Behölder: « In the Temple of the Tyrant » Digital, CD, and LP 25th April 2025 Black Lion Records. USA Heavy Metal band.
Dungeons & Dragons, the famous game, has led these musicians to create a band around those mystic stories. Guitarist Carlos Alvarez (Shadowdance, ex-Power Theory), vocalist John Yelland (Judicator), Guitarist Matt Hodsdon, drummer Andrew Julkowski, bassist Michael “Oneirous” Sanchez (King Ov Worms, ex-Judicator).
After months of searching, the band was complete. Those talented musicians composed this brilliant album that sends you into imagination and imaginary worlds.
Guest appearance by Tomi Joutsen (Amorphis). The only growling voice of the album, for those who like it. I think it kills the spirit of the album.
Listen up:
Influence: Iced Earth, Candelmass, Nevermore, Forbidden, Dearly Beheaded, Dogbane, Omen, Amorphis, Blue Öyster Cult, and many more.
Mixing and mastering by Ronnie Björnström (Björnström Ljud & Produktion, Sweden) and artwork from Zsofia Dankova (Powerwolf, Elvenking).
Jump into Beholder’s magic world. Prepare your hammer and your sword to conquer the world of monsters.
Brilliant album 98/100.
