One of the most unique bands in the progressive metal scene, Persefone has been taking listeners on deep spiritual journeys for years. In this exclusive interview, we spoke with the band’s talented drummer, Bobby, about their orchestral concert in Andorra, the creative process, and their thoughts on Turkey.
First off, for those who aren’t familiar with Persefone, how would you describe yourselves?
Bobby: We’re a metal band from Andorra, and we’ve been together for 20 years. I don’t really like labeling our music, but I guess we could say it’s metal. We make music, and that’s it. I’m not a fan of listing every element or categorizing it, but when you listen to it, you’ll discover many different things. It’s symphonic, death, progressive, spiritual… a little bit of everything, but also not really any of those.
People refer to you as “Andorra’s biggest cultural brand.” How do the people back home view Persefone?
Bobby: Andorra is a small place, with a population of around 80,000. People don’t really know each other, but they hear about everything. They know about our band, but most don’t really care. They might know about our albums and concerts, but they don’t really grasp the size of the project. One time, Carlos was shopping, and a woman said, “You’re the guy who plays guitar, right?” Carlos said, “Yeah, yeah.” And she replied, “I don’t like your music, but you’re not bad.” Carlos just said, “Okay, thanks.” That’s kind of how it is.
What Is the Core Message?
Bobby
Now, this might sound a bit “new-age,” but I think the main point is love. We try to spread the message of love because there’s already so much hate in the world.
Has Persefone Ever Considered Creating Its Own Language?
Instead of creating a new language, sometimes it’s enough to be on the same wavelength with someone. It may not be a “language,” but you get what I mean.
Bobby
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