New York doom/post-metal band Inherus released their debut album »Beholden«, out now via Hypnotic Dirge Records
New York doom/post-metal band Inherus presents their debut album, »Beholden«, which was just released this Friday, May 26th, 2023 via Hypnotic Dirge Records.
Tracklist:
01. Forgotten Kingdom
02. One More Fire
03. The Dagger
04. Oh Brother
05. Obliterated In The Face Of Gods
06. Lie To The Angels
Courtesy of C Squared Music:
Crossing the realms of post-metal and heavy rock, »Beholden« is a 6 track, 60-minute album, that mixes black metal, psyche-rock-influenced solos and doomy riffs with male and female clean & harsh vocals. The record spans genres without living in any singular one and yields both a united heartbreaking and feral sound. »Beholden« will be released on May 26th, 2023.
“The overall theme is the power of relationships and connectivity. Life challenges us but ultimately we have to know our own strength. Like the Stag Priestess depicted on the cover of the album, there is an otherworldly part of each of us that tames the fire of the unpredictable and approaches the world in spite of it with kindness. She can walk the forest in the dark. The songs call upon that desire.”
Greeted by the album’s opener »Forgotten Kingdom«, this heavy, groove-fueled track twists and turns through gloom, doom-filled paths. Powerful harsh vocals enhance the intensity while stunning clean vocal harmonies introduce an ethereal edge. Exploring dynamics of power in relationships, and how so often control is yielded to another at the expense of self, Inherus aptly portray their lyrical concepts through musical performance. Venturing on a dynamic journey through textural landscapes, »Beholden« leads to the dramatic finale »Lie To The Angels«. Stepping into progressive lands, intricate lead guitars, thundering percussion and non-standard time signatures feed into the chaotic and dark mood of the track. With demonic harsh emerging through the shadows, »Lie To The Angels« unleashes the outfit’s ominous side. However, the track is not without glimpses into the light, as soaring clean harmonies, delicate drum hits and soft atmospheres deliver a tranquil contrast.
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About Inherus:
Based out of The Hudson Valley, New York, the band was formed in the summer of 2018 by Brian Harrigan and Anthony DiBlasi. Andrew Vogt joined the line-up shortly after and the foundations of what would become »Forgotten Kingdom« began to take shape. Beth Gladding became involved having moved to the area in the fall of that year, and upon hearing her contribution to the developing track, was auditioned and completed Inherus’ line-up. Drawing inspiration from a broad range of musical and creative influences the quartet enjoys creatively blending multiple elements together to forge new sounds. Between home studios and live and isolated tracking, the band is now advancing through several singles and a sophomore full-length album. Inherus are also performing throughout New York City and the state as the band continues the never-ending task of crafting their own pulverizing live sound.
Inherus is:
Anthony DiBlasi (Witchkiss) – Bass, Vocals
Beth Gladding (Lotus Thief, Forlesen, Botanist, Palace Of Worms) – Vocals, Guitar, Synth, Mandolin
Brian Harrigan (Grid, Swallow The Ocean) – Vocals, Guitar, Synth
Andrew Vogt (Lotus Thief, Swallow The Ocean) – Drums
Credits:
Recorded, mixed & mastered at Beacon Soundworks with Mike Uscifer.
Album artwork created by David Paul Seymour.
Audio for the video »Forgotten Kingdom« was mastered at West Westside by Grammy award-winning mastering engineer Alan Douches (Fleetwood Mac, Monster Magnet).
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well