Persefone
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Persefone is an Andorran technical death metal
band formed in October 2001. For the figure from Greek Mythology see Persephone
.
; founding members are Carlos Lozano Quintanilla, Jordi Gorgues Mateu, Toni Mestre Coy, and Xavi Pérez. In 2002 they were joined by Miguel Espinosa Ortiz.
The first song they composed was "Niflheim (The Eyes That Hold The Edge)," and it suggested what the band wanted: melody, complexity and aggression. A demo was soon recorded, and the concept of the album took shape: the five soul illnesses combined with the transition from life to death. 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).
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.
In 2010, the band released its new album Shin-Ken and in March 2010 they will support Obituary in a tour.
Technical death metal
Technical death metal is a musical subgenre of death metal that focuses on complex rhythms, riffs and song structures. Technical experimentation in death metal began in the late '80s and early '90s by bands such as Death, Atheist and Cynic...
band formed in October 2001. For the figure from Greek Mythology see Persephone
Persephone
In Greek mythology, Persephone , also called Kore , is the daughter of Zeus and the harvest-goddess Demeter, and queen of the underworld; she was abducted by Hades, the god-king of the underworld....
.
Overview
Persefone is a band located in the small nation of AndorraAndorra
Andorra , officially the Principality of Andorra , also called the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra, , is a small landlocked country in southwestern Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by Spain and France. It is the sixth smallest nation in Europe having an area of...
; founding members are Carlos Lozano Quintanilla, Jordi Gorgues Mateu, Toni Mestre Coy, and Xavi Pérez. In 2002 they were joined by Miguel Espinosa Ortiz.
The first song they composed was "Niflheim (The Eyes That Hold The Edge)," and it suggested what the band wanted: melody, complexity and aggression. A demo was soon recorded, and the concept of the album took shape: the five soul illnesses combined with the transition from life to death. A 6-track demo became an LP with the help of Claus Jensen and Intromental Management; Truth Inside the Shades
Truth Inside the Shades
Truth Inside The Shades is the first album by Andorran metal band Persefone, released in 2004.-Track listing:#My Unwithered Shrine - 1:37#The Whisper Of Men - 5:08#Truth Inside The Shades - 10:53#Niflheim - 8:04...
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).
The next album, a longer concept album
Concept album
In music, a concept album is an album that is "unified by a theme, which can be instrumental, compositional, narrative, or lyrical." Commonly, concept albums tend to incorporate preconceived musical or lyrical ideas rather than being improvised or composed in the studio, with all songs contributing...
, relates the story of Persephone
Persephone
In Greek mythology, Persephone , also called Kore , is the daughter of Zeus and the harvest-goddess Demeter, and queen of the underworld; she was abducted by Hades, the god-king of the underworld....
, the Greek goddess for which the band was named. In August 2006, Core
Core (Persefone album)
Core is an album by metal band Persefone. The album was released on 23 August 2006 by label Soundholic.-Track listing:#"Sanctuary: Light and Grief" – 23:43#"Underworld: The Fallen and the Butterfly" - 23:30#"Seed: Core and Persephone" - 22:47...
was released in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
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.
In 2010, the band released its new album Shin-Ken and in March 2010 they will support Obituary in a tour.
Discography
- Truth Inside the ShadesTruth Inside the ShadesTruth Inside The Shades is the first album by Andorran metal band Persefone, released in 2004.-Track listing:#My Unwithered Shrine - 1:37#The Whisper Of Men - 5:08#Truth Inside The Shades - 10:53#Niflheim - 8:04...
(Album, Soundholic, Adipocere 2004) - CoreCore (Persefone album)Core is an album by metal band Persefone. The album was released on 23 August 2006 by label Soundholic.-Track listing:#"Sanctuary: Light and Grief" – 23:43#"Underworld: The Fallen and the Butterfly" - 23:30#"Seed: Core and Persephone" - 22:47...
(Album, Soundholic, Burning Star 2006) - Shin-Ken (Album, Soundholic, 2009, Kolony Records/Core Music Records 2010)
Current
- Marc Martins Pia - vocals
- Jordi Gorgues Mateu - guitar
- Carlos Lozano Quintanilla - guitar
- Miguel Espinosa Ortiz - keyboards, synths, piano, vocals
- Toni Mestre Coy - bass
- Marc Mas Marti - drums
Former
- Aleix Dorca Josa - drums on Core
- Xavi Pérez - drums on Truth Inside the Shades