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)
Paradox
Hypocrisy Lyrics
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I'm trying to find my soul there
Can I ever feel the warmth?
I am in need
I hope they find me soon
The voices I hear
are trying to control me
or never survive
Suicide
the only solution
Blood is too bold
for their retribution
I have lost all my beliefs
But now I chase the truth
and it hurts
It is so ???
???
This is the only way
Slashing my arms
to let the blood free
Soon to get away from the pain
I have lost
all my beliefs
to a world of hypocrisy
Not afraid to die
Just an empty soul
in cosmos
Once I tried
to make a difference
But now I'm chasing the truth
Only the pain I have earned
and deceit runs through you
??? in their eyes
???
take pride in their development
Can't walk away from here
The voices I hear
are trying to kill me
Soon to get away from the pain
I have lost my belief
to a world of hypocrisy
Not afraid to die
Just an empty soul
in cosmos
Once I tried
to make a difference
But now I'm chasing the truth
Only the pain I have earned
hard deceit runs through you
The lyrics to the song "Paradox" by Hypocrisy are a complex representation of the internal struggles of an individual who is grappling with the idea of suicide. The first verse suggests that the singer is literally walking into a fire either as a metaphor for their emotional state or as a literal attempt to end their life. The desperation in their voice is apparent as they search for their soul in the flames, alluding to the belief that the act of death will lead to a spiritual reckoning of sorts. However, the final line of the verse provides a glimmer of hope, as the singer expresses a desire to be found before it's too late.
The second verse delves deeper into the character's mental state, as they hear voices that are attempting to control them. The need to clear their mind becomes more pressing, as they acknowledge that continued suffering will ultimately lead to their demise. The choice of suicide is not taken lightly, as the singer recognizes that their death will be seen as retribution for some unknown crime. The following lines convey a sense of loss and a desire for truth, even if it's painful. The chorus repeats the theme of losing beliefs and shattering the illusion of a perfect world, but with the added element of not being afraid to die. The final lines of the song seem to suggest that the character was once a person who wanted to make a difference, but has now become disillusioned and burdened with pain and deceit.
Line by Line Meaning
Walkin' into the fire
Facing a challenging situation with bravery
I'm trying to find my soul there
Searching for inner peace and understanding
Can I ever feel the warmth?
Doubting if there's hope for a better future
I am in need
Feeling helpless and vulnerable
I hope they find me soon
Seeking for help and support
The voices I hear
The internal struggles and dilemmas that arise in one's mind
are trying to control me
Fighting against external and internal influence
Need to clear my mind
Desiring clarity and focus
or never survive
Acknowledging that the confusion can lead to destruction
Suicide
The dark thought of ending one's life
the only solution
Feeling trapped and powerless with no other alternatives
Blood is too bold
Seeing suicide as a drastic and violent act
for their retribution
Rejecting external judgment and punishment
I have lost all my beliefs
Feeling disillusioned and disconnected from one's values
But now I chase the truth
Being determined to seek truth and meaning
and it hurts
Acknowledging the pain and struggle of that journey
It is so ???
Unclear or confusing, but still worth pursuing
???
The cost of living authentically and honestly
This is the only way
Believing that living true to oneself is the only way to find peace
Slashing my arms
Hurting oneself as a form of coping
to let the blood free
Releasing the built-up tension and negative emotions
Soon to get away from the pain
Hoping to escape the emotional pain
I have lost
No longer possessing
all my beliefs
Being disconnected from one's values and principles
to a world of hypocrisy
Feeling disillusioned by the dishonesty and fakeness of the world
Not afraid to die
Feeling detached from life and its meaning
Just an empty soul
Feeling incomplete and spiritless
in cosmos
In the vastness of the universe
Once I tried
Having attempted to create positive change
to make a difference
Trying to do good and impact the world for the better
Only the pain I have earned
Recognizing the cost of trying to make a difference and seeking truth
and deceit runs through you
Being disillusioned by the hypocrisy and dishonesty of others
??? in their eyes
Unclear what motivates and drives others
???
Feeling unsure and skeptical of others' intentions
take pride in their development
Feeling conflicted about others' growth and success
Can't walk away from here
Feeling trapped and unable to escape the situation
The voices I hear
The inner struggles and dilemmas that can lead to self-destruction
are trying to kill me
Feeling overwhelmed and threatened by one's own thoughts and emotions
Soon to get away from the pain
Longing to escape the emotional turmoil
I have lost my belief
Feeling disconnected from one's values and principles
Not afraid to die
Being emotionally detached from life and its meaning
Just an empty soul
Feeling incomplete and spiritless
in cosmos
In the vastness of the universe
Once I tried
Having attempted to create positive change
to make a difference
Trying to do good and impact the world for the better
Only the pain I have earned
Recognizing the cost of trying to make a difference and seeking truth
hard deceit runs through you
Feeling disillusioned by the hypocrisy and dishonesty of others
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHANNES HEIL
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