Mario Duplantier

In several videos on his youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQ4uMXbstzsXN-tMarWRDg

He can be seen using the 21" mega bell ride. Specifically, Z custom which was then rebranded to Z3 then finally to A heavy while keeping the same process to craft said cymbal.

in the video linked for the source, it covers all his cymbals at 14 seconds in. on top of this, I have been researching for years about what he uses for his drum setup for cymbals, to drums, down to things as minuscule as what type of mongrel he uses to tame overtones.

In the live performance video "Gojira - Global Warming [Live at the Silver Cord Studio May 2018]," Mario Duplantier can be seen using the Tama PL565 Bell Brass Snare Drum 14x6.5, showcasing its distinctive sound that engineers admire.

Mario Duplantier is associated with the Tama Starclassic (Bubinga) drum set, as detailed on the Tama Drums website. His setup includes two 18"x22" bass drums, a 6.5"x14" snare drum, 9"x12" and 10"x13" tom toms, and a 16"x16" floor tom, all featuring a White Pearl finish with Diamond Inlay and Black Nickel hardware.

At 7:10 you can see the trigger on the bass drum.

In the comments he says that he uses this as drum head for his bass drum.

In a live performance captured on YouTube by Grasser Production, Mario Duplantier of Gojira can be seen using the DW Double Pedal 5002 during their show at Theaterfabrik München on March 30, 2017. While he used this model in earlier performances, it is believed he has since upgraded to the 9002 series.

Mario Duplantier of Gojira uses Zildjian 15" A New Beat HiHats, as detailed on Cymbalmatch.

At 2:38 (and on all the other live videos since many years), you can see Mario wearing those gloves.

Mario Duplantier mentions in the comments on his Instagram post that he uses the Zildjian 14" Z3 Hi-Hats, highlighting his preference for their sound during practice sessions.

Mario Duplantier is listed on Tama's website as using the Tama Superstar Custom drum set.

Mario Duplantier of Gojira is listed as using the Zildjian Z Custom 21" Mega Bell Ride cymbal, as detailed on Cymbalmatch. This aligns with information found on Wikipedia.

In his drum solo you can see at 0:14 he is using the new tama dyna sync pedals

The Z Custom mega bell ride is one of Mario Duplantier’s defining sounds. It can be heard a lot in the tracks L’enfant Sauvage, The Art of Dying, Oroborus, Toxic Garbage Island, and more. It can be seen on the right in this Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CHDj3Loqlro/?utm_medium=copy_link

Mario Duplantier uses the Tama Mario Duplantier Signature Drumsticks, as confirmed by the official Tama Drums website.

Mario Duplantier of Gojira uses the Zildjian 12" A Custom Splash cymbal, as detailed on Cymbalmatch.

Mario Duplantier of Gojira is associated with the Zildjian 18" A Custom Projection Crash, as detailed in the Cymbalmatch archive, which aligns with descriptions found on Wikipedia.

Mario Duplantier, drummer for Gojira, uses the Zildjian 19" A Custom Projection Crash cymbal, as detailed in the Cymbalmatch archive.

Mario Duplantier of Gojira uses the Zildjian Z3 21" Ultra Hammered China cymbal, as detailed in the Cymbalmatch archive.

Mario Duplantier of Gojira uses the Zildjian 20" A Custom China cymbal, as detailed on Cymbalmatch, which aligns with descriptions found on Wikipedia.

According to the TAMA Drums artist page, Mario Duplantier uses the Tama 1st Chair Ergo-Rider Drum Throne.

In a drumcam video from Grasser Production, Mario Duplantier of Gojira is seen using the DW 5000 Single Bass Drum Pedal during a live performance of "Toxic Garbage Island" at Theaterfabrik München on March 30, 2017. While he used this pedal in earlier performances, it is believed he has since upgraded to the DW 9000 series.

Listed in his artist profile on the Remo website

Mario Duplantier uses the Remo Powerstroke 3 Clear Drumhead, as listed on his artist profile on the Remo website.

Mario Duplantier is confirmed to use the Remo Powerstroke 4, as listed in his artist profile on the Remo website.

Mario Duplantier uses the Remo Powerstroke P3 Black Suede Bass Drumhead, as listed in his artist profile on the Remo website.

Mario Duplantier is confirmed to use the Remo Emperor Clear Drumhead, as listed in his artist profile on the Remo website.

Mario Duplantier uses the Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side Drumhead, as listed in his artist profile on the Remo website.

Mario Duplantier is confirmed to use the Remo Ambassador Clear Drumhead, as listed in his artist profile on the Remo website.

Mario Duplantier uses the Remo Quicktech Drum Key, as listed in his artist profile on the Remo website.

Mario Duplantier uses the Remo Controlled Sound Coated Black Dot Drumhead, as listed in his artist profile on the Remo website.