Phantom High
Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Established. Jan 01, 2017
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Just before the world fell apart, we recorded a studio session inside Playdead Cult’s DIY concert space, with an awesome Toronto GLAMCORE band called PHANTOM HIGH. If you haven’t heard of them that’s because they’re fairly new, but tune in and you’re gonna leave this episode understanding why we’re so excited about this band. - Radio Western FM94.9
When a roving band of glam-core horror enthusiasts hunt down Trent Reznor on Purge Night and pull his guts out through his nose with a rusty fishhook, they’ll be listening to Phantom High. - My Freakin' Ears
Phantom High performing at Handlebar, where the Toronto based horror glamcore group gave fans quite the show! The four piece shared the stage with Trick Casket & DI Auger for a horror filled night. If you’re looking for a terrifying mix of hard rock/electro with elements of Nu Metal Synthwave you’re in luck. - Dropout Entertainment
Good morning, afternoon, evening, or whatever time of day you choose for it to be everyone. Welcome to another great Wednesday of Extreme of the Extreme. This week, brings something with a little bit different of pace. Please, welcome to the stage Phantom High, and their new music video for "Black Divine".
Now, we've all watched some of those YouTube mashups of songs or artists that shouldn't go together, but work, right? Like the Meshuggah and Madonna one for instance. The reason I mention this, is the fact that that's exactly what you'll take away from "Black Divine". Imagine taking Rob Zombie or White Zombie and laying down some djent Meshuggah riffs over it. Sounds crazy right?
Not only do Phantom High take the industrial and djent styles and smash them together, they look the part to. Vocalist Peril Erinyes looks as if John 5 and pretty much any member from any glam band had a child and couldn't agree on how to raise it. While on the other side, guitarist Seven Six looks like they could be a big Stray From the Path fan, or maybe just a Ghost fan.
Self admitted to being "pop from hell" makes much more sense once you dive into the music as well, it's catchy. "Black Divine" will likely be etched into your brain if you listen to it multiple times. Featuring more clean singing than harsh vocals, which are mainly used to edge along the song, it's easy to get lost in the groove.
Erinyes offered up some insight into the lyrics and background of "Black Divine", saying “Taken from ancient Egyptian culture, “Sacred or Divine Feminine”, which referred to aspects and/or traits of artistry. Mine was dark, hence the addition of “black”. It’s essentially the title I’d given the “closet” I was in, the music and dreams of becoming my true self, were what kept me from ending my life, despite how poor, how alone, and how sick or abused I was, there was always my “Black Divine” to close my eyes and fall into its promise, like a symbiotic possession.”
Phantom High's new video for "Black Divine" is available below now, with the single available on Bandcamp and all streaming services today as well. Give it a spin and drop a line on the unique style of Phantom High! - Metal Injection
..the few minutes of their performance I was able to witness were excellent, with their frontwoman Peril Erinyes showcasing all her talent, charisma and passion for what she does. I hope I can see them again in a not-so-distant future as their music and onstage performance are outstanding.. - THE HEADBANGING MOOSE
Discography
Discography:
2020 – Black Divine (single)
2020 – Applause (Lady Gaga cover)
2020 – This Is America (Childish Gambino cover)
2020 – Bitchface (single)
2020 – The Exorcist (single)
2019 – The Conjured EP (all other platforms)
2019 – Shadows EP (Bandcamp exclusive)
2017 – Run To You (Bryan Adams cover) (single)
2017 – Suicide (single)
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Hailing from Toronto and flaunting a deep personal relationship with the pageantry of the macabre, Phantom High is already making their mark on a scene that too often leaves the “fun” out of “dysfunction”. The band has launched with a mission statement to bring authenticity, conviction, and theatrics back to a genre that centers on navel-gazing and nihilism.
The roots of their inspiration are easy to see for veterans of the golden days of goth and glam, drawing energy as much from the horror in film, anime, and literature as from the music genres that inform their hard-hitting live show.
Phantom High is anarchistic alchemy, bringing together the fundamental elements of what scares us, what turns us on, and what makes us hungry for substance in an ephemeral, digital world that no longer seems interested in keeping the blood pumping, the volume loud and the music in each and every face.
Phantom High prides itself on putting the music and the show first and foremost, staying true to their roots while planting new ones like mausoleums in the fertile ground of a whole new generation desperate for something to scream along to.
Live Band Line Up:
Peril Erinyes – Vocals
Seven Six – Guitar
Greg Shier - Guitar
Faraz Jabbari – Bass
Joey Proulx – Drums
“I think it’s rad! Good job!” Munky – Korn
“It sucks to go on after Phantom High” Dan Lobalsamo – Rehab Is For Quitters
“Phantom High performing at Handlebar, where the Toronto based horror glamcore group gave fans quite the show! The four piece shared the stage with Trick Casket & DI Auger for a horror filled night. If you’re looking for a terrifying mix of hard rock/electro with elements of Nu Metal Synthwave you’re in luck”. – Dropout Entertainment
“When a roving band of glam-core horror enthusiasts hunt down Trent Reznor on Purge Night and pull his guts out through his nose with a rusty fishhook, they’ll be listening to Phantom High.” – MyFreakingEars
“Just before the world fell apart, we recorded a studio session inside Playdead Cult’s DIY concert space, with an awesome Toronto GLAMCORE band called PHANTOM HIGH. If you haven’t heard of them that’s because they’re fairly new, but tune in and you’re gonna leave this episode understanding why we’re so excited about this band.” – Gobs The Zombie – Midnight Looms/94.9FM radio Western (London, ON)
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