PsycheDOOMelic Records doomlords Atolah need no introduction, they seem to have amassed a lot of loyal supporters just from one EP released in 2009 titled 'Relics.' I think everyone is dying to hear something new from the band but as you can tell from this interview that John put together with globe-trotting bassist Pierre, it might take a while longer yet.....
Hello Pierre.
Hey John!
1) Could you tell where that photo was taken-the one inside the CD cover of your album-just curious?
This picture, if I'm not mistaken, was taken in the catacombs in Paris, France
2) When did the group form and what was the group idea for what the band was to sound like?
Atolah was born in 2007 and was slightly different that how it sounds today. We just took it slower as time passed. We wanted the band to be heavy as, while keeping the groovy vibes and have interesting riffs without necessarily revolutionizing music you know.
3) What other bands were you in before the forming of Atolah?
Jeez…I started playing in bands around 1993. Just to name a few, I was n Zoophobia (a trash/crust/death metal band) and we recorded one tape entitled "No Meaning". Then I was into two black metal bands (Fjalar nd Devilish Era), with whom I recorded two Eps. I then joined a band called Nevrosis (techy trash/death) with whom I mainly toured. Around 2002, I was playing in a stoner rock band called Gonzo (only recorded a couple of songs). My last band in France before I relocated to Australia was called Margo Winchester. This band was really Kyuss-influenced. The highlight of this band was when we played along with Ultraphallus and Suma in Strasbourg, France.
Studier is a big word…I have read the satanic Bible if that counts and love dark imagery. Other than that no.
5) Who are some bands who have influenced you?
The most influential bands would definitely be Acid King as well as Sleep.
6) Why did the band decide not to have a vocalist?
It just happened. Our drummer, JB - who was also in Margo Winchester- also came to Australia. When he encountered visa issues and had to leave the country, we decided to record our songs, mainly to have a souvenir. As we had never planned on recording and were only jamming for the sake of it, we never wrote any lyrics. Then PsycheDOOMelic signed us and we became an instrumental band. We recently added vocals on the newer songs though.
7) When did you sign with Psychedoomelic Records and how was the band promoted?
We signed maybe two weeks after we recorded Relics. Mark did an outstanding job at promoting and distributing the band and I feel like I owe him big time. He's extremely proficient in his work and is one of the best dudes in the music industry as far as I am concerned.
I started playing bass when I was in Zoophobia. We didn't have a bassist so it was the most logical thing to do really. Since then, I've been writing all the songs on bass. I'd be an total liar if I said I didn't like Geezer Butler man, but I have been more influenced by Scott Reeder and Guy Pinhas to be honest.
9) Will the band go on tour?
Being in Perth, Australia (the most isolated city in the world) it is kind of hard to tour really, even though we did a small east-coast tour back in 2010. Otherwise we mainly play local shows.
10) How are listeners taking to the music when you play live?
We generally get a good response from the crowd. What I like is we got to play with bands from many different genres because of our style: post-rock, rock n'roll, drone, power-violence and punk. Of course, you can't be loved by everyone and it's just fine the way it is.
11) What lies in the future for the band?
About that…I'm about to relocate to the Netherlands in 10 days. I'm keeping the band and am looking for a drummer. It seems I already found a guitarist (even though I'm open to the idea of having two guitars) so if anyone is interested, feel free to get in touch. I'd
like to record something and above all tour in Europe.
Thanks Pierre-I loved the RELICS album!! Great!!
Interview By John Wisniewski
Atolah @ MySpace
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