PHANTOM (CAN)
Phantom is a heavy metal band from Toronto, Canada. The band was formed in January of 2012 by ex-ash Lee Blade members D.D. Murley (Vocals, Guitars), Necro Hippie (Bass) and J.J. Blade (Drums, vocals).
Emily Anne, skin-basher of fellow Canuck ‘bangers Axxion, joined Phantom in 2016, and has cloned herself so she can play in both bands without anyone noticing…
The band’s music is traditional heavy metal in the vein of Maiden/Priest/Dio, filtered through the sensibilities of the power trio format. Songs are immediate, catchy, and driving; the band having distilled their influences into a caustic solution that is both modern in scope and nostalgic in sound. Live, the band is engaging and dynamic; on record, powerful and nuanced.
Their debut e.p, “The Powers That Be”, was released in 2013.
Phantom has played with fellow Canadian metal acts Cauldron, Skull Fist, Midnite Malice, Axxion and others, as well as opening slots for metal legends such as Accept and Diamond Head. Prior to forming Phantom, DD and Necro also enjoyed a brief stint as Canadian muscle rock legend Thor’s backing band.
On the heels of a successful appearance at England’s Bloodstock Festival, the band has released their sophomore recording, “…Of Gods And Men”.
There second full length album, “…of a fallen world” is due to be released in early 2017.