US Epic Doom/Power Metal band Behölder published the official lyric video for the single “Eyes Of The Deep” taken from their debut album, “In The Temple Of The Tyrant,” set to release on April 25, 2025 via Black Lion Records. The track features guest appearances by Amorphis vocalist Tomi Joutsen. Watch the video through the YouTube player below:
Experience the power of Behölder with their new single “Eyes Of The Deep.” Dive into the depths of metal with this epic track from Behölder. It features guest appearances by Tomi Joutsen from Amorphis.
Song Synopsis: The Lovecraftian style mystery/horror started in “A Pale Blood Sky” continues. An old but still powerful man, hardened by many battles and wars throughout his life, learns of his only son’s disappearance and fears the worst. Picking up on the trail of clues left to him, he infiltrates the temple his son was last seen entering, intent on killing any and all who would dare stop him from learning the truth and ultimately issuing a one on one death challenge to the monstrous abomination the cult worships.
Inspired by the legendary era of ancient times, Behölder weaves the heaviest of Metal with the mystic powers of imagination, an alchemy that only classic Dungeons & Dragons can evoke. Formed by arcane forces from across the US, this Epic Doom/Dark Power Metal entity honors the deities of old and takes its name from one of the most iconic and terrifying creatures in D&D lore.
Behölder was formed in late 2021 by guitarist Carlos Alvarez (Shadowdance, ex-Power Theory), a lifelong fan of both D&D and Old-School Doom Metal. It seemed only natural for him to fulfill his long-standing vision of bringing the two worlds together musically, but opportunity was ever elusive. When inspiration and timing aligned as his former band went on hiatus, he quickly composed nine songs. However, the project truly came to life when vocalist John Yelland of US Power Metal band Judicator joined in late 2022. With a powerful and theatrical voice, ranging from grandiose to truly sinister, he was the perfect choice to bring life to the stories being crafted.
Guitarist Matt Hodsdon soon joined the duo, followed by drummer Andrew Julkowski, both from Progressive Metal band Chaos Frame. As recording commenced in November 2023, bassist Michael “Oneirous” Sanchez (King Ov Worms, ex-Judicator) joined in early 2024, completing the lineup. With the band assembled, so too was their debut album, “In The Temple Of The Tyrant.”
At just under 50 minutes, “In The Temple Of The Tyrant” features eight tracks of monstrous proportions – a true love letter to Classic Doom Metal while also fusing elements of darker power and even Traditional Metal. Imposing riffs, majestic melodies, and epic vocals lure the listener into its shadowy depths. From the colossal, Lovecraftian-tinged opener “A Pale Blood Sky” to the haunting “Eyes Of The Deep,” featuring a demonic guest appearance by Tomi Joutsen (Amorphis), to the monolithic closer “I Magus,” where neck-wrecking grooves build to a transcendent finale, “In The Temple Of The Tyrant” stands boldly alongside the genre’s finest while carving its own legend.
With mixing and mastering by Ronnie Björnström (Björnström Ljud & Produktion, Sweden) and artwork from Zsofia Dankova (Powerwolf, Elvenking), “In The Temple Of The Tyrant” is now ready to be unleashed upon all who seek dark tales of adventure filled with Magic, Mayhem, and Riffs Heavier Than a Storm Giant’s Ass!!!
Pre-order/pre-save »In The Temple Of The Tyrant«:
https://beholderblacklion.bandcamp.com/album/in-the-temple-of-the-tyrant (CD/LP/merch)
https://music.blacklion.nu/beholder (CD/LP/merch from distributors)
https://orcd.co/in-the-temple-of-the-tyrant (digital pre-save)
Tracklist:
01. A Pale Blood Sky
02. Dungeon Crawl
03. Into The Underdark
04. Eyes Of The Deep (feat. Tomi Joutsen of Amorphis)
05. For Those Who Fell
06. Draconian (Slave Or Master)
07. Summoned & Bound
08. I Magus
“In The Temple Of The Tyrant” will be available in the following formats:
=> CD
=> 2xLP
=> Digital
Behölder is an Epic Doom/Dark Power Metal band from the US inspired by classic Dungeons & Dragons. Formed in late 2021 by guitarist Carlos Alvarez, the band includes singer John Yelland, guitarist Matt Hodsdon, drummer Andrew Julkowski and bassist Michael “Oneirous” Sanchez.
Their songs weave cautionary tales from the more grim, foreboding realms of fantasy against a backdrop of colossal riffs with elegant yet powerful melodies. Their debut album “In The Temple Of The Tyrant” is set for release on April 25th through Black Lion Records as they promise to unleash dark tales of adventure filled with – Magic, Mayhem, and Riffs Heavier Than A Storm Giant’s Ass!!! ™ For fans of Candlemass, Solitude Aeturnus, Sorcerer, Memento Mori.
