New CD „Perception“
Digital now available 1. The Wish 2:28
2. Harmony 5:05
3. The only way 5:37
4. I can‘t deny 6:44
5. Dreams aside 5:32
6. Scream into darkness 5:30
7. Thorns in his mind 5:46
8. Sorry 5:19
9. Who decides 6:46
10. Critical Thinking 7:38
Watch the new video of "Thorns in his mind"
News
May 2021
Practicing for the upcoming live performances
After a long break and hoping to present our new album "Perception" to you - our fans - a few more times this year, we have started the rehearsals. It feels damn good!
February 2021
New recording studio - new ideas
We have used the unfortunate Covid situation in many ways. One of them is moving into a new Rehearsal Room and Recording Studio at the same time. We call it our "paradise" ;)
November 2020
Our new album "Perception" is now also physically available on bandcamp
Our new album "Perception" is now available as a physical copy via bandcamp. If you're in a hurry and want to give your ears a good blow, you can also order a signed CD directly at sales[at]jesters-tears.de.
June 2020
It is almost done
After lifting the contact restrictions, we can finally go back into the studio together. Jan Vacik is doing an incredible job. Thank you for everything!
March 2020
Corona forces us to take a break
This means that we put the files of the individual recordings on each other's clouds. Communication takes place exclusively via e-mail, WhatsApp and telephone. A rather lengthy affair!
July/September 2019
Finally we start with the vocal recordings.
It's getting serious ...
... for the singer :-)Finally we start with the vocal recordings.
January/July 2019
Guitar and Keys
Start reworking guitar and keyboard at Jester's Tears Studio Eichenau Germany.
Autumn/Winter 2018 – 2019
Start of the recordings in the DREAMSOUND STUDIOS of Jan Vacik
Konst Fischer takes over the recordings and we have to admit with awe that we have never seen a sound engineer operate a DAW faster. Drums and bass are ready!Live
Due to the current situation, no live dates are planned at the moment.
Band
Dimitrios Tsiktês
~Vocals~
Tobias Dorner
~Guitar~
Philipp Schultheiß
~Keyboards~
Bernd Huber
~Bass~
Mike Sauter
~Drums~
History
1992
The remaining members of the Munich formation IVORY Tobias Dorner and Dimitrios Tsiktes record a song that can also be heard on the later CD (Jester's Tears). They like the song so much that they give the new band the same name.
1993
Together with drummer Michael Henky, they write the first songs and start looking for more musicians.
At a bass competition they talk to the exceptional talent Bernd Huber, who has won the competition. He agrees and joins the band.
Shortly afterwards, the keyboarder "Willi Schneider" (ex Wagner and Pole Positon) is also brought on board.
1994/95
Studio recordings for the first demo "Jester's Tears
1996
Release of the album without a record company at their own risk and expense. The album sells about 11,000 copies worldwide in almost 30 countries. Especially in Asia, Greece and South America, the band meets with an incredible response. Numerous live activities and TV appearances follow.
1996/98
Several private strokes of fate hit the band members and a longer break had to be taken, although the continued existence of the band was never in question.
1999
Jester's Tears signs a contract with the label Headless Records and starts the studio recordings of the "Reflections" - follow-up "Illusion".
2000
The ballad "Jester's Tears" will be released on the progressive metal compilation "Sun in my hand" by Nebiula Production in Malaysia.
Finally, in summer, the second album "Illusion" is released. Unfortunately, the band is forced to take a break again.
Finally, in summer, the second album "Illusion" is released. Unfortunately, the band is forced to take a break again.
2001
A new drummer, Mike Sauter, joins the band.
2003
Unfortunately, Willi Schneider leaves the band at his own request after a lengthy decision. His successor is Philipp Schultheiß.
2004-2017
The band has bonded over the years not only through music, but in a unique friendship. The shared experiences and also the cohesion are reflected in the individual songs.
2018-2020
Songwriting and recording for a new album begins
Media
Releases
Jester's Tears
"Reflections"
1996 Rockwerk Records
Different world 5:20
No doubt 4:38
Macchina dell'Oro 4:35
Jester's Tears 5:36
Pride 6:27
Some Reflections 6:31
Total time 33:00
Progressive Compilation
"Sun in my hand "
2000, Nebiula Records Malaysia
Jester's Tears 5:36
Jester's Tears
"Illusion"
2001 Headless Records
Inside... 3:27
Close to you 5:47
Storm 4:03
Speed of pain 4:06
Assassino 5:23
Shining 6:07
Illusion 5:03
I don't mind 4:31
Letter 1:37
To me... to you... to them 4:53
The things that you have done 4:18
Everything 6:03
Unspoken words 5:18
...and out 3:01
Total time 63:54