Tägtgren's experience as a producer may also have led to the band's change in musical direction, as he is more closely involved with many other bands while producing their albums.
After twice cancelling a U.S. tour in 2009, Hypocrisy confirmed a North American tour for 2010. Joining them on the "Long Time, No Death" tour were Scar Symmetry, Hate, Blackguard and Swashbuckle. From January to March 2010, they toured Germany, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, finishing in Moscow. Their North American tour took place in May 2010.
On 14 October 2011, Hypocrisy released a DVD called Hell Over Sofia - 20 Years of Chaos and Confusion. It contains a full concert from the "Long Time, No Death" tour. The DVD also contains a one and a half-hour documentary about the band. On 10 November 2011, Mikael Hedlund announced writing material for a new studio album during an interview with Metal Shock Finland's chief editor, Mohsen Fayyazi. Mikael tells Metal Shock Finland:
It's too early to say what it's going to sounds like, but all I can say is that it's not gonna be any change of style. It will be a classic HYPOCRISY album without [any] compromises. We already got some material and we're really looking forward to enter the studio again. We don't know yet when it will [be], but hopefully after the summer 2012. Nothing is confirmed yet. We're doing the Metalfest tour [of Europe] in May/June plus some other festivals. That's the plans at the moment.
In early 2012 the band began to write new material for a follow up to A Taste of Extreme Divinity. On 21 December 2012 Hypocrisy announced that the title of the upcoming album is End of Disclosure. It was released on 22 March 2013.
Hypocrisy's thirteenth studio album, and first in eight years, Worship was released on 26 November 2021. The album was preceded by a music video for the first single "Chemical Whore". It was later elected by Loudwire as the 32nd best metal song of 2021. On 5 April 2022, via the band's official Facebook page, the band announced the departure of Horgh from the band. He was replaced a week later by Henrik Axelsson of The Crown.
Musical style and lyrical themes
Musically, the band started off with a traditional death metal sound on their early albums, but soon turned into a melodic death metal band. Their early lyrics – written by original vocalist Masse Broberg – dealt with anti-Christian themes and Satanism. The band later focused on themes such as the paranormal and extraterrestrials. Their tenth album, Virus, contains themes more typical of death metal such as violence, the horrors of reality, insanity, torture, war, drug addiction, and emotional strife. Their twelfth album, End of Disclosure, uses conspiracy and anti-Illuminati themes.
Studio albums
Penetralia (1992)
Osculum Obscenum (1993)
The Fourth Dimension (1994)
Abducted (1996)
The Final Chapter (1997)
Hypocrisy (1999)
Into the Abyss (2000)
Catch 22 (2002)
The Arrival (2004)
Virus (2005)
A Taste of Extreme Divinity (2009)
End of Disclosure (2013)
Worship (2021)
Apocalyptic Hybrid
Hypocrisy Lyrics
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Did you want to see that nothing can't be done.
Killing
From here.
Will we fucking die?
The end is near!!!
Stay for the
Everything is
Death is here!
The end is here!
Death is here!
The end is here!
Ahh!
Do you wanna die?
I don't wanna die.
We will all die.
Do you wanna die?
I don't wanna die.
We will all die.
We'll soon know what it's like to die.
They are witnessing my creation.
They take my fucking life.
I don't wanna die.
Burning flesh is lighting up the sky.
Yeah!!!
Learning on the edge, to take it from myself.
I'll take my last breath.
It will be the end!!!
Do you wanna die?
I don't wanna die.
We will all die.
Do you wanna die?
I don't wanna die.
We will die.
Damnation!
The end is here.
Damnation!
The end is here.
The song "Apocalyptic Hybrid" by Hypocrisy is an intense and dark track that deals with death and the end of the world. The opening lines "Did you want to see that nothing can't be done. Killing from here. Will we fucking die? The end is near!!!" alludes to the inevitability of death and the helplessness and fear that comes with it. The chorus repeatedly asks "Do you wanna die? I don't wanna die. We will all die" and "The end is here, damnation!" emphasizing the idea that everyone will eventually face death, no matter how much they resist it.
The verses describe a graphic scene of death and destruction, with the singer witnessing their own creation and ultimately taking their last breath. The line "Burning flesh is lighting up the sky" suggests a catastrophic event, possibly a nuclear explosion or an apocalyptic fire, further emphasizing the theme of the end of the world.
Overall, "Apocalyptic Hybrid" portrays a dark and nihilistic view, but it also serves as a reminder to embrace the time we have and live life to the fullest, as death is inevitable.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you want to
Asking the listener if they desired to know the truth about their mortality.
Did you want to see that nothing can't be done.
Asking if they wanted to realize that death is inevitable and unavoidable.
Killing
The act of causing death.
From here.
From this current moment or perspective.
Will we fucking die?
Rhetorical question expressing concern over the fact that all will eventually face mortality.
The end is near!!!
Acknowledging that all things must come to a close, including life itself.
Stay for the
Asking the listener to remain present and attentive.
Everything is
All-encompassing statement confirming everything is affected by the natural cycle of birth and death.
Death is here!
Death has arrived on the scene.
The end is here!
All things must come to an end, including life itself.
Ahh!
Exclamation of terror or realization of mortality
Do you wanna die?
Asking the listener if they are ready to face death.
I don't wanna die.
Personal expression indicating a desire to avoid mortality.
We will all die.
Acknowledging the inevitability of death for all living beings.
We'll soon know what it's like to die.
Indicating that death is fast approaching or that one is close to it themselves.
They are witnessing my creation.
Referring to the fact that others are observing the creation or production of something, possibly life itself.
They take my fucking life.
Believing that one's longevity or personal agency is being stolen or taken from them.
Burning flesh is lighting up the sky.
Visual description of the aftermath or result of death, particularly when associated with violence or war.
Yeah!!!
Exclamation of excitement, fear, or other intense emotion when confronting the idea of mortality.
Learning on the edge, to take it from myself.
Suggesting that one is walking a thin line in regard to mortality and may be inclined to cause their own death.
I'll take my last breath.
Expression of acceptance or resignation to the idea of death, particularly when it may be self-induced.
It will be the end!!!
Statement acknowledging that death results in things coming to an end, particularly the end of one's life.
Damnation!
Expression of condemnation or disapproval related to facing mortality.
The end is here.
Statement confirming the arrival of the natural conclusion for all things, particularly life itself.
Damnation!
Expression of condemnation or disapproval related to facing mortality.
The end is here.
Confirmation that all things must eventually come to an end, including life itself.
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