Interview held on 06/02/2010
Made by Martin Laurencce
Jean Dolabella (Sepultura)

Hey everybody. My name is Martins Laurencce session on Culture of Death Metal Weight. A few months ago I witnessed one of the most exciting and entered into the list of the best that ever was. This show to which I refer occurred in Uberlândia Jambolada in 2009. I'm talking about the show's grave, one of the biggest bands in Brazil and the world. And today I have the privilege of interviewing one person here who is a personal inspiration to me, that besides being an excellent drummer, has a strong trait of humility. Today I will speak with Jean Dolabella.

1 - Speech Jean, how are things?

Too good! I'm in that crash ever! Writing, teaching, producing, playing and also giving bottles, changing diapers! Only joy!


2 - Dude, account for us. How was playing in Jambolada 2009 in Uberlandia?

It was spectacular! For me it was very special Uberlândia again after so long and being able to play with one of the biggest bands in Brazil. We stayed at the Hotel President who 18 years ago I was at the door trying to see if I could autograph some of someone's grave. It was an incredible nostalgia! Other than that I was able to pass in front of the house (which is no longer there) that my grandfather had built and lived my entire childhood and adolescence. I also had the opportunity to see friends and walk around the city.


3 - I understand you've been in the show's grave in Uberlandia in the gym UTC, early 90s. You were in the audience enjoying the band that you admire. Today you are part of the history of this band, but as a member. Describes for us how it feels or what happened in your head when you realized that you were a member of the band the size of the grave and from which you are a fan since the primódios it.

As I said, 18 years ago I was in this show who was the first big rock concert I attended. When did the first show with Sepultura in 2006, while I was waiting behind the stage to introduce end to climb and play, I felt numb for a while. It was hard to believe what was happening. A unique feeling of euphoria and well mission accomplished. I get nothing for free in my life, things never won by luck, I had very grating whole life to get where I am. The feeling of knowing that all this work gave me what I have today is very special.


4 - You were the drummer Udora (formerly Diesel). Do you notice any difference in energy (vibration) of the public in relation to the grave public Udora?
Totally. Styles are quite different although they have things in common. The public Diesel was one more thing to watch and sing the songs because the crowd to the grave is far more aggressive type enter kicking Grandma even! Hahahaha.



5 - Have you worked with singer Ana Carolina, where he recorded two tracks for an album of her in 2007. Many people think that the "headbanger" should just be "headbanger". What do you think of this versatility? What she adds you?
Well, first of all I do not consider myself a "headbanger". First because I do not need labels, second because "headbangers" were supposed to be those who only listen to Metal. I'm a musician and I like music. Inside the music I like has a special place for the metal, but by no means be the only style that I listen. Both with Ana Carolina as with several other studies that have participated and participate, always add something new. I'm always trying new things and it makes me grow a lot. The grave would never be what it is today if they had not pursued music outside of metal. Not only the grave, but several other bands, "Metal." From this conclusion, the "headbanger" would be totally contradictory to speak only if he listens to metal and criticize me for listening and playing other styles.


6 - What are your personal influences within and outside the music?

For me, everything you live influences their music. Movies that I watch, the time I spend with my kids, hanging out with my wife, chat with friends, it all influences me musically. Now, speaking of music I listen to everything. The Bad Plus, Marsvolta, Miles Davis, Meshuggah. John Mayer, NIN, Queens Of The Stone Age, Aphex Twin, Lenin ... I must have over 300 gigs of music at home, listen to my Ipod on Shuffle or choose a vinyl collection that I have been doing for a while. Whenever I travel I buy more vinyl and cds.


7 - In the project Rockfellas, you did a party band that had an integral much adored by the spirit "underground", a true legend in the metal. How was working with Paul D'ianne?

Paul D'Ianni and truly a living legend. This guy has been in show of Led Zeppelin at the time! Amazing what he shared with us on that tour of Rockefeller. It was an enormous pleasure to have worked with him, Marcao and Canisso. All with one amazing experience of life! Surely one more very special moment for me. All these bands, Raimundos, Charlie Brown and especially Iron Maiden, were influences in my life.


8 - Jean, you're a graduate of the Los Angeles Music Academy. Some people attribute talent as a "gift" to the artist, by nature, others already believe that talent is developed throughout life. What is your perception about this?

I believe in two things. There are people who are born with one more thing and people who have much to grate it can achieve certain goals, but I think regardless of whether you have this "gift" or not, is not chasing leads nowhere. There are different ways to play the same thing. Some take seconds remaining years.



9 - And in luck, do you believe?

No. I believe in hard work.


10 - Do you have a side project called "Indirect". I could hear some tunes on his Myspace. Tell us a little about this project and what led you to be part of it.

Actually I rode the project along with Augusto Nogueira, guitarist and friend of many years. We have a history of many works together in BH and Brazil. After I arrived in Los Angeles and went pro Sepultura, was willing to set up a project to play many different things without barriers. We started to play and record everything that came out while we did some workshops and jam sessions with many different musicians. Eventually we realize that our bid was only our own people, but with some guest. We released the first EP along with Modern Drummer magazine, where I went cap in 2008, and after that did not stop more. This year of 2010 we are releasing an album with 12 songs and many holdings as a pitty that we did sing a version of "Goblet" by Chico Buarque, Andreas Kisser do a solo in one of the songs, Felipe Andreoli, Henrique Portugal and some other .


11 - Coming back to the grave, you know the band's work even before you part of it, because as I was told you before member, was one of the fans. With the current work, "A-lex," the grave once again shows its capacity for innovation, blending piano, guitar and using a few choruses, in addition to the whimsical instrumentation. What are the positive aspects of these constant changes of the band? And if there are negative aspects, what are they?

I think that is relative. From the perspective of the musician, the change is always very positive. You grow, breathe fresh air and change your music. From the standpoint of the fans, not necessarily that change is positive or accepted as positive. Independent of this, the band has to walk forward, even regarding its roots and style, it is important that change and the attitude of imposing what you want to talk to his music. If the grave and several other bands had not believed in and changed, good music would not exist. Furthermore, the grave has always been a band that believed in change much. Although I have not spoken so directly with them, and also to join the band for only four years, it is obvious to anyone who has listened to the records. The difference of a disk to the other in all phases of the grave is huge. It is a band that is always looking for new musical paths.


12 - You think there is a difference between playing festivals and playing shows that are solely in the grave? What is the difference in these two types of show?

In only shows the grave you see a lot of fans and stuff, but playing festivals is very cool by the fact that many people do not necessarily there to see this grave, I find it very positive that mixture. And we also have the opportunity to meet other bands and people. Speaking for the technical side of the show, the difference is the time you got to get it ready, in which case it is a festival, everything is gone.


13 - Sepultura is a band that already has 25 years of history. It's a long way. You think of how many more record albums? Is there a limit?

It sure is a band who have been through a lot, much the same road. I do not think there is a "limit" or a set number of albums to be written. Lets roll!


14 - When you're touring an album, you already think in future projects, the compositions of the upcoming album, new ideas or focus only on the current moment? How does this dynamic to the band?

We are always focused at the moment of the tour an album, but also thinking of future projects. Planning is essential for everything to happen. Just leaving some riffs here and there, which give a little, eventually becoming a song.


15 - Quick Play

An album: Songs For The Deaf - Queens of the Stone Age
A band: The Bad Plus
A book: Kite Runner
Phrase: "It's better to live one day as a lion, than a thousand years as a lamb" or "It is better to live one day as a lion than a thousand years as a lamb."

There are many ... but these are today!


16 - What do you think of the new crop of Brazilian metal and Brazilian music in general?

It has a short guys who like Krisium, Torture Squad and a few others talking about Metal, but I even started listening to Brazilian music in general after I moved out. For various reasons. I think it has a lot of nostalgia that you feel in relation to Brazil, it gives you the incredible curiosity to know more about all of our culture.


17 - What do you recommend for bands and drummers who are getting?

Really believing what you want and in doing this. Plan and have their clear goals also helps a lot.
Be strong and work hard!



18 - Leave a message for the people who visit the Culture and the Weight bangers Uberlândia of Ituiutaba (my hometown), bangers in the region, Brazil and South America, which always visit the site:

Ae Culture and weight, always won by force too! Cheers from everyone and lots of music!


19 - Jean, was a great pleasure talking with you. Congratulations on your work. Wish you always continue to grow and give good results to my favorite genre: METAL! Hahaha, hug and everything nice.

Many apologies for the delay and thank you for the opportunity! Thanks again!
A big hug to everyone!


Contact:

http://www.myspace.com/jeandolabella
http://www.myspace.com/sepultura