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."
In Your Hands
PHARAOH Lyrics
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Takes your breath away
Grind the gears, after years
It's just another day
A wicked lie told coldly by
Dead voices in the sky
Says you should just obey because they
Own you 'til you die
They don't want you to know
They think that you don't know
It's an illusion of control
Oh-oh-oh
Only you decide the time is right to
Go-oh-oh
Make a difference to the world around you
No-oh-oh
Don't let the devils in the sky deceive you
Oh-oh-oh
You have the power now
In your hands
So here's the plan
Trip the switch, trick the system
Snipe it from inside
This mad machine's worst enemy
Could be itself tonight
Right behind your tired eyes
Your spirit is the spark
Blast the light, let loose the lightning
Show them you're in charge!
They don't want you to know
They think that you don't want to know
That you decide what they control
Oh-oh-oh
Only you decide the time is right to
Go-oh-oh
Make a difference to the world around you
No-oh-oh
Don't let the devils in the sky deceive you
Oh-oh-oh
You have the power now
In your hands
Under the circuitry humming
Rings a warning of shame
Soon an unholy cavalry's coming
Waiting, waiting
You reexamine the riddle
No, it's never too late
Realize the solution is simple
By your hands escape
Oh-oh-oh
Only you decide the time is right to
Go-oh-oh
Make a difference to the world around you
No-oh-oh
Don't let the devils in the sky deceive you
Oh-oh-oh
You have the power now
In your hands
The song "In Your Hands" by Pharaoh is a motivational empowerment anthem that urges listeners to take charge of their lives and break free from societal and institutional constraints. The lyrics illustrate the struggle of feeling trapped and controlled by systems that operate against individuals, but ultimately offer a solution- the power to break free lies in one's own hands.
Pharoah sings about the daily grind of life as he talks about the break-your-back action that takes your breath away. The following line, "Grind the gears, after years it's just another day," shows the mundaneness of life that becomes a part of routine, dulled by repetition. The chorus serves as the main hook of the song, as Pharaoh tells individuals that they can make a change in their world, even as people know that someone else thinks they shouldn't or believe they can't make a difference.
The line, "Under the circuitry humming, rings a warning of shame," is a reference to the underlying guilt that comes with knowing that we are trapped in a system that shouldn't be in place. Institutions that benefit from people trapped within them want people to fight each other instead of the actual system. The song encourages listeners to not let the "devils in the sky deceive you," urging them to take control and make a difference. In essence, the song is about standing up to an oppressive status quo and striving to be true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Break your back, all the action
Push yourself to the limit with everything you do
Takes your breath away
It's an exhilarating feeling
Grind the gears, after years
Work tirelessly with no end in sight
It's just another day
It's routine, but that doesn't mean it can't be changed
A wicked lie told coldly by
Deceitful words spoken with a lack of empathy
Dead voices in the sky
An authority figure that communicates from above
Says you should just obey because they
Encourages blind obedience from fear of retribution
Own you 'til you die
You'll never be free from their control
They don't want you to know
The ones in power have something to hide
They think that you don't know
They underestimate your intelligence
It's an illusion of control
Their hold over you is weaker than you realize
Oh-oh-oh
An expression of enthusiasm
Only you decide the time is right to
You're the only one who knows what's best for you
Go-oh-oh
Take action towards your dreams
Make a difference to the world around you
Leave a positive impact on others
No-oh-oh
Don't let anyone hold you back
Don't let the devils in the sky deceive you
Don't let the authority figures manipulate you
You have the power now
You always had it, but now you realize it
In your hands
You have full control over your life
Trip the switch, trick the system
Find ways to overthrow the existing structures
Snipe it from inside
Change can come from within the system
This mad machine's worst enemy
The system has inherent weaknesses
Could be itself tonight
It can self-destruct if pushed too far
Right behind your tired eyes
Your determination lies within yourself
Your spirit is the spark
Your passion can ignite change
Blast the light, let loose the lightning
Unleash your full potential
Show them you're in charge!
Prove that they don't control you
Under the circuitry humming
Beneath the surface-level of society
Rings a warning of shame
A guilt-inducing warning
Soon an unholy cavalry's coming
Those in power will try to suppress rebellion
Waiting, waiting
The time to act is now
You reexamine the riddle
Question the status quo
No, it's never too late
It's never too late to create change
Realize the solution is simple
The answer can be straightforward
By your hands escape
You have the power to break free from oppression
Contributed by Julian Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Diego Paris Navarro Ahumada
Great song!