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Labadie is also known for his energetic live presence during shows, with lot of jumping around the stage and heavy headbanging.


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Jean-Michel Labadie
Jean-Michel Labadie at Rock am Ring, 2017.
Jean-Michel Labadie at Rock am Ring, 2017.
Background information
Born (1974-07-14) July 14, 1974 (age 50)
GenresTechnical death metal, progressive metal, groove metal, thrash metal
OccupationMusician
InstrumentBass
Years active1998–present
LabelsListenable, Prosthetic, Roadrunner

Jean-Michel Labadie (born July 14, 1974) is a French musician best known as the bassist of metal band Gojira and previous bassist of Oihuka.[1] Jean-Michel Labadie replaces Alex Cornillon as bassist of the band in January 1998.[2]

Music

Labadie was influenced early on by bands such as Metallica, Sepultura and Pantera. As his taste expanded, he became immersed in the nu-metal movement, citing inspiration from Deftones and Korn. He is also influenced by death metal bands Death, Morbid Angel and Cannibal Corpse.[3]

Labadie is also known for his energetic live presence during shows, with lot of jumping around the stage and heavy headbanging.

Equipment

Labadie is known to use a pick to play bass in Gojira. He uses Darkglass electronics when playing live with the band.

Bass guitars
  • Fender Deluxe Precision Bass
  • Fender Jazz Bass
Amplifiers and Cabinets
  • SWR Amps

Discography

Gojira

Demos
  • Saturate (as Godzilla) (1999)
  • Wisdom Comes (as Godzilla) (2000)
EPs
Studio albums

References

  1. ^ "Blog de Gojira-LiNk - Page 11 - Gojira-LiNk : SkyblOg 100% GOJIRA - Skyrock.com". skyrock.com. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  2. ^ "De Godzilla à Gojira". wgojirafr.wordpress.com. February 1, 2017. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  3. ^ Lili-Anh LeMinh. "Gojira". confrontmagazine.com. Retrieved March 4, 2015.