Hey everybody! We are super excited to play Bloodstock this year, we had an amazing time back in 2010. Looking forward to seeing all of our UK fans again and kicking your asses \m/
Gojira

 

Bloodstock are doing a weekly lottery for tickets!!

more information below:

http://bloodstock.uk.com/news/index.php?/archives/603-BLOODSTOCK-LAUNCHES-FACEBOOK-TIMELINE-LOTTERY.html

 

Check the interview below in french with english subtitles (begin at 7:16).

 

 

http://www.hardforce.fr/metalxs/en/s01e20

 

As the drummer of Gojira, Mario Duplantier needs no introduction. His reputation for pulverising beats layered with intricate sequences have seen him nominated for best drummer in various metal awards, currently Revolver’s Golden Gods. And when Mario has finished beating the proverbial out of his drumheads he likes nothing better than to paint on them, using them as a unique canvas to document his experiences. These works of art are fast developing a reputation of their own, particularly among his ever growing legion of fans. Initially these were seen popping up in Gojira’s merch stall on tour but such is the collection now that they have their own section in his new online gallery.
When we meet he’s clutching his laptop and a couple of his latest drumskins, one completed the day before and one that is a work in progress. There’s no chance of that being finished today; it’s the second show of the Jägermeister Tour and preparations inside the venue are in full swing so we’re relegated to the back lounge of the tour bus to have a chat about his art.

 

So when did this novel idea originate? It goes without saying that as a drummer and an artist it’s both relevant and unique to himself, an extension of his creativity. Mario’s explanation is a little more simple. It’s like putting a child in front of a blank page – he just can’t help himself!
“You know, during rehearsal when we practise or prepare for a tour I am always behind the drums, and there is this white bit in front of me, this snare, it’s always like a piece of paper. I have a marker sometimes and I just want to do something!” He adds, “but I do use this snare space for a lot of things, for ideas when I’m composing. I also put some notes on there which help me during the show, for example when I play very fast I have some mental techniques that I use and I note those on my snare, then I can remember when to breathe, let my left leg relax and so on. As a drummer it’s just a good way to connect to all these works when I practice.” 

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL MARIO FEATURE ON MEDUSAMEDIA.NET

 

Also check the interview with Mario on HeavyMetal Artwork below:

 

 

 

MARIO DID POST NEW ARTWORKS ON HIS SITE!!! CLICK THE BANNER BELOW TO VISIT HIS GALLERY!

 

 

 

Emission spéciale ce mercredi avec la venue de deux membres du groupe de death-metal français Gojira. Virginie Hilssone a accueilli dans les Extrémistes Mario Duplantier, le batteur grand amateur de bodyboard, et Jean-Michel Labadie, le bassiste fan de mountain bike.

Nos deux invités racontent comment la pratique du death-metal se rapproche du sport extrême. Ils abordent également leurs passions pour les sports extrêmes.

http://www.machainesport.fr/extreme_lachaine/gojira-etait-dans-les-extremistes/

 

Check the new interview with Joe below:

 

A message from Mario in the clip below:

 

 

All the tour dates : GO TO THE TOUR SECTION

Vidar Landa of Kvelertak and Mario Duplantier of Gojira have a conversation about shared bills, wild audiences, impressions of America, and more. Kverlertak’s new album, Meir, is set for release on March 26 and the band have a massive upcoming North American headline tour.

 

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO

n the latest episode of Exclaim! TV's Aggressive Tendencies series, we feature French metal unit Gojira.

During a stop at Toronto's Phoenix Concert Theatre while on their recent headlining tour, Exclaim! TV caught up with Gojira frontman Joe Duplantier. He talked about getting back to performing small clubs rather than arenas, as well as the band's songwriting process. Duplantier also discussed their message, how the group's sound has progressed over the years and their view on what the future holds.

 

(puplished on http://exclaim.ca/MusicVideo/ExclaimTV/gojira-on_exclaim_tv_aggressive_tendencies)

 

Gojira drummer Mario Duplantier might be located all the way in the back of the stage when his band is performing, but for me, he is the star of the show. When seeing Gojira on their recent tour, I couldn't take my eyes off of him. He. does. not. fuck. up. He is constantly headbanging, double-bassing at ferocious speeds and the way he puts his whole body into playing, it's as if he is dancing with the drumkit on stage.

To put it succinctly, Mario is an artist. And his expression is not just through music, it's through visual means as well. I recently learned that Mario is a budding illustrator as well. Mario combines his love of art and music by drawing on his drumheads in between blasting them silly. I recently had the opportunity to email Mario a few questions about his artwork, and here is the conversation that spawned out of that email:

READ ON METAL INJECTION.COM

We would like to thank each and every one of you for coming out to our shows over the past 6 weeks...

This tour was absolutely incredible! We promise to come back and tour North America again this year.

See you soon!!!