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)
Blinded
Hypocrisy Lyrics
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The shadows arrive
Now it's too late
Blinded by God
The hell, man, it's here
Oh, millions scarred in vain
Time is running out
There is no way to escape
And you chose the pain
Whoa!
Face the dead
Oh, nothing will be the same again
Blinded by God
The hell, man, it's here
Oh, millions scarred in vain
Time is running out
There is no way to escape
And you chose the pain
No escape
Out of darkness
Death is here
Burn the cross
The end is here
The hell, man, it's here
Oh, millions scarred in vain
Time is running out
There is no way to escape
And you chose the pain
The lyrics of Hypocrisy's song Blinded paint a picture of the inevitability of death and judgment. The opening lyrics, "Try to run and hide; they'll get you. The shadows arrive. Now it's too late. Blinded by God," seems to suggest that there's no escaping the inevitability of death and judgment. The use of the metaphor of shadows adds a sense of foreboding, suggesting that death creeps up on us.
The lyrics then continue to describe the horrors that await those who have not lived their lives in a certain way, perhaps a way that aligns with religious traditions. This is seen in the lyrics, "The hell, man, it's here. Oh, millions scarred in vain. Time is running out. There is no way to escape. And you chose the pain." The mention of hell adds a religious dimension to the song, while the phrase "you chose the pain" suggests that the horrors that await are a result of poor choices made in life.
The chorus of the song highlights the idea that once death comes, everything changes. "Face the dead. Oh, nothing will be the same again. Blinded by God" suggests that death is a transformative experience and that one's view of the world will be forever altered.
Overall, the lyrics of Blinded seem to be a chilling warning about the inevitability of death and judgment. The use of religious language and imagery adds weight to the severity of the message.
Line by Line Meaning
Try to run and hide; they'll get you.
The consequences of your actions will eventually catch up to you, no matter how hard you try to avoid them.
The shadows arrive
A foreboding sense of danger or impending doom is approaching.
Now it's too late
The point of no return has been reached, and there is no way to undo what has been done.
Blinded by God
Unable to see the truth or reality due to a strong faith or belief in a higher power.
The hell, man, it's here
A realization that a terrible situation has materialized, and there is no escaping it.
Oh, millions scarred in vain
Countless individuals have suffered needlessly due to the actions or choices of others.
Time is running out
The amount of time left to take action or make a difference is dwindling rapidly.
There is no way to escape
The situation is inevitable, and there are no possible means of avoiding or changing it.
And you chose the pain
The current predicament is a direct result of a decision or action taken earlier, and the consequences are now being faced.
Face the dead
Confront the reality of mortality and the inevitability of death.
Oh, nothing will be the same again
The current situation has forever altered the future and the way things will be from this point forward.
No escape
There is no loophole or way out of the situation at hand, and it must be faced head-on.
Out of darkness
A glimmer of hope or light shines through the despair and provides a sense of relief or possibility.
Death is here
The inevitability of death has arrived, and it must be accepted as a part of life.
Burn the cross
Destroy the symbol of blind faith or belief in a force that has led to misguided actions or intentions.
The end is here
The conclusion or final stage has arrived, and it is time to accept the outcome and move forward.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER ALF TAEGTGREN
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Tobi kun
my favorite album by hypocrisy, god i love peter tagtgren <3 \m/
Mundanus
One of the best from them
Sean Mason
these guys always make killer albums
mracoris
Hypocrisy is the best band, as always :)
mitsay
Great song by Hypocrisy!
Metalbob011
Gets my blood a flowin everytime.
Saru the Man
O:33 Pure energy!!
ummprsla
Into the Abyss - ровный альбом!
C.H
I wonder if the album name "into the abyss " is referring to the two albums he released under the abyss name.
Luisa Rodriguez
3:02 mucho power.