CHONTARAZ expose "Phantom of Reality"

08.05.2025

New album and new video single!

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After delivering a powerful preview of their upcoming album Phantom of Reality with the singles Scream and Istanbul, modern metal force CHONTARAZ now drops the title track itself — releasing Phantom of Reality as both a single and a full-length album on May 9, 2025. Buckle up and brace yourself to be captivated by their daring soundscapes and engrossing narratives as the uncompromising dark quartet leads you on an exhilarating adventure unlike anything you've experienced before.

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The new single Phantom of Reality is a haunting audiovisual journey that blurs the line between illusion and truth. Drenched in deep purples and eerie light, the video unfolds like a waking nightmare: creeping forward with evil undertones and hypnotic momentum. Kaleidoscopic visuals fracture reality, mirroring the song's disorienting pull between phantasm and fact. The track pulses with intense vocals, heavy guitars, as well as trance-like rhythms and as the distortion builds and the world distorts, Phantom of Reality invites you into CHONTARAZ's dark, immersive universe – where nothing is quite as it seems.

Link to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnY7vRrUAW8

CHONTARAZ makes a bold impression in the modern music scene by combining raw intensity with melodic sophistication. Their sound is driven by powerful, cutting riffs, enriched with electronic elements and eerie ambiance, drawing listeners into a dystopian realm where hope and hopelessness intertwine.
For the new album, CHONTARAZ welcomed Fotis Benardo as both producer and drummer – and it's undeniable that his role in shaping the sound and rhythm enriches Phantom of Reality with a powerful, immersive sonic landscape. This collaboration launches CHONTARAZ into new, uncharted realms, unleashing metal in its purest, most intense form. And the band has brought even more well-known guest musicians on board, such as Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ) as guest vocalist on Scream, George Nerantzis for keys and industrial add-ons on all tracks, Kjetil "DeadBit" Lindløkken on additional keys for Spin The Wheel, Prayer To The Masses, and Dressed To Kill, and Noxaerias (Kostas Mexis) on bass for live performances and music videos.
CHONTARAZ delivers a sound that strikes with force while stirring deep emotions, drawing you into a strong, shadowy experience that's bigger, and more powerful than yourself. It's a musical voyage through places where unfiltered intensity meets modern technology, and heartfelt passion merges with darkness.

Digital album pre-save:

https://orcd.co/phantomofreality

CD & LP presale:

https://chontaraz.com/

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Tracklist for Phantom of Reality

1. Istanbul
2. Prayer To The Masses
3. You’re The One To Blame
4. Phantom Of Reality
5. The Flick Of Time
6. Scream (feat. Sakis Tolis)
7. Face The Fake
8. Spin The Wheel
9. Nail
10. Dressed To Kill
11. Kingpin