TarantisT is a rock band from Tehran. A 2019 interview describes the group's continuing independent approach after its move to the United States.3
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Life & work
Not A Crime
The band's 2017 announcement presents Not A Crime as a full-length album offered through digital music services. The musicians describe combining traditional Persian instruments, including zarb and santoor, with electric guitar, bass, synthesizers and heavy riffs.2
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- 1TarantisT - Apple Music · music.apple.com
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TarantisT - Apple Music
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- 2Groundbreaking Iranian Alt-Metal Band TARANTIST Releases New Album 'Not a Crime' (band press release)
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After releasing three full-length albums, an EP and several singles, TARANTIST is pleased to announce the release of their new full-length album, Not A Crime, out now via iTunes, Google Play, Spotify and all other digital retailers, including Amazon.
Musically, we've incorporated some traditional Persian instruments (Zarb, Santoor), with electric guitars, bass, synths and heavy riffs.
- 3SXSW Interview with Iranian Rock Band TarantisT
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TarantisT is a rock band from Tehran, the capital city of Iran.
Staying independent and true to their own vision, TarantisT keeps all lyrics in Farsi and refuses to conform to any rules or societal standards, whether in America or Iran.
- 4Not a Crime (Jorm Nist) - Album by TarantisT - Apple Music · Apple Music
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Not a Crime (Jorm Nist) by TarantisT on Apple Music
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