'Henry Pistolese' a… Read Full Bio ↴Derdian is a power metal band from Milan, Italy.
'Henry Pistolese' and Marco Covelli founded the band in 1998 and initially intended it to be a thrash metal style. The two founders were joined in this project by Luigi Trapani (vocals/guitar) and Samuele Carrari (bass). They began by covering bands like Metallica and Megadeth. However, at some point they began writing original songs with more of a power metal sound, a change which influenced Luigi and Samuele to leave the band. The new band was completed by the addition of Max Raineri (bass), Luca Aversa (lead guitar), Federico Bonetti (keyboards) and Andrea Figus(vocals).
Derdian released their first self-produced demo CD called Revenge in 2001. Distributed just in Italy, it was very well reviewed by main local power metal-focused magazines and websites like Power Zone Magazine and Orion Magazine. After the recording of the demo, new line-up changes occurred because lack of time and some disagreements caused Federico and Max to leave the band. They were replaced by Marco Garau (keyboards) and Alessandro Colombo (bass), both of them ex-members of the already defunct Eternal Glory. The band went on writing new songs and doing live shows. In January 2002, Luca Aversa(lead guitar) left the band for time reasons, being replaced by Massimo Sangiorgi who disagreed with the other members of the band and was consequently replaced.
In February of the same year Derdian played a live show at the Indian’s Saloon in Bresso (Mi) and in March at the Transilvania in Milan. In April the band took part in a contest at the Madigans in Osnago (Lc), but without the vocalist Andrea Figus who decided to leave the band because of some disagreements. It was Enrico who replaced him on vocals the evening of the contest. After this long and difficult period, the band went on writing new songs and finally the line-up reached a period of stability with the addition of Danny Glick (already member of SILENCE) on vocals and of Massimiliano Pitaro(lead guitar). Starting with December 2002, Derdian passed through a tough period and Danny Glick (vocals), Marco Covelli (drums), Massimiliano Pitaro (lead guitar) and Alessandro Colombo (bass) decided to leave the band. Nevertheless, they were willing to give the band a hand in looking for new members and for some time Derdian was joined by Marco Sivo, the singer from the Valas. Massimo Sangiorgi, the lead guitar came back to the band. Around the same time, Joe joined on vocals. But the rhythm parts remained unmanned, bass and drums. He was replaced by “Cristo” who became a member of the band. The new drummer, Salvatore, completed the present band.
A new demo in 2003 was released called Incitement. After recording “Incitement” Derdian decided to interrupt the collaboration with “Cristo” for musical divergences. November 2003 Fulvio officially took over Bass. In the meantime, the band managed to play a lot of concerts in Italy. Derdian then was signed under Steelheart Records and recorded in March 2004. Their debut CD New Era Part 1 was released in February–March 2005. The debut album sold many copies around the world, especially in Japan, Korea, Canada, and the USA. Derdian decided with regret to separate from the guitarist Flash for personal reasons.
After a promotion by Myspace, Derdian was contacted by the American label Magna Carta Records, who offered a deal to the band. Derdian signed the deal and their new album New Era pt 2 War of the Gods was released in 2007. The album had the power metal theme about a mythological world filled with heroes and villains.
Their new album "New Era Pt. 3 - The Apocalypse" was released on March 2, 2010 by Magna Carta Records.
On 13.03.2013, they released 'Limbo'. It's the first album with new lead singer Ivan Giannini.
The production of 'Limbo' is in the hands of the band themselves.
Black Rose
Derdian Lyrics
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Sending me a creature able to
To hamper my own life, my project
I firmly think now he's behind
This conspiracy but he's too weak
Forever I'll resist against him
Whom you want to send me again?
Woman, just a black rose
This has been your role
That brought you to fall
Let me say weren't wise
It's impossible you know
For your lord to rise!
Oh my dear enemy you know
What I just did to your sweet black rose
Died trying to make me fall in love
I found her just one month ago
Suffering and begging in an hole
To be saved and to be nursed
What d'you wanna do the next time
Whom you want to send me again?
Woman, just a black rose
This has been your role
That brought you to fall
Let me say weren't wise
It's impossible you know
For your lord to rise!
You'll never trick me no way have to rise
And to discover it look in my eyes
Woman, just a black rose
This has been your role
That brought you to fall
Let me say weren't wise
It's impossible you know
For your lord to rise!
The lyrics to Derdian's "Black Rose" speaks of an ongoing conflict between the singer and his enemy. The opening lines depict the enemy's attempts to sabotage the singer's life and projects by naming a creature sent by him to hinder his progress. The singer, however, sees through the scheme and asserts his resilience towards it. He questions his enemy's motives, asking whom he plans to send next.
The song's title, "Black Rose," refers to the woman that the singer's enemy sends to him. She represents a metaphorical rose that hides her dark nature, lending to some degree of deception. The lyrics suggest that the enemy sent her to charm and manipulate the singer, to which he sees through and ultimately tries to save her from her situation where she begs and suffers. Despite the enemy's attempts to bring the singer down, the message at the end of the song suggests that the singer has won and sees through the enemy's tactics.
Line by Line Meaning
One more attempt to trick my mind
Someone is trying to deceive the singer, and this is not the first time.
Sending me a creature able to
The deceiver is using something or someone to deceive the singer.
To hamper my own life, my project
The deceiver is attempting to interfere with the singer's life and plans.
I firmly think now he's behind
The artist is certain that the deceiver is responsible for this latest attempt to deceive them.
This conspiracy but he's too weak
The deceiver is involved in a plot against the artist, but lacks the strength or ability to succeed.
Forever I'll resist against him
The singer intends to fight against the deceiver indefinitely.
What d'you wanna do the next time
The singer is questioning the deceiver's motives and tactics.
Whom you want to send me again?
The artist is challenging the deceiver to try something else.
Woman, just a black rose
The deceiver is symbolized as a woman with a black rose.
This has been your role
Deceiving the artist is the deceiver's persistent behavior.
That brought you to fall
The deceiver will ultimately suffer the consequences of their actions.
Let me say weren't wise
The artist believes the deceiver's actions were unwise.
It's impossible you know
The singer assures the deceiver that their attempts to deceive will never succeed.
For your lord to rise!
The singer will not be defeated, and the deceiver will not triumph.
Oh my dear enemy you know
The singer addresses the deceiver as their enemy.
What I just did to your sweet black rose
The artist has taken action against the symbol of the deceiver.
Died trying to make me fall in love
The black rose was destroyed while trying to deceive the artist into falling in love with it.
I found her just one month ago
The singer discovered the black rose recently.
Suffering and begging in an hole
The black rose was in poor condition when the singer found it.
To be saved and to be nursed
The artist saved and cared for the black rose.
You'll never trick me no way have to rise
The artist is confident that they will not be deceived and will succeed.
And to discover it look in my eyes
The artist challenges the deceiver to see their determination and resolve in their eyes.
Contributed by Riley O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nebiros Blackfire
Es impresionante, la verdad, hacía mucho tiempo que no escuchaba algo así. Sigo a Derdian desde el New Era part 1 y cada vez me gusta más. Awesome guys, just a perfect song. Un saludo desde España.
Mondag
Прекрасная группа, великолепная музыка, отличный вокал! Спасибо.
Derdian
Great choice!! \m/ Please, buy stuff from our official website to support the band! Thank you!!
molkir
It's been a while since I last watched one of your videos guys, and with this one I was able to discover again how good you are! Looks like you're making your way great, I hope you'll go on like this^^
PerfectChaosGX
This is good stuff, Derdian. Funny story, I wrote a poem a couple of years ago about a black rose, and now I'm listening to a song about one. XD Anyway, keep up the good music!
Lena (SentimentalMe69)
Wow! What a sound!!! Great song & performance! Love it, that's my taste...and...I love roses...☸ڿڰۣ— keep going on guys...*smile*...!!! Goes straight to favs and all thumbs up! Hugs, Lena
zeramino
This is SUCH good song! great work on this piece you guys!
Metalkitty
Metal doesn't get any better than this . Perfection . \m/
Fenrir_Tyr94
chida la rola me encanta suenas chingon sigan asi un saludo desde tabasco lml
Fabio M
Derdian is really starting to catch me. Nice vídeo! Simple, but great performance of you guys. I love it.