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."
Исход
Pharaoh Lyrics
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Где в ТОПе, кто платит за планку.
Я закрылся в том мире, что создал мой мозг,
Там нет тех, у кого в голове протухший навоз.
Пропали по сторонам, и скажи, что ты видишь?
Вас заботят лишь лайки и парит лишь имидж.
Я видел умерших и я слышу их зов,
Если весь мир за - значит, мой мир против.
На вершине пирамиды, но не как Мавроди!
Смотри на себя, загляни в отражение -
Боготворишь сук, поклоняешься деньгам.
Ты тратишь время, что дано нам Богом.
Посмотри во тьму и ты увидишь, кто там.
Узколобам и уродам оставляя лишь сплетни,
Надежды больше нет - ведь она сдохла последней.
Я не *издел, ничего не менялось;
Для вас, что конец - то для нас лишь начало.
Получит душу не Бог и не дьявол,
Я слышу лишь треп, и я слышу предъявы.
Окисляя кровь, ухожу ближе к падшим,
В мир, где нет сук и солнце, влажно.
Отсчет уже начат, можешь сверить часы
С расписанием, моя *ука...
Капли крови, Денни Гловер. Весь мой мир хранится в слове.
Капля в море, мертв и болен. Я твой хоуми... и давно ли?
Капли крови, Денни Гловер. Весь мой мир хранится в слове.
Капля в море, мертв и болен. Я твой хоуми... и давно ли?
Они тянут руку, я выкупаю паскуд,
Ведь ты мне не друг, инстинкты не врут.
Ты - мелкий грызун, я вижу насквозь!
Считай, что ты в гроб забил еще гвоздь.
Никто из вас не воткнет мне нож в спину;
И мне до *изды, как это воспримут.
Хватит быть ведомым этой всей *уетой,
Я не ем, что дают, потому, я - худой.
In the song "Исход" by Pharaoh, the lyrics depict a world where people are consumed by materialistic values and superficiality. The opening lines, "Там, где люди идут по останкам, Где в ТОПе, кто платит за планку," suggest a society where people prioritize their image and social status, even if it means stepping on others.
The following lines reveal the artist's detachment from this world. He retreats into his own mind, where there are no people contaminated by rotten thoughts. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the artist's desire to disconnect from the negativity and shallowness of society.
The lyrics continue to emphasize the artist's disillusionment with the world around him. He criticizes the obsession with social media likes and image, contrasting it with his own experiences of encountering death and hearing their call. Each sunrise is a reminder of the presence of death, suggesting a darker perspective on life.
The artist also expresses his opposition to the mainstream and the societal expectations placed upon him. He declares that if the world is for something, his world is against it. Through the metaphor of a pyramid, often associated with power structures, the artist positions himself at the top but distinguishes himself from scam artists like Mavrodi (a notorious Russian fraudster).
The lyrics then encourage self-reflection, urging the listener to look at themselves and question their values. The artist accuses society of idolizing materialism and money, emphasizing that time is a gift from God and should not be wasted on superficial pursuits. He suggests that true enlightenment can be found by looking into the darkness and recognizing who resides there, possibly alluding to a deeper understanding of oneself and the world.
The final verse touches on themes of death and violence, with references to oxidizing blood and a departure towards the fallen. The artist hints at a world without superficiality and a moist, sunless environment. The mention of a schedule and the use of a derogatory term imply a disregard for societal norms and constraints.
In the repeated chorus, the artist reflects on the significance of his words and the power they hold for him. The drop of blood is metaphorical for the essence of his world, encapsulated in the word. The reference to being dead and sick implies a personal struggle and potential isolation. The mention of being a "hoomee" (or homie) could indicate a desire for connection, but the question of whether it has been a long time suggests a lingering doubt.
Overall, "Исход" portrays a disillusioned artist who criticizes the superficiality and materialism of society. He seeks a deeper meaning and connection, distancing himself from societal norms and expectations. The lyrics evoke a sense of introspection and a challenge to question one's values and the path they choose to follow.
Line by Line Meaning
Там, где люди идут по останкам,
In a place where people walk among ruins,
Где в ТОПе, кто платит за планку.
Where the top is occupied by those who pay to stay on top.
Я закрылся в том мире, что создал мой мозг,
I have confined myself to the world created by my own mind,
Там нет тех, у кого в голове протухший навоз.
Where there are no people with rotting filth in their minds.
Пропали по сторонам, и скажи, что ты видишь?
People have scattered, tell me, what do you see?
Вас заботят лишь лайки и парит лишь имидж.
You only care about likes and your image is all that matters.
Я видел умерших и я слышу их зов,
I have seen the dead and I hear their call,
Теперь каждый рассвет - это рассвет мертвецов.
Now every sunrise is the dawn of the dead.
Если весь мир за - значит, мой мир против.
If the whole world is for it, then my world is against it.
На вершине пирамиды, но не как Мавроди!
At the top of the pyramid, but not like Mavrodi!
Смотри на себя, загляни в отражение -
Look at yourself, gaze into the reflection -
Боготворишь сук, поклоняешься деньгам.
You worship greed, you bow down to money.
Ты тратишь время, что дано нам Богом.
You waste the time given to us by God.
Посмотри во тьму и ты увидишь, кто там.
Look into the darkness and you will see who is there.
Узколобам и уродам оставляя лишь сплетни,
Leaving only gossip for the narrow-minded and the ugly,
Надежды больше нет - ведь она сдохла последней.
There is no more hope - it died last.
Я не *издел, ничего не менялось;
I didn't change, nothing has changed;
Для вас, что конец - то для нас лишь начало.
What is the end for you is only the beginning for us.
Получит душу не Бог и не дьявол,
Neither God nor the devil will take the soul,
Я слышу лишь треп, и я слышу предъявы.
I only hear nonsense and accusations.
Окисляя кровь, ухожу ближе к падшим,
As I oxidize the blood, I get closer to the fallen,
В мир, где нет сук и солнце, влажно.
To a world where there are no bitches and the sun is moist.
Отсчет уже начат, можешь сверить часы
The countdown has already begun, you can check the time
С расписанием, моя *ука...
According to the schedule, my * insult...
Капли крови, Денни Гловер. Весь мой мир хранится в слове.
Drops of blood, Danny Glover. My whole world is preserved in a word.
Капля в море, мертв и болен. Я твой хоуми... и давно ли?
A drop in the ocean, dead and ill. Am I your homie... and for how long?
Они тянут руку, я выкупаю паскуд,
They reach out their hand, I ransom the scum,
Ведь ты мне не друг, инстинкты не врут.
Because you're not my friend, instincts don't lie.
Ты - мелкий грызун, я вижу насквозь!
You are a small rodent, I see through you!
Считай, что ты в гроб забил еще гвоздь.
Consider that you've hammered another nail in your own coffin.
Никто из вас не воткнет мне нож в спину;
None of you will stab me in the back;
И мне до *изды, как это воспримут.
And I don't give a damn how you perceive it.
Хватит быть ведомым этой всей *уетой,
Enough of being manipulated by this whole shit,
Я не ем, что дают, потому, я - худой.
I don't eat what is given, that's why I'm thin.
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