More than 30 years into their career, with a trajectory that still shows no sign of slowing down.
A key figure in French metal, Mass Hysteria has never stopped moving forward, driven by a rare live energy and an undiminished ability to unite audiences. Recent years marked a true peak with the release of TENACE – Part 1 and 2, an ambitious and hard-hitting double album conceived as two compact, intense acts. The project debuted at No.1 in physical album sales, confirming the band’s position at the forefront of the French metal scene.
This exceptional cycle continued with a marathon tour of over 120 shows, reaching its climax with a sold-out Zénith de Paris celebrating the band’s 30th anniversary. An unforgettable night, filmed by France Télévisions, capturing the scale of the phenomenon and the unique bond between the band and its devoted fans.
The ultimate highlight came with their appearance on the Hellfest 2024 Mainstage. Scheduled on Saturday on the main stage, just before Metallica, Mass Hysteria delivered a historic performance in front of 60,000 people. A stunning display of power and unity, immortalized on the live album VAE SOLI, a monumental recording of a show that saw the crowd move as one on tracks such as “Contraddiction,” “L’Enfer des Dieux,” and “Positif à Bloc.”
More than an achievement, the TENACE cycle was a statement: that of a band capable of raising its show to the level of the biggest international headliners, while preserving its committed, unifying and deeply human DNA.
Today, Mass Hysteria opens a new chapter with a tour built around an original concept: Sans Détour. Turning away from large-scale stage productions, the band chooses intimacy and authenticity. Eight exceptional evenings designed as total immersion experiences: a 45-minute exchange with the audience, an exhibition curated by Corentin Charbonnier (curator of the Metal exhibition at the Philharmonie de Paris), a retrospective concert spanning the entire discography, and a meet and greet to extend the encounter.
No filters. No armor. No detours.
Still fueled by the same collective passion, Mass Hysteria proves that after three decades, the flame remains intact — and that tenacity is still its driving force.
