Mario Duplantier


Mario François Duplantier is a French musician and artist best known as the drummer for progressive death metal band Gojira.

Early life

Mario Duplantier grew up in Bayonne, South-West France near from the Basque country 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.

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. He was voted Best Drummer at the .

Equipment

Duplantier endorses Tama and Zildjian cymbals.

Gojira

;Demos
;EPs
;Studio albums