Founded in 2012 by lead guitarist Melik Melek Khelifa and Serbian singer/pianist Jelena Dobric, and joined shortly thereafter by the guitarist Yosri Ouada, Persona quickly established themselves with the release of Elusive Reflections (2016) and Metamorphosis (2017). With an exotic and graceful atmosphere flowing through their modern metal sound, yet unafraid to flex some more extreme muscles when needed, Persona will not be held captive by the usual conventions of the female-fronted metal genre. Relocating to Germany in 2019 and solidifying a new line-up with Eike Nehen on the bass and Simon Schröder filling out the rhythm section, the band has already released the single âAlphaâ in October 2020, and finally their third full-length titled âAnimalâ on Oct 23rd 2021. The new record demonstrates yet another shift in the bandâs style and showcases powerful, edgy, and modern-sounding tracks that will immediately grip you and take you on a most exciting ride full of surprises.