'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.
Golstar's Rage
Derdian Lyrics
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NOW I HAVE TO FIND HIM I WILL FIGHT WITHOUT FEAR
For my love I'm running in the dark
With my sacred sword I'll fight against the king
As an icy blade inside my heart
This is the pain I feel
Run in the night I have the power to destroy the dirty warm
SO I'M HERE ARE YOU READY FOR WAR!
Unholy visions images of death so cruel
Rows in my mind In a way that I can't rule
Blood on your hands and regret in my black heart
I'll cry 'cause I have seen my princess die
Into the abyss of the hell -- Lost in my rage
Far from her life
Frozen tears are falling from my eyes
While my soul is burning fire onto this land
My black horse will ride this darkened sky
Your glory time will end
Now in my eyes there is a fire that will burn your empty soul
Run in the night I have the power to destroy the dirty warm
SO I'M HERE ARE YOU READY FOR WAR!
Unholy visions images of death so cruel
Rows in my mind In a way that I can't rule
Blood on your hands and regret in my black heart
I'll cry 'cause I have seen my princess die
Into the abyss of the hell -- Lost in my rage
Far from her life
Beaten, defeated the battle is lost Our lives will never be free
I'm here alone in this useless world I've nothing to see
While the tyrant is laughing Rain is falling on me
Just a flash of a blade And her wide open eyes
Death submission and hatred Running inside my veins
I'm praying the god Not to lose the faith
But the evil will never end So I will keep my pride
And I'll fight again Again Thoglor's reign
In my heart this fire survive
Skies are falling on me
Life is too cruel to live
Death is so far from me
I live again but never
I forget the scene were I've seen
My princess dying at least
I'll kill the beast
Unholy visions images of death so cruel
Rows in my mind In a way that I can't rule
Blood on your hands and regret in my black heart
I'll cry 'cause I have seen my princess die
Into the abyss of the hell -- Lost in my rage
Far from her life
The lyrics of Derdian's song GoIstar's Rage depict the singer's determination to avenge the death of his princess. He is willing to cross the mountain and the river of tears to find and fight against the king with his sacred sword. The icy blade in his heart signifies the intense pain he is feeling due to the loss of his beloved. The fire in his eyes represents his resolve to defeat the enemy and burn their empty souls. He is portraying himself as a fearless warrior who has the power to destroy the dirty worm and is ready to wage war.
The song also depicts the singer's struggle with his inner demons. He is haunted by unholy visions of cruel death and blood on his hands, regret, and a black heart. He is crying because he has seen his princess die and has been lost in his rage, far from her life. He is beaten, defeated, and alone in a useless world, with nothing to see but the tyrant's laughter, rain falling on him, and her wide-open eyes. Death, submission, and hatred are running inside his veins, and he is praying to God not to lose faith. But he can't end the evil, so he keeps his pride and fights again.
Line by Line Meaning
I WILL CROSS THE MOUNTAIN I WILL CROSS THE RIVER OF TEARS
I will overcome any obstacle and challenge to reach my goal, even if it means facing extreme distress and sadness.
NOW I HAVE TO FIND HIM I WILL FIGHT WITHOUT FEAR
I am determined to locate my target and battle them without letting any fear get in the way of my mission.
For my love I'm running in the dark
I am risking my safety and wellbeing to pursue the one I love, even if it means doing so blindly and without certainty.
With my sacred sword I'll fight against the king
I am equipped with a weapon that represents my beliefs and values, and I will use it to combat the ruler who opposes them.
As an icy blade inside my heart
I am experiencing intense emotional pain that feels like a sharp, cold weapon piercing my chest.
This is the pain I feel
This is the extent of the discomfort and suffering that I am currently enduring.
Now in my eyes there is a fire that will burn your empty soul
I am filled with a passionate intensity that will destroy the soulless qualities within those who oppose me.
Run in the night I have the power to destroy the dirty warm
Under the cover of darkness, I possess the ability to eliminate the corrupt and immoral individuals who have transgressed against me.
SO I'M HERE ARE YOU READY FOR WAR!
I have arrived to confront and engage in a battle against my adversary, and I am questioning if they are prepared for the fight.
Unholy visions images of death so cruel
I am haunted by disturbing, violent thoughts and predictions of the future that feature gruesome fatalities.
Rows in my mind In a way that I can't rule
These distressing ideas are consuming my thoughts and are difficult for me to control or manage.
Blood on your hands and regret in my black heart
You are responsible for the bloodshed and destruction that has occurred, and I am carrying a deep sense of remorse, grief, and anger within me.
I'll cry 'cause I have seen my princess die
I am shedding tears because I witnessed the death of someone I love and cherish.
Into the abyss of the hell -- Lost in my rage
I am descending into an infernal realm of anger and frustration that I cannot escape from.
Far from her life
I feel disconnected and distant from the life and existence of the person I have lost.
Frozen tears are falling from my eyes
I am crying tears of sorrow and regret that are so intense they feel like they are freezing on my face.
While my soul is burning fire onto this land
My soul is aflame with a passionate energy that is fueling my actions and decisions, and is impacting the world around me.
My black horse will ride this darkened sky
I will gallantly ride my steed through the darkened skies, the symbol of my power, determination, and strength.
Your glory time will end
Your moment of triumph and victory will soon come to an abrupt end.
Beaten, defeated the battle is lost Our lives will never be free
We have suffered a crushing defeat and our lives will never return to normal or be unburdened by this loss.
I'm here alone in this useless world I've nothing to see
I am left stranded in this world without the person I love, and I see no value or purpose in anything else around me.
While the tyrant is laughing Rain is falling on me
As the oppressive ruler gloats and takes pleasure in our defeat, I am being pelted by falling rain that symbolizes the misery I am experiencing.
Just a flash of a blade And her wide open eyes
The sudden impact of a blade was all it took to end the life of the person I loved, and their eyes remained open in shock and horror.
Death submission and hatred Running inside my veins
The emotions of death, submission, and hatred are coursing through my veins and fueling my actions and mentality.
I'm praying the god Not to lose the faith
I am appealing to a higher power to help me hold on to my belief and trust in something greater than myself.
But the evil will never end So I will keep my pride
Even though there seems to be no end to the corrupt and malevolent forces around me, I will cling to my sense of dignity and self-respect.
And I'll fight again Again Thoglor's reign
I will pick myself up and engage in another battle to put an end to Thoglor's rule and tyranny.
In my heart this fire survive
Despite everything that has happened, my heart is still filled with an unquenchable fire and passion.
Skies are falling on me
The world is coming down on me and I am struggling to cope with it all.
Life is too cruel to live
The harsh realities and hardships of life are making it unbearable to continue living.
Death is so far from me
Despite feeling like my life is becoming unlivable, death is still a remote and distant possibility for me.
I live again but never
Although I continue to survive, I will never be the same person again, having experienced such profound grief and loss.
I forget the scene were I've seen
I cannot erase the memory of the tragic and traumatic scene that I witnessed.
My princess dying at least
The person I loved and cherished was taken away from me all too soon, and I cannot help but grieve for their loss.
I'll kill the beast
I will stop at nothing to eliminate the tyrant and oppressive figure who has brought so much pain and misery into my life.
Contributed by Andrew H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Colin Burke
These guys contacted me on Myspace in 2007, I bought New Era Pt1 and Pt2, and loved them ever since.
Alex Santos
Estão no mesmo nível do Rhapsody of Fire! São tremendos! Um abraço desde o Brasil per voi
アンドレス
This is one of the best bands ever so under rated ffs...
Been following you since New Era part 1.
What a time to see my old spotify and listen to you again in New year, love u guys!
CommWarrior
these parts are the coolest I've heard on heavymetal
1:01, 1:18, 2:52, 3:08, 3:44 and the best! 5:46 and I thank you for repeating the chorus last 6:23
Z Munny
This is the one. This is the vanilla. This is how I got my name so many years ago when I first heard this song. My name is Golstar and it's unique I love it thanks Derdian!
Lanthanue
wow!that was just epic! rock on derdian!
Madness
you really sound like rhapsody of fire^^ sounds good, keep it up
Rapn Frizzy
Still listening in 2018!!!
Dan Sanger
good sound,the real hollywood metal!!! from italy GREAT!!!
akumashindorballomu
must agree i'm a fanfic writer and the story from this album has inspired me to add a little plot to a fanfic of mine :D