maNga is Turkey’s foremost progressive nu metal rock band. Their electronic sound elements, Anatolian traditional music, hip hop and rock mix is famously recognized throughout Europe. Formed in the year 2001 as an underground club grudge band in Turkey’s capital of Ankara, (closely compared to the Seattle music scene) the band stepped out of the garage and into the public spotlight after Sing Your Song Music Contest which resulted in a contract with Sony Music and the move to Istanbul. The band released their self titled debut album “maNga” in 2004 which immediately became a mass hit in Turkey and surrounding countries, toping the charts and nabbing a Golden Record award. Released as well in Japan, the album shocked the charts prompting EA Sports FIFA to use the song “Bir Kadin Çizeceksin” as their computer game soundtrack. 2006 saw maNga album’s extended edition re-released as “maNga+” including a feature DVD and new singles.