Chontaraz ISTANBUL

Progressive Heavy Metal

CHONTARAZ - "ISTANBUL" (April 3rd, 2025) from the album “PHANTOM OF REALITY” (May 9, 2025).
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‘Istanbul’ is our dark tribute to one of the world's most legendary cities. Written during our tour with Sepultura, while standing in the very city that inspired it, the song captures the eternal struggle between light and darkness, conquest and legacy. It’s a powerful blend of modern dark metal, symphonic and industrial elements – an anthem of historical pride and relentless intensity.
— Chontaraz

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KNOCKING ON THE GATES OF HELL
THE RISE OF PERSIAN PRIDE
CLENCH YOUR FIST I'M CREEPING DEATH
I AM OTTOMAN
TAKE A STEP INTO MY WORLD
THE PROPHECY OF FIGHT

ISTANBUL

BYZANTION FROM KHALKEDON
TAKEN FROM THE HIRD
THE SHEPHERDS WAY COME A STRAY
WE'RE OTTOMAN

ISTANBUL

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MUSIC WRITTEN BY Chontaraz, Ahkon & Soltvedt
LYRICS WRITTEN BY Chontaraz
ADDITIONAL MUSICIAN: George Nerantzis – Keys and industrial parts
PRODUCED BY Fotis Benardo, Frode Kvarsnes & Herbjørn Anglen
CO-PRODUCED BY George Nerantzis
RECORDED AT Devasoundz Studio, Athens
ENGINEERED & MIXED BY Fotis Benardo
MASTERED BY Jens Bogren

CHONTARAZ:
Chontaraz - Vocals
Narwhal - Drums
Ahkon - Guitars, Bass
Noxærias - Bass (live & video)

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VIDEO
Director: John Nikolopoulos
DOP: Thomas Tsiftelis
1st AC: Mike Kalidonis
Gaffers: Sakis Kostis, Vlassis Papapetropoulos
Make Up Artist: Maro Polymerou
Backstage Photographer: Margarita Kouri
DIT: George Zervoulakos
3D Animator: Antonis Dimitropolous
Editor: John Nikolopoulos
Colourist: George Zervoulakos

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CHONTARAZ online:
Website: https://chontaraz.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6epCi...
Instagram: https://instagram.com/chontaraz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chontaraz

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