Pharaoh was an American power metal band.
Pharaoh | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Power metal, progressive metal |
| Years active | 1997–2023 |
| Labels | Cruz Del Sur |
| Past members | Tim Aymar Chris Kerns Matt Johnsen Chris Black |
| Website | solarflight |
Band history edit
The band was formed in 1997 in Pennsylvania by four American musicians but the musical roots of Pharaoh come from European power metal acts.[1] Featuring Tim Aymar, who is best known for his vocals on Control Denied, Chris Kerns on bass, Matt Johnsen on guitar and Chris Black on drums, they released their debut After the Fire in 2003. The band is known for multi-layered instrumentation and well produced albums.[2]
Pharaoh has collaborated with many notable musicians including guitarist Chris Poland (OHM, ex-Megadeth) on The Longest Night album [3] and King Diamond guitarist Mike Wead on the Bury The Light album.[4][5]
Discography edit
| Title | Release date | Type | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| After the Fire | 2003 | Studio album | Cruz Del Sur |
| The Longest Night | 2006 | Studio album | Cruz Del Sur |
| Be Gone | 2008 | Studio album | Cruz Del Sur |
| Tribute to Coroner | 2010 | Split | Cruz Del Sur |
| Ten Years | 2011 | EP | Cruz Del Sur |
| Bury the Light | 2012 | Studio album | Cruz Del Sur |
| The Powers That Be | 2021 | Studio album | Cruz Del Sur |
References edit
- ^ Alex Henderson. "Pharaoh – Be Gone". AllMusic.
- ^ Chris True. "Pharaoh Biography". AllMusic.
- ^ "OHM: Guitarist Chris Poland Revealed As Special Guest On New PHARAOH CD". BW&BK. Retrieved November 30, 2005.
- ^ "PHARAOH – New Album Details, Band Commentary Available". BW&BK. Retrieved January 15, 2012.
- ^ "CD Reviews – Ten Years". Blabbermouth.net. September 6, 2011. Retrieved January 11, 2014.