Stefan Sorenson

Most heavy metal bands try to reinvent the wheel — these guys just crush it with old-school thrash that hits like a freight train. Denmark’s Persecutor is redefining the genre, blending fierce nostalgia with modern aggression on their recent album Casualties Of Violence, a 31-minute album packed with relentless riffs and raw energy. Stefan Sorensen, riff meister and long-time member, takes us inside the band's creative process, influences, and the secrets behind their old school crushing sound, what it really takes to stay motivated on the road and just how much they all love Britney Spears. Discover how decades-old riffs can still shape a band's identity, why mixing old-school thrash with death metal elements is a recipe for audacious authenticity, and how their minimalist, no-filler album formula keeps listeners hooked from start to finish. Stefan reveals the band’s unique approach to songwriting—drawing inspiration from the Big Four (Five? Six?) — and how their Danish roots fuel…