Pharaoh (band) explained

Pharaoh
Origin:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genre:Power metal, progressive metal
Years Active:1997–2023
Label:Cruz Del Sur
Past Members:Tim Aymar
Chris Kerns
Matt Johnsen
Chris Black

Pharaoh was 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]

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 Fire2003Studio albumCruz Del Sur
The Longest Night2006Studio albumCruz Del Sur
Be Gone2008Studio albumCruz Del Sur
Tribute to Coroner2010SplitCruz Del Sur
Ten Years2011EPCruz Del Sur
Bury the Light2012Studio albumCruz Del Sur
The Powers That Be2021Studio albumCruz Del Sur

Notes and References

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