Persefone

Persefone
Persefone at Turock Open Air 2015
Persefone at Turock Open Air 2015
Background information
OriginAndorra la Vella, Andorra
GenresProgressive metal, technical death metal, melodic death metal
Years active2001–present
LabelsViciSolum, Napalm
MembersDaniel Rodríguez Flys
Carlos Lozano Quintanilla
Filipe Baldaia
Miguel Espinosa Ortiz
Toni Mestre Coy
Sergi Verdeguer
Past membersAleix Dorca
Xavi Pérez
Marc Mas Marti
Jordi Gorgues Mateu
Marc Martins Pia
Websitepersefone.com

Persefone is an Andorran progressive death metal band formed in October 2001. Their name derives from Persephone, a Greek mythology figure.

History

Persefone was founded in early 2001 in Andorra la Vella, Andorra. The founding members are Carlos Lozano Quintanilla, Jordi Gorgues Mateu, Toni Mestre Coy, and Xavi Pérez. Miguel Espinosa Ortiz joined in 2002.

A 2003 demo established the album's concept: five soul illnesses and the transition from life to death. With help from Claus Jensen and Intromental Management, a six-track demo became an LP. Truth Inside the Shades was recorded at Orion Studios and mastered by Peter in de Betou for Taylor Maid Productions.

Some shows were scheduled, but drummer Pérez left and was replaced with the band's producer, Aleix Dorca.

Marc Marti replaced Quintanilla as lead singer. After this, Truth Inside the Shades was released worldwide through Soundholic Records (Japan), Cd-Maximum (Russia and Baltic States), and Adipocere Records (Europe and United States).

The next, longer concept album tells the story of Persephone, the Greek goddess the band was named after. In August 2006, Core was released in Japan through Soundholic Records in August 2006. In 2007, Persefone signed with Greek label Burning Star Records, releasing the album worldwide in August.

In 2010, the band released the Japanese-influenced album Shin-Ken and supported Obituary on tour. Persefone's fourth record, Spiritual Migration, was released in 2013. On 5 August 2014, the band announced drummer Marc Mas had left on good terms.

Persefone's next album, Aathma, was released in February 2017.

On 22 February 2018, Persefone announced their new single, "In Lak'Ech", releasing it on 23 March with Tim Charles from Ne Obliviscaris. The title derives from a Mayan greeting meaning "I am another yourself" or "I am you, and you are me".

On 4 February 2022, Persefone released the album Metanoia, featuring guests Einar Solberg from Leprous, Steffen Kummerer, Angel Vivaldi and Merethe Soltvedt. The album received critical acclaim, with Metal Injection calling it "Fantastic" and SonicPerspectives saying the band had "outdone themselves".

On 12 September 2023, Persefone announced vocalist Marc Martins Pia was leaving to focus on family. On 17 October 2023, the band named Daniel R. Flys of Eternal Storm as his replacement. Their first release with Flys, the EP Lingua Ignota: Part I, was released on 2 February 2024.

Musical style

Loudwire said that Persefone were a progressive death metal band. The band's music incorporates keyboards instruments, piano and acoustic guitar.

Members

Persefone in 2015

Current

Former

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
Live
EPs

References

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