/en-US/products/configurator/default.ad2?artistID=2830
- ↑ http://www.tamadrum.co.jp/usa/products/sticks/signature_MD.html
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