Artist page · 06/07/2026
About
16 vinyl records spanning from 1997 to 2025; recent limited editions hold collector interest.
Mass Hysteria originated in Paris, France, in 1993 with a fusion of several rock groups. The early music was heavily influenced by hardcore, evolving into a distinctive metal style that incorporates samples and heavy guitar riffs. Over the years, the band integrated electronic elements and shifted styles while maintaining a core of metal, nu metal, and industrial metal.
The band has produced 16 vinyl releases across various formats, including standard and limited editions, with labels such as Verycords and Yelen Musiques. Their works include live performances and studio albums, charting a progression from early metal roots to a more varied and experimental sound.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Verycords · 2025
Verycords · 2023
Verycords · 2023
Verycords · 2019
Verycords · 2018
Verycords · 2016
Verycords · 2015
Verycords · 2013
Verycords · 2012
At(h)ome · 2011
At(h)ome · 2009
At(h)ome · 2007
Wagram Music · 2005
Yelen Musiques · 2001
Yelen Musiques · 1999
Yelen Musiques · 1997Playlist
The tracks that sum up Mass Hysteria's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Maniac marks a return to industrial metal with a blend of heavy, nu metal, and thrash influences. It features 10 tracks with a robust production.
This 7-track album emphasizes heavy metal and industrial sounds with strong nu metal and thrash elements, showcasing contemporary energy.
Continuing the 'Tenace' series, Part 2 leans into alternative metal with seven tracks averaging 4 to 6 minutes each, reflecting the band's modern soundscape.
Go further
Artists who share part of Mass Hysteria's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Mass Hysteria built their songs around a guitar-sample structure that emerged clearly in the mid-1990s.— Band history insight
After forming in 1993, Mass Hysteria spent a year rehearsing before recording their first demo in Paris comprising three tracks. This demo laid the groundwork for their early sound heavily influenced by hardcore.
Pascal, known as Overload System, became a permanent member after contributing samples during rehearsals. His role was integral in solidifying a guitar-sample structure that defines much of the band's music.
Released in 2018, Maniac features a mixture of heavy metal, industrial, nu metal, and thrash styles. It was issued in multiple vinyl special editions, contributing to its collectible status on vinyl formats.
The live album A L'Olympia released in 2013 shows Mass Hysteria at a major Paris venue, with a double LP vinyl edition marking a milestone in their discography and fan base.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Mass Hysteria was formed in 1993 in Paris, France, bringing together members from various local rock bands.
Their music spans industrial metal, nu metal, alternative metal, and hard rock, with evolving influences since their early hardcore roots.
Essential vinyl records include Maniac (2018), Tenace - Part 1 (2023), and Tenace - Part 2 (2023), often available in limited edition pressings.
The 'Tenace' series highlights a modern fusion of heavy, industrial, and alternative metal styles on vinyl, with limited edition pressings from 2023.
Yes, the 2013 album A L'Olympia captures a live performance at the Paris Olympia, released in a limited edition vinyl format.
Recent vinyl pressings are mainly issued by Verycords in France and Europe, often as limited editions.
They have over 47,000 listeners and more than one million plays, reflecting a solid fanbase interested in both digital and vinyl formats.
Yes, many official pressings including special editions have been released and are available in France through various distributors.
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