"Doctor Lost" is the name of this Brazilian band latest opus. We learned about the change of vocalist in their lineup in this interview with them. Let´s see what they told us.
How did you end participating on the "Mostrando A Cara" CD?
We were invited to record a track on this compilation, with more than 12 bands that also rehearsed on IGT Studio. This studio was our main rehearsal place that year and they made a selection with about 120 bands, to choose the best ones.
Is the new version of "Doctor Lost" different from the one recorded for the "Mostrando A Cara" CD?
The second and new version, as well as in all the tracks of the CD " Doctor Lost ", it was totally recorded live, with all the members playing at the same time, as if it was a rehearsal. The voices were recorded separately. There is still a perceptible difference in relation to the musical evolution of the band and it is much more heavy, the guitars and the bass are stronger than in the first version of the " Mostrando a Cara ".
Where the songs in the "Doctor Lost" CD recorded live in the studio?
Yes, all songs were recorded alive, only the voices were recorded in separate. We opted for that recording type because we were very well rehearsed, besides being faster and less costly. A detail, the CD was recorded and produced in an independent way. At first, we planned to place 4 musics in that CD, but in the day of the recording we decided to place the bonus track "Lost in E Minor" (instrumental).
Are you happy with the production in the "Doctor Lost" CD or would you have preferred another thing?
Actually, it was only recorded and mixed, in a few hours. The studio is good. The equipments, the atmosphere and the technical personnel, everything favored us. We couldn´t afford a real production, but afterall the final mastering pleased us all, mainly because it was a demo cd. It would be necessary a very larger time to really accomplish a professional production. Obviously we intend to have a better production on next recordings.
Are you influenced by classical heavy metal bands or are there also another bands from different styles that have influenced you?
We were influenced mainly by classical metal bands, such as Iron Maiden, Dio, Helloween, and so on, but we have many others influences on the band, depending of the member, such as Progressive Rock, Hard Rock and Power Metal.
What can you tell me about Diamond´s members previous bands?
Eduardo Sofiati - Upside Down - a power trio, playing covers of Megadeth, Metallica, Iron Maiden, among others. No mustache - another power trio, playing covers of Iron, Pantera, Metallica, among others.
Roberto Junior - Eros - a rock band, playing covers of Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath and its own songs.
Rodnei Dias - Capitães do Além - a rock band, playing covers of brazilian bands and hard rock bands.
Leandro Bolla - Several bands, playing covers of brazilian rock bands and hard rock and heavy metal bands, such as Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath.
Fernando Goya (the new vocal) - Several bands, playing covers of progressive rock and heavy metal bands, such as Iron Maiden, Dream Theater, Helloween, among others.
I noticed that most of your songs are over five minutes long. Is this a conscious effort or is this the way the songs come out naturally?
We join ideas and then we realize we have a long song. Many times we decide to cut some parts, to not make only long songs, which we like too.
This happens naturally, as we are creating the compositions. We didn't worry a lot about that detail, but we intended to vary the time of the songs. We join ideas and then we realize we have a long song. We have some music that are not in the CD " Doctor Lost ", some have more than ten minutes, another at the most five. I think that we really like to create long, but not complicated music.
Are you satisfied with Nimbus Studio or is there any studio or producer you would like to work with?
Yes, we are very pleased with this studio. The recording crew were very helpful. They set all instruments in a short time, and the sound we got from the recording become better than we expect. We intend to record there more times and we have some other producers and studios in mind. Our decision respects will be taken when we are ready for our next recording.
Are there plans of any tour to support the material?
We couldn't find a manager yet, to release the band, as we would like.
Yes, we would like a lot to play in countries of South America, mainly in Argentina. We have some contacts in Europe and Japan that can be summed up shortly, but for while we are just playing here in Brazil. This is because we couldn't find a manager yet, to release the band, as we would like.
A novelty: in the beginning of the year 2001, we had to stop for some time with the concerts, because we had vocalist Bruno Faria's sudden exit. The substitute is Fernando Goya, that soon will be presented to the public. In this moment, we are rehearsing and preparing the musics for the next shows. Last this phase, we will think again of recording, because we have a good material that is already concluded.
How different is the bass style of Rodnei compared to that of Marcelo?
Rodnei is very hard-rock and classical oriented, which influences of Glenn Huges, Roger Glover and Steve Harris. Marcelo used to play more harder, because of his metal influences.
Is there something more that you would like to say?
We would like to thanks this opportunity and we really hope to play in Argentina, we believe that the people will like a lot.
Well, regarding the CD "Doctor Lost", we would like to say that it will become rarity, because with the exit of Bruno and the coming of Fernando to the vocal of the band, we didn't intend to distribute it anymore.
Thanks for your support. Are you recording new stuff?
We are thinking of recording a multimedia track, besides a CD with a record label, contends ten songs more or less. For while, we are looking for a manager, playing in concerts and recording our rehearsals, what will give us larger experience and some B-sides. Thanks a lot.
DIAMOND WEBSITES: www.diamond.showz.com.br ((mp3))
DIAMOND - DISCOGRAPHY
Mostrando a Cara - Compilation - Song: "Doctor Lost" (1998)
Doctor Lost - MCD (2000)
ACTUAL LINEUP
Fernando Goya - vocals
Rodnei Dias - bass, vocals
Eduardo Sofiati - guitars
Roberto Junior - guitars, vocals
Leandro Bolla - drums
