Andorran progressive death metal masters Persefone let their material shine in a new light on their upcoming live album, “Live in Andorra”, out on December 5th, 2025, via Napalm Records.
Recorded at a one-off orchestral show in the National Auditorium of their home country Andorra in May 2024, the six-piece band take their already sophisticated sound to even grander heights, celebrating both their 20-year history and their return home after not having performed in Andorra in ten years. In collaboration with the Orquestra Nacional Clàssica d’Andorra (National Classical Orchestra of Andorra), the symphonic accompaniment adds immense grandeur to a catalog-spanning set, embellishing their unmatched live energy to triumphant highs.
With the album announcement also comes the first single: “Living Waves”, originally released on their 2017 album “Aathma”. The triumphant live rendition showcases the band’s trademark emotional magnificence in full force, with new singer Daniel R. Flys displaying a unique flair, and making the classic track his own. “Live in Andorra”, after all, offers unique first recordings of many beloved songs with their new frontman, who joined the band in 2023 and now emphasizes the musical force that is Persefone.
Persefone about “Living Waves”:
“‘Living Waves’ has to be one of the most important songs in our catalog. At least, that’s what we feel from the crowd every time we perform it live. Maybe it’s because we had the chance to work with Paul Masvidal, one of our biggest inspirations in music. Maybe it’s because of the deep meaning of the lyrics, or just because it has its own particular energy. This performance really makes the song shine, and it was a no-brainer for us to share it with everyone as one of the singles for the release”.
Watch the official live video for “Living Waves” below.
On “Live in Andorra”, Persefone’s musical force shines brightly out from their native Andorra. A perfect example of how symphonic support can blend seamlessly into metal songs and enhance them, this intricate record gifts the already impressive tracks a whole new context. Progressive, yet catchy; heavy, yet full of emotion—goosebumps are guaranteed!
Persefone about “Live in Andorra”:
“It is not everyday that you can celebrate the history of your band with such a unique set of circumstances. Playing at home after so many years, in front of our people, at the National Hall, with the National Orchestra, was something we never imagined would even be a possibility. But when the opportunity appeared, we just couldn’t say no, and we knew we wanted to have this whole experience immortalized for everyone to take part in it. This show is a way of coming full circle, from a crappy rehearsal room and our first shows in clubs, to being able to perform at such an iconic place in our country. Please join us for this special show. Welcome to Persefone. Welcome to Andorra”.
With 14 songs off their four most recent albums and the latest EP, Persefone show great versatility. “Live in Andorra” takes listeners on a career spanning journey through a series of album specific vignettes: after starting off with the latest, “Lingua Ignota: Part I” (2024), the band takes their audience back in time through “Aathma” (2017) and even reaches all the way to their 2009 album “Shin-ken”. Then returning to 2022’s “metanoia” before finally their hit album “Spiritual Migration” (2013), the Andorran powerhouses garner waves of thunderous applause and howling.
With the intro “Sounds and Vessels” bleeding into “One Word”, both Persefone and the orchestra, led by conductor Albert Gumí and concertmaster Pere Bardagí, show off their strength and mutual enthusiasm right at the start of the show. Performed together, this compilation expands grander than either track was alone, with the pristine clarity of the orchestral sound serving as an awe-inspiring view into what’s to come. The decorated rendition of “Living Waves” is an example of the band’s unique flair and their trademark ability to weld sweeping emotion into jaw-dropping compositions. “Leap of Faith” deepens the progressive reach of the band, transporting listeners right to the Andorran National Auditorium in Ordino, in which this live rendition was recorded, delivering the spectacular show in vivid color. Other highlights include wonderful contrast between trenchant brutality and symphonic focus on “Stillness is Timeless”, including an expansive piano outro, which directly moves into “Prison Skin” with a piano intro. On “Kusanagi”, Persefone exemplifies their pristine musical control, taking a step back to grant the orchestra an impressive solo, cleverly sharing the spotlight for a dynamic listening experience.
“Live in Andorra” will be available in the following formats:
• Blu Ray + 2 CD, incl. 12-page booklet – strictly limited to 500 copies worldwide
• Digital Album
Pre-order & pre-save “Live in Andorra” here.
Tracklist:
01. Sounds and Vessels
02. One Word
03. The Equable
04. Stillness is Timeless
05. Prison Skin
06. Cosmic Walkers
07. Living Waves
08. Kusanagi
09. Leap of Faith
10. Merkabah
11. The Great Reality
12. Flying Sea Dragons
13. Mind as Universe
14. Outro
Line-up:
Carlos Lozano – Guitar
Filipe Baldaia – Guitar
Miguel “Moe” Espinosa – Keyboards and vocals
Toni Mestre – Bass
Sergi “Bobby” Verdeguer – Drums
Daniel R. Flys – Vocals
Weblinks:
persefone.com
www.facebook.com/persefoneband
