Year : 2025
Style : Heavy Metal , Power Metal
Country : Greece
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 104 mb
Bio:
"The world's a stage, we plug & play"! With a steady evolution from the band's first demos to its latest instalments, CRYSTAL TEARS have managed to leave their mark as one of the most qualitative heavy metal acts of Greece. Founded by drummer Chrisafis Tantanozis, even since the first years, CRYSTAL TEARS have proven to be a persistent, innovative & unstoppable force, having achieved the possession of good song-writing ability. Marrying melody & aggressiveness with an attitude at the same time, roots can be traced back to the good ol' heavy metal of the eighties up to the new metal patterns.Fall 2006 saw the release of the band's debut album, "Choirs Of Immortal" & it didn't took long until the band shared stages with the likes of W.A.S.P., RIOT & JAG PANZER, receiving an overwhelming applause by the worldwide metal underground scene. 2010 saw the release of their second album, "Generation X", also recruiting Ian Parry (ELEGY, ex-VENGEANCE etc.) in the ranks. A hybrid of melodic metal embraced by a modernised power metal sound, result of the production guidance by R. D. Liapakis (MYSTIC PROPHECY, DEVIL’S TRAIN, SUICIDAL ANGELS etc.). Having conquered quite a few poll places as one of the best power metal albums of the year, being airplayed almost in every metal radio station around the globe, "Generation X" brought the band on the road & initiated their first greek tour.No time to lose & after a final line-up upgrade welcoming vocal schizo Søren Adamsen (ex-ARTILLERY) in the gang, the band would start working on new material that would become their third full-length album. Having stepped it up a gear, CRYSTAL TEARS sound more brutal, heavy & melodic than ever in their latest instalment, "Hellmade". With producer R. D. Liapakis on the front once again, the band evolved in a metal riffing machine, stop at nothing. Metal riffs, shredding guitars, pounding rhythms & catchy melodies, for once more the guys have proven to be natural instinct fighters dedicated heart & soul, managing to sound constantly inspired, fresh & to reinvent themselves. CRYSTAL TEARS has always been unique. And as good ol' friend Ryan Roxie (ALICE COOPER band) says... "all is rock"! And the story continues...New album HELLMADE is out on the 28th March 2014 via MASSACRE RECORDS!!!
Album:
We are thrilled to announce our worldwide signing with Sliptrick Records for the release of our fifth, brand-new album "Athanato" alongside two singles."Athanato" is a bold statement of power and melody, a new chapter in our evolution, a modern metal assault rooted in classic heavy traditions. Featuring among others the haunting vocals of Helena Josefsson (Roxette, Per Gessle, solo & more), a blistering guitar solo by Mike Wead (King Diamond/Mercyful Fate), the band enters a new era of sonic power and emotional depth, bringing together the best of both worlds: raw heavy metal energy and harmonic beauty. Mixed & mastered in London by renowned producer Matt Hyde (slip***t, Machine Head, Trivium, Kreator etc.) and the band delivers its most ambitious and cutting-edge production to date.“Working with Crystal Tears on their album has been such a great project for me to be part of. I was immediately struck by how professional the band are and from the outset they were very clear on their musical vision for how the record should sound which really helped me with the direction of the mix. Together I believe we have created something great that I hope gets this fantastic band the recognition they deserve.” Matt Hyde, London UK.The band introduces this new era with the release of two singles: “Bloodstorm”, a track defined by its sharpened sound and metal precision. And “Naked”, which dives into powerful emotional territory with intricate melodies and ethereal vocals. Both tracks will be available on major streaming platforms soon.“Athanato is our most intense and cinematic work yet. From the Greek word for 'immortal', it speaks to the fire that keeps us going, no matter what.” – Chrisafis, Alex, Kostas, Thessaloniki GR.Cover Artwork by: Nikos Markogiannakis.
Line-Up:
Antony Hämäläinen - Vocals (2019-present) - See also: Meridian Dawn, Nervosia, Til the End, ex-Armageddon, ex-Forever Burn, ex-Slaves for Scores, ex-Ancient Settlers, ex-Daughter Chaos, ex-Nightrage, ex-Burn Your Halo, ex-Nordjärvi, ex-Amaranthe (live)
Alex Hamalidis - Bass (2014-present) - See also: Sarissa
Kostas Sotos - Guitars (2014-present) - See also: Til the End
Chrisafis Tantanozis - Drums (1997-present) - See also: ex-Futureless, ex-Metally Insane
Tracklist:
01. Athanato 04:33
02. Bloodstorm 03:34
03. Naked 05:25
04. All Sins Remembered 03:28
05. Crawl into Your Grave 04:15
06. Ghostdance 03:22
07. Ov Flesh and Pain 04:21
08. Nosi Balasi 04:00
09. Eros and Psyche 02:47
10. Chaos Thy Name 03:13
11. You Could Be Mine (Guns n' Roses cover) 05:36
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/
