Black metal has been the vessel for many great things over the decades with its many different veins propelling the sound into new territories that cannot be accomplished without that original vessel to ensure that the genre quickly became one of the most diverse in the whole of metal. Yet, there are few things that can compare to that original vein. That is a simple truth that has been a true constant in all of black metal with many coming around to perpetuate its dark glory to varying degree of success. For the likes of Beholder, success came immediately with it seeming to be their destiny with their second album only further showing off their tremendous prowess in the sound.
After putting out an immense debut album two years ago to rightful acclaim, the scene was Beholder's for the taking should they simply seize the opportunity. Just a little over a year since that release, Beholder has already returned to us to not just double down on bringing justice to the black metal of the 90s but show us just how powerful they have already become as a singular unit that is not to be denied for all that it brings to the table. Straightforward but no less than utterly deadly, "Dualisme" treads down the same path that legions of other have before it but it's with true understanding and craftsmanship that Beholder effortlessly taps into what has always made the sound so compelling and longstanding. Fortunately for us, this is not an album that tries to be anything more than what it needs to be as Beholder doesn't try anything overly fancy to win over listeners, but, rather, shows off a level of skill and understanding for this era of black metal that is simply deadly to the touch. Fantastically raw and up-tempo, "Dualisme" is black metal as many of us know it in such a form that cannot be deemed any level than highly compelling from beginning to end. Beholder hasn't been at work for too long now, but it's clear with this record that they are not a name that we can take lightly.
Where many others have tried and failed, Beholder rises to the occasion and delivers black metal that is as engaging as it is intoxicating to take in. A simple but magnificently deadly creation that does nothing be supreme justice for the inspiring era of black metal, "Dualisme" is sure to become a fan favorite for the sound in 2024 with the future truly Beholder's for the taking should it but seize the opportunity with its well-bloodied hands.
"Dualisme" releases on April 26th via Avantgarde Music!
LISTEN to an advanced track from "Dualisme" on Bandcamp here or via YouTube below.
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