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)
Point Of No Return
Hypocrisy Lyrics
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Never been such a plague
They will die to survive
Turn around and walk away
Walk into the fire
Watch the flames
They will die for you
In the form of a voiceless dream
Never be afraid of death.
The immortal life can take it's toll.
You am I, as I am me.
Never trust the wise men
They will push you off the right track
And when they throw these demons before you
Just be prepared to strike back
Priests and Christians
Who will know from the truth?
You will not fill your empty cup
'cause you are a god
The lyrics to Hypocrisy's song "Point of No Return" appear to be about embracing death as a means of gaining immortality, with the singer addressing the listener as a chosen one who will be able to watch others die to survive. The idea of fire and flames is invoked, perhaps as a metaphor for a fiery death or purification. The singer encourages the listener not to fear death, because the "immortal life" that comes after it can take its toll. The idea of being "voiceless" suggests a sense of isolation or detachment, as if the singer has lost touch with reality.
The second stanza continues this theme of rejecting conventional wisdom and embracing a godlike status. Wise men are not to be trusted, as they will push the listener off the "right track." The mention of demons suggests a struggle between good and evil, with the listener encouraged to prepare to fight back against those who oppose them. The final line, "you are a god," suggests a sense of empowerment and suggests that the listener has the ability to transcend mortality and achieve divinity.
Line by Line Meaning
Wide awake for the whole event
You are conscious of all that's happening around you
Never been such a plague
Things are worse than they've ever been before
They will die to survive
Some people will make any sacrifice to stay alive
Turn around and walk away
Sometimes it is best to leave a situation rather than face the danger
Walk into the fire
Take a risk in life, don't be afraid to try something new
Watch the flames
Be aware of the risks involved in what you are doing
They will die for you
People are prepared to make sacrifices for those they love or trust
'cause you were chosen
It is fate or destiny that has brought you to this point
In the form of a voiceless dream
Something that seems impossible or unreal can become real
Never be afraid of death.
Don't let the fear of death stop you from taking risks and living life to the fullest
The immortal life can take it's toll.
Life can be hard and there are often sacrifices to be made, even for immortals
You am I, as I am me.
We are all connected and part of the same universe
Never trust the wise men
Don't put blind faith in authority figures, always question and think for yourself
They will push you off the right track
Authority figures can often lead you astray or away from your true path
And when they throw these demons before you
When you face difficult challenges in life
Just be prepared to strike back
Be ready to face challenges head on and overcome them
Priests and Christians
Religious figures who claim to have all the answers
Who will know from the truth?
No one can know everything, don't blindly follow others without questioning their motives
You will not fill your empty cup
No one can give you all the answers, it's up to you to find your own way
'cause you are a god
You have the power within yourself to make your own destiny
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LARS SZOEKE, MIKAEL JOHAN HEDLUND, PETER ALF TAEGTGREN
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