MARIO DUPLANTIER - BABAR

[@InterSev]

Even when he’s not playing Gojira songs, he still plays metal.

[@xavkoston16]

This is even more metal than Gojira ! haha

[@mitchierichie]

😂

[@Rubes160]

I see what ya did there, very clever. You’re a scholar and a gentleman. 🤘🏼

[@FSofCG]

good one

[@anthonyvenedicto518]

Literally bro. Nice one btw

[@anthonyvenedicto518]

I fucking love this guy. He is one of metal's top drummers. No wonder Gojira sounds so good

[@nielsurban6392]

He is the top metal drummer. No one plays with the same feel and intricate touch on the level as Mario does!

[@Drewp06]

@@nielsurban6392 There are literally dozens of metal drummers who blow him out of the water. Lol. He’s solid for sure, but nothing amazing.

[@nielsurban6392]

@@Drewp06 That is where I disagree. A lot of metal is very technically challenging maybe even harder than some Gojira songs, sure. But my point is that Mario has just a way better feel behind the kit than pretty much any other big metal drummer. He understands the instrument way better and has made his playing sound and feel so much more alive than the rest.

[@fourseasons4105]

@@nielsurban6392 I definitely think other drummers such as Blake Richardson or Marco Minnemann for example play with just as much feel and nuance AND possess greater technical chops, one doesn't necessarily contradict the other.

[@mikakettunen7939]

@@nielsurban6392 Amen, bro

[@TheGears999]

"so what instrument do you play?" "the house"

[@onur_bastug]

:)

[@agustincasciero]

Wake up babe, new Mario drum video!

[@SoonAfterOfficial]

I'll never understand how or why his drumming has so much feel and emotion to it, it's so wonderful and everything just always sounds just the way it's supposed to for whatever he's doing, an absolute master

[@edgeofsorrow2658]

I would say a lot of rudiment study and practice, listening to and studying drummers and music outside of heavy metal and incorporating into his own style.

[@RobertoReyesChHC]

He hits hard on top of being calculated and intricate yet tasteful.

[@timdedecker7894]

being schooled as a jazz drummer probably helps a lot, look at guys like martin lopez and sean reinert: all metal drummers with beautiful taste, feel and creativity

[@SoonAfterOfficial]

Oh yeah if you can play jazz on any instrument you can literally play anything else I'm convinced

[@timdedecker7894]

@@SoonAfterOfficial Not necessarily! But I do think that having a jazz background really defines a metal drummer's perspective on making music. Jazz to me is inherently more focused on tasteful playing, subtlety and expressiveness than most genres. Besides, jazz and metal just sound so good meshed together I think (think of Carey, Samuelson, Roddy, Christy, Harrison, Garstka etc.) TL;DR we both love Mario and wish we could play like him.

[@jubankta1627]

This man comes up with some of the most incredible patterns that there’s ever been on the drums

[@tommyslatts3202]

Saw Gojira live in Melbourne recently. Besides his unreal technique and groove, what struck me is how much effort and energy Mario puts into his playing. It's incredible that a dude so talented is so humble too.

[@hugog2760]

That drum solo he did was absolutely awesome

[@Wido08GP]

Gojira live is something I hope everyone gets to witness one day. When I listened to them in Croatia I just couldn't believe how good they are.

[@Casowsky]

Wtf, what show was that, I probably would have flown over the pond for a weekend if I'd known about that

[@shamicentertainment1262]

I missed that show. Got there literally on there second last song, bad memories for me lol.

[@AlPjot]

Mario at Drumstore: "I want that cymbal" drumstore employee: "Sir thats a pillar..." Mario: "That one it is."

[@delicrux]

"Didn't know Zildjian makes pillars too..." ~ Probably mario

[@jmcsquared18]

Book it, Duplantier is going to be forever known as one of the great last names of metal.

[@karvajakala7067]

No,he is not going to be

[@jmcsquared18]

@@karvajakala7067 why choose to be so cringe, though?

[@bengough6772]

I think most likely he'll be one of the most underrated of all time. He's great, he's much more musically inclined than most metal drummers who typically go for machine gun speed (which is totally fine) I think him and Gojira as a whole will remain glorious but never quite so famous and well known as their talent really demands.

[@KytexEdits]

@@bengough6772 If they keep making less and less extreme records like they've been doing they'll gain more fans, I reckon. I'm not into the new stuff but I feel ike they're cultivating a whole new generation of fans.

[@sambt123]

@@bengough6772mario has machine gun speed and unique technicality

[@TheWizard706]

I’m astounded by this man’s creativity. Every solo is distinctly Mario.

[@BreadBoys]

metal

[@sentry6332]

yes

[@parrotanimations4263]

why are you here lmao

[@acinoralas9107]

I would absolutely love to see him integrate that thing into their music. It sounds brutal asf.

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

They have! They’ve used the original “Babar” Live up until 2009 before it was lost on a street somewhere, never to be seen again! This tall metal structure is a recreation of the original “Babar”.

[@Jary-Mane_spin.doctor]

Mario is the reason I at 39 years just started drums lessons and bought myself a kit.. Thank you for the inspiration you have given me. The way Mario plays with passion and looks flawless and so much energy. ❤ really truly amazing. Thank you for Igniting the passion and life back into me 🥁 ❤🙏🏽

[@Jary-Mane_spin.doctor]

ALSO!! please come back to Melbourne Australia I haven’t see Gojira live.. i !! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@mmaidofsteel]

Good on you girl! I didn't get behind a kit until I was 32 and got into drumming more seriously, taking lessons, at 35. I absolutely adore drumming! There's never a right or wrong age to do something you're passionate about. Mario is one of my all time favorite drummers because of the energy, spirit and discipline he puts into it, and definitely an inspiration for me picking up sticks.

[@toubabsnow]

La gestuelle, la frappe, la créativité, meilleur batteur du monde !! Le plus inspirant pour moi en tout cas !

[@dorsalia666]

This is so original in so many ways

[@footnotedrummer]

Not a massive Gojira fan, but Mario is absolutely my favorite drummer currently. He's an exquisitely talented percussionist. Extremely creative with his compositions. Just a beast!

[@sambt123]

you inspired me to buy a drum set today man. words can’t describe how much i appreciate you and your music.

[@zuckleyplays4120]

Just remember one thing, no matter how frustrating it gets and how much you want to quit don’t give up ever it’ll be completely worth the pain and effort to be able to have a musical talent/gift like that!

[@mikakettunen7939]

Yes, go for it bro, you will hate your drums but do not give up on that hate, instead: let all of your body + mind adapt to this new physical dimension, let all love channel free - and eventually you are the master of your drums

[@johnzackarias11]

Fuck yeah, you're heading down an amazing, fun and rewarding path! Just keep playing, don't stop.

[@morbidmanmusic]

METRONOME IS YOUR FRIEND!! Not your enemy!!!

[@personnel5757]

Congratulations :D

[@azhardware8369]

Fun fact, that metal bar he is playing during the solo, was used for the recording of "The Art Of Dying". He's one of the few drummers actually that innovate with style and new ideas about the drumming. Mario besto drummer.

[@TheRoblynn410]

The Flesh Alive video definitely shows you that it is a standpipe he is hitting, not this weird piece of ductshit

[@azhardware8369]

@@TheRoblynn410 I remember him using this piece, and I posted a story some weeks ago with him playing this solo, and told that fact, he liked my story.

[@6.thedollar415]

You can also hear it all over Terra Incognita

[@ananditotugarisman9122]

Now we can see he's influenced by Lars Ulrich a lot

[@azhardware8369]

He got inspired by Lars when he started learning drums. Now, he's a monster.@@ananditotugarisman9122

[@33matou]

Comme d'hab avec monsieur Duplantier . Millimétré et jouissif !

[@noBearAdventures]

Creativity, groove, power, and chops. I’m not even a die hard Gojira fan, but this dude just makes me smile every single time I watch him play. If there is a heaven, you gotta believe that Bonham is up there thinking “I hope this mf’er has a long happy life and all… but hurry up and get up here. I wanna jam”

[@chrismodlin6262]

"What type of cymbals do you use?" "Wall."

[@jaknik4601]

Man! Such a relief seeing you still have and play on that giant metal piece of art! I love it! Thought you had gotten rid of it.

[@pnsmith2001]

All that bad ass in 1 person.... the most unique drummer out there.. huge inspiration

[@morbidmanmusic]

most unique?? Hardly. pretty typical in metal/.

[@sambt123]

⁠@@morbidmanmusicyeah he’s one of the most unique for sure and isn’t stereotypical at all take your hate somewhere else you weird elitist incel💀

[@sambt123]

@@morbidmanmusic”stereotypical for metal” one of the funniest things i’ve read, comment sections are awful

[@davestruthers3384]

I've been playing drums since 1965 and this cat is probably the best I've ever seen. In the rock vein that is. Flawless execution of any and all rudiments known and yet to be discovered.

[@maurogerth7227]

You can see through Marios soul just watching him playing drums, that's something beautiful

[@TheMTalMilitia]

Yo new St Anger just dropped Incroyable de créativité, encore une fois. Tu nous régale Mario !

[@Clay-tality]

I saw him play a solo during the Mega Monsters tour and I felt like I was witnessing something intimate and deeply personal. His expressions, the energy, what he put into his instrument. Some people like to play the drums, but Mario LOVES it.

[@metalben005]

I saw them in Salt Lake for the tour and yeah his solo was really damn good. He's amazing with crowd interaction

[@scipioafricanus1346]

Talent + hard work = Success

[@benoitc.5400]

Babar! tu nous sors des souvenirs de notre enfance! 😂 Mais quel talent! Tu es définitivement parmi les plus grands batteurs de ce monde. Éblouissant! Hâte de vous revoir au Québec.

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

There are amazing drummers out there. But Mario’s work ethic with his drumming is absoloutly unreal. His warmups and practices are extremely intense.

[@cmtcfu]

add garstka to this list, if you're keeping one.

[@thomassmith1148]

Accoustic and digital mix!? Sick. Loved seeing you guys at the Roundhouse in Sydney. Big love man ♥️

[@sacha4326]

I love the fact that he still moves his left foot to the rythm even if it’s not on the second pedal

[@EmmanuelDrummerPoland]

wow !!! You are my hero, my god of drums - thank You for your drumming. I'm learning yours grooves and it's very exciting for me every time. You are the best of the best💪👏👍

[@insightguitars]

this guy is outstanding

[@wdcegtjdh]

Ce qui est fou, c'est que malgré l'extrême complexité de ce qu'il joue, il reste fluide, super propre et groovy

[@roypatterson9910]

Outstanding, and a great way to add something different to the drums! It came together great!

[@markanderson3870]

Awesome! Great fills and beats.

[@Owenator26]

That's one of the best drum solo's I've ever heard

[@JETFOURLITRE]

These guys were mental at GoodThings Sydney. I had a shit start to the day, my mate had to pull out so I was solo, got there late, missed Millencolin and was pretty down in the dumps about it all. But Gojira just went off and lifted my day back up 🤟

[@Evi1penguin5]

My favorite drummer. No question.

[@faustinegautier6976]

Tellement original Un immense bravo pour ton travail et ton ultime talent ✨🌟🔥

[@mammontustado9680]

What I like most about Mario's style is it's not overly technical (which sometimes becomes boring and unlistenable), but still incredibly creative and refreshing. Definitely on the top 10 of modern metal drummers.

[@Artofwar3004]

What a drummer. I really apprecciate your dedication

[@Kyzik244]

The man lets his ancestors flow through him so effortlessly🥁

[@monicaandreagranados3876]

Me gusta mucho 😻💕✨

[@samhilton4173]

Such good stick control. Perfect intonation.

[@mrtomashiro5074]

Babar le roi des éléphants

[@kappachino3431]

Your drumming is backbone for gojira man that awesome

[@KAPTEIN...]

Can’t wait to hear that monolith being smashed in the album

[@mirroirdéformant]

Beyond stick control (by a knowledgeable Mister Stone), there's MÉTAL structures control ^*^! I'm melting just listening to these double bass lines

[@Korhona]

Il a pris cher Babar !! Merci Mario. T'es une vraie inspiration

[@dangerx7697]

Mario and Thomas Lang...... the two best drummers on the planet that have distinct styles from anyone else on the planet......

[@otavioturolo7970]

Nice drums skills, John Wick.

[@KRIMHDrummer]

The master shows how it’s done

[@devinbuchhorn]

This new Roland Kit is going places. Love you Mario!

[@thedrumknight]

One of the best drummers ever.

[@thefxdable]

T'es le meilleur Mario hâte de vous voir à bercy en février ! ❤️🤘🇫🇷

[@nicolaswutzmusic]

5 seconds in and I'm fucking dead. What a beast behind the kit

[@rodrigobaptistarb]

You have no idea how much of an inspiration your video is for my 2023. And I'm not even talking about drumming...

[@DanShiraz]

What a beast you are Mario 🖤🖤🖤 See you in Feb, on my birthday in London 🙌🙌

[@PLively]

Fantastic. I also love that he is pragmatic about what to practice on, using electronics and a double pedal instead of two bass drums. I always wondered why he uses two bass drums when this is an options - must simply be that it looks cooler in videos and when playing live! For what it's worth, Mario Duplantier is fast moving up my list of favourite drummers.

[@markince656]

that's awesome! the room is even more awesome!

[@peteywheatstraws4909]

Man this guy is awesome, became a fan of his a few years ago.

[@aletoleon80]

What a great idea Mario, the sound of that metal bar is awsome, genius

[@marsdrums6298]

I love it! Electronic it kit that could probably create the sound of that HVAC Vent duct (or whatever that piece of metal is) but he just uses that instead. Adds so much to this not only visually but audio wise... SUPERB! I'm a fan!

[@watchlistenlearn]

I hear soo many Gojira riffs just by hearing this vid. Sooo cool Mario 😎👌

[@bulgarincho]

Mario XL ... omfg, nailed it once again. Your are HUGE !

[@PeterVejar666]

The half end is perfect!!

[@m_pastor]

Guys, who let him pass into the construction site? absolutely godlike

[@juclar_filho]

*_As always absurdly genius and amazing brother! Maximum respect! Reference always! Big hug warrior of light, music and art! A hail from Brazil and our Amazonian blood..._*

[@rocknrobert1]

Watching this guy live is an absolute treat, sooo good.

[@nickelisalejo4833]

I've said it before and I'll say it again this guy is the best modern metal drummer ever ain't no one got his technique in his skills it's just unmatched

[@bengough6772]

Need to use that hollow steel pillar for their next album Great stuff Mario, really great to see a metal drummer play something with musical nuance :)

[@tsbdgaming69s96]

Right from the beginning, those insane subdivision changes are crazy bro

[@eldiablo3794]

Mario: "this metal fireplace chimney will sound good in my next drum solo."🥁

[@gajapi]

Such a tease! Need more!

[@user-vf1rj9dd4k]

Never saw a chimney pipe for sale as a heavy metal bell at my local drum dealer... This drumming Sounds like its introducing a couple thousand orks marching into your town.😅 Amazing

[@matsandersson9197]

Down to earth drummer 👌👌

[@6.thedollar415]

when will the mario duplantier signature big hollow metal thing come out

[@alexsavatin5738]

Imagine being Mario's neighbour and waking up to him playing on the air ducts :)) Priceless!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@vagrant1714]

Expecting the walls to open up and cenobites to walk out... exquisite

[@jammerzz]

i love how you dont get to hear that last note. chef's kiss.

[@soytodero]

🤩Amazing!... The best endorsing and review of Roland electronic drums and ArcelorMittal France 😀 ever!... For the common drummer: buy the spikes shoes of Usain Bolt and now dream to run like him!

[@j-fquevillon8134]

Just one word.... Wow!!

[@mikeysticks3383]

I wonder if he walks around tapping on everything to see how it sounds like I do? 😂 I always notice he has some piece that looks like scrap metal, and that's what I love about him. His very soul is felt in every beat.

[@klimtklavier]

Story goes his mom noticed him drumming on everything... and asked him if he wanted lessons. At age eleven. Moms always notice this sort of thing... also, brother Joe noticed Mario was a better drummer than the guy in his band... which is why videos of early Gojira live shows you can only see the top of Mario's head and a huge pair of sneakers (he was still a teen, still growing, and has big feet).

[@amp-uspsashootingsports4336]

This one definitely "hits different" genius. Mario and Benny Greb have very particular styles. Very very creative. Everyone please notice the way he uses the time/space between beats and the way he fires that *6 stroke roll?* Off that floor tom. The change in swing really makes this.

[@Sinqjam]

That electronic sound sounds so real. First time im enjoying edrum.

[@tonitoivanen2315]

It's always an enjoyment to watch you play. I hope to see you play live in Finland next summer 🤘

[@alexanderkonczal3908]

wow. that freaking GOES.

[@gadymarcus2362]

Magnifico.👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@aliabolhassani5820]

GODLIKE as per usual brother!

[@theconfusedsperm3772]

Super Mario 🤘🏻🔥

[@tatuued]

This is my favorite video by you. Damn man good shit

[@anupiit43]

OMG, HE IS AT THE TOP. MY FAVOURITE

[@ImOnAJourney]

When you play a solo … play everything. Your drums, stands, rims, house support beams, floor … use EVERYTHING!

[@vinaytomar4538]

Awesome 🤟

[@akrmfk]

What a great backstory on the 'BABAR'

[@juanignacioroque8629]

♥️💥♥️increíblemente perfecto tienes el don de la música 😘😘💪 Gojira

[@tman2953]

Fuck dude. This is some fucking battle music. I’m ready to slay some Orcs or some shit

[@migueldialoi8543]

We love you Mari😍😍😍