Christian Andreu Explained

Christian Andreu
Birth Date:15 November 1976
Instrument:Guitar
Occupation:Musician
Years Active:1996–present

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.

Music

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-language singers such as Alain Bashung,[1] Barbara, Jacques Brel, and Georges Brassens.

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]

Personal life

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]

Equipment

Guitars
Amplifiers and Cabinets
Pedals

Note: Before the deal with Dunlop, he was using Boss NS-2

Discography

Gojira

See main article: Gojira discography.

Demos
EPs
Studio albums
With Familha Artús

Notes and References

  1. Jagunk. Yoch. August 24, 2009. Discussion - Gojira (Interview with Christian Andreu). fr. Zyva Magazine. Lyon. Issuu. 28. 743017035. February 2, 2021.
  2. Familha Artús (band). February 12, 2007. Christian Andreu (Gojira) en guest - 2007. Christian Andreu (Gojira) as a guest - 2007. Trailer. The Landes. Artús. YouTube.
  3. News: Chapstick. Kelsey. May 20, 2019. Gojira Guitarist Burns Face in Onstage Pyro Accident, Finishes Playing Set. live. Revolver. https://web.archive.org/web/20200814204803/https://www.revolvermag.com/music/gojira-guitarist-burns-face-onstage-pyro-accident-finishes-playing-set. August 14, 2020. February 2, 2021.
  4. News: Kaufman. Spencer. May 22, 2019. The moment Gojira's guitarist was struck by pyro flames at Sonic Temple Fest. live. Consequence of Sound. https://web.archive.org/web/20200503230234/https://consequenceofsound.net/2019/05/gojira-guitarist-pyro-flames-sonic-temple-fest-photo/. May 3, 2020. February 2, 2021.
  5. News: Geist. Brandon. March 1, 2007. Joe Duplantier talks Metallica, Randy Blythe, environmentalism, pizza and more. live. Revolver. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101225602/https://www.revolvermag.com/music/coming-america-gojira-first-us-tour-flying-whales-dressing-room-fires. November 1, 2020. February 2, 2021.
  6. News: Soenen. Marie-Hélène. June 24, 2016. Gojira, du zen dans le metal. Gojira, some Zen in the metal. live. fr. Télérama. Paris. https://archive.today/20201212141419/https://www.telerama.fr/musique/gojira-du-zen-dans-le-metal,144063.php. December 12, 2020. February 2, 2021.

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