This project was inspired by Billy Chrissochos’ New York rock group “Phoenix Reign”, whose hit song “Constantinople 1453 -On the Eve of the Fall” incorporates an innovating story telling approach by using traditional Greek instruments and Greek melodic nuances throughout their album “Destination Unknown”. The band features Billy Chrissochos and Kostas Psarros on guitars, Chris Pollatos on bass, Wayne Noon on drums and Theresa Gaffney on vocals.

BCP founder and historical consultant, Peter Giakoumis’ extensive knowledge and love for everything Byzantine, is almost infectious. When not creating or researching Byzantine armor and clothing he co-commands along with George Marchinek the “Greek Warriors”, a popular ancient living history organization. Mr. Giakoumis has been on the History Channel and featured in “Skirmish” (the premiere living history magazine) and BCP co-founder Mr. Chrissochos has been interviewed in various Greek History magazines such as War and History (Polemos and Historia) and Patria.

Within the next month the video “Constantinople 1453 -On the Eve of the Fall” will air in Greece’s MTV Headbanger’s Ball channel and Mad TV, which is another huge music channel.

On January 29, 2010 Phoenix Reign will open for the popular European symphonic metal band Epica, at the Gramercy Theater.

To support and learn more about Byzantine Crown Productions and their activities you can visit the following sites: www.blacktuesday1453.com, www.phoenixreign.com and www.thegreekwarriors.com.