Beholder

Italian power metal group noted in reviews for alternating male and female vocals; their debut album is The Legend Begins.

Review mentions members and contributors: Patrick Wire (male vocals), Leanan Sidhe (alias Valentina Buroni, female vocals), Matt Treasure (guitar), Markus Mayer (guitar), Pete Ryan (keyboards). The band's debut album is The Legend Begins. The review identifies the band as Italian and places them in the power/symphonic/gothic metal sphere. The review (dated 2007) states that the band no longer existed at that time.

A mixed but measured review of Beholder's debut, The Legend Begins, emphasizing the band's male/female vocal alternation and power-metal framework. The review notes melodic moments and medieval touches amid clichéd genre elements. It recommends the record primarily to fans of power metal and followers of bands like Helloween and Blind Guardian. Instrumentally competent with occasional standout slower passages.

For:Fans of power metal, symphonic/gothic metal listeners, and people who follow Helloween/Blind Guardian-style bands.