Labadie grew up in the Basque Country,[2] and played bass in regional underground bands[3] such as Oihuka, a band he had with his brother Vincent and gave him the experience and confidence that would characterize his stage presence in Gojira.[4]
Since 1998, Labadie has been the bassist of the metal bandGojira,[5] which was formed inOndres (Landes), nearBayonne (Basque Country).[3] The whole band grew up in the south-west of France.[2][3]
Labadie is known for his energetic live presence during shows, with much jumping around the stage and heavy headbanging.[2] Of the concerts made with Gojira, Labadie said, "I don't feel like a rock star but just human. I'm looking for my place and I want to give the best of myself, and while I can be useful, I just try to do good to people".[2]
Labadie likes landscapes, solitude, nature and adrenaline.[2] He started practicingboardsports such asskateboarding,surfing andsnowboarding.[2] In 1996, he became passionate aboutmountain biking, and found these sensations again, "but more brutal".[2] When he's not touring across the world with Gojira, he practices mountain biking at a high level in hisSavoyard mountains, the place where he resides.[2][8] Labadie said, "Playing sports helps keep up the pace. For the drummer, too, you have to train. I like to push my body and the adrenaline it gives me".[2]
^abcdSoenen, Marie-Hélène (24 June 2016)."Gojira, du zen dans le metal" [Gojira, some zen in the metal].Télérama (in French). Paris.Archived from the original on 12 December 2020. Retrieved12 December 2020.
^Soenen, Marie-Hélène (24 June 2016)."Gojira, du zen dans le metal" [Gojira, Zen in metal].Télérama (in French). Paris.Archived from the original on 12 December 2020. Retrieved12 December 2020.
