And then we met by chance We were young… And then we met again We’ve grown old The fate wrenched us apart But we couldn’t say goodbye We took care of us With every word With every hug Now I realized You’re the one for me Even if we are apart We are joined and free Whatever will happen we will be okay Together we’ll go down this love highway I’ve got you in my heart please hold me tight ‘Cause we know who we are
Time is passing by I have you in my head I have you in my soul You didn’t leave me alone You didn’t make me lose control
We’re learning each other To live and to love We’re bound to one another I promised you nothing But only my heart It’s you and it’s me we’ll climb to the stars You’re the one A loving life for us
Two – zero – one – nine We have the same old life With our little problems Of health love and wealth And then these strange news Nobody could expect that What was gonna happen People started to die
It was not easy at all it was hrd to describe No one will ever forget this bloody two zero one nine
Our faces have been obscured With visors and heavy masks Our strength was challenged By the concern and disease
We got separated we have grown apart Each one behind a screen without being able to touch bridge
No one Will never forget
It was not easy at all it was hard to describe No one will ever forget this bloody two zero one nine
How many times they told you That you’re not enough That you’ll never go anywhere That you’ll never be anyone How many times they bullied you Blowing away all your hopes The only answer you got Has always be the same You’re exposed to public shame You’re the one to whom they blame You feel like You’re invisible If you ask to live in peace If you want just to be Please my friend Just hold my hand As long as mankind Will understand
You feel wrong ’cause you’re black ‘Cause you’re yellow you’re red ‘Cause you’re different you’re weak ‘Cause you’re poor you’re sick
There will be no barricades There will be no grudge no hate In a perfect world You always feel discriminated If you ask to live in peace If you want just to be Please my friend Just hold my hand As long as mankind Will understand
They talk about justice They pray all their gods They open their holy books They celebrate their louds
See the poors and the innocents They always pay the price Of this useless violence Of whom who rolls the dice Streaks and fire in the sky Dust and blood on the ground
In the name of the power In the name of the fear In the name of the father In the name of the son In the name of the money In the name of the peace In the name of the…
You hear the people screaming You hear the rockets are whistling You see the wounds are bleeding You see the babies are crying
Streaks and fire in the sky Dust and blood on the ground (we have to save our souls)
In the name of the power In the name of the fear In the name of the father In the name of the son In the name of the money In the name of the peace In the name of the…
For those who spent their years Making great efforts Doing a lot of sacrifices And sweating all the time
They all paid their dues They played anywhere They knocked on all the doors They threw them in their face
And every time the hope dies Because of the presumption Of those who rolls the dice And wherever you want to try There’s someone who is “better” than you!
If we’re born to sing our songs If we’re born to play For all the shows that will be made We want to have a chance
If we live to be on stages If we’re born this way Let us be ourselves On the highway to success
For those who write their songs For those who sing in the streets For those who have tried and tried For those who have believed in this For those who have come close to fame For those who deserve and need it For those who don’t give up For those who still believe
Now we want our spotlight Let our music break the night
Mother earth is screaming The all nature is destroyed High flames are blazing All the forests are devoured The whole world is changing The whole world is breaking We must save our future We have to save our lives Trying to survive
Stop kill the earth (stop kill) Stop kill the earth Stop kill the earth (stop kill) Stop kill the earth
The planet heart is stopping And the deserts are advancing The waters break the banks Storms overwhelm the lands How we can find the way When we wake will be too late
Stop kill the earth (stop kill) Stop kill the earth Stop kill the earth (stop kill) Stop kill the earth Stop kill the earth (please save the mankind) Stop kill the earth (please save our lives)
I was a peaceful woman I thought I’ve found the man of my life I ever wanted you keep your promises But you have only played with my heart
I don’t want to hear any word you say I don’t want to be in any game you play I don’t want to hear I don’t want to be
You have changed my life I’m stronger now and I have survived And you you brought my hearth
I will show you my evil side
I’ve never knew if you told me the truth I’ve never felt if you love me I want to show you no mercy at all What you take of mine I shall take from yours
I don’t want to hear any words you say I don’t want to be in any game you play I don’t want to hear I don’t want to be
You have changed my life I’m stronger now and I have survived And you you brought my hearth I will show you my evil side
Venus is a new name in the national Metal scene; Giusy Minervino (known artistically as Venus) has sung, played, and collaborated in creating arrangements in various vocal and instrumental groups. However, it was only after meeting Marco D’Andrea, guitarist for Planet Hard and his eponymous solo project, as well as a record producer, that the idea of forming a band and producing the album “Two-0-one-9” was born. The album was written, arranged, and produced by Marco D’Andrea himself, with lyrics by Venus. To be honest, I didn’t expect much from this record, partly because of the unimpressive artwork (I’m not fond of disguises), and the inevitable intro, though not as superfluous as in other albums, didn’t exactly encourage me. But then came excellent songs like “My Evil Side” (for which a video was also shot featuring numerous guests) and the very intense “In a Perfect World”.
But most notably, the fantastic “Musician Anthem” (extremely melodic) and “Stop Kill the Earth” (truly sparkling and brilliant, featuring guest artist Alberto Zampolli from Planet Hard who duets wonderfully with Minervino) made me completely change my mind! Overall, the entire album is quite pleasing, even if there are some repetitive elements in “In the Name of” or a lack of energy in the concluding “You Are the One”, which perhaps is a bit too “sweet” and lengthy. However, these are details that don’t detract from the final result. The genre Venus plays is robust Heavy Metal, with strong Power influences, where guitars (Marco D’Andrea on lead has always been a guarantee of quality!) and the powerful and clear voice of the leader, Giusy Minervino, stand out. In summary, “Two-0-one-9” is an excellent debut album from Venus, a band that has showcased great potential from all perspectives. We hope the band continues on this path and gifts us with more outstanding records like this one!
Giusy Minervino, artistically known as Venus, began her musical journey at a very young age. At 10, she was admitted to the Conservatory where she studied piano, eventually earning her final diploma. A few years later, she developed a passion for opera and also earned a diploma in lyrical singing.
Since her teenage years, perhaps influenced by the turbulent history of her hometown, Benevento – which was the largest Lombard duchy in Southern Italy – her profound love for rock, hard rock, and heavy metal emerged, unveiling new musical horizons. She drew inspiration from iconic bands that shaped the rock era: Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Black Sabbath, W.A.S.P., Queen, Rush, Rainbow, and Journey. She has performed, played, and collaborated in creating arrangements in various vocal and instrumental groups, from opera to heavy metal, both as a soloist and as a choir member and keyboardist. In recent years, she began studying the electric guitar under the guidance of maestro Marco D’Andrea, guitarist for Planet Hard and his self-titled solo project, as well as a record producer.
Through her ongoing collaboration
and exchange of musical ideas with Marco, they conceived the idea for the album “Two-0-one-9”, written, arranged, and produced by Marco D’Andrea with lyrics by Venus. Artwork by Annalisa Forcella (Alf project). For the launch of the single “My Evil Side”, a video clip was produced featuring renowned professionals from both national and international music scenes such as Diego Cavallotti (Lacuna Coil), Marco Campailla (Exilia), Marco D’Andrea (Planethard), Ekaterina Dolgasheva (pianist and singer), and Andrea Bovolenta (Planethard).
The album features Nordic tones of power metal as if there’s no tomorrow. However, it’s not merely another clone of Nightwish and similar bands. Contrary to the usual trend, apart from the exceptionally talented singer, Venus, there are numerous soloists that enrich the musical fabric with their gems. Take, for instance, the compelling rhythm that strikes crisply, and Marco D’Andrea’s guitar that reigns supreme in “My Evil Side”. And how can one overlook the endless howl that breaks all barriers in “Stop Kill the Earth”? Or the electric storm of electrifying strings in the title track “Two-0-one-9”? Amidst all this metallic grandeur, melodically captivating, a ballad like “You Are the One” is a must, which perfectly concludes an album to be thoroughly enjoyed.
