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The beginning
CRYSTAL TEARS is a heavy metal band from Thessaloniki, Greece, formed September '97. Their activities during that period were writing songs and giving concerts in different parts of their city. June '98 the band underwent some changes in its formation. The vocalist, the rhythm guitarist and the bass player left the group.
"Skies Of Eternity"
August '98 a solid line-up was formed by Michael Glanias on vocals and keyboards, George Zaimis on the lead guitars, Kimon Pantelidakis on the rhythm guitars, Stelios Papadopoulos on the bass and Chrisafis Tantanozis on drums (necessary to mention that Kimon used to play the lead guitars before the change). CRYSTAL TEARS entered the studio September '98 to record their demo CD, "Skies Of Eternity". Their work was released January '99. The sales of the CD went very well and their activities to promote their work were numerous indeed. Many concerts were given with a lot of success (first concert 6th March '99) and they came in contact with many people that are dealing with the underground scene. Noteworthy are the facts that the italian record company Underground Symphony came in contact with them - but there was no contract signed after all - and that a journalist of a greek popular metal magazine voted "Skies Of Eternity" as one of the best 20 albums of the year '99.
"Promoworks"
January '00 CRYSTAL TEARS entered the studio to record a promo CD with two new songs. The CD was self-financed for one more time and was released July '00. However, just a couple of months before the CD's release, George Zaimis, the lead guitarist of the band, had to leave the band. Fortunately, his subtitute was found quick enough under the face of Dimitris Goutziamanis. "Promoworks" promotion went very well too, meaning that the band sold again a good number of CDs and performed a good number of shows inside and outside their city (first concert outside Thessaloniki 21st July, Kozani). Nevertheless, March '01, Michael Glanias, the vocalist and keyborder of the band, left CRYSTAL TEARS. The band became four-membered after Michael's departure and played some gigs with the drummer, Chrisafis, on vocals and drums - positive feedback was received. October '01 CRYSTAL TEARS found a new lead vocalist to replace Michael. His name was George Klokelis. With this line-up the band enters the studio to record the next release.
"Embrace The Horror"
January '02 CRYSTAL TEARS started the procedures for their third work, full-length this time, titled "Embrace The Horror" - released November '02. After a couple of months, a greek record label from Thessaloniki, Foxy-B Music International, approached the band suggesting them a full contract. April '03 CRYSTAL TEARS signed a contract with the label, nonetheless, things didn't go as expected. Since nothing was being done, January '04 CRYSTAL TEARS broke up with the record company and brought "Embrace The Horror" to light again with a re-mastered sound. Necessary to mention that September '03 the band opened as special guests for the JAG PANZER's concert in Thessaloniki.
"Choirs Of Immortal"
2003 has been rich of activities and line-up changes for CRYSTAL TEARS: various concerts, Chrisafis' METALY INSANE metal project, while band members were quitting the group. Procedures for the new work commenced November '04, while the new line-up was being built by Natasa Pandreia on vocals, Dimitris Goutziamanis on the guitars (previously heard on "Embrace The Horror"), Stratos Dionisopoulos on the bass and Chrisafis Tantanozis on drums. October '06 and after contacts of various kinds (record labels, producers, cover artists, musicians etc.) CRYSTAL TEARS released "Choirs Of Immortal", their first official work, through german Pure Steel records. Cover was painted by Joe Petagno (MOTORHEAD, LED ZEPPELIN, ALICE COOPER, PINK FLOYD etc.) and mastering was done by R. D. Liapakis (MYSTIC PROPHECY, FIREWIND, CHASTAIN, ELDRITCH etc.). Noteworthy are the facts that CRYSTAL TEARS played as special guests at the RIOT gig, Thessaloniki, April '06 and opened for W.A.S.P., Thessaloniki, October '06.
Участники
Chrisafis Tantanozis - drums (Metally Insane, Futureless)
Dimitris Goutziamanis - guitars
Stratos Dionisopoulos - bass
Natasa Pandreia - vocals
Дискография
Skies Of Eternity Full-length, 1999
Promoworks Demo, 2000
Embrace The Horror Full-length, 2002
Choirs Of Immortal Full-length, 2006
Страна
Greece (Thessaloniki)
Стиль
Speed/Power Metal
Официальный сайт: http://www.crystal-tears.com/index.htm
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Ну хорошо, павер-спид. В любом случае они сделали оч классный альбом, который я слушаю уже третий раз подряд! 
