1. Rock band from Quilm… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands called “Vox Dei”.
1. Rock band from Quilmes, Argentina.
2. Christian progressive metal band from Guatemala, Guatemala.
3. An experimental coldwave band from France
1. Vox Dei (Latin: God's Voice) is an Argentine rock band. Its most prolific years were the 1970s, having recorded 10 albums.
The band's original members were Juan Carlos "Yody" Godoy (guitar and vocals), Ricardo Soulé (guitar and vocals), Rubén Basoalto (drums) and Willy Quiroga (bass and vocals).
In 1968 they recorded a version of Percy Sledge's "When a Man Loves a Woman", and the company Mandioca organized an audition for them in the Payró theatre. The members of Manal and Almendra were also present, and a few hours later they played together. In 1970 they recorded for Mandioca their first album Caliente.
In the B.A. Rock Festival Vox Dei played the first part of the theme "Genesis", which had no lyrics yet. In February 1971 they released La Biblia ('The Bible'). Being the first Argentine concept album, it became a turning point in the history of Argentine rock; even the Archdiocese, that had asked to examine the lyrics, recommended young people to buy it. Right after the recording of La Biblia, Jorge Godoy left the band and was replaced by Ignacio Smilari.
In 1972 they re-edited their first album and recorded the third one, Jeremías Pies de Plomo. During the first shows after the release, they recorded La Nave Infernal and a few months later Es una Nube, No Hay Duda. After Vox Dei para Vox Dei of 1974, Ricardo Soulé announced he would leave the band to start as a soloist. Carlos Michelini replaced him while recording Estamos en la Pecera in 1975, and then was himself replaced by Raúl Fernandez. In 1976 they recorded Ciegos de Siglos.
Soulé returned to the band in 1978 to record Gata de Noche. Slowly the differences between the musicians started to grow, but they respected the contract that kept them together until 1981. In 1986 Vox Dei regrouped to present and record live "La Biblia" in the Teatro Ópera. In 1988 they made a "come back", to produce Tengo Razones para Seguir with Luis Valenti. Towards the end of 1989, Ricardo Soulé the band left again. In 1992 Carlos Gardellini becomes his new guitar. With guitar Gardellini have recorded the albums: Sin Darle Ya Más Vueltas in 1994, and El Camino in 2005. They have recorded with Ricardo Soulé a remake of La Biblia in 1997 entitled La Biblia II. On November 3, 2010, drummer Rubén Basoalto dies of lung cancer. After that, the band has a not well defined future.
2. Vox Dei is a Christian Progressive Heavy Metal band from Guatemala. Vox Dei was formed in 1989 in Guatemala City, the name means God's Voice. It is usually confused with the secular band from Argenitna Vox Dei. For many, Vox Dei are the fathers of the Guatemalan White Metal.
Members:
Estuardo Meza - Voice
Pablo Izquierdo - Drums
Willy Estrada - Guitar
Saúl Aragón - Lead Guitar
Former Members:
Hedras Ramos Sr. - Lead Guitar (From 1989 until 1995)
Rony Madrid - Keyboard (From 1989 until 1991)
Russell Madrid - Guitar (From 1989 until 1991)
Hugo Meza - Drums
John Seamans - Bass
David Arredondo - Bass
Discography:
Quítate la Máscara - 1990
Torre Fuerte - 1993
Ciudad Distante - 1995
Rompiendo el Molde - 1996
Cuenta Regresiva - 1999
Nada que Ver - 2000
El Regreso del Dr. Jeckill
Vox Dei Lyrics
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Al viejo doctor que viviendo se siente muy mal.
Ya su cuerpo comienza a temblar
Se transforma en un monstruo bestial
Doctor Jekill, doctor Jekill, míster Hyde.
Te pregunto si nunca sentiste ganas de matar
Es inútil el disimular a vos mismo no te engañes mas
En tu cuerpo, en el fondo esta Hyde, está Hyde.
The lyrics of Vox Dei's song, "El Regreso del Dr. Jeckill" speaks of an aging doctor who is experiencing a physical transformation into a beastly monster. In the cold castle's room, one can hear the doctor complaining about how he feels. The song emphasizes his internal battle as feeling very bad, causing his body to shiver and change into a beast. The refrain repeats the name Doctor Jekill and mimicking his transformation to Mister Hyde, his monstrous counterpart.
As the song progresses, the lyrics prompt the listener to examine their inner demons, perhaps suggesting that there is a monstrous side to every person. The singer inquires whether anyone has ever felt the urge to kill buried deep within their soul, indicating the existence of a hidden Mister Hyde. The singer warns against hiding this darkness, calling it "useless to dissimulate," and urges one to face their true self, acknowledging the presence of Mister Hyde within the body.
In summary, the song speaks of the classic tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, emphasizing the embodiment of internal monsters fighting for dominance. It serves as a warning against repressing our negative desires and urges listeners to confront their dark side fearlessly.
Line by Line Meaning
Junto al fuego en la sala del frío castillo se escucha quejar
The old doctor is moaning in the cold castle's fireplace.
Al viejo doctor que viviendo se siente muy mal.
The old doctor is feeling very sick while he's alive.
Ya su cuerpo comienza a temblar
The old doctor's body is starting to shake.
Se transforma en un monstruo bestial
He transforms into a horrible beast.
Doctor Jekill, doctor Jekill, míster Hyde.
He's Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde.
Te pregunto si nunca sentiste ganas de matar
I ask you if you ever felt like killing someone.
En el fondo de tu alma escondido esta míster Hyde.
Mr. Hyde is hidden deep inside your soul.
Es inútil el disimular a vos mismo no te engañes mas
It's useless to pretend, don't fool yourself anymore.
En tu cuerpo, en el fondo esta Hyde, está Hyde.
In your body, deep inside, Mr. Hyde is there.
Writer(s): WILFRIDO QUIROGA, SOUL
Contributed by Noah W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rubentula9831
El punteo de Soulé en el medio del tema es tremendo...!!
@albertoortega2467
Tremendo disco ....🎸🔥....leyendas , abrazo desde Berazategui 🇦🇷
@eduardogamiz7896
Lo gaste a ese cassette lo compre 3 veces un discazo que suerte conocer esta banda
@nelsonal75
Todo Soulé es tremendo!!!!!!!!!!
@steelvazz
que hermoso recuerdo !! gracias
@mariahornosmiller8624
Un temazo increíble. Fuerza y gran clima. Parte de mi corazón quilmeño. De los grupos fundacionales del rock argentino!!!
@cesarfQuilmes
AGUANTE qUILMES CARAJOOOOOOOOOOOO
@esilem1
genial!!!!
@diegol18
Muy bueno, gracias por compartir!!
@danielhoraciogomez613
Maestros ,!