Persefone

Persefone

Persefone

Andorran progressive death metal band

Persefone is an Andorran progressive death metal band[2][3][4][5] formed in October 2001.[6] The band's name is derived from Persephone, a figure in Greek Mythology.

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Overview

Persefone was founded in early 2001 in Andorra la Vella, the capital of the small European nation of Andorra. The founding members are Carlos Lozano Quintanilla, Jordi Gorgues Mateu, Toni Mestre Coy, and Xavi Pérez. In 2002 they were joined by Miguel Espinosa Ortiz. A demo was recorded in 2003, and the concept of the album took shape: the five soul illnesses combined with the transition from life to death.[7] A 6-track demo became an LP with the help of Claus Jensen and Intromental Management; Truth Inside the Shades was recorded at Orion Studios and mastered by Peter in de Betou for Taylor Maid Productions.

Some gigs were scheduled, but Pérez left the band, and was replaced by Aleix Dorca Josa, producer of the band, who joined it to perform drums. Also, Marc Marti became the lead singer, taking over for Quintanilla. 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).[7]

The next album, a longer concept album, relates the story of Persephone, the Greek goddess for which the band was named. In August 2006, Core was released in Japan through Soundholic Records. In 2007, a year after its Japanese release, Persefone signed a deal with Greek label Burning Star Records, and in August the album was released worldwide.[7]

In 2010, the band released its new, Japanese-influenced album Shin-Ken and in March 2010 they supported Obituary in a tour.

Persefone's fourth record, Spiritual Migration, was released in 2013. On 5 August 2014, the band announced that drummer Marc Mas had left the band on good terms.[8]

Persefone's next album, Aathma, was released in February 2017.[9]

On 22 February 2018, Persefone announced that they would release a new single, "In Lak'Ech", a month later on 23 March, featuring Tim Charles from Ne Obliviscaris.[10] The song title comes from "In Lak'ech Ala K'in", a traditional Mayan greeting, meaning "I am another yourself" or "I am you, and you are me".[11][12]

On 4 February 2022, Persefone released a new album titled Metanoia with guest musicians including: Einar Solberg from Leprous, Steffen Kummerer, Angel Vivaldi and Merethe Soltvedt accompanying them.[13] The album was released to critical acclaim with Metal Injection calling it "Fantastic" and SonicPerspectives saying the band "Outdone themselves".[14][15]

On 12 September 2023, Persefone announced the departure of their main vocalist Marc Martins Pia, mainly to focus on his family. On 17 October 2023, the band announced that Daniel R. Flys, the vocalist for Melodic Metal band, Eternal Storm as the new vocalist for the band, replacing Pia.[16][17] The band's first release with Flys, an EP titled Lingua Ignota: Part I, released on 2 February 2024.[18]

Members

Persefone in 2015

Current

  • Toni Mestre Coy – bass (2001–present)
  • Carlos Lozano Quintanilla – guitar (2001–present), vocals (2001–2004)
  • Miguel "Moe" Espinosa – keyboards, vocals (2002–present)
  • Sergi Verdeguer – drums (2015–present)
  • Filipe Baldaia – guitar (2016–present)
  • Daniel R. Flys - vocals (2023-present)

Former

  • Jordi Gorgues Mateu – guitar (2001–2016)
  • Xavi Perez – drums (2001–2003)
  • Aleix Dorca Josa – drums (2003–2006)
  • Marc Mas Marti – drums (2006–2014)
  • Marc Martins Pia – vocals (2004–2023)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
  • Truth Inside the Shades (2004, re-recorded in 2020)
  • Core (2006)
  • Shin-Ken (2009)
  • Spiritual Migration (2013)
  • Aathma (2017)
  • Metanoia (2022)
EPs
  • In Lak'Ech (2018)
  • Lingua Ignota: Part I (2024)

References

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    Trevino, Y. (15 March 2012). "Reconciling the Blessings and Challenges of Diversity through Ancestral Spiritual Values". The Interfaith Observer. Archived from the original on 24 June 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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    Blume, Arthur W., ed. (2017). "Chapter 5. Applying Latina/o Psychology to Address Social Issues". Social Issues in Living Color: Challenges and Solutions from the Perspective of Ethnic Minority Psychology. Vol. I. Praeger. p. 93. ISBN 978-1-4408-4671-7. …the law of In Lak'ech Ala K'in, which means "I am another you" (a modern interpretation), or "I am you, and you are me" (a traditional Mayan interpretation).
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    "Persefone's New Song 'Merkabah' Is Full-Tilt Prog Metal, Band Announces 'metanoia' Album". Loudwire. 16 November 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
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    "Persefone Recruit Eternal Storm's Daniel R. Flys As Their New Vocalist". Metal Anarchy. 17 October 2023. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
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    Michels, Alexandra (18 October 2023). "PERSEFONE - Daniel R. Flys als neuer Sänger bestätigt". Rock Hard. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
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    "PERSEFONE To Release Lingua Ignota: Part I EP In February; "One Word" Single And Video Out Now". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
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