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 into "Einherjer Rising". The main reason behind that is the new sound of the project that doesn't fit with the old moniker, hence, a much stronger & more representing one was chosen.

Time-Line:
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

Personal Statement (Muhannad Bursheh):
Einherjer Rising/Phex has shifted between different styles & genres through out the years; from electronic music in "Experiments 00-01 (Demo 2001)" to extreme/groove death metal on "Transfixion (CD 2005)" and the demos in between. With the name changing into Einherjer Rising & the new album "Berserk", the project is now playing a very unique style that I like to label as "Barbaric Black/Death Metal"; a blend of many different black metal styles with the addition of influences from death metal, folk & ambient music. On top of this mixture, there is a dominant atmosphere of ancient barbaric might, that of "Noble Savage" warriors. Lyrically, the focus is set on mythological themes & ancient history from around the world. With each upcoming album, there will be either a focus on 1 ancient culture on the whole album, or a mixture of those will be present.
 

Einherjer Rising is

Muhannad Bursheh:
Electric/Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Flute, Programming, Keys, Percussion, Drums
 

Birth Date:
September 16th, 1985

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

Previous Bands/Musical Projects:
NMC Orchestra (1999-2007), Walpurgis (2000-2002),
NMC Winds Band (1997-2004)

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

Other Projects (Not Bands):
The Phexagon Studio, Horned Helmet Productions

Favorite Einherjer Rising Track(s):
Heathen, The Grand Raven Feast, ...
(From the upcoming album "Berserk")

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 Interests:
Ancient Folk, Symphonic Music, Ambient/Electronic,  Soundtracks, Old PC Games Midi Soundtracks

Interests:
My Late 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/AT2020 Condenser
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):

- 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)