1) Sadist is an Italian metal band.
2) Sadist … Read Full Bio ↴Artist disambiguation:
1) Sadist is an Italian metal band.
2) Sadist is a Japanese doujin music producer who is affiliated with the Strawhat label.
3) Sadist is a noise punk band from Boston.
4) Sadist is a deathcore/beatdown band from Reno, NV
The beginning of SADIST takes us back to 1991, when guitarist and keyboards player Tommy and drummer Peso start auditioning musicians for a brand new project. These auditions lead to the first band’s line-up within a few weeks. The line-up is completed by bass player Andy and singer Fabio.
Within few months the band was performing original material at local clubs, where they caught the attention of the indie label OBSCURE PLASMA RECORDS’ owner. SADIST’s first EP, “Black Screams”, is released in September, selling over 2500 copies worldwide. Due to the high demand, the American indie label WILD RAG RECORDS rereleases the EP in 1992 in a new three track version.
After having played around Italy and France, singer Fabio leaves the band. The line-up is then reduced to three people, with Andy handling bass as well as vocals. Shortly afterwards the band flies to Portugal to play in Lisbon having a fantastic reaction from both audience and locale media. The feedback on the SADIST live shows is enormous. As a result, NOSFERATU RECORDS signs SADIST for two albums. The recording sessions of the first record start in January of 1993, and within few months the debut album “Above The Light” is out, having a huge impact on the underground metal scene. The album is immediately hailed as a breakthrough in extreme music by critics and fans alike, and has gone on to be unequivocally acknowledged as one of the most influential death / thrash metal albums ever recorded.
In September another line-up change rears its head. Andy leaves the band but he is soon replaced by a new bass player, Chicco, and a new singer, Zanna. In late 1993 the band also records a video of the song “Sometimes They Come Back”, and starts touring successfully in France and The Netherlands.
In early 1994 SADIST supports CARCASS during the Italian shows of their “Heartwork” tour. Few months later, the band is in France supporting SAMAEL for some shows as well. In the meanwhile the songs of a new album are gently developing.
In Maj of 1995 SADIST enters RHYTHM STUDIOS (Bidford on Avon, England) to start the recording sessions of their long awaited second album. The recordings sessions are temporarily stopped in June ‘cause SADIST has to headline several important Italian metal festivals, as well as some shows in Belgium. In August the band returns to England to mix. The new album “Tribe” is then released in February of 1996, strengthened by a powerful distribution in Europe by RISING SUN RECORDS, and in Japan by TOY’S FACTORY. The response on the new album is even better than it was on the debut album. The album itself is still said to be one of the most technical efforts of all times until today.
Early 1996 is used to present the new material live throughout France, Italy and The Netherlands. In June the first round of the successful European tour takes place, and the band soon releases its second video: “Tribe”. The video is broadcasted on the most important European musical TV channels, amongst others MTV, VIVA, TMC2, TMF and many others. In November SADIST headlines MINDVIEW’s Belgian Metal Convention, a successful show that gets a smashing reaction from the audience and the Belgian metal scene in general. Later that year SADIST are featured on a Japanese IRON MAIDEN tribute with a killer version of the song “Wrathchild” for which they get extremely favourable reviews.
At the end of 1996 another line-up change: drummer Peso leaves the band to work with an old side-project. Peso is soon replaced by drummer Oinos. Old tensions resurfaces and both singer Zanna and bass player Chicco are replaced by the new singer Trevor and bass player Andy (from the original line-up).
In early 1997 the band headlines a long tour around Italy and The Netherlands, and starts the recording sessions for a new album, but just a couple of months before the new album is out, drummer Oinos leaves as well, being replaced by the talented drummer Alessio. At the end of 1997, backed by the new label DISPLEASED RECORDS, SADIST freshly returns with the brutally fast “Crust”. By now SADIST is definitely established within the metal globe. This album as well is successfully distribuited in Japan, featuring covers of classic ‘80s pop hits like “Take On Me” and “Relax”.
1998 sees the band releasing the third video of its career, “Fools And Dolts”, broadcasted on almost all the important European musical TV channels.
Shortly afterwards the band travels to Germany to play the biggest European metal festival, the WACKEN OPEN AIR.
It’s one of the highlights of the band career as the very first Italian metal band to desecrate the mythical Wacken stage. The end of the year is completed by a small tour in France and Portugal.
SADIST enters 1999 signing for a new label, IMPACT/SYSTEM SHOCK, and producing by itself the fourth album “Lego” at Tommy’s NADIR RECORDING & MASTERING.
This time the response on the new album is not that good. Something goes wrong with the band general mood, and the four guys decide to stop their live and studio activities as SADIST for a while.
2005 is the year of a new beginning for SADIST: the band signs with the Italian indie label BEYOND prod. to re-release “Above The Light” and “Tribe”, remastered at NADIR RECORDING & MASTERING, and to release, in late 2006, a brand new album.
Take on Me
Sadist Lyrics
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I don't know what
I'm to say I'll say it anyway
Today's another day to find you
Shying away
I'll be coming for your love, OK?
Take on me, take me on
In a day or two
So needless to say
I'm odds and ends
But that's me stumbling away
Slowly learning that life is OK
Say after me
It's no better to be safe than sorry
Take on me, take me on
I'll be gone
In a day or two
Oh the things that you say
Is it life or
Just a play my worries away
You're all the things I've got to
Remember
You're shying away
I'll be coming for you anyway
Take on me, take me on
I'll be gone
In a day or two
The lyrics to Sadist's song Take on Me describe a conversation between two people who are getting to know each other. The singer begins by admitting that they do not know what to say, but will say whatever is on their mind anyway. They express their desire to find the other person, who appears to be shying away. The chorus urges the other person to take them on, as they will be gone in a day or two.
The second verse shows the singer's vulnerability, admitting they are "odds and ends." The singer is slowly learning that life is okay, and encourages the other person to repeat after them that "it's no better to be safe than sorry." The song then returns to the chorus, with the singer repeating their willingness to be taken on and the understanding that they will only be there for a short time.
Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of romantic longing and a willingness to take risks. The singer is open and vulnerable, suggesting that they are seeking a genuine connection with the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
We're talking away
We are chatting casually
I don't know what
I don’t have any idea of what to say next
I'm to say I'll say it anyway
Whatever I am about to say, I will say it regardless of the circumstances
Today's another day to find you
Today is another opportunity to discover and interact with you
Shying away
Hesitantly evading or avoiding
I'll be coming for your love, OK?
I am pursuing your affection, it’s fine with you, right?
Take on me, take me on
Accept me for who I am, come towards me
I'll be gone
I will disappear
In a day or two
Within the next 48 hours
So needless to say
It's obvious and doesn't require much explanation
I'm odds and ends
I'm a scattered mess of emotions and thoughts
But that's me stumbling away
That's just how I struggle to maintain balance
Slowly learning that life is OK
Gradually recognizing that life isn’t that bad
Say after me
Repeat what I’ve just said
It's no better to be safe than sorry
There's no harm in being cautious or taking risks as the outcome might turn out to be good
Oh the things that you say
Oh, that stuff you utter
Is it life or
Is it living or something else?
Just a play my worries away
Merely a game, easing my anxiety with this performance
You're all the things I've got to remember
You embody all the things I recollect
You're shying away
You're avoiding me
I'll be coming for you anyway
However, I’ll still pursue you
Contributed by Riley R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Muri Ace
That's their own version and they must be respected for this...you love it or not, that's another problem.
fepede
Sadist is an incredible band and this cover doesn't pay they justice! Listen to their album to appreciate their real talent and technical virtues! search "tearing away" if you want to listen to some of their recent stuff!
deadasfak
The vocals are not the best, but I love the original song and Sadist as well, so this clip is 5 star for me:)
kutas_kozła
people who say this sucks or needs improvement must have a great sense of humour and most likely good taste in music
HeavyGabry
Very strange cover! But Sadist is very good... go listen "Above the ilght" album if ou don't believe me!
hrabi0
It's a metal band, so - to an unaddapted ears - a cover like this one is more likely to sound disturbing. My addapted, but yet highly sophisticated hearing finds this one neat. :PP
Inertia666
I love metal & a-ha; this is still disturbing. =P It's just the whole 'I'm having an orgasm whilst singing' vocals + not forgetting THE SHORTS! I mean wtf. o_o Aside from that it's pretty awesome. And only play guitar AND keys at the same time if you really can manage it. OHHHHHHHH And nothing wrong with learning the lyrics properly either. ;]
Igor Baliun
this shit fucking kills! travor is fucking bruuutalll!
Holycraposaurus
Guitarist/keyboardist is a multitasking winner! the rest isnt to my liking :/
ssnoise
Don't take this cover too seriously... I recommend you to listen to some serious staff from the same band like Tearing Away o One Thousand Memories :) If you're not into metal just simply ignore my message but do not blame creativity and different sounds!