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)
Legions Descend
Hypocrisy Lyrics
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These ... with a ... of hate
Armageddon
Suicide me and pray for death
Go ...
The earth, they ... away
The angels cry as they meet me
... is falling in
This curse is fucking
... earth will stand in flames
Legions of world domination
... of its burning wrath
Murder ...
Their god is ... you
Through death we see their sign
Hunting me
Dark again
...
Burning god
He says what
...
...
Evil dwells
Death, death, death is coming to them
...
... earth will stand in flames
The angels cry as they meet me
... is falling in
Legions of world domination
The lyrics of Hypocrisy's song Legions Descend are difficult to decipher and open to interpretation. At its core, it seems to describe the end of the world and the arrival of the legions of world domination. The song starts with the image of an army of soldiers fueled by hate descending onto the earth, bringing with them the end of the world. The singer seems to be contemplating suicide and the inevitability of death as the world burns around him.
The lyrics mention the angels crying as they meet the singer, which suggests that he is already dead or dying. The curse mentioned in the song could be interpreted as the imminent destruction of the world, or as a reference to humanity's own self-destructive tendencies. The line "Their god is watching you" is ominous, suggesting that even in death, there is no escape from the judgment of a vengeful higher power. The song ends with the repeated refrain of "Death is coming to them," driving home the sense of impending doom.
Line by Line Meaning
Legions of world domination
There are large groups of people trying to dominate the world
These ... with a ... of hate
These groups are united with intense hatred
Armageddon
There is a sense of impending doom and destruction
Suicide me and pray for death
Some people are so desperate that they would rather die
Go ...
The situation is dire and requires immediate action
The earth, they ... away
The earth is being destroyed by those seeking domination
The angels cry as they meet me
Even heaven is saddened by the state of the world
... is falling in
Time is running out and disaster is imminent
This curse is fucking
The situation is extremely unpleasant
... earth will stand in flames
Total destruction is inevitable
Murder ...
Killing is being used as a tool for domination
Their god is ... you
The people in power do not have your best interests in mind
Through death we see their sign
The only way to understand their motives is through fatal sacrifice
Hunting me
The singer feels personally targeted by those seeking domination
Dark again
The future is bleak
...
The situation is so bad that words fail to describe it
Burning god
The powerful entities are destructive and chaotic
He says what
Even the leaders do not know what they are doing
...
The situation is beyond salvation
...
All that is left is death and destruction
Evil dwells
The groups trying to dominate the world are evil
Death, death, death is coming to them
Revenge will come in the form of death and destruction
... earth will stand in flames
Total destruction is inevitable
The angels cry as they meet me
Even heaven is saddened by the state of the world
... is falling in
Time is running out and disaster is imminent
Legions of world domination
There are large groups of people trying to dominate the world
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LARS SZOEKE, PETER ALF TAEGTGREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jose Robayo
El mejor álbum sin duda alguna...
Corristo
awesome song... such powerful...love it^^
Diego Camino
The live version is much brutal! I like the live version more!
mracoris
damn, i will buy this album soon!
Jupiter&Earth
+mracoris did you buy it?
fein19
"Suggested by The Orchard Music
SUICIDE SILENCE - Silence (OFFICIAL TRACK)" - Youtube, go home, you're drunk! Hypocrisy can't be compared with those lame arses!
Santiago Pose
q buena banda la concha de la lora,q potencia esa vos....may fren
Aegianlulz
1:52 immortal rites
Ado Podrinje
good catch
Baldo Torbarina
Lot of Marduk parts...Legion era