LAST PHARAOH from the USA have signed a worldwide deal with PURE STEEL RECORDS for their upcoming debut album.
The band plays classic melodic US metal with epic elements. Their sound is characterized by the melodic and powerful voice of Tommy, which will drive water into the eyes of any fan. This is completed by excellent guitar work by shredmaster Ron and by the pressing rhythm group - Michael on bass and Ed on the drums. Everything flows together in catchy and powerful songs, which are played in the absolute highest league. The band members have many years of experience, both in the studio and live, which is clearly heard in the songs and the sound of the band. Their debut album is currently in the works so you can prepare yourself for a masterpiece of precious metal.
Bandstatment:
“Last Pharaoh is very excited to announce our signing with Pure Steel Records. We are proud to be joining the brotherhood and working together with this amazing label. Stay tuned for the release of our first full length record, “The Mantle Of Spiders!!"
LINE-UP:
Ron Toth (Symphony of Shred, Tothic, Jakob's Tier) - guitars
Tommy Santangelo (Rune Angel, Reaper) - vocals
Michael James (Seventh Calling, Lugosis Needle) - bass
Ed Shelinsky (Sanction, Sinister, Soundquake) – drums
LAST PHARAOH is a melodic Power Metal/Progressive Metal/Neo-Classical band from the Hudson Valley-Westchester region of New York, USA. Their sound features melodic and refined vocals, blistering solos, and a driving rhythm section. All flow fluidly well into crafted catchy songs. Recently formed, the band consists of veteran pros with years of performing and recording experience...
Ron started playing music at a very young age. He first started on the clarinet, but quickly switched to guitar when he heard the opening guitar riff to Alice Cooper's, "School's Out." From then on he was hooked on guitar. His band Pegasus made it to #13 band in Ohio while he was still in High school. He then moved to New York & got a gig with William Ames {Conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra} doing Neo-Classical Hard Rock/Metal. Ron has appeared on ESP records, and Prisonrock records. Ron has now found a perfect musical fit in LAST PHARAOH.Tommy fell in love with, "The Voice Of Metal" in 1982 while giving Iron Maiden's The Number Of The Beast its first initial listen after receiving a copy from his Uncle. From there, he took on the vocal styles of Queensryche, Dio, King Diamond, Grim Reaper, Savatage and Helloween, melding all those vocal aspects into his own unique style. Tommy's vocal range is very wide and dynamic. He can switch from aggressive melodic, (DIO) to stratospheric, piercing falsettos (King Diamond) at the blink of an eye. Tommy's vocal style is a perfect fit for LAST PHARAOH.
In 1986, Michael picked up the bass for the first time, and began a voyage that would see him fusing the technicality of Progressive Metal, and the speed of Thrash, with his own adaptive and versatile style which transcends the Metal Spectrum. Michael's bass playing is a perfect fit for Ron's style and they compliment each other wonderfully. Michael's fingers blaze through notes and progressions with pin-point accuracy, making him the perfect fit for LAST PHARAOH.
Ed started playing drums at the age of 8. Beginning with Led Zeppelin, then moving on to Metallica, Iron Maiden, Slayer and Pantera. A hard hitting drummer, Ed can play anything thrown his way. Melding wonderfully constructed rythms into gigantic drumming beats and incredible fills, Ed has finally found his home as the backbone for LAST PHARAOH.
LAST PHARAOH online:
http://www.facebook.com/LastPharaohMetalBand