Meden Agan were formed back in November 2005 in Paris, France by guitarist Diman Koutsogiannopoulos. Their first demo was released in April 2006 and received very good reviews and feedback. Later on they recorded their debut full-length album entitled "Illusions" which was released in November 2007. It contained epic/progressive metal songs with male vocals. During that period, the band shared the stage with bands like Pain Salvation, Skyclad, Within Temptation, After All, Bloodtales, ETHS, and The Old Dead Tree.
After a one-year hiatus as Diman returned to Greece, Meden Agan were reformed with new members including female leggero soprano Iliana Tsakiraki and started working on new material resulting in the release of an EP under the name "Nemesis – Promo 2010" containing five progressive/symphonic metal songs with operatic vocals. The line-up was: Iliana Tsakiraki (vocals), Diman Koutsogiannopoulos (guitars), Tolis Mikroulis (keyboards), Aris Nikoleris (bass), and Panos Paplomatas (drums).
Soon after, the band entered the studio in order to record their album "Erevos Aenaon" which was released in September 2011. It was recorded at ARTemis Studios, and produced,mixed and mastered by Mark Adrian (Elysion, Bare Infinity, Bob Katsionis). The album artwork and photo shoot were made by Seth Siro Anton (Septicflesh, Paradise Lost, Kamelot).
Upon the release of the album, Panos (drums) left the band to be replaced initially by Ploutarchos Tsouris and later on by Philip Stone. Meden Agan performed several live shows including support acts for Tarja, Epica, Maiden United, V.O.A and the participation in the "Metal Female Voices Fest X" in Belgium in October 2012.
In February 2013, Meden Agan parted ways with lead vocalist Iliana due to musical differences. After 5 months of auditions, coloratura soprano Maya Kampaki joined the band and together with Meden Agan's original drummer and main lyricist, who returned behind the drumkit, the band entered ARTemis studios late 2013 to record their new album entitled “Lacrima Dei”. Mastering was done at Finnvox studios, Finland by - the well known - Mika Jussila (Nightwish, Children of Bodom, Stratovarius).
Release of the album is scheduled for September 2014 by "No Regrets Records".
Black Sky
Meden Agan Lyrics
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I'm ready to break this silence
Hidden under this burning sand
Lost in a no man's land
I defend my position
To protect my nation
The thousand miles from my wife
Death, Bombs, Guns,
What am i doing?
Death, Bombs, Guns,
What should i do?
I want to die
Under the black sky
The lyrics of Meden Agan's song "Black Sky" poignantly describe the internal struggles of a soldier who has found himself fighting a war that he is unsure about. The first two lines set the tone for the rest of the song, where the soldier is waiting for something to happen, a movement to take place. He is clearly restless and eager for action, wanting to break the silence that he has been enduring for too long. The next two lines paint a vivid picture of the tough situation he found himself in - hidden under burning sand in a no man's land, a place where no one wants to be, yet he is there doing his job.
The following lines go on to explain his reason for being there, that he is fighting to defend his position and country, even if it means being apart from his wife who is miles away. He is keenly aware of the danger he is facing, as he is so close to losing his life in the process. The repetition of the words "Death, Bombs, Guns" emphasizes the harsh reality of war and the trauma that soldiers face, forcing them to question their own actions and purpose in it. The last two lines are particularly poignant, as the soldier declares that he wants to die under the black sky, symbolizing the dark and bleak reality of war that he is facing.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting to make a movement
I am prepared to take action
I'm ready to break this silence
I am prepared to break my silence
Hidden under this burning sand
I am concealed under this scorching sand
Lost in a no man's land
I am stranded in a place that is not controlled by either side in a war
I defend my position
I am protecting my position
To protect my nation
My aim is to safeguard my country
The thousand miles from my wife
My wife is miles apart from me
So close to lost my life
I was almost on the verge of losing my life
Death, Bombs, Guns,
Mortality, explosives, and firearms
What am i doing?
What is the purpose of my actions?
Death, Bombs, Guns
Mortality, explosives, and firearms
What should i do?
What action should I take in this situation?
I want to die
I prefer to die
Under the black sky
Beneath the night sky
Contributed by Amelia W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.