The Story So Far

Previously known as “Phex” for 7 years (2001-2007), this project is the brain child of Muhannad Bursheh from well known Jordanian bands “Tyrant Throne” & “Augury”. Under that moniker, just like M Bursheh’s other bands Phex managed to become one of the best renowned Metal acts in the region with 3 demos & a solid album of quality work. Never the less, in late 2007, the project’s name was changed to “Einherjer Rising”. The main reason behind that is the new sound that doesn't fit with the old moniker at all, hence, a much stronger & more representing one was chosen.

2001: (Early) The one-man project was started by Muhannad Bursheh
2001: First effort; electronic demo "Experiments 00-01" (Never Distributed)
2002: October, "The Black Vision" Demo (Never Distributed)
2003: February, "Spirits and Devils" Demo (Very limited release)
2005: July, "Transfixion" album released
2006: Phex plays live gigs with the help of session members
2007: (Late) Project name changed from "Phex" to "Einherjer Rising"
2008: Preparing 2nd full-length album

Einherjer Rising/Phex has shifted between different styles & genres; from Electronic Music in “Experiments 00-01 (Demo 2001)” to general Extreme Metal/Ambient on “Transfixion (CD 2005)” passing by Death/Doom Metal in the demos between. With the name changing into Einherjer Rising & the upcoming album (now in pre-production), the project is now fixed & focused on Black Metal musically, yet it will remain experimental adding influences from Death Metal, folk & ambient music. Lyrically, the focus will be set on both mythological & symbolical concepts.
 

Einherjer Rising is

Muhannad Bursheh (a.k.a. Phexataan):
Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Programming, Flute, Percussions, Drums
 

Birth Date:
September 16th, 1985

Current Bands:
Einherjer Rising, Tyrant Throne, Augury, Apokalyte

Previous Bands:
NMC Orchestra (1999-2007), Walpurgis (2000-2002)

Appeared As a Session/Guest Member in:
Soulbleed, Orjuwan, Bilocate

Other Projects (Not Bands):
The Phexagon Studio, JorZine.com Reviewer

Favorite Einherjer Rising Track(s):
Heathen, Grand Raven Feast, Ragnarok
(All from the upcoming album)

Favorite Metal Musicians:
Galder, Satyr, Ihsahn, Quorthon, Trey Azagthoth, Erik Rutan, Alex Webster, Andy La Roque, Abbath, Karl Sanders

Some Favorite Bands:
Old Man's Child, Satyricon, Emperor, Bathory, Immortal, Enslaved, Carpathian Forest, Mithotyn, Darkthrone, Morbid Angel, Thorns, Dissection, Necrophobic, Mayhem, Hate Eternal, Nile, Cannibal Corpse, King Diamond, Manowar, Silencer, Ancient Wisdom, Absu, Dawn, Graveland, Pantera, Forbidden, Exodus, (old) Sepultura, Death, ...etc...

Other Favorite Musicians:
J.S. Bach, Wagner, Howard Shore, Beethoven, Strauss

Other Musical Likes:
Ambient/Electronic, Ancient Folk, Symphonic Music, Soundtracks, Old PC Games Midi Soundtracks

Interests:
My Dog "Vodka", Music & Audio Engineering, Almighty Vikings, Mythology, Barbarian & Heathen Warriors, Ancient History & Civilizations, Paganism/Asatru, Cosmos, Outer Space, Ancient Battle Instruments, Nature, Spiritualism, Philosophy, Fantasy, Archaeology, Japanese Anime, Winter, Soccer, Reading, Video Games...

Equipment:
Guitars: Hamer Slammer
G. Effects: Marshall MG100HDFX Overdrive
G. Amps: Marshall MG100HDFX Head/Cabinet
Basses: 5 Str. ESP F-5E/4 Str. Yamaha RBX260
B. Amps: Samick 125W/Marshall MB25MK.II
Acoustic Guitar: Quintana 025 Concerto (by Fender)
AG. Amps: Marshall Acoustic AS50R
Microphones: Shure SM58/Shure SM57
Flute: Yamaha Silver Head 925
Drums: Roland TD-20KB/Ibex Acoustic Drums
Percussion: TD-20 Timpanies & More

Personal Discography:
2001 Experiments 00-01 [Demo] - Phex
2002 The Black Vision [Demo] - Phex
2003 Spirits and Devils [Demo] - Phex
2004 Temptation of Oath [Demo/EP] - Augury
2005 Transfixion [CD] - Phex
2005 Augury/Natan [Split CD] - Augury
2007 Abominations [EP] - Tyrant Throne
2008 Echoes in Eternity [CD] - Soulbleed
 

Guest or Session members
(Appeared on Releases or Participated Live)

Sirenwave (Sirenwave, Apokalyte, SW, Asphalt Annihilation, Scapegoat):

- Played 2 solos on "Transfixion" album

- Programming on "Transfixion" album

- Co-production, Mixing, Editing & Mastering Engineer of "Transfixion" album

- Live Bass, Live Backing Vocals, Live Guitar (2006)

Basil Bursheh (Augury):

- Played Keyboards on Chords of Demise on "Spirits and Devils" demo

- Played Synth & Keys on Fires of Demise on "Transfixion" album

- Live Guitar (2006)

Zaher Siryani (Tyrant Throne, Mega Power):

- Played a solo on "Transfixion" album

- Live Guitar (2006)

Omar Nooreddin (Augury):

- Played Guitar on the song Burgor on "Spirits and Devils" demo

Saeed Abu-Jaber (Augury):

- Backing Vocals on the song Burgor on "Spirits and Devils" demo

Johnny Marzouka:

- Live Samplers & Digital Effects (2006)