Jump to content

Pharaoh (band)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Pharaoh
OriginPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresPower metal, progressive metal
Years active1997–2023
LabelsCruz Del Sur
Past membersTim Aymar
Chris Kerns
Matt Johnsen
Chris Black
Websitesolarflight.net

Pharaoh was an American power metal band.

Band history

[edit]

The band was formed in 1997 in Pennsylvania by four American musicians but the musical roots of Pharaoh come from European power metal acts.[1] Featuring Tim Aymar, who is best known for his vocals on Control Denied, Chris Kerns on bass, Matt Johnsen on guitar and Chris Black on drums, they released their debut After the Fire in 2003. The band is known for multi-layered instrumentation and well produced albums.[2]

Pharaoh has collaborated with many notable musicians including guitarist Chris Poland (OHM, ex-Megadeth) on The Longest Night album [3] and King Diamond guitarist Mike Wead on the Bury The Light album.[4][5]

Discography

[edit]
Title Release date Type Label
After the Fire 2003 Studio album Cruz Del Sur
The Longest Night 2006 Studio album Cruz Del Sur
Be Gone 2008 Studio album Cruz Del Sur
Tribute to Coroner 2010 Split Cruz Del Sur
Ten Years 2011 EP Cruz Del Sur
Bury the Light 2012 Studio album Cruz Del Sur
The Powers That Be 2021 Studio album Cruz Del Sur

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Alex Henderson. "Pharaoh – Be Gone". AllMusic.
  2. ^ Chris True. "Pharaoh Biography". AllMusic.
  3. ^ "OHM: Guitarist Chris Poland Revealed As Special Guest On New PHARAOH CD". BW&BK. Retrieved November 30, 2005.
  4. ^ "PHARAOH – New Album Details, Band Commentary Available". BW&BK. Retrieved January 15, 2012.
  5. ^ "CD Reviews – Ten Years". Blabbermouth.net. September 6, 2011. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
[edit]