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)
Sodomized
Hypocrisy Lyrics
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? time warp
the blood is ?
your life has just begun
?
you can make it so
struggling for your life
my life it can't resist
? the knife
death of holiness
sodomized for the rituals
agents of the blind
a realm forgotten
? the knife
blinded by the pain
drowning in blood
summon the demons
evil god
staring through the eyes of death
when you will ?
sacrifice the life
gaining eternity
dreaming in eternity
? the one
the blood is ?
you never get home
the pain got twisted in your flesh
your life ends here
? the knife
death of holiness
sodomized for the rituals
agents of the blind
a realm forgotten
? the knife
The lyrics to Hypocrisy's song "Sodomized" tell a dark story of ritualistic sacrifice and the struggle for eternal life that ensues. The opening lines suggest some sort of time warp or eternal dream-like state, where the singer is confronted with violence and bloodshed. As the song progresses, the theme of sacrifice and ritual emerges, with the repeated line "sodomized for the rituals" suggesting that there is some sort of religious or spiritual purpose to the violence. The line "drowning in blood, summon the demons, evil god" paints a vivid picture of a world gone mad, with the ritualistic violence turning into a sort of demonic worship. The final lines suggest that the singer ultimately fails in their quest for eternal life, as their life has "ended here" and they are left with nothing but the pain of their twisted, sacrificed flesh.
Overall, "Sodomized" is a violent and disturbing song that explores the darkest corners of the human psyche. Through vivid imagery and brutal language, the lyrics paint a picture of a world where violence and sacrifice have taken on a spiritual significance, and where the quest for eternal life comes at a terrible cost.
Line by Line Meaning
dreaming in eternity
Lost in the vastness of time and space, forever longing for a place to call home.
? time warp
Uncertainty of the flow of time, as if everything is sped up and slowed down at the same time.
the blood is ?
The significance and sanctity of blood, representing both the essence of life and the inevitability of death.
your life has just begun
The start of a new existence, one filled with endless pain and suffering.
?
The realization that there is no going back, that one's fate is now sealed.
you can make it so
The power to choose one's own path, whether to embrace the darkness or fight against it.
struggling for your life
The relentless fight for survival, in a world ridden with despair and hopelessness.
my life it can't resist
The inevitability of death, that even the strongest will eventually fall to its grasp.
? your life
The realization that despite the struggle, the journey has been worth it, and one's life had purpose.
? the knife
The cold, hard reality of death, the ultimate end that no one can escape.
death of holiness
The corruption of purity and sanctity, the loss of all that is good and true in the world.
sodomized for the rituals
The cruel and depraved acts inflicted upon the innocent, in the name of twisted, perverse beliefs.
agents of the blind
The puppet-masters, the ones in control, manipulating those who cannot see the truth.
a realm forgotten
The lost and forgotten lands, where only darkness and despair dwell.
? the knife
The ever-present threat of death, lurking around every corner, waiting for its chance to strike.
blinded by the pain
The overwhelming torment, the agony so intense that it consumes all else.
drowning in blood
The endless cycle of violence and death, the bloodshed that never seems to cease.
summon the demons
The call to evil, the invocation of all that is twisted and perverse.
evil god
The deity of darkness and despair, worshipped by those who embrace the shadows.
staring through the eyes of death
The final moments, the realization that the end has come and there is no escape.
when you will ?
The uncertainty of the future, the endless possibilities that lie ahead.
sacrifice the life
The ultimate act of devotion, the giving of oneself for a greater cause.
gaining eternity
The quest for immortality, to live forever in a world ruled by the darkness.
the one
The chosen one, destined to bring an end to the darkness and restore the light.
you never get home
The realization that home, the place of safety and comfort, is forever out of reach.
the pain got twisted in your flesh
The suffering that has become a part of one's very being, twisted and distorted beyond recognition.
your life ends here
The finality of death, the end of all existence.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LARS SZOEKE, MIKAEL JOHAN HEDLUND, PETER ALF TAEGTGREN
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