Jean-Michel Labadie

Jean-Michel Labadie (born July 14, 1974 in Cambo-les-Bains, Basque country) is a French musician best known as the bassist of metal band Gojira and previous bassist of Oihuka.[1] He replaced Alexandre Cornillon as the bassist of the band in January 1998.[2]

Jean-Michel Labadie
Jean-Michel Labadie at Rock am Ring, 2017.
Background information
Born (1974-07-14) July 14, 1974
Cambo-les-Bains, Basque Country  France
OriginFrench
GenresTechnical death metal, progressive metal, groove metal, thrash metal
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsBass
Years active1998–present
LabelsListenable, Prosthetic, Roadrunner
Associated actsGojira, Oihuka

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 much 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
Main article: Gojira discography
Demos
  • Saturate (as Godzilla) (1999)
  • Wisdom Comes (as Godzilla) (2000)
EPs
Studio albums
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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.
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