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."
Снайпер
Pharaoh Lyrics
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За мной гэнг, для него ты вошь
Три «П»: порно-сука, полный зал и Порше
Походу, я пизжу — я не люблю Порше
Ты был мой друг, теперь ты хуйня
Детка, что ты можешь сделать для меня?
Она сзади — bulletproof — моя спина
Она сверху — bulletproof — моя семья
Потом пойму, для чего я жил
Целый микс внутри моих жил
Молодые называют меня G
Те, кто старше, зовут меня G
Я просто молодой убийца лжи
Нахуй, что хуёво для моей души
Со мной — что пиздато для моей души
Мне скучно среди упоротых
Я любимый монарх в моём городе
Я так много мучу для своих
Для кого перестал — лишь в земле успокоятся
Зачем трёп о пацанском?
Пацанское должно идти лишь делами без повода
В моей хате на бабках лишь пара квартир
Это лишь гардеробная комната
Ничего не мутил никогда за спиной
Но вот вы — это просто умора, бля
Ты запомни, уёбок, нет шансов
Против души чистой и моего опыта
Всему своё время, но ты проебал
Когда только ты решил ускориться
Я на моём свэге Кодака
Канна в бите, что колотит, как колокол
Типа я не такой, но когда пойдёт дождь
Мы под зонтами Rolls Royce’а
Я там, где я есть
Потому что не проси, не верь и, сука, не бойся
Если нихуя своего
То ты как SHAMAN будешь резать колосья
Мой роли шайтана в сапфире
Я могу дать воды, сходи, сука, умойся
Почему все рэперы щас один в один?
Они все одинаковы
Почему все врут об одном
Себя прячут баблом и мазнёй на ебальнике?
Среди них нет бандитов, барыг
Дети штатов и клише интернета
Я тебя ебну
Между нами не будет пальбы, прости, я не NILETTO
Я не понимаю, чё ты несёшь?
За мной гэнг, для него ты вошь
Три «П»: порно-сука, полный зал и Порше
Походу, я пизжу — я не люблю Порше
Ты был мой друг, теперь ты хуйня
Детка, что ты можешь сделать для меня?
Она сзади — bulletproof — моя спина
Она сверху — bulletproof — моя семья
Бэйби, ты со мной, всегда keep it real
Потом пойму, для чего я жил
Целый микс внутри моих жил
Молодые называют меня G
Те, кто старше, зовут меня G
Я просто молодой убийца лжи
Нахуй, что хуёво для моей души
Со мной — что пиздато для моей души
Потом пойму, для чего я жил
Со мной — что пиздато для моей души
Молодые называют меня G
Те, кто старше, зовут меня G
In the song "Снайпер" by Pharaoh, the lyrics delve into themes of loyalty, authenticity, and self-awareness amidst a gritty and intense backdrop. The first verse sets the tone by expressing confusion towards someone's actions and highlighting the singer's affiliation with a gang, suggesting a sense of protection and loyalty within his social circle. The reference to "three Ps" - porn, b*tch, full house, and Porsche - conveys a lavish lifestyle intertwined with a hint of disdain for materialism. The singer also distances himself from the glamour of a Porsche, hinting at a preference for something deeper and less superficial.
The lyrics continue to explore shifting relationships, with the singer reflecting on a former friend who has become insignificant in his eyes. The mention of a bulletproof presence behind him and above him signifies protection and the importance of family. The singer urges a companion to always keep it real, hinting at the value placed on authenticity and honesty in their interactions. The references to a mix within his veins and being called a "G" (gangster) by both the young and the old suggest a complex identity that blends both youthful bravado and experienced wisdom.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's world, where he feels out of place among the drug-addled and seeks to maintain his status as a revered figure in his city. There is a sense of responsibility towards those he cares for, juxtaposed with a warning to those who cross him. The lyrics portray a luxurious lifestyle contrasted with a sense of isolation and mistrust towards others. The singer emphasizes the purity of his soul and the importance of experience in confronting challenges and adversaries.
Towards the end of the song, the singer questions the conformity and lack of originality within the rap scene, criticizing the prevalence of deception and materialism among his peers. The defiant declaration of not needing anyone else but oneself and the rejection of falsehoods and superficiality reflect a sense of self-reliance and authenticity. The use of metaphors like being a "SHAMAN cutting cornstalks" and references to being different when faced with adversity convey a resilience and determination to stand out from the homogeneous crowd of rappers. The repetition of the chorus underscores the singer's introspection on his purpose in life and the validation he seeks for his actions and choices.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Gleb Golubin, Ilya Konoplev
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