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Italian progressive metal band BERIEDIR return with their new single “Diva”, accompanied by an official music video, available now via Rockshots Records.
Following their 2025 release “Liminal Spaces”, BERIEDIR continue to develop their distinctive sound, blending progressive metal, alternative metal and melodic death metal influences. For fans of Pain of Salvation, Katatonia and Swallow the Sun, the band combines melodic songwriting and atmospheric passages with heavier, more aggressive elements.
Drawing on influences including Rammstein and Machine Head, “Diva” explores a more confrontational side of BERIEDIR‘s songwriting. Its lyrics address the frustration of being judged and criticised by those who lack an understanding of the circumstances involved. The recurring line “Chin high” reinforces the song’s defiant stance, reclaiming the label “diva” as an expression of self-assertion.
The lyrics were written by vocalist Stefano Nüsperli while the music was composed collectively by the five band members.
Over the years, BERIEDIR have gradually expanded their musical identity beyond their melodic progressive metal roots, incorporating darker atmospheres, harsh vocals and increasingly heavier arrangements. This evolution became particularly evident on “Liminal Spaces” and continues with “Diva”, where progressive songwriting meets alternative metal influences, melodic hooks and a more aggressive approach, while preserving the band’s characteristic solemn and atmospheric sound.
“Diva” was produced and recorded by Stefano Nüsperli at Lighthouse Studio, with mixing and mastering handled by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio. Single Artwork by Nadia Sampellegrini.
With “Diva”, BERIEDIR present another step in their ongoing musical evolution, delivering a track that balances intensity, melody and emotional depth.
Listen to “Diva”: https://lnk.to/2Aqy4w
Watch the official music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpbCPUSQMyg
Video shot and directed by Luca Rapuzzi
Video written by Stefano Nüsperli and Luca Rapuzzi
Makeup and prop-making by Nadia Sampellegrini
On-site photography by Chiara Micò
Stylist: Stefano Nüsperli
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Beriedir are:
Stefano Nüsperli: Vocals, Keyboards
Simone Bacchi Mottin: Guitars, Backing Vocals
Francesco Ideo: Guitars
Ciro Salvi: Drums
Matteo Boschini: Bass
About:
With their first EP ‘The Line’ (2015) and their first album ‘The Path Beyond The Moon’ (2018), the band takes its first steps in the local scene of their hometown, playing in both small venues and bigger festivals like Fosch Fest (with Korpiklaani, At The Gates and Fleshgod Apocalypse). But the first real acceleration happens right after the pandemic, with their second full release ‘AQVA’ (2022) that allows them to play in bigger venues nationwide, alongside bands like Stratovarius, Elegy, Trick Or Treat and many more.
With their third album ‘Liminal Spaces’ (2025) and a stylistic change that positions them in a more modern and alternative setting, things take a sudden turn, resulting in a long series of successful shows that grow the band’s attention to new levels, taking their music to wider audiences in bigger festivals.
The sound of the band is mirrored by their unique show and stage presence, consisting of white outfits, solemn and grandiose movements, and an overall angelic and celestial aura, collapsing from immense choruses into earth-shattering breakdowns, delivering the same gravitas of the soul-crushing lyrics typical of this band.
More info:
https://www.facebook.com/BeriedirOfficial
