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."
Ликантропия
Pharaoh Lyrics
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Я не трону ее пальцем, пусть себе вставит сама
Снова ликвидируй то, что тебя делает живым
И ты можешь стать моим после десятка ножевых
Смерть протянет свои руки, если ты ее не ждешь (нет)
Я могу свернуть им шею, а могу достать свой нож (нож)
Вы маленькие люди, но в окне большого дома (дома)
Неужели слушать басни до сих пор не беспонтово? (что?)
Ненавидеть нас за это, бл.ть, как минимум глупо (ты овощ)
Тут Династия Трупов, тут Династия Трупов
Я отрываюсь от земли, и да простит меня Ньютон
Я покажу пальцем и они сделают это (это)
Их рука не дрогнет, ни для кого не секрет, и (секрет)
Если вякнуть мешает, пару мотков изолентой (изолентой)
Тебе что-то не нравится? Проведи референдум (что?)
Я покажу пальцем и они сделают это
Их рука не дрогнет, ни для кого не секрет, и
Если вякнуть мешает, пару мотков изолентой
Тебе что-то не нравится? Проведи референдум
These lyrics from Pharaoh's song "Ликантропия" depict a provocative and assertive attitude towards life and society. The song opens with the lines "And if I can't handle it, then I'll leave you before the MKAD (Moscow Ring Road) / I won't touch her with a finger, let her do it herself." This suggests that the singer refuses to intervene or get involved in certain situations, emphasizing a sense of detachment and self-preservation.
The following lines "Liquidate again what makes you alive / And you can become mine after a dozen stab wounds" express the idea of destroying or eliminating whatever makes someone feel alive, possibly symbolizing the singer's desire to control or dominate others. The mention of death reaching out its hands, while the person is not expecting it, further highlights the singer's power and unpredictability.
The lyrics continue with a disdainful tone towards "small people" who reside in the "big house" of society. This line could be interpreted as a metaphor for the social hierarchy, suggesting that the singer considers themselves above the average person's understanding or expectations. The mention of the "Dynasty of Corpses" reinforces this superiority complex and implies a disregard for normal societal expectations, with a belief that hating them for their actions is foolish.
The repetition of "I'll point my finger and they'll do it" suggests that the singer holds a commanding position, capable of exerting influence and making others carry out their bidding. The use of tape ("a couple of rolls of tape") to silence any complaints or opposition further emphasizes their authority, indicating a willingness to suppress dissenting voices.
The lyrics conclude with a challenging statement, inviting anyone who disagrees to conduct a referendum. This can be seen as an invitation to challenge the singer's power or views, although it is accompanied by a sense of arrogance and confidence that suggests their position will remain unchallenged. Overall, these lyrics portray an individual with a strong and dominating presence, unafraid to assert their power and control over others.
Line by Line Meaning
И если я не вывез, то пока тебя за МКАД
If I can't handle it, then go ahead without me
Я не трону ее пальцем, пусть себе вставит сама
I won't touch her, let her do it herself
Снова ликвидируй то, что тебя делает живым
Eliminate what keeps you alive, once again
И ты можешь стать моим после десятка ножевых
And you can be mine after a dozen knife wounds
Смерть протянет свои руки, если ты ее не ждешь (нет)
Death will reach out if you don't expect it (no)
Я могу свернуть им шею, а могу достать свой нож (нож)
I can twist their necks or grab my knife (knife)
Вы маленькие люди, но в окне большого дома (дома)
You are small people, but in the window of a big house (house)
Неужели слушать басни до сих пор не беспонтово? (что?)
Is it still not pointless to listen to fairy tales? (what?)
Тут Династия Трупов, тут Династия Трупов
Here is the Dynasty of Corpses, here is the Dynasty of Corpses
Ненавидеть нас за это, бл.ть, как минимум глупо (ты овощ)
Hating us for this, damn, is at least stupid (you are a vegetable)
Тут Династия Трупов, тут Династия Трупов
Here is the Dynasty of Corpses, here is the Dynasty of Corpses
Я отрываюсь от земли, и да простит меня Ньютон
I'm detached from the ground, and may Newton forgive me
Я покажу пальцем и они сделают это (это)
I will point and they will do it (it)
Их рука не дрогнет, ни для кого не секрет, и (секрет)
Their hand won't tremble, it's not a secret for anyone, and (secret)
Если вякнуть мешает, пару мотков изолентой (изолентой)
If moaning troubles, a couple of rolls of tape (tape)
Тебе что-то не нравится? Проведи референдум (что?)
Don't like something? Conduct a referendum (what?)
Я покажу пальцем и они сделают это
I will point and they will do it
Их рука не дрогнет, ни для кого не секрет, и
Their hand won't tremble, it's not a secret for anyone, and
Если вякнуть мешает, пару мотков изолентой
If moaning troubles, a couple of rolls of tape
Тебе что-то не нравится? Проведи референдум
Don't like something? Conduct a referendum
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