Demir Demirkan

Demir Demirkan is a Turkish multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer whose career seamlessly bridges rock, metal, and cinematic soundscapes. Born in Adana, Turkey, he first gained prominence as the guitarist and co-founder of the iconic Turkish rock/metal band Pentagram (later known as Mezarkabul), helping pioneer the genre in his home country. Beyond his band work, Demirkan has an impressive solo career, blending introspective Turkish lyrics with hard-hitting riffs, as heard in tracks like "Hayat Nedir" and the live energy of "Köle Kral." His versatility shines through collaborations—he co-wrote Sertab Erener’s Eurovision-winning "Everyway That I Can"—and genre-hopping projects like the haunting *The Glass* soundtrack or the playful Americana twist of *It’s a Texas Christmas*. Whether crafting anthems for historical dramas (*Gallipoli*) or experimenting with progressive metal themes (*War3-awakening*), Demirkan remains a dynamic force in Turkey’s music scene and beyond.

Genres

Anatolian Rock

Turkish Pop

Rock

Pop Rock

Blues

Progressive Rock

Hard Rock

Progressive Metal

Americana

Turkish Rock

Heavy Metal

Related Artists

mor ve ötesi

Duman

emre aydın

Teoman

Şebnem Ferah

Sertab Erener

Tarkan

Pentagram

Hande Yener

Athena

Kenan Doğulu

Gökhan Türkmen

Latest Release

Yüreğime Vur Kadehi

Demir Demirkan

Single - Released February 21, 2025