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."
Dark New Life
PHARAOH Lyrics
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Always midnight and my heart feels right
Sunrise, distant at your journey's end
I'm still flying in this dark new life
Outside, where the light keeps fading
The bell burns high
On this night comes the end of waiting
Dark in the daylight tragedy
Killing me
Fly in the midnight majesty
Breaking free
Starlight, guiding my procession
I lock these doors
All mankind, deaf to my confession
These sins are yours
Now it's a moonlight odyssey
Finally
Here watching the earth fade under me
Silently
Gone in the name of one
Darkness, calling me to rise again
Always midnight and my heart feels right
Sunrise, distant at your journey's end
I'm still flying in this dark new life
Who will cry
Who will crawl
Wait 'til that final tower falls
Never mind, as I escape this all
Now it's a moonlight odyssey
Finally
Here watching the earth fade under me
Silently
Now I will know infinity
Spinning me
Saving me
Taking me home
Darkness, calling me to rise again
Always midnight and my heart feels right
Sunrise, distant at your journey's end
I'm still flying in this dark new life
The song "Dark New Life" by Pharaoh is a heavy metal track that touches on themes of death, darkness, and rebirth. The opening lines of the song suggest a pull towards the dark, with "Darkness, calling me to rise again." This line is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea of a cyclical nature where one is drawn back to darkness again and again.
The chorus is highly emotive, with lead vocalist Tim Aymar belting out "Always midnight and my heart feels right." This line is somewhat paradoxical, as midnight is traditionally associated with darkness and the unknown, yet the singer feels a sense of comfort amidst this darkness. The sunrise is described as "distant," suggesting that the singer has no intention of returning to the light of day.
The second verse introduces the idea of tragedy and the weight it bears on the singer. The lines "Dark in the daylight tragedy / Killing me" speak to the idea that the weight of tragedy can feel unbearable, especially when one is forced to confront it in the light of day. The mention of starlight in the next line suggests that the singer has found a guiding light amidst the darkness.
Overall, the song "Dark New Life" is a powerful meditation on the allure of darkness and the pull of the unknown. The lyrics are evocative and beautifully written, and the music is powerful and emotive, making it a standout track for fans of heavy metal.
Line by Line Meaning
Darkness, calling me to rise again
I feel pulled towards the darkness and compelled to embrace it once more
Always midnight and my heart feels right
The cover of darkness offers comfort and solace that the daytime cannot provide
Sunrise, distant at your journey's end
The hope of a new day is far away and uncertain
I'm still flying in this dark new life
Despite the darkness, I am still living and finding my way forward
Outside, where the light keeps fading
Away from the darkness, the light is fading and offering no guidance
The bell burns high
A sense of urgency and finality is in the air
On this night comes the end of waiting
The long wait is over and change is coming quickly
The world has died
The world as it was before is gone forever
Dark in the daylight tragedy
Even in the midst of daylight and life, there is a sense of darkness and tragedy
Killing me
The darkness and tragedy are taking a toll on me
Fly in the midnight majesty
The nighttime brings a sense of awe and beauty
Breaking free
There is a desire and need to break free from the darkness and tragedy
Starlight, guiding my procession
The stars are providing direction and guidance in the darkness
I lock these doors
I am closing myself off from the outside world
All mankind, deaf to my confession
No one is listening or paying attention to what I have to say
These sins are yours
The burdens and consequences of my actions are on the shoulders of others
Now it's a moonlight odyssey
The journey through the dark night is an epic adventure
Finally
After what feels like an eternity, progress is being made
Here watching the earth fade under me
As I move forward, the world around me is changing and fading away
Silently
The changes are happening without any fanfare or acknowledgement
Gone in the name of one
The changes are happening in service of a higher purpose or goal
Who will cry
Despite the changes, there is still pain and sorrow to be felt
Who will crawl
There are those who will suffer and struggle in the face of the changes
Wait 'til that final tower falls
The changes will continue until everything has fallen and been rebuilt anew
Never mind, as I escape this all
Despite the chaos and tragedy, I am finding a way to escape and move beyond it
Now I will know infinity
By embracing the darkness and change, I am opening myself up to limitless possibilities
Spinning me
The journey forward is dizzying and relentless
Saving me
Ultimately, these changes are for the better and will lead to salvation
Taking me home
Through the darkness and tumult, I am finding my way back to where I belong
Contributed by Alex Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@testament4199
Mark Reale played lead guitar in this theme!