Christian Andreu | |
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 Andreu at Rock im Park in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 15 November 1976 |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 1996–present |
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Christian Roger Andreu (born 15 November 1976) is a French musician best known as the lead guitarist of heavy metal band Gojira, and was guitarist on a Familha Artús album.
Christian Andreu's influences include bands such as Death, Metallica, Morbid Angel, Tool, Slayer, and classical music.[1]
His favorite non-metal musicians are Mozart, La Tordue, Têtes Raides, and Björk,[1] as well as Bulgarian music and Indian music.[1] He cites French singers such as Alain Bashung,[1] Barbara, Jacques Brel, and Georges Brassens.[citation needed]
In an interview for Lyon's ZYVA Magazine, Andreu explained that he does not listen to much metal music apart from Gojira, stating that he primarily listens to classical music.[1] Andreu credited "Symbolic" from the band Death as the song that portrays him.[1]
In 2007, he was also a guitarist in an experimental ethno-tribal progressive rock band playing in a traditional style called Familha Artús.[2]
In May 2019, towards the end of the song "Stranded" at Ohio's Sonic Temple Festival, the pyrotechnic effects of the show projected flames in his face under the effect of the wind. Burned superficially, Andreu had to leave his comrades but returned on stage to complete the concert, while taking breaks between songs to throw water on his face. He recovered quickly.[3][4]
Christian Andreu resides close to nature on the south west coast of France, near San Sebastián, Spain. He maintains his organic garden when he is not on tour,[5] and practices fishing.[6]
Note: Before the deal with Dunlop, he was using Boss NS-2
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Main article: Gojira discography |
