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."
Феникс
Pharaoh Lyrics
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Я устроил ей прелюдию, облив ее бензином
После дал ей микрофон, чтобы она мне поэмсила
И нам очень хорошо вдвоем средь гребаного неба
Так пи.дато, что мы будто стали Альфой и Омегой
Можешь начать кусать локти (кусать локти)
Когда недоживые в доме, то у сучек половодье
Вопрос только в том, чтобы оклематься утром
Рэпер, почему ты выдохся, скажи на милость?
Я забрал твою душонку и засунул к сувенирам, тварь
Жги дотла
Им нас не убить
Жги дотла
Мы продолжаем гнить
Жги дотла
Им нас не убить
Жги дотла
Мы продолжаем гнить
Это, ну, ребят, ну может как-то подобрее что ли, подушевнее, ну я даже не знаю.
In the song "Феникс" (Phoenix), Pharaoh presents a dark and intense narrative that explores themes of power, dominance, and decay. The lyrics begin by describing the singer's approach to a woman, symbolized by him "drenching her in gasoline" as a metaphor for igniting a passionate and intense relationship. By giving her a microphone, he allows her to express herself freely, leading to a deep connection between the two under the "damn sky." This line suggests that their bond transcends societal norms and expectations.
The lines "You can start biting your elbows" signify the jealousy or regret experienced by others who are unable to match the intensity and connection of the singer and the woman. The mention of "flooding" for women when the dead are present in the house implies a sexual desire or arousal caused by the intensity of the situation. The singer acknowledges that the challenge lies in recovering from the intensity of the experience the next morning, implying that the powerful connection may have consequences.
The next set of lyrics criticizes another rapper, accusing them of losing their ability to captivate an audience. The use of the word "souls" metaphorically refers to the essence or skill of the rapper, which the singer has captured and relegated to souvenirs. The phrase "жги дотла" (burn to the ground) represents a desire to destroy and eliminate anything that poses a threat or challenge to the singer's dominance and creative prowess.
The chorus repeats the phrase "жги дотла" and emphasizes that the singer and their partner cannot be killed or stopped. It suggests an unwavering determination to continue thriving and decaying, further exploring the theme of power and invincibility. The closing words of the lyrics express Pharaoh's acknowledgment that the song's content may not be suitable for everyone, expressing uncertainty about whether a more emotional or heartfelt approach might have been more appropriate.
Overall, "Феникс" paints a picture of a passionate and powerful relationship, showcasing the intense connection between the singer and the woman. It also reflects on the singer's dominance and creative superiority while acknowledging that this intensity may have consequences. The repeated chorus symbolizes their unwavering determination to persist and thrive, despite any challenges they may face.
Line by Line Meaning
Я устроил ей прелюдию, облив ее бензином
I set the stage for her, soaking her in gasoline
После дал ей микрофон, чтобы она мне поэмсила
Then I gave her a microphone, so she could recite poems to me
И нам очень хорошо вдвоем средь гребаного неба
And we feel really good together in the midst of this damn sky
Так пи.дато, что мы будто стали Альфой и Омегой
It's screwed up, as if we became the Alpha and the Omega
Можешь начать кусать локти (кусать локти)
You can start biting your elbows (biting elbows)
Когда недоживые в доме, то у сучек половодье
When there are the undead in the house, bitches get wet
Вопрос только в том, чтобы оклематься утром
The only question is to recover in the morning
И салфетки с моей кровью наполняют эту урну
And napkins filled with my blood fill this urn
Рэпер, почему ты выдохся, скажи на милость?
Rapper, why are you worn out? Please tell me
Я забрал твою душонку и засунул к сувенирам, тварь
I took your little soul and put it with the souvenirs, you creature
Жги дотла
Burn it all down
Им нас не убить
They can't kill us
Мы продолжаем гнить
We continue to rot
Это, ну, ребят, ну может как-то подобрее что ли, подушевнее, ну я даже не знаю.
Well, guys, maybe something more gentle, more soulful, I don't even know.
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