Q1: First of all, tell us about the beginning... We knew that you guys met at the Whitesnake's concert in Sofia, Bulgaria in 2003.
Yeah..., well, Nesha (vocals) and I ,we live in different parts of Serbia so we probably would've never met in our lives If there hadn't been that love towards the same music. I'm really glad that it was Whitesnake, the band that we cried, loved to…that we've practically grown up with
Q2: Which band can you show as an Stratus inspiration, despite of fact that you have your own style & richness?
Mix up these band together Whitesnake,Maiden,Queensryche,Pantera,Satriani,Pink Floyd and lately Dream Theatre,Ayreon and Ozric Tentacles as well and there's Stratus for you
Q3: Your self titled album Stratus has been accepted very well from all listeners of Fan Rock Radio. They like you very much & wrote for ya in our forum: "the serbian metal throws down the caps". Do you have a favorite song from it?
Yes,San (Budjenje) and Ne trazi
Q4: Now you're working over the new album called 'Equilibrium'. What is the roots idea of it? You won't betray the hard rock sounding in it or..?
Of course, Equilibrium is much more progressive album than the previous one with far more interesting arrangements and long instrumental parts. It was thought to be a conception album that is dealing with the personal balance of each and everyone of us. All people are balancing inside with good and evil, love and hatred, bravery and fear. Otherwise, we wouldn't be human, isn't it? We all tend to achieve that spiritual Equilibrium. Are we successful, the question remains…
Q5: Is the label is ready & how the recording process goes ?
Yes, all of the songs have already been written, the recording is in process, we experiment with the sound a lot 'cuz we want it to be just the way we imagined. We have our own studio so we'll take our time. As things are now, I can only promise that it'll be the best album that's ever been recorded around here.
Q6: Do you think to do some songs in english yet?
Of course, all songs will be recorded both in English and Serbian
Q7: Your band is very popular in your country. Which of your concerts & gigs you'll never forget?
Our first show of course. It's an unbelievable thing when you materialize something that was once only contemplation.
Q8: Do you have a plans for the concerts or gigs outside the country?
Sure, the main idea is that we promote this album outside of Serbia. We think it really deserves to be presented all over the world. We'd be honored that an English version comes out in Bulgaria and that we play a couple of gigs there to your audience.
Q9: If you have the possibility to share the same stage just with one band which will be your choice?
For all in Stratus to be satisfied that band line up would have to be like this:
David Coerdale - vocals
Joe Satriani - Guitar
David Gilmore - Guitar
Dave Weckl - Drums
Jon Patituci - Bass
Ayren Lucasen - Keyboards
Interesting combination,isn't ?
Q10: We hear that there are ups and downs with your band line up?
Yeah, because of their personal stuff we had change bass player and drummer but we've found the people that have not only replaced them, but with help of God they were sent to us. Both of them had great influence on the sound of this album. I guess this had to be the way, sooner or later…
Q11: Where in the internet we can find you guys? Your website is almost ready right?
The site is ready the address is www.Stratusband.com ... And will be uploaded as soon as the first recordings from Equilibrium are ready. We want to put them as a promo version and that should be till the end of April with God help
Q12: What is your wish to all Fan Rock listeners & to the rock & metal fans at all?
To find their own Equilibrium!!!
See yak!!!
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