Dr. Sin
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Dr. Sin is a rock
band, formed in São Paulo
, Brazil
in 1991 by Eduardo Ardanuy and brothers Andria and Ivan Busic.
While the Busics were playing around the country, guitarist Eduardo Ardanuy was playing in other metal bands, where his type of playing guitar was calling attention.
In the end of the 80s, Ivan and Andria started to play in band called "Taffo", with a guitarist called Wander Taffo, who was previously a member of "Tutti Frutti". With the band Taffo, they released one album called "Rosa Branca" in 1990. Wander Taffo was the guitar teacher of Eduardo Ardanuy, and with the fall of the Taffo band (for unknown reasons, the brothers left the band and Wander Taffo was to release one another album with Taffo name), Ivan and Andria plus Eduardo Ardanuy started a new band and named it "Dr. Sin".
Between 1991 and 1992, they recorded a demo tape to send to record companies. Finally in 1992, they went to the United States to seek a music career. After many shows, they signed with WEA.
In 1993, they played at the Hollywood Rock
Festival, where they shared the stage with Nirvana
and L7
. They played with Ian Gillan
, too. In this same year, the Warner Music International released the first album (Dr. Sin) in 9 countries, produced by Stephan Galfas
.
The music Emotional Catastrophe was on the soundtrack of the Brazilian TV Series Confissões de Adolescente. You Stole My Heart and Scream & Shout were two clips produced after this.
In 1994, the band played in Monsters of Rock
Brazil, with Black Sabbath
, Slayer
, Kiss
and with Brazilians of Angra
, Viper
and Raimundos
. In 1995 the band had an special report at the American MTV
with many videos about the record of the first album, clips and shows.
Followed by Brutal (1995) which was released in Japan under the title of "Silent Scream". Is recorded also the clip of song Down in the Trenches. They opened for such bands as Bon Jovi
, AC/DC
, Joe Satriani
and Steve Vai
.
Henceforth DR SIN achieves success and a great number of fans.
In 1997, Dr. Sin back to the United States to record the album (Insinity) in Michael Vescera
's studio. Vescera produced the album and did participation in song No Rules. Jonathan Mover
(ex-Joe Satriani
, Alice Cooper
, Saigon Kick
and Einstein) did participation in song Insomnia.
In festival Skol Rock, they played with Bruce Dickinson
, Scorpions
and Dio
.
They were also opening for Yngwie Malmsteen. The Swedish guitarist loved the opening show, and he decides to launch an album of his presentation, called Live in Brazil, that were includes in Japanese version one EP
with four musics of Dr. Sin live.
In Brazil, they launched their first live album, called Alive, with many classics.
(ex-Obsession
, MVP
, Loudness
and Yngwie Malmsteen) on lead vocals. Other contributors were Sérgio Buss (Steve Vai
, Tritone
) and Roland Grapow
(ex-Helloween
).
The song Time After Time, was the official theme song of Fórmula Truck
in Brazil. Because of personal issues concerning his family, Mike Vescera could not continue the tour with the band, so he left Dr. Sin. He intends to return to the band at a later date.
, Brazil
, was launched in the end of 2003, now with new label (Paradoxx Music). Andre Matos
(ex-Angra
and Shaman) was a guest on the concert singing one of DR SIN's biggest hits: "Fire".
In 2005, they launched Listen to the Doctors. On this album, they covered hits from famous bands Kiss, Black Sabbath, The Beatles, UFO, Mötley Crüe and Van Halen. All of the songs have the word "Doctor" in their titles.
), the first studio album featuring only their own songs in seven years. They made one show with Steppenwolf
in Brasília
.
In 2008 Andria joined in one of the most imoprtant bands of rock in Brazil, Casa das Máquinas
. They intend to release a new CD.
In the same year, the Brazilian band Shining Star covered the song Karma, released in Brutal (1995).
The band joined in one project developed by Marcelo Froes (Brazilian producer) that was a tribute to the White Album by The Beatles
alongside other famous Brazilian artists, like Andreas Kisser
, Twiggy, Sylvinha Araújo, Zé Ramalho
, Cachorro Grande
, Pato Fu
, and many others. They recorded the song Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey. The songs Fire (Brutal, 1995) and Full Trotlle (Bravo, 2007) joined the soundtrack of the soap-opera Flames of Life
.
In 2009 the band opened for Kiss
in São Paulo
, and released Original Sin, that's a remake of the first album.
Others
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band, formed in São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
in 1991 by Eduardo Ardanuy and brothers Andria and Ivan Busic.
Biography
In the mid 1980s, brothers Ivan and Andria Busic played in several metal and hard rock bands together. The first band to be known was a band called "Platina".While the Busics were playing around the country, guitarist Eduardo Ardanuy was playing in other metal bands, where his type of playing guitar was calling attention.
In the end of the 80s, Ivan and Andria started to play in band called "Taffo", with a guitarist called Wander Taffo, who was previously a member of "Tutti Frutti". With the band Taffo, they released one album called "Rosa Branca" in 1990. Wander Taffo was the guitar teacher of Eduardo Ardanuy, and with the fall of the Taffo band (for unknown reasons, the brothers left the band and Wander Taffo was to release one another album with Taffo name), Ivan and Andria plus Eduardo Ardanuy started a new band and named it "Dr. Sin".
Between 1991 and 1992, they recorded a demo tape to send to record companies. Finally in 1992, they went to the United States to seek a music career. After many shows, they signed with WEA.
In 1993, they played at the Hollywood Rock
Hollywood Rock
Hollywood Rock was a music festival which took place in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, in 1975 and from 1988 to 1996. The festival was sponsored and organised by the Souza Cruz tobacco company, owners of the Hollywood cigarette brand...
Festival, where they shared the stage with Nirvana
Nirvana (band)
Nirvana was an American rock band that was formed by singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain and bassist Krist Novoselic in Aberdeen, Washington in 1987...
and L7
L7 (band)
L7 was an American rock band from Los Angeles, that was active from 1985 to 2000. Due to their sound and image, they are often associated with the grunge movement of the late 1980s and early 1990s.-History:...
. They played with Ian Gillan
Ian Gillan
Ian Gillan is an English rock music vocalist and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and lyricist for Deep Purple. During his career Gillan also fronted his own band, had a year-long stint as the vocalist for Black Sabbath, and sang the role of Jesus in the original recording of Andrew Lloyd...
, too. In this same year, the Warner Music International released the first album (Dr. Sin) in 9 countries, produced by Stephan Galfas
Stephan Galfas
Stephan Galfas is a music producer, currently CEO of International Talent Organization, Inc. and Miss Molly Records.-Biography:Galfas is a producer, manager, promoter, mixer and recording engineer who has worked with many acts including Cher, The Allman Brothers Band, Meat Loaf, Stryper, Saxon, Dr...
.
The music Emotional Catastrophe was on the soundtrack of the Brazilian TV Series Confissões de Adolescente. You Stole My Heart and Scream & Shout were two clips produced after this.
In 1994, the band played in Monsters of Rock
Monsters of Rock
Monsters of Rock was an annual music festival held in England, then moved in other locations like The Netherlands, France, Italy, Germany, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Chile.The Last show was in 2008....
Brazil, with Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath are an English heavy metal band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969 by Ozzy Osbourne , Tony Iommi , Geezer Butler , and Bill Ward . The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. A total of 22...
, Slayer
Slayer
Slayer is an American thrash metal band formed in Huntington Park, California, in 1981 by guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King. Slayer rose to fame with their 1986 release, Reign in Blood, and is credited as one of the "Big Four" thrash metal acts, along with Metallica, Megadeth and...
, Kiss
KISS (band)
Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well-known for its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting,...
and with Brazilians of Angra
Angra (band)
Angra is a Brazilian metal band from São Paulo, Brazil known for its symphonic interludes, highly technical instrumental playing and Brazilian regional elements.- Biography :...
, Viper
Viper (band)
Viper is a Brazilian heavy metal band formed in 1985 initially highly influenced by Iron Maiden and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, later developing a very particular sound.-Biography:...
and Raimundos
Raimundos
Raimundos is one band often categorized as punk/hardcore, sometimes as Forrocore, which plays brazilian hardcore punk. They have some minor influences of Forró and some major influences of 80's punk and hardcore bands, especially Ramones...
. In 1995 the band had an special report at the American MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
with many videos about the record of the first album, clips and shows.
Followed by Brutal (1995) which was released in Japan under the title of "Silent Scream". Is recorded also the clip of song Down in the Trenches. They opened for such bands as Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi is an American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Formed in 1983, Bon Jovi consists of lead singer and namesake Jon Bon Jovi , guitarist Richie Sambora, keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, as well as current bassist Hugh McDonald...
, AC/DC
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
, Joe Satriani
Joe Satriani
Joseph "Joe" Satriani is an American instrumental rock guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, with multiple Grammy Award nominations...
and Steve Vai
Steve Vai
Steven Siro "Steve" Vai is a three time Grammy Award-winning American guitarist, songwriter and producer who has sold over 15 million albums. Steve Vai is widely known as a flamboyant guitar virtuoso....
.
Henceforth DR SIN achieves success and a great number of fans.
In 1997, Dr. Sin back to the United States to record the album (Insinity) in Michael Vescera
Michael Vescera
Michael Vescera is an American heavy metal singer for various bands and projects like Loudness, Obsession...
's studio. Vescera produced the album and did participation in song No Rules. Jonathan Mover
Jonathan Mover
Jonathan Mover is an American drummer who has worked with a number of artists including Aretha Franklin, Fuel, Alice Cooper, Shakira, Julian Lennon, GTR, Everlast, The Tubes, Mick Jagger, Steve Howe, Peter Frampton, Oleander, Celine Dion, Elton John, Stuart Hamm, They Might Be Giants, Frank...
(ex-Joe Satriani
Joe Satriani
Joseph "Joe" Satriani is an American instrumental rock guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, with multiple Grammy Award nominations...
, Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper is an American rock singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans more than four decades...
, Saigon Kick
Saigon Kick
Saigon Kick was an American rock band from Miami, Florida that formed in 1988.-History:Saigon Kick was formed by lead vocalist Matt Kramer and guitarist Jason Bieler along with bassist Tom Defile, and drummer Phil Varone. They gained a following on the local club scene and generated enough of a...
and Einstein) did participation in song Insomnia.
In festival Skol Rock, they played with Bruce Dickinson
Bruce Dickinson
Paul Bruce Dickinson is an English singer, songwriter, airline pilot, fencer, broadcaster, author, screenwriter, actor and marketing director, best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden....
, Scorpions
Scorpions (band)
Scorpions are a heavy metal/hard rock band from Hannover, Germany, formed in 1965 by guitarist Rudolf Schenker, who is the band's only constant member. They are known for their 1980s rock anthem "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and many singles, such as "No One Like You", "Send Me an Angel", "Still...
and Dio
Dio (band)
Dio was an American heavy metal band from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Formed in 1982 and led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio, after he left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. Naming the band Dio made sense from a commercial...
.
They were also opening for Yngwie Malmsteen. The Swedish guitarist loved the opening show, and he decides to launch an album of his presentation, called Live in Brazil, that were includes in Japanese version one EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
with four musics of Dr. Sin live.
In Brazil, they launched their first live album, called Alive, with many classics.
Mike Vescera
In 2000 Dr Sin released Dr Sin II. The band added Michael VesceraMichael Vescera
Michael Vescera is an American heavy metal singer for various bands and projects like Loudness, Obsession...
(ex-Obsession
Michael Vescera
Michael Vescera is an American heavy metal singer for various bands and projects like Loudness, Obsession...
, MVP
Michael Vescera
Michael Vescera is an American heavy metal singer for various bands and projects like Loudness, Obsession...
, Loudness
Loudness (band)
is a Japan-based heavy metal band formed in 1981 by guitarist Akira Takasaki and drummer Munetaka Higuchi. They were the first Japanese heavy metal act signed to a major label in the United States, releasing twenty-three studio albums...
and Yngwie Malmsteen) on lead vocals. Other contributors were Sérgio Buss (Steve Vai
Steve Vai
Steven Siro "Steve" Vai is a three time Grammy Award-winning American guitarist, songwriter and producer who has sold over 15 million albums. Steve Vai is widely known as a flamboyant guitar virtuoso....
, Tritone
Tritone
In classical music from Western culture, the tritone |tone]]) is traditionally defined as a musical interval composed of three whole tones. In a chromatic scale, each whole tone can be further divided into two semitones...
) and Roland Grapow
Roland Grapow
Roland Grapow, born 30 August 1959 in Hamburg, Germany is a professional guitarist and music producer. Roland is best known for his time in the power metal band Helloween, who he played with for 12 years after replacing founding member Kai Hansen...
(ex-Helloween
Helloween
Helloween is a German power metal band founded in the mid 1980s by members of Iron Fist and Powerfool. The band was a pioneering force in the European Power Metal movement and their second and third studio albums, Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt...
).
The song Time After Time, was the official theme song of Fórmula Truck
Fórmula Truck
Fórmula Truck is a Brazilian motorsport series, competed by truck tractor units.-History:Origin of the category came from the contact between the truck Aurélio Batista Félix Santos and Portuguese journalist Francisco Santos. On September 6, 1987 was the first race on the circuit Autodromo...
in Brazil. Because of personal issues concerning his family, Mike Vescera could not continue the tour with the band, so he left Dr. Sin. He intends to return to the band at a later date.
Listen to the Doctors
Ten Years Live(Cd / Dvd), recorded in São PauloSão Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, was launched in the end of 2003, now with new label (Paradoxx Music). Andre Matos
André Matos
André Coelho Matos born September 14, 1971 in São Paulo, Brazil. He is the oldest son of photographer Pedro Henrique Matos and Sonia Maria Coelho. André Matos was the former vocalist, pianist and composer for the power metal bands Viper, Angra and Shaaman. Since October 2006 Andre Matos has been...
(ex-Angra
Angra (band)
Angra is a Brazilian metal band from São Paulo, Brazil known for its symphonic interludes, highly technical instrumental playing and Brazilian regional elements.- Biography :...
and Shaman) was a guest on the concert singing one of DR SIN's biggest hits: "Fire".
In 2005, they launched Listen to the Doctors. On this album, they covered hits from famous bands Kiss, Black Sabbath, The Beatles, UFO, Mötley Crüe and Van Halen. All of the songs have the word "Doctor" in their titles.
Bravo
After two years promoting the cover album Listen to the Doctors, came Bravo (Century Media RecordsCentury Media Records
Century Media Records is an Independent record label with offices in the United States, Germany, Australia, France, Italy, Sweden, Finland, and the United Kingdom.- Background :...
), the first studio album featuring only their own songs in seven years. They made one show with Steppenwolf
Steppenwolf (band)
Steppenwolf are a Canadian-American rock group that was prominent in the late 1960s. The group was formed in 1967 in Los Angeles by vocalist John Kay, guitarist Michael Monarch, bassist Rushton Moreve, keyboardist Goldy McJohn and drummer Jerry Edmonton after the dissolution of Toronto group The...
in Brasília
Brasília
Brasília is the capital city of Brazil. The name is commonly spelled Brasilia in English. The city and its District are located in the Central-West region of the country, along a plateau known as Planalto Central. It has a population of about 2,557,000 as of the 2008 IBGE estimate, making it the...
.
In 2008 Andria joined in one of the most imoprtant bands of rock in Brazil, Casa das Máquinas
Casa das Máquinas
Casa das Máquinas is a Brazilian rock band, formed in the 1970s.-History:The band was formed by Luiz Franco Thomaz, known as Netinho , member of the Os Incríveis who were looking for a sound that was less commercial and more up-to-date for their time...
. They intend to release a new CD.
In the same year, the Brazilian band Shining Star covered the song Karma, released in Brutal (1995).
The band joined in one project developed by Marcelo Froes (Brazilian producer) that was a tribute to the White Album by The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
alongside other famous Brazilian artists, like Andreas Kisser
Andreas Kisser
Andreas Rudolf Kisser is the lead guitarist for the metal band Sepultura as well as the rock supergroup HAIL!-Biography:...
, Twiggy, Sylvinha Araújo, Zé Ramalho
Zé Ramalho
Zé Ramalho is a Brazilian composer and performer. Zé Ramalho has collaborated with various major Brazilian musicians, including Vanusa, Geraldo Azevedo and Alceu Valença to name a few...
, Cachorro Grande
Cachorro Grande
Cachorro Grande is a Brazilian rock band from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul.In 2003, the music video for Lunático was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2003 MTV Video Music Brasil. In 2007 they won the MTV Video Music Brasil for Best Live Performance.Original bassist Jerônimo "Bocudo" left...
, Pato Fu
Pato Fu
Pato Fu is a Brazilian rock band from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. The band was formed by lead singer Fernanda Takai, guitarist John Ulhoa and bassist Ricardo Koctus, in 1992. Their drummer, Xande Tamietti, joined the band in 1996, as did keyboardist Lulu Camargo in 2005...
, and many others. They recorded the song Everybody's Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey. The songs Fire (Brutal, 1995) and Full Trotlle (Bravo, 2007) joined the soundtrack of the soap-opera Flames of Life
Chamas da Vida
Chamas da Vida is a Brazilian telenovela produced by Rede Record. It premiered on July 8, 2008 and aired until April 28, 2009, at 9:45 p.m. schedule. Created by Cristianne Fridman, the telenovela is written by her in collaboration with Paula Richard, Renata Dias Gomes, Camilo Pellegrini and...
.
In 2009 the band opened for Kiss
KISS (band)
Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973. Well-known for its members' face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting,...
in São Paulo
São Paulo
São Paulo is the largest city in Brazil, the largest city in the southern hemisphere and South America, and the world's seventh largest city by population. The metropolis is anchor to the São Paulo metropolitan area, ranked as the second-most populous metropolitan area in the Americas and among...
, and released Original Sin, that's a remake of the first album.
Band members
- Andria BusicAndria BusicAndria Busic is a Brazilian bassist/vocalist who has worked with such bands as Dr. Sin, Ultraje a Rigor, Taffo, Supla and Eduardo Araújo.-Biography:...
– (Bass/Vocals) - Ivan BusicIvan BusicIvan Busic Neto is a Brazilian drummer who has worked with such bands as Dr. Sin, Ultraje a Rigor, Taffo, Supla and Eduardo Araújo. Almost all his works, he worked with his brother Andria.- Biography :...
– (Drums/Backing Vocals) - Edu ArdanuyEdu ArdanuyEduardo Ardanuy is a Brazilian guitarist who has worked with such bands as Dr. Sin, Anjos da Noite, Blezqi Zatzas, Supla and Eduardo Araújo. He was included in a 'Top 10' ranking by the Guitar Player Magazine in 1998...
– (Guitars)
Former band members
- Michael VesceraMichael VesceraMichael Vescera is an American heavy metal singer for various bands and projects like Loudness, Obsession...
– (LoudnessLoudness (band)is a Japan-based heavy metal band formed in 1981 by guitarist Akira Takasaki and drummer Munetaka Higuchi. They were the first Japanese heavy metal act signed to a major label in the United States, releasing twenty-three studio albums...
, Yngwie Malmsteen, Obsession) (Vocals)
Discography
Studio Albuns- 1993: Dr. SinDr Sin (album)Dr. Sin is the first studio album by Brazilian Hard rock band Dr. Sin, released in 1993 through WEA Records.-Track listing:...
- 1995: BrutalBrutal (album)Brutal is the second studio album by Brazilian hard rock band Dr. Sin, released in 1995. With this album, Dr. Sin opened for such bands as Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai.-Track listing:-Japanese Version - Silent Scream:...
- 1997: Insinity
- 2000: Dr. Sin IIDr. Sin IIDr. Sin II is the fifth studio album by Brazilian Hard rock band Dr. Sin, released in 2000. The power trio becomes now a quartet with Michael Vescera on the lead vocals.-Track listing:...
- 2005: Listen to the Doctors
- 2007: BravoBravo (Dr. Sin Album)- Chart positions :- Personnel :* Andria Busic – bass, lead vocals* Ivan Busic – drums, backing vocals* Eduardo Ardanuy – guitars- Special Guests :Gus Monsanto on the track Drowing in Sin.Hudson Cadorini on the track Think it Over.- Notes :...
- 2011: Animal
Others
- 1996: Silent ScreamBrutal (album)Brutal is the second studio album by Brazilian hard rock band Dr. Sin, released in 1995. With this album, Dr. Sin opened for such bands as Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Joe Satriani and Steve Vai.-Track listing:-Japanese Version - Silent Scream:...
(Japanese version of Brutal) - 1998: Live in Brazil (Single released in Japan)
- 1999: Alive (Live CD)
- 2002: Shadows of LightDr. Sin IIDr. Sin II is the fifth studio album by Brazilian Hard rock band Dr. Sin, released in 2000. The power trio becomes now a quartet with Michael Vescera on the lead vocals.-Track listing:...
(American/European version of Dr. Sin II) - 2003: Dez Anos Ao VivoDez Anos Ao VivoDez Anos Ao Vivo is a live CD and DVD by Brazilian hard rock band Dr. Sin, released in 2003. It was recorded at SESC Ipiranga in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 23 and 24 May 2002.-CD 1:#"Time After Time"#"Sometimes"#"Fly Away"#"Danger"...
(Live DVD and Double CD) - 2009: Original Sin (Remake of Dr. Sin)