Rising out of the ashes of the failed Maverick Record Company and the embers of a disintegrated band, Hugo Ferreira is back like the mightly Phoenix. His band Tantric has recently released their new album, "The End Begins", and embarked a new tour. BnR had the opportunity to talk with Hugo about life, the album, the tour, and the A-Team. Enjoy!

BnR: Great to talk to you, how’s it goin’?

Hugo: I am fantastic and in Sunny California enjoying my day off.

BnR: How is the tour going for you?

Hugo: Aw it’s going fantastic. Yesterday we filmed a video for "Down & Out" We have been having a good time. The bus has been breaking down everyday, other than that it has been going pretty good. We are just getting our touring legs back on. We’re having a really good time and I am just happy to be out here again.

BnR: You dealt with a lot of shit with your old record label. It must feel great to be back out on the road.

Hugo: It’s the most awesome feeling to rise from where I was two years ago and to have worked really hard to get back up here again and to see things come to fruition and see how it feels. There definitely is a god up there!

BnR: How is the chemistry with the new band?

Hugo: I am definitely gelling better with this band than I did with the last band. Kevin Miller (formerly of Fuel), my new drummer is coming from a similar situation. It feels like being in your first band. Everybody is really fresh. We have that hunger you have when you start your first band. It is a fantastic feeling there is great camaraderie. It’s a feeling I haven’t experienced in a long time. We really have the fire in us.

BnR: With the new band do you have similar influences, say Black Sabbath or something like that that you can gather around.

Hugo: Yea, we all like the same type of music. We also introduced each other to new types of music. We learn a lot from each other especially Kevin, who is the older member. He has introduced us to many various types of music. I am like the baby of the band. They are like my big brothers and they take care of me.

BnR: What band have you been recently turned on to?

Hugo: Well you know the band that I am touring with, Fosterchild, who is on our label. There is another band on our label called Vayden. I think they’re amazing and that is pretty much what I am listening to. The Vayden record hasn’t been released yet.

BnR: Are they both touring with you?

Hugo: Actually, Vayden will be touring with me. But we are touring with Fosterchild right now.

BnR: So it’s only a two band bill?

Hugo: There is another band called Framing Hanley. They are also touring with us.

BnR: Speaking of touring, is there a city you can’t wait to get to because they have the hottest groupies with little to no STD’s?

Hugo: Oh no, actually I have a girlfriend. But I am just happy that fans just show up. But yea, I could get in real big trouble if I am even there.

BnR: Do you have iPod?

Hugo: Nah, actually I don’t, but I have a laptop that I use as medieval weapon and musical storage device.

BnR: Ok, so what is the most shameful artist on your laptop? Is it Don Johnson? You know, you being a lead singer and all.

Hugo: It is mostly new age stuff. Lots of instrumentals while winding down and relaxing, artists like ENYA. That is about as gay as it gets. Other than that its Rock n Roll.

BnR: That is pretty gay! How would you characterize the new sound of the band?

Hugo: It’s great, it’s definitely a change from the past.

BnR: In a positive way?

Hugo: Yea definitely in a positive way!

BnR: According to Nikki Sixx's blog on Motley Crue, in 2002 you and him colloborated on a song called "Going Under". It was a hit with the A&R team at your old label. Was this song released? How was it colloborating with Nikki?

Hugo: Yea it was an honor to write with a legend. It hasn’t been released but it will be. It was one of the greatest moments of my life. It was great because I got to hang out with Nikki at his house and see Donna DiDerrico toss a mean salad.

BnR: Yea he is like a superhero to us. One final question if you were a member of the A-Team who would you be?

Hugo: I would be Face. I can picture myself smokin’ a cigar bein’ the smooth talker. I enjoy interacting with the people.

BnR: Well thank you Hugo for taking time out of your busy touring schedule to talk a little bit with us. We look forward to seeing you in Lancaster, PA and we are excited to see what Tantric has in store for the future.

Hugo: Thanks guys and I wanted to thank you for taking the time to speak with me and for still caring about Tantric.

Check out Tantric on tour:

Apr 28 200810:30P	ROCKLINE radio show	Everywhere, Washington
May 2 20088:00P	The Black Sheep	Colorado Springs, Colorado
May 3 200811:00P	Knickerbocker’s w/ The Blaze	Lincoln, Nebraska
May 4 20087:00P	The Reverb	Cedar Falls, Iowa
May 5 20086:00P	The Rock	Maplewood, Minnesota
May 7 20088:00P	The Annex	Madison, Wisconsin
May 8 200810:00P	The Eagles Club	Milwaukee, Wisconsin
May 9 20088:00P	St. Andrew’s Hall w/ WRIF	Detroit, Michigan
May 10 20088:00P	Durty Nellie’s	Palatine, Illinois
May 13 20088:00P	Vogue Theater	Indianapolis, Indiana
May 14 20087:00P	Piere’s w/THE BEAR	Ft. Wayne, Indiana
May 15 20088:00P	The Intersection	Grand Rapids, Michigan
May 16 20088:00P	Phoenix Hill Tavern	Louisville, Kentucky
May 17 20089:00P	Bogart’s w/ WEBN	Cincinnati, Ohio
May 18 20088:00P	Diesel	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
May 22 20088:00P	Northern Lights	Clifton Park, New York
May 23 200810:30P	Chameleon	Lancaster, Pennsylvania
May 24 20087:00P	Penn’s Peak	Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Jun 12 200810:00P	The Dive	Goose Creek, South Carolina
Jun 13 200811:30P	Amos Southend w/ THE END	Charlotte, North Carolina

The album "The End Begins" is available NOW!