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)
Time Warp
Hypocrisy Lyrics
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Looking for euphoric end.
Searching for the perfect end.
Running for you useless.
They'll try to break your empty mind.
Leaving all your crew behind.
Coming to reality.
You're sucked into the time warp.
Burning, without the use of fire.
Your emotions getting higher.
Can you take it anymore?
Really enough to keep you down.
Your life has just begun.
Will this ever end?
Coming to reality.
You're sucked into time warp!!!
Digging up the missiles from your silo line.
Computer images from the bomb inside.
Project system turning for a burning flesh.
Everything is dead.
Try to end this like you choose it.
But you will always always always ??? to never get away.
Burning for a hole inside.
You know they've got the further way.
Will this ever end?
Coming to reality.
You're sucked into the time warp!
Here we go!
The lyrics of "Time Warp" by Hypocrisy describe a person who is lost in outer space, looking for an end to their pain and a perfect escape. They are running towards their destination, but they are useless because they are being held back by their own thoughts and feelings. They feel like other people will try to break their empty mind and leave them behind. They long for the reality of their situation and suddenly they are sucked into a time warp. They are burning inside without using fire as their emotions escalate. They are wondering if they can handle this anymore and if they're really enough to keep themselves down. They realize that their life is just beginning, but they are wondering if this will ever end. Eventually, they come to the reality that they are sucked into the time warp.
The song portrays a feeling of being lost, alone, and helpless. The person is searching for the perfect end and an escape from their reality, but they are constantly being held back by their own thoughts and feelings. They are struggling to deal with their emotions, but they cannot escape them. The song explores the concept of being trapped in a never-ending cycle of pain and suffering. The lyrics evoke a sense of hopelessness and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Drifting empty outer space.
Feeling lost and purposeless in the vast expanse of the universe.
Looking for euphoric end.
Seeking a blissful and fulfilling conclusion to this journey.
Searching for the perfect end.
Striving for an ideal and flawless resolution.
Running for you useless.
Chasing after something that ultimately serves no purpose for oneself.
They'll try to break your empty mind.
Others will attempt to manipulate and control one's thoughts and emotions.
Leaving all your crew behind.
Abandoning those who were once seen as comrades or allies.
Coming to reality.
Facing the truth of the situation.
You're sucked into the time warp.
Being pulled into a chaotic and unpredictable vortex of time.
Burning, without the use of fire.
Feeling consumed and overwhelmed without any outward source of destruction.
Your emotions getting higher.
Feeling intense and overwhelming emotions that continue to escalate.
Can you take it anymore?
Questioning one's ability to handle the current situation.
Really enough to keep you down.
Truly capable of preventing one from moving forward or making progress.
Your life has just begun.
Realizing that despite the hardships, there is still much more to experience and explore in life.
Will this ever end?
Wondering if the chaos and turmoil will ever subside.
Digging up the missiles from your silo line.
Revisiting past traumas or harmful memories that were once hidden away.
Computer images from the bomb inside.
Flashbacks or vivid mental images of traumatic events or experiences.
Project system turning for a burning flesh.
Feeling as though one is being used as a tool or puppet for someone else's gain, resulting in intense emotional pain.
Everything is dead.
The world around oneself feels lifeless and devoid of meaning.
Try to end this like you choose it.
Attempting to take control of the situation and end it on one's own terms.
But you will always always always ??? to never get away.
Regardless of one's efforts, it seems impossible to escape or break free from the chaos and turmoil.
Burning for a hole inside.
Feeling a deep and painful longing or emptiness within oneself.
You know they've got the further way.
Realizing that others are likely experiencing similar struggles and feeling a sense of connection or understanding.
Here we go!
Preparing to face the challenges and uncertainties of the journey ahead.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Rick Derringer
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