Pharaoh (band)

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Pharaoh
Origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres Power metal, progressive metal
Years active1997–present
LabelsCruz Del Sur
MembersChris Kerns
Matt Johnsen
Chris Black
Past members Tim Aymar
Website solarflight.net

Pharaoh is an American power metal band.

Band history

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]

Contents

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

TitleRelease dateTypeLabel
After the Fire2003 Studio album Cruz Del Sur
The Longest Night2006Studio albumCruz Del Sur
Be Gone2008Studio albumCruz Del Sur
Tribute to Coroner2010 Split Cruz Del Sur
Ten Years2011 EP Cruz Del Sur
Bury the Light 2012Studio albumCruz Del Sur
The Powers That Be2021Studio albumCruz Del Sur

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References

  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.