Dakrya is a theatrical metal band from Athens, Greece that was formed in late 2004 by Sophia Charalampous.
The idea was to create a band that could develop a theatrical attitude and combine different musical elements with the dynamics of metal and rock sound.
[1] In early 2009 Dakrya was the opening act for the live show of Moonspell at Principal Club Theater in Thessaloniki.
In March 2010 the band traveled to Sweden to produce their new album with Pelle Saether (Diablo Swing Orchestra, Madder Mortem, A.C.T) and Goran Finnberg (Dark Tranquillity, Opeth, Arch Enemy).
In July 2010 the band signed a worldwide contract with "Intromental Management & Booking Agency" and also with Sensory Records for the release of their second full-length album entitled "Crime Scene.