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."
The Wolves
PHARAOH Lyrics
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And lay a bed of roses at her feet
Court the obscene
And lay with the swine
Her pledges and promises
Naked lies that beg your own decline
See no wrong in this
Poison fills your cup
And when your mouth starts to foam
You trust that you're rightly riled
Frothing bile
Yank the leash, command it to comply
The Wolves are coming
Raise the whip and dare it to defy
The Wolves are coming
You thought you raised a dog, and wonder why
The wolf has bloodlust in his eyes
You're the trembling prey
Wolves will not obey
Slave in the mines
And praise your master's magnanimity
Die for his diamonds
And groan for his gold
Unguarded and tame
Broken by the hypnotizing hold
Think you're high from the flames
But you're feverish out in the cold
Your life is cheaply sold
And then when the coal runs out
And the mountains are stripped and bare
Where's your share?
Yank the leash, command it to comply
The Wolves are coming
Raise the whip and dare it to defy
The Wolves are coming
You thought you raised a dog, and wonder why
The wolf has bloodlust in his eyes
You're the trembling prey
Wolves will not obey
Hacking and lame
Deny yourself the wanted medicine
The mark in a game
That you think you control
Wager with your soul
And so you howl with the wolves
But the scent on the wind is yours
The bloody track is yours
Yank the leash, command it to comply
The Wolves are coming
Raise the whip and dare it to defy
The Wolves are coming
You thought you raised a dog, and wonder why
The wolf has bloodlust in his eyes
You're the trembling prey
Wolves will not obey
Pharaoh's song "The Wolves" seems to be about the dangers of blindly following and submitting to a dominant manipulator. The lyrics warn against putting one's trust in someone who is only looking out for their own interests, as this can lead to one being controlled and ultimately destroyed. The first verse suggests the false promises of the manipulator, who is compared to a queen who is courted and given gifts, but who will ultimately lead one to ruin. The second verse speaks of the enslavement caused by the manipulator, who promises riches but ultimately devalues one's life. The third verse seems to suggest that one can become like a wolf, loyal to the manipulator and willing to do anything for them, but that this can only lead to one's own destruction.
The chorus warns against blindly following the manipulator, calling on the listener to take control and yank the leash of the wolf they've been turned into. However, the final lines of the chorus suggest that the wolves will not obey and that one will ultimately become their prey. This serves as a powerful allegory for the dangers of giving too much power to someone who does not have one's best interests at heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Call her your queen
Address her with utmost respect and admiration
And lay a bed of roses at her feet
Do everything possible to cater to her needs and desires
Court the obscene
Attempt an improper or forbidden relationship
And lay with the swine
Lower oneself to engage in disgusting or immoral activities
Her pledges and promises
Assurances made by her
Naked lies that beg your own decline
Falsehoods that lead to one's own downfall
See no wrong in this
Fail to recognize the negative consequences
You're drunk on her venomous wine
Intoxicated by her poisonous words or actions
Poison fills your cup
Metaphorical representation of corrupting influence
And when your mouth starts to foam
Physically manifesting the effects of the poison
You trust that you're rightly riled
Believing that the agitation or frenzy is justified
Frothing bile
Expression of strong disgust or anger
Yank the leash, command it to comply
Attempt to control a situation or individual
The Wolves are coming
Dangerous predators are approaching
Raise the whip and dare it to defy
Use an instrument of punishment to challenge disobedience
You thought you raised a dog, and wonder why
Expecting loyalty from a creature that is inherently wild
The wolf has bloodlust in his eyes
The predator is driven by an intense desire to kill
You're the trembling prey
Vulnerable and exposed to danger
Wolves will not obey
Wild animals cannot be tamed or controlled
Slave in the mines
Toil in an oppressive or dangerous environment
And praise your master's magnanimity
Offer gratitude and admiration for a benevolent overseer
Die for his diamonds
Sacrifice one's life for the sake of material wealth
And groan for his gold
Endure extreme suffering for financial gain
Unguarded and tame
Lacking vigilance and docile
Broken by the hypnotizing hold
Emotionally or mentally diminished by a powerful influence
Think you're high from the flames
Believing that one is experiencing pleasure or success
But you're feverish out in the cold
Misinterpreting or unaware of the true nature of a situation
Your life is cheaply sold
Your existence is undervalued and disposable
And then when the coal runs out
When resources are depleted
And the mountains are stripped and bare
When the environment is destroyed or ruined
Where's your share?
No benefit or compensation is provided
Hacking and lame
Physically impaired or weak
Deny yourself the wanted medicine
Refuse remedies or solutions that would be beneficial
The mark in a game
Target or objective in a competition
That you think you control
Belief that one has power over a situation or individual
Wager with your soul
Risk everything of personal value
And so you howl with the wolves
Become one with dangerous forces or influences
But the scent on the wind is yours
The trail left behind leads directly to you
The bloody track is yours
Evidence of your involvement in dangerous activity
Contributed by Juliana E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.