Hydra is Within Temptation’s sixth studio album, originally released in 2014 — a bold, genre‑blending record that pushed the band into heavier, more experimental territory.

This 2026 Expanded Edition on 180‑gram audiophile vinyl (Music On Vinyl) brings the album back with a massive tracklist, including demo versions, evolution tracks, and multiple high‑profile guest appearances.

The album features collaborations with:
•     Howard Jones (ex‑Killswitch Engage) on “Dangerous”
•     Xzibit on “And We Run”
•     Tarja Turunen (ex‑Nightwish) on “Paradise (What About Us?)”
•     Dave Pirner (Soul Asylum) on “Whole World Is Watching”
 
The Expanded Edition includes 4–8 bonus tracks depending on region, all confirmed in the Discogs listing.

Pressed by Record Industry and housed in a gatefold sleeve with a 4‑page lyric booklet, this is the most complete and premium vinyl edition of Hydra to date.

Why Crimson Vinyl Stocked It

Because Hydra is one of Within Temptation’s most in‑demand modern albums, and the Expanded Edition is a collector magnet — heavy, melodic, cinematic, and packed with extras.

Perth symphonic‑metal fans snap these MOV pressings up instantly, especially anything with Tarja or Howard Jones features.

It’s a perfect companion to The Unforgiving, Resist, and Bleed Out.
 
TRACK LISTING

Side A
1.     Let Us Burn
2.     Dangerous (feat. Howard Jones)
3.     And We Run (feat. Xzibit)
4.     Paradise (What About Us?) (feat. Tarja)
 
Side B
1.     Edge Of The World
2.     Silver Moonlight
3.     Covered By Roses
4.     Dog Days
 
Side C
1.     Tell Me Why
2.     Whole World Is Watching (feat. Dave Pirner)
3.     Keep On Breathing (Demo Version)
4.     One Of These Days (Demo Version)
5.     Living On Fire (Demo Version)
 
Side D
1.     And We Run (Evolution Track) (feat. Xzibit)
2.     Silver Moonlight (Evolution Track)
3.     Covered By Roses (Evolution Track)
4.     Tell Me Why (Evolution Track)
5.     Whole World Is Watching (feat. Piotr Rogucki)