Latest album „Perception“
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
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Watch the new video "Scream Into Darkness"
Watch our video "Who Decides"
Watch our video "The Only Way"
Watch our video "Thorns in his mind"
News
2025
The recording sessions for the new album have begun
Besides some of our favourite songs from the ‘Illusion’ era, which we were keen to re-record in a new and modern guise, there will be new material in good Jester's Tears tradition - playful, passionate and with lots of melody!... stay tuned!
2024
Songwriting for a new album
We have gathered a lot of ideas, especially our bass player Bernie Huber, which will now be thrown into the Jester's Tears magic pot. Those who are familiar with Jester's Tears, know that we will show at least the same attention to detail in the production as before.
2023
https://jesterstears.bandcamp.com/merch
Jester's Tears shirts are now available
T-shirts ( waisted and Straight cut ) with the artwork of the current album release "Perception"are now available for you on bandcamp.https://jesterstears.bandcamp.com/merch
Live
2026
Two festivals planned - stay tuned!!
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 the new album begins
2022-2024
In addition to the live activities, the songwriting for the follow-up album “Perception” has begun.
2025
The band has started recording the follow-up album to “Perception”.
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