Norwegian black metal band KHOLD formed in Oslo in the year 2000, by Gard and Sarke (currently seen in his own, self-named act, alongside DARKTHRONE’s Nocturno Culto), as KHOLD emerged out of the ashes of the cult band Tulus. They have recorded 5 albums to date, and have successfully toured with bands such as SATYRICON and BEHEMOTH in the past. KHOLD is also notable for their use of old Norse for song-titles and lyrics.
Phantom was KHOLD’s second album, released in 2002 on Moonfog Productions, just one year on from their debut Masterpiss of Pain. The tracks on offer were once again a fine concoction of mid-paced, often groove-laden black metal, with old-school riffing, and a prominent bass presence helping to drive the tracks along. KHOLD quickly became firmly established in the black metal world as a serious force in this newer wave of Norwegian acts. The release of Phantom was also followed by a tour with fellow Norweg