 [photo credit: Eric Rossell] Napalm Records is proud to announce the signing of the outstanding progressive / melodic death metal band Persefone. Hailing out of Andorra, the five-piece outfit is known for the creation of rich soundscapes and technically precise work that sets new standards in modern extreme progressive metal. Founded in 2001, Persefone has released five studio albums, each one showcasing the band’s myriad of musical principles: high technicality, distinct melodies, plenty of head-turning riffs and musical acrobatics. The band has toured worldwide with notable acts like Obituary and Leprous, and has hit the stages of important festivals such as Wacken Open Air, Metal Days, Brutal Assault, ProgPower and 70,000 Tons of Metal. For their previous albums, the band collaborated with producers such as Jens Bogren (At The Gates, Haken, The Ocean), Logan Mader (Gojira, Periphery, Once Human) and Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Amaranthe, Epica). Recently, Persefone finished recording their sixth studio album, which will be released in early 2022. The album is mixed by David Castillo, who has worked with genre greats like Leprous, Soen and Opeth, and mastered by Tony Lindgren (Enslaved, Ihsahn, Sepultura). Persefone comment on the signing:- "We are excited to announce that we have signed a worldwide deal with the renowned label Napalm Records. Since we started working on the new album, we knew we wanted to bring this whole experience that is Persefone to a new level. Teaming up with Napalm Records will allow us to reach a new stage we couldn’t get to otherwise and we can't wait to show you all what we’ve been working on these last few years. Stay tuned for more announcements about our new album and tours coming up! The amount of hours and resources we have put into this release is way beyond any other album we have ever conceived. We have put the question mark on every little detail - from the writing process to the very last production element. Also, the commitment David has shown during this whole process definitely shows in the final sound of the album as it sounds huge, powerful and very organic. For us, every new album means a new challenge to surpass and this particular one has been no exception. For the first time ever we couldn’t be happier with the result. Much love.” Sebastian Muench, A&R at Napalm Records adds:- "Persefone's album ‘Aathma’ is unquestionably one of most creative and inspiring progressive metal albums of the last decade! Having eagerly listened to some of the new songs, fans can expect another masterpiece! I am looking forward to working with Persefone and the Welkin Entertainment Management around Tim and Rahul. Welcome to the Napalm family!" The album’s release is planned for early 2022. Stay tuned for more news! Persefone is:
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 Andorran progressive metallers Persefone have released their dark new single 'In Lak'Ech' (feat. Tim Charles from Ne Obliviscares) ahead of their upcoming EU tour. The single will be available to purchase digitally and also on 12" vinyl. Listen to 'In Lak’Ech' here: https://persefone1.bandcamp.com The band hit Europe on the following dates: 24.03.2018: FR - Lyon, Ninkasi Kao 25.03.2018: IT - Milano, Rock Pub Centrale 26.03.2018: SV - Ljubljana, Orto Bar 27.03.2018: SK - Bratislava, Randal Club 28.03.2018: DE - München, Backstage 29.03.2018: DE - Karlsruhe, Substage 30.03.2018: NL - Hoofddorp, Duycker 31.03.2018: FR - Paris, Le Petit Bain 01.04.2018: UK - London, Garage Highbury 02.04.2018: UK - Birmingham, The Asylum 03.04.2018: UK - Manchester, Ruby Lounge 05.04.2018: DE - Essen, Turock 06.04.2018: DE - Hamburg, Markthalle 07.04.2018: DK - Copenhagen, Vega 28.04.2018: ES - Madrid, Progstureo, festival 30.06.2018: ES - Barcelona, BeProgMyFriend festival 07.07.2018: SE - Uppsala, Uppsala Rock festival 02.08.2018: DE - Wacken, Wacken Open Air 08.09.2018: US - ProgPower USA, Atlanta, USA 13.10.2018: FR - Toulouse, Very Prog festival Almost four years have passed since Persefone unleashed their highly-acclaimed album Spiritual Migration. An impressive tour-de-force of insanely great musicianship that took both the press and the listeners by storm (1.5 million views on YouTube).  With a new guitarist and a new drummer Persefone have now taken their music to the next level with the release of their brand-new album Aathma (ViciSolum Records) in 2017. Aathma was mixed and mastered by legendary producer Jens Bogren in his Fascination Street Studios (Sweden). The album includes the epic 20-minute title-track, with guest appearances from vocalist Merethe Soltvedt and Leprous guitarist Øystein Landsverk. Aathma also features Cynic's Paul Masvidal, appearing on the song 'Living Waves', as well as on 'An Infinitesimal Spark'. The amazing cover art is created by none other than Travis Smith, who shouldn't need further introduction. The 'Releases Of The Year' series are albums chosen by myself as the best release from each country / dependency known to have an official release in the year 2017. These are alphabetized in country order so are easy to navigate. Each award has national flag featured alongside the band name, Release Of The Year' and Facebook link (where provided)
 Progressive metal act Persefone releases an animated video for the song "Prison Skin". It´s the first single out from the already critical acclaimed album "Aathma" that will be in stores, worldwide on February 24. Persefone´s own words about the song: "It's been some time since we finished and mixed the album. Although we couldn't wait to share this music with everyone, some steps have to be followed before the release. The wait is almost over. During this time we have had the chance to witness a highly appreciated feedback from media and now we are ready to finally show you the first single from "Aatham". The single "Prison skin" is the first full track of the album and makes a musical statement about how the album will develop musically and sets the mood for the lyrical concept. It was supposed to be a lyric video in the beginning, but the people behind this creation did such a great job that we decided to go with just the animation part. But please, make sure you read the lyrics as you listen to the music, because one part meets the other to bring this concept to live. Thanks for the patience, love and support." Watch "Prison Skin" here: https://youtu.be/NnRAIwLql1g "Aathma" was mixed and mastered by legendary producer Jens Bogren in his Fascination Street Studios (Sweden). The album includes the epic 20-minute title-track, with guest appearances from vocalist Merethe Soltvedt and Leprous guitarist Øystein Landsverk. "Aathma"is set for worldwide release on February 24th, 2017 through ViciSolum Records, and will also feature Cynic's Paul Masvidal, appearing on the song "Living Waves", as well as on "An Infinitesimal Spark". The amazing cover art is created by none other than Travis Smith, who shouldn't need further introduction. "Aathma" will be released as double vinyl, digipak, CD and digital via ViciSolum Productions. Aathma European Tour 2017 Special Guest: Poem 07.04, 2017 Razzmatazz, Barcelona, Spain w. Poem 08.04, 2017 Changó, Madrid, Spain w. Poem 09.04, 2017 Garaje, Murcia, Spain w. Poem 11.04, 2017 Barrio's Cafe, Milan, Italy w. Poem 12.04, 2017 Backstage, Munich, Germany w. Poem 13.04, 2017 Z-7, Pratteln, Switzerland w. Poem 14.04, 2017 La Boule Noire, Paris, France w. Poem and Daturha 15.04, 2017 La Ferrailleur, Nantes, France w. Poem 16.04, 2017 Underworld Camden, London, UK w. Poem 17.04, 2017 Turock, Essen, Germany w. Poem and Samsara Circle 18.04, 2017 Podium Duycker, Hoofddorp, Holland w. Poem 19.04, 2017 Merleyn, Nijmegen, Holland w. Poem 20.04, 2017 Markthalle, Hamburg, Germany w. Poem 21.04, 2017 Forbraendingen, Copenhagen, Denmark w. Poem 22.04, 2017 Kraken, Stockholm, Sweden w. Poem and Loch Vostok Festivals 2017: 07.23-29.2017 Metal Days, Slovenia www.persefone.com www.facebook.com/persefoneband www.vicisolumrecords.com  Almost four years have passed since Persefone unleashed to their highly acclaimed album “Spiritual Migration”. An impressive album that took both the press and the listeners by storm (1,2 million clicks on Youtube!). When the calendar shows February 24, 2017 it´s finally time to experience the evolution of Persefone with their new album “Aathma”! The album will contain 10 new songs and it´s mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street. The artwork is once again created by Travis Smith. “Aathma” will for sure set the standard for progressive metal in 2017! Persefone´s own words about “Aathma”: "It’s only once in every three, four years that we can express ourselves with freedom as musicians, by making music under the name of Persefone. Each album is a picture of our lives and the way we're experiencing this journey. It’s the first time we feel there’s someone out there, waiting for the album and we are doing our best to make honest music that shows the spirit and essence of the band. It’s not about releasing albums. It’s all about the music." “Aathma” will be released on CD, 12” double vinyl, a limited digipak edition and of course as digital download. Persefone is releasing a crowd-funding campaign in conjunction with these news, in order to finance the album, and keep people informed and on-track towards the big date in 2017. The crowd-funding campaign can be viewed here: http://vkm.is/persefone  Intromental, Vicisolum and Metalized present: Persefone European tour 2017: Persefone is the new rising star on the European progressive melodeath scene. Having released 4 critically acclaimed albums, and about to deliver the 5th album of extreme technical skills and fantastic songwriting, this band has climbed from being an unknown band from Andorra to claiming headliner status in Europe. Persefone has previously toured the continent, as support for Obituary and Leprous, until they - in 2015 - co-headlined alongside Loch Vostok. The 2015 tour proved to the band, that it was high time, to do their own headliner tour, and with the new album in the luggage, they are more ready than ever, to shred the stages to a pulp. As support, Persefone is bringing along the most interesting band to emerge from Greece for many years: The progressive sensation Poem. The band has released 2 albums, and 2016's "Skein Syndrome" is a tour de force in how to combine Tool, Pain Of Salvation and Opeth to perfection. Poem toured all over Europe in the spring of 2016, as support for mighty Amorphis, with loads of new followers. The 2017 Aathma tour schedule is as follows: 07/4: ES - Barcelona, Razzmatazz www.salarazzmatazz.com 08/4: ES - Madrid, Changó www.changoclub.es 09/4: ES - Murcia, Garaje www.garajebeatclub.es 11/4: IT - Milano, Barrio's Cafe www.barrioscafe.it 12/4: DE - München, Backstage www.backstage.eu 13/4: TBA 14/4: FR - Paris, La Boule Noire www.laboule-noire.fr 15/4: FR - Nantes, La Ferrailleur www.leferrailleur.fr 16/4: UK - London, Underworld Camden www.theunderworldcamden.co.uk 17/4: DE - Essen, Turock www.turock.de 18/4: NL - Hoofddorp, Podium Duycker www.duycker.nl 19/4: NL - Nijmegen, Merleyn www.doornroosje.nl 20/4: DE - Hamburg, Markthalle www.markthalle-hamburg.de 21/4: DK - Copenhagen, Forbrændingen www.forbraendingen.dk 22/4: SE - Stockholm, Göta Källare www.gotakallare.com www.persefone.com www.facebook.com/persefoneband |
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