So ...as most of my Ripple articles begin...it all started
on Facebook. Our Editor n' Chief Racer
put out the call that Brian Tatler from Diamond Head would be available for
interviews and tagged me in the post . I
was on that shit in ten seconds.
After emailing DH's lovely PR liaison Paula back and forth
and rescheduling, I came to the conclusion that because of yet another family
emergency – wouldn't be available to do the interview at the scheduled time -and
emailed her the sad news.
Well – I have to say fortunately that email never went
through or wasn't sent in a timely fashion because at noon yesterday my phone
rang and “Unknown” flashed on the caller ID.
My heart sank. I was in the
street, it was windy as fuck and this was Brian Tatler calling. He left a voice mail, pronounced my name
correctly and told me he'd be available on Skype. I ran the hell indoors, found a quiet spot
and rang him on Skype. I didn't bother
doing any research because time was of the essence and I was eager to speak to
him again. (more on that later) Besides above all else I'M A
PROFESSIONAL. I GOT THIS.
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I asked about how difficult it must have been recording with
former singer Nick Tart who lived in Australia, “We couldn't really
write with Nick...it was difficult.
Rasmus lives in London and he would take the train up here and we'd have
8 hour sessions then he would take the last train back down to London and do it
all again! It was great!”
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I asked Brian if he remembered meeting me a few years ago
when the band played a sold out show at New York's prestigious BB King's, I
talked to him about how so many of the bands from back in the day are still
going strong with few and sometimes only one original member, Of course he
remembered that conversation (because I'm awesome) but on a serious note said,
“I'm the only original member of DH, I came up with the name, and I've kept the
flame alive since 1976. At the end of
the day, the fans are there for the songs.
Look at a band like AC/DC – at the moment they've only got one original
member left! But it's the songs the people come out for.”
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When will fans be able to see this new version of Diamond Head live on the road, “We've got a full European
tour coming up including dates at Hard Rock Hell, Bloostock and Sweden Rock. We hope to be coming to the states again very
soon.”
“I'm looking forward to seeing you in New York again – I'll be there!”
“It's a date!!!”
-Rys
-Rys
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