APRIL 2015:

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MARCH 2015:

A dozen years ago... Chrisafis' heavy metal 22 people gathering project... Rockers from different parts of north/west Greece, regardless age & music background, all in one voice & finally in an official lyric video! On 2006 Grammy award producer Chris Tsangarides mastered the song (later released on a 7" limited deluxe edition vinyl via Pure Steel & Steel Gallery record labels). The track also appeared in a commercial spot of an American snowboard company. Enjoy it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EagkeV9RD7k
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FEBRUARY 2015:




★ 26th February 2015 | Thessaloniki, secret show at Silver Dollar
★ 28th February 2015 | Thessaloniki, 8Ball club (support acts: DIVINE ASSAULT, VERMILLION DAYS)
★ 01st March 2015 | Halkida, Odos Oneiron (support acts: THE JOE BAND, SHADY STREET)
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JANUARY 2015:

✔ released "Hellmade" via MASSACRE RECORDS.
✔ were endorsed by Unibrau Hellas beer company & Iron Maiden, Ac/Dc, Motorhead beers.
✔ Ron Thal (Bumblefoot) of Guns N' Roses & actor Lew Temple (of The Walking Dead fame plus) presented our album.
✔ actor Lou Taylor Pucci (of Evil Dead fame plus) introduced "Beds Are Burning" music video.
✔ landed Top 5 in Rock Overdose Energy fm 101's "favourite Greek rock/metal band of all time" contest.
✔ run 5 "Hellmade" release parties in north Greece
✔ were endorsed by Spiral Direct UK clothing.
✔ did a central European tour with Mystic Prophecy & Fireforce.
✔ released 4 official videoclips in support of the new album.
✔ released 3 official album trailers in support of the new album.
✔ released 1 lyric video in support of the new album.
Well, who said the path of heavy metal is easy & paved with gold :)?
CRYSTAL TEARS would like to wish all our friends Crystmas Tears & a Rockin' New Year of health, good luck & inner happiness! Cherish the moments & hug the ones you love, for you never know when it will be again... nothing & no one's for granted. To all the friends that has supported the band throughout the shit & all the years (you know who you are, we know who you are!), all the best! Music is a miracle & rock is heaven sent! Feeling lucky to have met all of you...! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DECEMBER 2014:

CRYSTAL TEARS meet SPIRAL DIRECT!!! The British clothing company supports CRYSTAL TEARS on their european tour with dark & cutting clothing designs... Check 'em here: http://www.spiraldirect.com.
Plus: Issue 28 of Stencil Mag is now out live! It features interviews from Asking Alexandria, Parkway Drive, FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND etc., reviews from Slipknot, Machine Head, Mastodon etc. On page 76 there is a super cool Crystal Tears ad ;)! Check it out for free here: http://en.calameo.com/books/003947070aaf261b32f08.
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NOVEMBER 2014:

PS 1: special credits to all the organisers & promoters of this tour that worked their ass off (hey Martin!), to all our kind photographers & to some of the most die-hard(core) metal fans around... Anthony & Daniel & Saatan... RESPECT!!!
PS 2: always try to support newcomers, our music freaking needs it!
OCTOBER 2014:

SEPTEMBER 2014:
Moreover, "Beds Are Burning" is included in Rock Overdose's article "All Time Classic Covers"!
AUGUST 2014:

JULY 2014:

JUNE 2014:

MAY 2014:

APRIL 2014: PART IV

APRIL 2014: PART III

APRIL 2014: PART II

APRIL 2014: PART I

28TH MARCH 2014!!!

HELLMADE IS OUT!!!
Support the band & get your copy here:
MARCH 2014

AMAZON:
http://www.amazon.com/Hellmade-Crystal-Tears/dp/B00ID5M3V8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1393363012&sr=8-5&keywords=crystal+tears
NUCLEAR BLAST:
http://www.nuclearblast.de/en/shop/artikel/gruppen/51000.1.html?article_group_sort_type_handle=rank&custom_keywords=crystal+tears+hellmade
I-TUNES:
https://itunes.apple.com/album/hellmade/id818376458
EMP:
http://www.emp-online.com/en_GB/crystal-tears-hellmade-cd/art_279716/
METAL MERCHANT:
http://www.metalmerchant.com/detail.asp?request=CD&orderno=200839&bandname=CRYSTAL+TEARS&genre=Melodic%2FPower+Metal&ID
CD INZANE:
http://www.cdinzane.com/product.php?productid=12432
SCR:
http://www.scrmetal.de/shop.php?search=crystal+tears+hellmade
WOW.HD:
http://www.wowhd.co.uk/CD/crystal-tears-hellmade/dp/36353641
AMAZON (MP3):
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ID5M3V8/ref=cm_sw_su_dp
FEBRUARY 2014

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTl9SgDazPU
Lew appeared in Rob Zombie's "The Devil's Rejects" & "Halloween" horror films, played in the action film "Domino" & in the prequel to the "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" remake just to name a few... He appeared in episodes of "CSI: Miami", "NCIS: Los Angeles", "Criminal Minds", "Hawaii Five-0" & he played next to names like Denzel Washington, Johnny Depp etc.
JANUARY 2014

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpmMURqsofc
CRYSTAL TEARS got... BUMBLEF**D!!!
"Hellmade" is due to March 28th, 2014 via Massacre records
DECEMBER 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj63v5lCnJQ
New line-up, new album, new record label... THIS IS the new face of CRYSTAL TEARS!!! PLAY IT LOUD MUTHAS & EN-FREAKIN'-JOY!!!
Feel free to comment/like/share etc., thanXXX a lot & CRYSTAL CHEERS!!!
"Hellmade" is set to be released beginning new year via Massacre records
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NOVEMBER 2013

Do not forget to subscribe to our brandnew official YouTube channel here: http://www.youtube.com/crystaltearsband!!!
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OCTOBER 2013: PART II

Top 10 "favourite Greek rock/metal bands of all time" according to Rock Overdose online magazine (http://www.rockoverdose.gr/news_details.php?id=27086):
01. ROTTING CHRIST
02. FIREWIND
03. ANORIMOI
04. SEPTIC FLESH
05. CRYSTAL TEARS
06. PLANET OF ZEUS
07. ASTARTE
08. NIGHTSTALKER
09. SUICIDAL ANGELS
10. SPITFIRE
Thank you & Crystal Cheers! Stay tuned for the "Out Of The Shadows" music video coming out very soon!!
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OCTOBER 2013: PART I

BRAND NEW VIDEO!!! "Out Of The Shadows" music video is ready to rock out very soon!!!
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SEPTEMBER 2013
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AUGUST 2013
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CRYSTAL TEARS are delighted to announce new sponsorship with CLAYTON USA guitar picks! Kostas Sotos & Máté Nagy introduce their signature guitar pick models for beautiful, energetic, high tensive tones!
Máté comments: "Steve Clayton picks sound & feel just as they should. They perfectly fit to my aggressive picking technique & allow me to play with confidence both on stage & studio. Not to mention the awesome customization features!"
Kostas comments: "these picks are so cool! Great looks & feel and awesome sound & tone! Is there more to ask? Clayton did a fantastic job for us & at least from now on, the last thing I have to worry about is the picks :)!"
Clayton's featured artists list includes Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL, VINCE NEIL, solo etc.), Bret Michaels (POISON, solo), John Konesky / Kyle Gass (TENACIOUS D), Robert Kearns (LYNYRD SKYNYRD) among others. For more info, please, visit: www.steveclayton.com.
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JULY 2013
JULY 2013
The contest is over! And the correct answer to the question "which 1987 worldwide hit single does CRYSTAL TEARS cover in their new album to be released this autumn via Massacre records?" is...
MIDNIGHT OIL - Beds Are Burning (music & lyrics by Rob Hirst, James Moginie, Peter Garrett)
Catch up on the winners' list exclusively on Rock Overdose online magazine & the following links:
http://www.rockoverdose.gr/news_details.php?id=23897 (english)
http://www.rockoverdose.gr/news_details.php?id=23896 (greek)
Chrisafis: "CRYSTAL TEARS surely felt like paying tribute to one of the most respected 80s numbers & best choruses ever written in music history!"
Here is a link to the official YouTube channel of the original track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejorQVy3m8E (& another one from the Olympic Games Sydney 2000: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLxOq5SNLIg).
CRYSTAL TEARS would warmly like to thank everyone for the participation!
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JUNE 2013
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MAY 2013

Which 1987 worldwide hit single does CRYSTAL TEARS cover in their new album to be released this autumn via Massacre records?
Ⓞ☞ CLUES & FACTS:
► reached No1 in the New Zealand & South African charts, No2 in Canada, No3 in the Netherlands Top 40, No5 in the France Top 50, No6 in the United Kingdom charts, No11 in Ireland, No17 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, in Sweden & Denmark.
► named number 95 on "VH1's 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders Of The 80s" & number 97 by the "Triple J Hottest 100 Of All Time" in 2009.
► one of "The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock & Roll".
► declared 3rd in the "Best Australian Songs Of All Time" as decided by a 100 strong industry panel in the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) 75th anniversary celebration, May 2001.
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APRIL 2013
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MARCH 2013

Videoclip shooting to support the new album is over!
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FEBRUARY 2013

Working on the band's official website & promopics with Darkphotographer \M/.
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JANUARY 2013

As the new year enters, a new chapter opens for CRYSTAL TEARS! After quite a few months of secrecy & mystic chats, the band is proud to announce the additions of Scandinavian multi-vocal schizo Søren Adamsen (ex-ARTILLERY) & guitar wizard Matt Nagy (one of the most talented Hungarian performers) in its ranks for a full metal strike LOUDER THAN HELL!
Commented Chrisafis: "our band was never afraid of storms for we've been constantly learning how to sail this ship & FOOOCK YEAH, things are shaping up for an absolute solid metal mayhem! I'm so looking forward to the release of the album & bring this metal extravaganza on the road! The band feels stronger than ever, well... it just feels right!"
The new album, produced by R. D. Liapakis (MYSTIC PROPHECY, DEVIL'S TRAIN, SUICIDAL ANGELS etc.), is in the mixing & mastering process in Prophecy & Music Factory studio.
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CRYSTAL TEARS have finished recording the follow-up to their album 'Generation X' (released on June 18th, 2010 via 7Hard). The new album, produced by R. D. Liapakis (MYSTIC PROPHECY, DEVIL'S TRAIN, SUICIDAL ANGELS, etc.), has been recorded & treated with tremendous care over the last months.
Commended Chrisafis: "it has been such a looong, but very interesting procedure. Now, while I can sit back & listen to the first results that come out of the speakers all I can think is the final massive wall of sound that Prophecy & Music Factory studio knows well to produce, a f*ckin' kick in the face! Every-little-one involved feels very proud & confident about it, but oops... wait a minute! More breaking news this way come... ha! Surprises that burn! Thank you & (crystal) cheers!".
In the meantime, Crystal Tears are working on the first video clips from the new album.
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NOVEMBER 2012

The photosession for the new album is taking place at the Darkphotographer's studio (Stelio Alevropoulos)!
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There we go with some finishing touches of the new album...
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CRYSTAL TEARS officially & proudly announce the guest appearances of guitar wizards Patrik Gardberg (SOLUTION .45, AMMOTRACK, TORCHBEARER, THE FEW AGAINST MANY) & Laki Ragazas (DEVIL'S TRAIN, MYSTIC PROPHECY) on their new instalment! Stay tuned for some hellish shreds & extra-burning band-news very soon! Until then, feel free:
DEVIL'S TRAIN - Sweet Devil's Kiss
DEVIL'S TRAIN - American Woman
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CRYSTAL TEARS - Nightmare Serenade
Metal Hammer Greece: "...THIS IS GREEK METAL"! Thanks for the reference & support during the years!
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CRYSTAL TEARS have launched a new web-profile on ReberbNation network. For tons of (full) music & news in a user-friendly environment, feel free to visit:
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The band is working hard on the new album!
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Chrisafis Tantanozis is proudly endorsed by R-Sticks drumsticks with a signature 5A Rock Extreme with grips model!