CHRYSILIA is a soundtrack/symphonic/folk metal band based in Athens, Greece. Initially a concept child by musical actress & rock performer, Chryso Stamatopoulou, and composer/keyboardist, Elias Pero (Sovereign), this quickly evolved to the formation of a band consisting of ambitious, as well as experienced members.
Due to the dedication of Elias to his medical capacity, John Matzakos (Dead Secret) joined the band with great enthusiasm as the main keyboarist. Chryso’s longtime collaborators and friends, drummer Lefteris “Terry” Moros (ex-Innerwish) and bassist Johny Litinakis (Reflection, Sorrowful Angels) have contributed to the concrete rhythm section and they were ultimately joined by one of Greece’s most promising guitar virtuosos, Teo Ross, and classical violinist, but true metal at heart, Odysseas.
Chrysilia has evolved in recent years from a concept to a band with a full album, ready to demonstrate their work live. Producer, Bob Katsionis, has played a pivotal role in this. He believed in this elegant but also dynamic amalgam of folk, soundtrack & metal and gave life to Chrysilia’s compositions, and he also composed one of the album’s songs. The debut album “Et In Arcadia Ego” is based on the concept of "Arcadia" as this was depicted in European Renaissance art. Being a concept album, it has a coherent story that deals with mythology, reality, illusion, disillusion, dreaming and abandonment, based on one of the most magical and influential places: Arcadia; the place that the band’s first video clip has also been shot, directed by Bob Katsionis, with the assistance of Greece’s best Cinematographers and Drone Operators.

Useful links:
Official Website: www.chrysilia.com
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/chrysilia.official
Contact: contact@chrysilia.com