Tears of Martyr, a Spanish symphonic metal band from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, was formed in 1996. In 2002, Tears of Martyr contributed to several compilations, including Plataforma de Grupos de Las Palmas and Unholy Cross Distribution XVII. After a period of inactivity, they released their demo, Renascence, in 2005. The band moved to Madrid in 2007 and released their debut album, Entrance, in 2009. That same year, lead vocalist Berenice Musa was awarded the best female vocalist in a Spanish band at the 2009 Metal Female Awards. In 2013, Tears of Martyr released their second album, Tales, under Massacre Records. The band continued to release music, including the single "Ancient Pine Awaits II" in 2019.
