There are multiple artists named Pharaoh.

1. Though its earliest ech… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Pharaoh.

1. Though its earliest echoes ring back to 1997, American heavy metal act PHARAOH released its debut album via the Cruz del Sur Music label in 2003. Paradoxically entitled After the Fire, the album’s robust and resilient songwriting caught the ears of selective metal fans worldwide. Three years later in 2006, The Longest Night fell and was an immediate underground favorite. As modern and hi-resolution as it was pure and orthodox, The Longest Night also boasted a substantive production that allowed all ten songs to resonate in full splendor.

Once again inspired by the fans’ response to their hard work, the songwriters of PHARAOH laid plans to make yet another leap forward, and by the middle of 2007, a third album was ready for production. Returning producer/engineer Matt Crooks and the band set to work without hesitation, starting in July and continuing for the remainder of the year. The band had already agreed on titling the album Be Gone several months before entering the studio, because a singular theme emerged early in the songwriting process. Songs such as the radiant "Speak to Me" and the bottomless epic "Buried at Sea" examine the inherent flaws of mankind, pitted hopelessly against the seemingly omniscient and unwavering power of nature. Similarly, the soaring strains of "Dark New Life" and sinister waves of "Telepath" offer narratives from a world where the human race is blazing paths to literal and emotional extinction. The inevitable disappearance of mankind is the overarching theme embodied in Be Gone’s musical storytelling.

Musically, Be Gone features songwriting that is at once complex and compact. Matt Johnsen’s now-trademark layering of guitars creates a rich and fertile backdrop for master-vocalist Tim Aymar’s powerful and arresting expressions. The rhythm section of bassist Chris Kerns and drummer Chris Black keeps the momentum high, deftly supporting all of the multi-layered melodic invention happening at every turn. Always mindful of not only the genre’s traditions but also its own, the band this time invited Riot guitarists Mark Reale and Mike Flyntz to contribute hard-cutting solos to "Dark New Life", and regular guest guitarist Jim Dofka performs a dazzling spot on "No Remains". Because the four bandmates form various songwriting combinations, PHARAOH’s albums have a characteristic diversity and depth that few other bands achieve.

PHARAOH’s songwriting and studio performances have reached greater heights with each successive album. Grandiose and inviting, Be Gone out-classes its predecessors, and few heavy metal groups have ever sounded as erudite as PHARAOH does, ripened from a decade of intense work together. Like the albums before it, Be Gone is the band’s invitation to all free-thinking heavy metal loyalists to join them at the edges of the genre’s collective imagination. PHARAOH’s steadfast dedication to its album-making craft has delayed its live debut, which will finally come in the form of select shows during 2008. Aiming high as always, PHARAOH will deliver every bit of its majestic energy onstage, performing songs from its entire history. Indeed, 2008 may deliver PHARAOH unto the heavy metal mainstream, thanks to the band’s long-awaited live debut and of course the release of Be Gone, a future classic of American heavy metal.

Mid-2010 PHARAOH released a 7" split single along with Canvas Solaris as a Tribute To Coroner, featuring a melodic rendition of Coroner's "Tunnel Of Pain", a new E.P. being slated for early 2011 celebrates 10 years of Pharaoh with several special renditions of cult favorites and various PHARAOH-esque arrangements fans would normally not expect.

2. A doom/sludge metal band from New Jersey. Since 2009, Pharaoh have been playing and touring throughout the East Coast and Southern United States. The Demonstration was released in 2011 on A389 Recordings. This spring, Pharaoh releases This House is Doomed, our 2012 7". They are for you. They are going to be available for digital download when you purchase a copy as well.

3. A sleaze rock/glam punk band from Washington State released in 1991 EP "On Your Knees".

4. Russian hip-hop artist representing Dead Dynasty coalition. He used to be part of YungRussia, a association created by Boulevard Depo in 2014, which ceased to exist in 2016. In the past, he adopted other pseudonyms, like Leroy Kid and Castro The Silent. He is very influenced by Rammstein, Kid Cudi and Kurt Cobain, and has been described as a mix of "Justin Bieber" and "Kurt Kobain". About this, he said: "if I'm being compared to Kurt Kobain, it means I'm doing everything right."

Buried At Sea
PHARAOH Lyrics

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A lonely empire, bound to one
The breadth of gazing wonder, seized firmly
Never to reach out, never known
So hallowed we shall be, when we return to thee

Our whole world and all our needs
Will wash away in time
We conceal the shame

Of helplessness

Where are we now
I can't see through all the smoke and rain
To find the point where death and our lives meet
Some things I'll never know
But I can see we have nowhere to go
I hope that there's a place for you and me
When we're buried at sea

As we go it alone
Unknowingly gone astray
A new tide is turning
It's life that supports life
Is still cause for rage

Our whole world and all our needs
Will wash away in time
We can build walls high and trenches deep
Through we don't transcend
We stalk our crypt alive
Force fed borrowed time

Where are we now
I can't see through all the smoke and rain
To find the point where death and our lives meet
Some things I'll never know
But I can see we have nowhere to go
I hope that there's a place for you and me
When we're buried at sea

Years of sin unspoken
Wounds prove a grave aftermath
An irreversible path
Silent oaths are broken
Harvest a strike in defense
A means to an end

Bring your storms in staunch brigades
Do your worst, we're not afraid

Our whole world and all our needs
Will wash away in time
We can build walls high and trenches deep
Through we don't transcend
We stalk our crypt alive
Force fed borrowed time

Where are we now
I can't see through all the smoke and rain
To find the point where death and our lives meet
Some things I'll never know
But I can see we have nowhere to go

I hope that there's a place for you and me
When we're buried at sea

Overall Meaning

In "Buried at Sea," Pharaoh explores the theme of desolation and helplessness in an oppressive and lonely world. The lyrics depict an imperial power that is trapped and bound, unable to escape the confines of its own existence. Despite being trapped, the people find solace in their realization of being hallowed when they return to their world. The song is hauntingly beautiful, with a melancholic melody that adds to the sense of isolation and sadness conveyed through the lyrics.

The first verse of the song describes the suffocating existence of the empire's people, who are unable to reach out and experience the world that lies beyond their borders. The line "where are we now, I can't see through all the smoke and rain," paints a picture of a world that is obscured and uncertain. The second verse suggests that everything we hold dear - our world and all our needs - will eventually be washed away by time, leaving us feeling helpless and alone.

The chorus of the song is a plea for hope. Pharaoh speaks of the certainty of death and the unknown beyond, where "some things I'll never know," but he still hopes for a place for himself and his loved ones when they are "buried at sea."

Overall, "Buried at Sea" is a powerful and poignant song that explores the complexities of the human experience. It speaks of hope, despair, and the inevitability of death, raising important questions about the nature of existence and our place in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

A lonely empire, bound to one
Our empire is isolated and confined, with no connection to the outside world.

The breadth of gazing wonder, seized firmly
Our fascination with the unknown is gripping us tightly, preventing us from exploring beyond our limits.

Never to reach out, never known
We are unwilling to take risks and try new things, thus remaining anonymous and unnoticed.

So hallowed we shall be, when we return to thee
We expect to be revered and celebrated upon our return, as we have dedicated ourselves to a higher purpose.

Our whole world and all our needs Will wash away in time We conceal the shame Of helplessness
Over time, everything we have will disappear, yet we are ashamed to admit our inability to control our destiny.

Where are we now I can't see through all the smoke and rain To find the point where death and our lives meet Some things I'll never know But I can see we have nowhere to go I hope that there's a place for you and me When we're buried at sea
We are lost and uncertain about the meaning of our lives and where they will lead us. We hope that there is a place for us after death.

As we go it alone Unknowingly gone astray A new tide is turning It's life that supports life Is still cause for rage
We are unintentionally deviating from our path, and a new force is changing our course. The cycle of life causing death is still upsetting.

Through we don't transcend We stalk our crypt alive Force fed borrowed time
Even though we are not able to overcome our limitations, we continue to exist, albeit unnaturally, consuming borrowed time.

Years of sin unspoken Wounds prove a grave aftermath An irreversible path Silent oaths are broken Harvest a strike in defense A means to an end
Our wrongdoing remains unvoiced, leading to irrevocable damage. Our broken promises result in a counterattack as we defend ourselves, concluding in a justifiable outcome.

Bring your storms in staunch brigades Do your worst, we're not afraid
We are fearless in the face of adversity, determined to weather any storm that comes our way.

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