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)
Craving For Another Killing
Hypocrisy Lyrics
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They're gonna lock you up and throw away the key
You've been paying with your life,
nothing's gonna stop you now
You're fueled by the hate you've got inside
Terminate, you've got to sacrifice their flesh
Bleed for the Gods that live beyond
Stabbing works of art from their graves - they will arise
You've got the will to kill 'cause you don't give a fuck
They're gonna lock you up and throw away the key
You've been paying with your life,
nothing's gonna stop you now
You're fueled by the hate you've got inside
Terminate, you've got to sacrifice their flesh
Bleed for the Gods that live beyond
Stabbing works of art from their graves - they will arise
All you need is hate when all the hope is gone
Dead is your soul
Your hope is gone
Craving for another killing
And now their lives are falling
As you're forsaking them all
Their bodies weak and starving
Death will be their final call
The sacrifice you're giving
And all the lives you have drained
In God they seek forgiveness
It's all in vain
Their faith will be in vain
Craving for another killing
His needs remain the same
Feast upon the sacrifices
Murder keeps him sane
Their faith will be in vain
And now their lives are falling
As you're forsaking them all
Their bodies weak and starving
Death will be their final call
The sacrifice you're giving
And all the lives you have drained
In God they seek forgiveness
Their faith will be in vain
Your hope is gone
Craving for another killing
Craving for another killing
Craving for another killing
Craving!
And now their lives are falling
As you're forsaking them all
Their bodies weak and starving
Death will be their final call
The sacrifice you're giving
And all the lives you have drained
In God they seek forgiveness
Their faith will be in vain
And now their lives are falling
As you're forsaking them all
Their bodies weak and starving
Death will be their final call
The sacrifice you're giving
And all the lives you have drained
In God they seek forgiveness
Their faith will be in vain
The lyrics to Hypocrisy's song "Craving For Another Killing" describe the mindset of a cold-blooded killer who is fueled by the hate inside him. He has no concern for the consequences of his actions and is willing to sacrifice the lives of others for his own purposes. He believes that he is doing this in service of some higher power, as evidenced by lines like "Bleed for the Gods that live beyond" and "Feast upon the sacrifices."
The killer's victims are seen as nothing more than objects to be used for his own ends. The line "Stabbing works of art from their graves - they will arise" suggests that he sees himself as some sort of artist, using his victims as raw material to create something greater. He has no remorse for what he's doing, as seen in the repeated refrain that he's "craving for another killing."
The lyrics also touch on the idea of faith and religion, particularly in lines like "In God they seek forgiveness / It's all in vain" and "Their faith will be in vain." The killer seems to view religion as something that will ultimately prove futile for his victims, as they will receive no salvation or mercy from their deity.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got the will to kill 'cause you don't give a fuck
Your lack of empathy allows you to have the desire to take another's life
They're gonna lock you up and throw away the key
Their reaction to your heinous actions will result in imprisonment for the rest of your life
You've been paying with your life, nothing's gonna stop you now
Your disregard for your own safety shows that you have nothing to lose and will continue to harm others
You're fueled by the hate you've got inside
Your internal resentment and anger is what drives you to commit acts of violence
Terminate, you've got to sacrifice their flesh
You feel the only way to truly eliminate your anger is to kill and mutilate your victim's bodies
Bleed for the Gods that live beyond
You feel that your killings are a way to appease a higher power
Stabbing works of art from their graves - they will arise
You believe that your victims will be resurrected as masterpieces of your gruesome artwork
All you need is hate when all the hope is gone
Your hatred and lack of hope fuels your need and desire to kill
Dead is your soul, your hope is gone
Your soul is devoid of empathy and your hope for a better life has dissipated
Craving for another killing
Your addiction and desire to kill is consuming you
And now their lives are falling as you're forsaking them all
Your disregard for human life is causing those around you to suffer and fall as a result of your actions
Their bodies weak and starving, death will be their final call
Your victims are left weak and dying as you continue to drain their life and vitality
The sacrifice you're giving, and all the lives you have drained
Your victims are merely seen as a sacrifice to your bloodthirsty desires
In God they seek forgiveness, their faith will be in vain
Your victims, in their faith, seek redemption from the harm you have done to them, but it is all for nothing
His needs remain the same, feast upon the sacrifices
Your needs and desires to kill remain constant, and you see your victims as nothing more than a source of sustenance
Murder keeps him sane, their faith will be in vain
Your ability to kill and take lives is what keeps you feeling normal and sane, but your victims' faith will not save them from the atrocities that await them
Your hope is gone, craving for another killing
Your hope for a better life has been replaced by your desire to kill and nothing can quench that hunger
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS HOLMA, MIKAEL JOHAN HEDLUND, PETER TAEGTGREN, PETER ALF TAEGTGREN, REIDAR HORGHAGEN
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