Pharaoh (band)

American power metal band

Pharaoh

Origin| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres| Power metal, progressive metal
Years active| 1997–2023
Labels| Cruz Del Sur
Past members| Tim Aymar
Chris Kerns
Matt Johnsen
Chris Black
Website| solarflight.net

Pharaoh was an American power metal band.

## Band history

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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

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Title  | Release date  | Type  | Label

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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

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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.

## External links

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* Pharaoh discography at Discogs

Authority control databases

International|

* VIAF

Artists|

* MusicBrainz