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.
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]
^Familha Artús (band) (February 12, 2007). Christian Andreu (Gojira) en guest - 2007 [Christian Andreu (Gojira) as a guest - 2007] (Trailer). The Landes: Artús – via YouTube.
^Soenen, Marie-Hélène (June 24, 2016). "Gojira, du zen dans le metal" [Gojira, some Zen in the metal]. Télérama (in French). Paris. Archived from the original on December 12, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
