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The Greatest Hits on Earth

Deathstars · 2011

61 min · 16 tracks · gothic metal · industrial metal

A pulsating fusion of gothic and industrial metal, drenched in dark theatrics and relentless energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo pulsating energy
  • dark theatrical atmosphere throughout
  • engaging for active listening
  • for late-night drives

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat or fast-paced tracks
  • avoid dark and heavy themes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Greatest Hits on Earth' was released in 2011, Deathstars had already established themselves as a significant player in the gothic metal scene with their previous album 'Night Electric Night' (2009) gaining substantial attention. This compilation serves as a retrospective, encapsulating the band's evolution while highlighting their unique blend of heavy riffs and theatrical imagery during a peak phase of their career.
Stylistic neighbors
Lacuna Coil· Type O Negative· Moonspell

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Death Is Wasted on the Dead 4:05
  • 2 Metal 3:49
  • 3 Death Dies Hard 3:19
  • 4 Blitzkrieg 4:04
  • 5 Motherzone 4:06
  • 6 Synthetic Generation 3:28
  • 7 Tongues 3:45
  • 8 Blood Stains Blondes 3:15
  • 9 Cyanide 3:54
  • 10 New Dead Nation 3:39
  • 11 Mark of the Gun 4:02
  • 12 Chertograd 4:45
  • 13 Semi-Automatic 4:15
  • 14 Syndrome 3:10
  • 15 Play God 4:09
  • 16 Opium 3:43

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