Artist: CREMATORY
Album: GREATEST HITS SPECIAL EDIT. (3CD DIGI)

Release date: 15.05.2026
EAN/UPS: 4251981714950
Media type: CD

Crematory are a seminal German metal band formed in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, in 1991. For over three decades, they have been one of the most influential acts in European gothic metal, evolving from their early death metal roots to create an atmospheric sound with industrial influences that blends heavy riffs, keyboards and contrasting vocal styles.

From the outset, CREMATORY attracted attention with their intense live performances and touring alongside leading figures in the scene, combining the aggression of death metal with melodic and haunting elements. Their early albums showcased their versatility, and their later works expanded into industrial textures without losing emotional weight or heaviness.

Throughout their career, the band has explored themes of life, pain, introspection, ritual and atmosphere. They have often combined deep growls with clean vocals and melodic keyboards to create a powerful yet haunting sound. Their growth in the 1990s earned them recognition across Europe, with frequent festival appearances and strong support from gothic and melodic metal fans alike.

After a brief hiatus in the early 2000s, CREMATORY returned stronger than ever, continuing to release critically acclaimed albums and maintain an active touring schedule. Their resilience over more than 30 years places them among the longest-running and most respected bands in their genre.

With a prolific catalogue spanning multiple languages, CREMATORY have frequently recorded songs in both English and German, reflecting their diverse influences and deep connection to both lyrical traditions. This bilingual approach has broadened their appeal while remaining true to their roots.

'English Hymns & Deutsche Hymnen', due for release on 15 May 2026, is a celebration of this dual identity. The three-CD format brings together key English and German works alongside the band’s earliest demo, offering fans a retrospective view of CREMATORY’s past and a fresh way to engage with it. The limited double vinyl editions, presented in neon green and turquoise, pay homage to the visual and sonic diversity that has characterised the band’s long career.

CREMATORY’s influence stretches across decades of metal, and this release stands as a tribute to their legacy and a testament to their ongoing vitality in the gothic metal world.

CD 1:
01. The Eyes Of Suffering
02. Shadows Of Mine
03. Tears Of Time
04. Lost In Myself
05. For Love
06. Fly
07. The Fallen
08. Greed
09. Pray
10. Shadowmaker
11. Ravens Calling
12. Rise and Fall
13. Inglorious Darkness
14. Destination
15. Future Is A Lonely Place
16. Born
17. Wrong Side of the Mirror

CD 2:
01. Ist Es Wahr
02. Ewigkeit
03. Tick Tack
04. Kaltes Feuer
05. Höllenbrand
06. Kein Liebeslied
07. Auf Der Flucht
08. Haus mit Garten
09. Falsche Tränen
10. Kommt Näher
11. Virus
12. Tränen der Zeit
13. Trümmerwelten
14. Welt Aus Glas
15. Das Letzte Ticket
16. Blind
17. Flammenmeer

CD 3:
01. Engulfed In Darkness
02. Face The Unknown
03. Bury All Life