CHONTARAZ - "Phantom of Reality"

 

Upcoming Release: CHONTARAZ

Chontaraz Roars Back: A Phantom You Can’t Ignore!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLUc2-ExMMI

Six long years of radio silence? Poof! Gone like smoke. Norway and Greece’s modern dark metal maestros, Chontaraz, are slamming back with "Phantom of Reality" (May 9, 2025)—and folks, this ain’t just another album. It’s a sonic exorcism.
 
Let’s cut to the chase: 11 tracks of industrial-strength darkness, blending symphonic grandeur with raw, gnashing riffs. But does it live up to the hype? Hell yes. From the gut-punch opener “You’re The One To Blame” to the ghostly crescendo of “Prayer To The Masses,” Chontaraz doesn’t just knock—they kick down the door.
 
Oh, and the guest stars? Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ) injects “Scream” with his signature growl—like adding gasoline to a bonfire. Meanwhile, Fotis Benardo (ex-Septicflesh) isn’t just hammering the skins; he’s the mad scientist behind the boards, ensuring every drum hit feels like a sledgehammer to the chest.
 

 
“But wait,” you ask, “is this just more same-old metal?” Not a chance. Chontaraz dances on the edge of a knife—melding melody with menace, weaving tales of despair that stick like tar. It’s the kind of album you play at max volume while questioning existence… or just pissing off the neighbors.
 
I blasted Phantom during a midnight drive. Let’s just say, by track 3, my dashboard became a drumkit. This isn’t just music—it’s a mood, a rebellion, a phantom that claws its way into your bones. Miss it? You’d regret it harder than skipping breakfast before a mosh pit.

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