Christian Andreu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Christian Andreu
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Andreu at Rock im Park in 2017
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| Born | 15 November 1976 |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1996–present |
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Christian Roger Andreu (born November 15, 1976) is a French musician. He is best known as the guitarist for the heavy metal band Gojira. He also played guitar on an album by the band Familha Artús.
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Christian Andreu's Musical Journey
Christian Andreu has been inspired by many different types of music. He likes metal bands such as Death, Metallica, Morbid Angel, Tool, and Slayer. He also enjoys classical music.
Andreu's Favorite Music
Beyond metal, Christian Andreu's favorite musicians include Mozart, La Tordue, Têtes Raides, and Björk. He also enjoys traditional Bulgarian music and Indian music. He likes French singers like Alain Bashung, Barbara, Jacques Brel, and Georges Brassens.
In an interview, Andreu shared that he mostly listens to classical music. He said he doesn't listen to much metal music, except for his own band, Gojira. He once mentioned that the song "Symbolic" by the band Death really represents him.
Playing with Familha Artús
In 2007, Christian Andreu also played guitar for Familha Artús. This was an experimental band that mixed traditional music with progressive rock.
Stage Incident in 2019
In May 2019, during a concert at the Sonic Temple Festival in Ohio, something unexpected happened. Near the end of the song "Stranded," the stage's flames blew back into his face because of the wind. Andreu got some minor burns. He had to leave the stage for a moment but quickly returned to finish the show. He took short breaks between songs to cool his face with water. He recovered very quickly from this incident.
Christian Andreu's Life Outside Music
Christian Andreu lives close to nature in the southwest of France. This area is near San Sebastián, Spain. When he is not touring with Gojira, he enjoys taking care of his organic garden. He also likes to go fishing.
Christian Andreu's Guitar Gear
Christian Andreu uses specific guitars, amplifiers, and pedals to create Gojira's unique sound.
Guitars
- Jackson RR1t
- Jackson RR Custom (this guitar has a special "G" inlay on the 12th fret)
- Jackson RR5
- Gibson Explorer (he used this guitar during the "The Link Alive" performance)
Amplifiers and Cabinets
- EVH 5150 III 100 watt HEAD (he has used this since the L'Enfant Sauvage album era)
- EVH 5150 III 4×12 Cab (Christian started using EVH gear in 2009 for Gojira's first main tour in the US)
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (he used this for the Terra Incognita and The Link albums)
- Peavey 6505+, 6505, 5150, 5150 II (he used these from the From Mars to Sirius to The Way of All Flesh albums)
Pedals
- Boss TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
- MXR Smart-Gate
- MXR Carbon Copy Delay
Christian Andreu's Music Releases
With Gojira
Demos
- Victim (released as Godzilla) (1996)
- Possessed (released as Godzilla) (1997)
- Saturate (released as Godzilla) (1999)
- Wisdom Comes (released as Godzilla) (2000)
EPs
- Maciste All'Inferno (2003)
- End of Time (2012)
Studio Albums
- Terra Incognita (2001)
- The Link (2003)
- From Mars to Sirius (2005)
- The Way of All Flesh (2008)
- L'Enfant Sauvage (2012)
- Magma (2016)
- Fortitude (2021)
With Familha Artús
- Òrb (2007)
See also
In Spanish: Christian Andreu para niños
