In Mourning

In Mourning are a progressive/melodic death metal band from Falun, Sweden, formed in 2000. They started out as a more Gothic metal oriented band before developing into their current style. They recorded 5 demos, “In Mourning” (2000), “Senseless” (2002), “NEED” (2003), “Confessions of the Black Parasite” (2004) and “Grind Denial” (2006) before signing to Norwegian label Aftermath Music. Their first album “Shrouded Divine” was released on January 2nd, 2008. The album was extremely well-received, especially considering it’s a debut album. It has received mostly favorable reviews, especially by European music websites and magazines.

In May 2009 the band announced that they signed a 2-album deal with Singaporean label Pulverised Records. Recordings for the 2nd album will begin in August 2009.

Other Information

• Origin: Falun, Sweden
• Genres: Progressive death metal. Melodic death metal
• Years active: 2000–present
• Labels: Aftermath Music
• Website: www.inmourning.net
• Members:

1. Tobias Netzell – guitar, vocals
2. Bjorn Pettersson – guitar
3. Tim Nedergard – guitar
4. Pierre Stam – bass
5. Christian Netzell – drums

Albums

• In Mourning (2000) – Demo
• Senseless (2002) – Demo
• Need (2003) – Demo
• Confessions of the Black Parasite (2004) – Demo
• Grind Denial (2006) – Demo
• Shrouded Divine (2008)

Links

• In Mourning – Official Site
• In Mourning – MySpace
• In Mourning – Wikipedia

Persefone

Persefone is an Andorran progressive/melodic death metal band formed in October 2001. The band is located in the small nation of Andorra. 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: was 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.

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, they signed a deal with Greek label Burning Star Records, and in August the album was released worldwide.

Other Information

• Origin: Andorra la Vella, Andorra
• Genres: Progressive death metal, Melodic death metal, Symphonic metal
• Years active: 2001-present
• Labels: Soundholic Records (Japan), Burning Star Records
• Website: www.persefone.com
• Members:

1. Marc Martins Pia – vocals
2. Jordi Gorgues Mateu – guitar
3. Carlos Lozano Quintanilla – guitar
4. Toni Mestre Coy – bass
5. Miguel Espinosa Ortiz – keyboards, synths, piano, vocals
6. Marc Mas Marti – drums

Released

• Truth Inside the Shades (2004)
• Core (2006)
• Shin-Ken (2009)

Links

• Persefone – Official Site
• Persefone – MySpace
• Persefone – Intromental Management
• Persefone – Wikipedia