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".
Nemesis
Meden Agan Lyrics
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You may see no trace of wounds
Acid the tears of remorse
Our spirits soon will rise
Dark skies were beating me down
The moon comes from the depths
See the candles of hate burning in my eyes
Im dreaming my way from down
Darkness be my guide
I hear the voice of the stars
Weave until the end of time
I will hide the pain inside
Punish me my god for all the sins i've done
Clouds surround me
Shadows behind me
Hypnotize me
Embracing the blackness
Unleash the boiling chaos
Once velled by mists of lies
Chapters of rage hands of fate
Open the gates of doom
Time and space collides end and beggining
Unites i'm lying here
Awake i dream this joyous scene
Clouds surround me
Shadows behind me
Hypnotize me
Embracing the blackness
Let my grey in a day to show
The rain kept me on the storm
I'm flying like the ghost in the sky
The war is still before me
Let my grey in a day to show
The rain kept me on the storm
I'm flying like the ghost in the sky
The war is still before me
Clouds surround me
Shadows behind me
Hypnotize me
Embracing the blackness
Clouds surround me
Shadows behind me
Hypnotize me
Embracing the blackness
The lyrics of Meden Agan's song "Nemesis" describe a person's pursuit of redemption after committing sins. The lyrics speak of the pain that is felt after committing these sins and ask for punishment from the almighty for these wrongdoings. The verse, "What pain will it take? You may see no trace of wounds. Acid the tears of remorse. Our spirits soon will rise" illustrates how despite the absence of visible wounds, the pain can still be felt emotionally and mentally. The chorus emphasizes the feeling of being surrounded by darkness and shadows, and the urge to find redemption.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of acceptance of the wrongdoing and a desire to move forward towards a better future. The lyric, "Dark skies were beating me down. The moon comes from the depths. See the candles of hate burning in my eyes. I'm dreaming my way from down." denotes that the person is ready to move on from the darkness and rise above it. The concept of time and space is also mentioned, symbolizing the beginning and the end, and the unity of all aspects of life.
The overall themes of the song focus on emotions such as pain, sorrow, and redemption, and how these emotions can be managed and overcome.
Line by Line Meaning
What pain will it take?
What must I suffer to be redeemed?
You may see no trace of wounds
Outwardly, I am whole, but inside I am broken.
Acid the tears of remorse
My guilt and regret eat away at me.
Our spirits soon will rise
We will overcome our pain and find peace.
Dark skies were beating me down
I was weighed down by darkness and despair.
The moon comes from the depths
Hope can arise from the darkest places.
See the candles of hate burning in my eyes
My anger and bitterness consume me.
Im dreaming my way from down
I am trying to escape my pain through dreams.
Below i feel the evil close
I sense the darkness that surrounds me.
Darkness be my guide
I am lost and seeking direction in the darkness.
I hear the voice of the stars
The universe speaks to me, offering guidance.
Weave until the end of time
I will persist in my struggle until the end of my days.
I will hide the pain inside
I will suffer in silence and not burden others with my pain.
Punish me my god for all the sins i've done
I am seeking divine punishment for my mistakes.
Clouds surround me
I am enveloped in darkness and despair.
Shadows behind me
My past haunts me and affects my present.
Hypnotize me
I am entranced by my pain and struggle to break free.
Embracing the blackness
I am accepting my pain and darkness and seeking solace in them.
Unleash the boiling chaos
I am willing to confront and embrace the chaos within me.
Once velled by mists of lies
I was once blinded and misled by falsehoods.
Chapters of rage hands of fate
The events of my life have led me to this point of anger and despair.
Open the gates of doom
I am ready to face the consequences of my actions.
Time and space collides end and beggining
My life is a cycle of pain and struggle.
Unites i'm lying here
I am trying to find unity and purpose in my pain.
Awake i dream this joyous scene
Even in my waking moments, I seek refuge in my dreams.
Let my grey in a day to show
That which is hidden beneath the surface will come to light.
The rain kept me on the storm
My pain is constant and unrelenting.
I'm flying like the ghost in the sky
I feel weightless and free, like a ghost.
The war is still before me
I am not yet at peace, and my struggle continues.
Contributed by Adrian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.