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)
Eraser
Hypocrisy Lyrics
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No memories from the past
The unexplainable starts to appear
As your sub-consciousness begins to come back again
Reality fades away
You try to find a solution
Here it's coming now, indecision
[Chorus]
There is no time
No time to regret
The eraser's coming for your life
You got to run
Stay away from the light
The eraser's here to twist your mind
Feel your soul connected to the universe
The solstice is complete
They controlled your thoughts
You will remember now, what it's all about
Twist the end around, violation
It's burning deep and twisting under your skin
It scares you forever
The proof you will find in your dreams
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Hypocrisy's song Eraser are open to several interpretations, but one major theme seems to stand out: the erasure of memories and the consequences of such actions. The song opens with the singer's voice reminding the listener of a forgotten terror, something that has been wiped from their memory. As the song progresses, the singer notes that reality begins to fade away as the subconscious starts to reclaim its territory. The person is finally free from their oppressors, but confusion sets in, and they cannot navigate their newfound freedom.
The chorus speaks to the inevitability of the eraser's efforts to twist and manipulate one's mind. It explains that there is no time to regret, as one must always be on the run from the light, from the truth that seeks to take away one's memories. The fear the erasure engenders will haunt you forever, as you find yourself unable to confront the truth that lingers in your dreams. The song concludes with the violation of one's self and a burning pain beneath one's skin.
Overall, the lyrics of Hypocrisy's song Eraser are a cautionary tale of the dangers of trying to erase one's memories. The eraser is a metaphor for the forces that seek to control and manipulate us, and the song warns us that the consequences of forgetting are too great to ignore.
Line by Line Meaning
Here it comes to subject the terror you forgot
A reminder of past traumas that have been buried in memory
No memories from the past
The trauma has been suppressed and forgotten
The unexplainable starts to appear
The suppressed trauma is resurfacing and causing confusion
As your sub-consciousness begins to come back again
Your mind is starting to remember and process the trauma
Reality fades away
The current reality becomes distorted by the resurfaced trauma
You try to find a solution
You attempt to cope with the situation and find a way to move forward
Here it's coming now, indecision
The confusion and uncertainty intensifies
You're free but you can't see through the confusion
Even though you are not currently in danger, the trauma is still affecting your thoughts and actions
There is no time
The situation is urgent and requires immediate action
No time to regret
The focus must be on survival and moving forward, not dwelling on mistakes or missed opportunities
The eraser's coming for your life
The trauma is threatening to completely erase your sense of self and wellbeing
You got to run
In order to survive and overcome the trauma, you must take action and escape its grasp
Stay away from the light
The false sense of security and comfort is dangerous and can lead to further harm
The eraser's here to twist your mind
The trauma is causing confusion and creating a distorted perception of reality
Feel your soul connected to the universe
Becoming aware of your connection to the world around you and your place in it
The solstice is complete
A powerful and significant moment of change and transformation
They controlled your thoughts
The trauma was caused by external forces or influences beyond your control
You will remember now, what it's all about
Processing and understanding the trauma will provide clarity and insight into its effects on your life
Twist the end around, violation
The trauma has caused a profound and permanent change in the way you view the world and yourself
It's burning deep and twisting under your skin
The psychological effects of the trauma are intense and seemingly inescapable
It scares you forever
The trauma has left a lasting impact on your psyche and sense of safety
The proof you will find in your dreams
The trauma will continue to haunt you and affect your subconscious mind, even when you are not consciously aware of it
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LARS SZOEKE, MIKAEL JOHAN HEDLUND, PETER ALF TAEGTGREN
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Alexandru Ovedenie
Here it comes to subject the terror you forgot
No memories from the past
The unexplainable starts to appear
As your sub-consciousness begins to come back again
Reality fades away
You try to find a solution
Here it's coming now, indecision
You're free but you can't see through the confusion
There is no time
No time to regret
The eraser's coming for your life
You got to run
Stay away from the light
The eraser's here to twist your mind
Feel your soul connected to the universe
The solstice is complete
They controlled your thoughts
You will remember now, what it's all about
Twist the end around, violation
It's burning deep and twisting under your skin
It scares you forever
The proof you will find in your dreams
There is no time
No time to regret
The eraser's coming for your life
You got to run
Stay away from the light
The eraser's here to twist your mind
Esteban Muirragui
Here it comes again, the terror you forgot
No memories from the past
The unexplainable starts to appear
As your self-consciousness begins to come back again
Reality fades away
You try to find a solution
Here it's coming, your indecision
You freeze as you can't see through all the confusion
There is no time
No time to regret
The eraser's coming for your life
You got to run
Stay away from the light
The eraser's here to twist your mind
Feel your soul connected to the universe
The solstice is complete
They controlled your thoughts
You will remember now what it's all about
Twist the end around, violation
It's burning deep and twisting under your skin
It scares you forever
The proof you'll find in your dreams
There is no time
No time to regret
The eraser's coming for your life
You got to run
Stay away from the light
The eraser's here to twist your mind
There is no time
No time to regret
The eraser's coming for your life
You got to run
Stay away from the light
The eraser's here to twist your mind
There is no time
No time to regret
The eraser's coming for your life
You got to run
Stay away from the light
The eraser's here to twist your mind
NemisisDL
Imagine being a curious 8 year old black kid stumbling across music like this for the first time? Annhialated my poor little mind as the gates of metal consumed my soul then and there. Thank you Eraser for being the most epic nostalgia song in my life. Still get chills to this day
sandalnice33
I was only a year older when I heard this song for the first time
Ğřvįmvįmvįh6h6h6 M3ŤR0P0ŁĮŞ
Hell yeah. I was 12. I feel it
CryForAbsolution
Metal is for everyone. We are bonded by blood, not by the color of our skin 🤘
George Herrington
Another band that didn't get the recognition it deserves.
Daniel Beer
I have to admit, Peter has one of the most intense metal faces ever.
Jason in the Hood
@Syahmi Amir I saw him live back in the early 2000s and he looked exactly like Depp. It was a long haired Depp wearing a hockey jersey lol
Raspberry PI
I have to admit Peter is one of the most multi talented heavy metal musicians ever.
Roy Batty
@Lightmarez yeah, you cant expect you do a more plain face and take out that voice, you gotta feel what you sing
Michał Kowalski
Bez kurwa apelacyjnie Kolego😈