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)
Until The End
Hypocrisy Lyrics
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You can't beat the demons, I insist
I'll come to take you away
To a better place where you can rest
I won't stay forever
Just 'til the end of time
I won't make it better
There's no end for your pain
Just as long as you fight it
It is all just a game
To see how long you can take it
I won't stay forever
Just til the end of time
I won't make it better
I'll be there 'til you die
Gotta wait 'til the end
Be the reaper's hand
Gotta wait 'til the end
Be the reaper's hand
Yeah
I won't stay forever
Just 'til the end of time
I won't make it better
I'll be there 'til you die
Gotta wait 'til the end
Be the reaper's hand
Gotta wait 'til the end
Be the reaper's hand
Gotta wait 'til the end
Be the reaper's hand
Gotta wait 'til the end
Be the reaper's hand
In "Until The End," Hypocrisy sings about facing one's own demons and accepting the inevitability of death. The singer tells someone that they cannot beat their demons, but promises to take them away to a better place where they can rest. However, the singer also acknowledges that their presence may not make things better - they will simply be there until the end of time or until the person dies.
The lyrics suggest a sense of resignation and fatalism, as the singer reminds the listener that there is no end to their pain as long as they continue to fight it. The references to the "reaper's hand" indicate a certain acceptance of mortality and the idea that death is a natural part of life's cycle. Ultimately, the song seems to be about accepting one's fate and finding peace in the face of death and suffering.
Overall, "Until The End" is a powerful and emotional song that touches on some of life's most profound and universal themes. It speaks to the human experience of pain, struggle, and ultimately, acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
You can't beat me
I am invincible, even against your best efforts
You can't beat the demons, I insist
Even your inner demons won't be able to defeat me
I'll come to take you away
I'll be the guiding light in your darkness
To a better place where you can rest
I'll lead you to a place where you can find solace and peace
I won't stay forever
My support won't last an eternity
Just 'til the end of time
Only until your time runs out, until the end of your life
I won't make it better
I cannot ease all your pain and suffering
I'll be there 'til you die
I'll be your ally and comfort until your last breath
There's no end for your pain
Your agony may never subside
Just as long as you fight it
But as long as you keep battling, you have a chance
It is all just a game
Life can feel like a cruel game to test your endurance
To see how long you can take it
To see how much suffering and pain you can bear
Gotta wait 'til the end
You must endure until your last moment
Be the reaper's hand
Embrace death, as it is an inevitable part of life
Yeah
Gotta wait 'til the end
You must be resilient until the end
Be the reaper's hand
Death is the ultimate equalizer, and you must accept it
Gotta wait 'til the end
Until the very end, hold on tight
Be the reaper's hand
Let death be your ally and not your foe
Gotta wait 'til the end
Hold on, there's no other way
Be the reaper's hand
Accept your fate and surrender to death
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKAEL JOHAN HEDLUND, PETER ALF TAEGTGREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Againwelived
One of my all & whole times favorite...
Amazing Peter, so amazing man, though i know its mikael contribution too, but your touch the final polish is always yours bro...
i am so so glad i ever known you in this life or another,
o sir you changed my life
you changed my life
loving you changed my life
Im in love with you, for eternity, eternally .
Gotta wait till the end
Beat the reaper's hands...
it sends me beyond the clouds.
your most loyal fan,
M. Mahfouz
MyzzyM
Alexandria
Egypt
Starduster93
Whole album is a masterpiece of death metal; conveys beauty and harmony as well as brutality. Incredible power and melodies; the merciless strike of a genius at work!
ikillednoe
You can't beat me You can't beat the demons, I insist I'll come to take you away to a better place where you can rest I won't stay forever Just 'til the end of time I won't make it better I'll be there 'til you die There's no end for your pain Just as long as you fight it It is all just a game to see how long you can take it I won't stay forever Just til the end of time I won't make it better I'll be there 'til you die Gotta wait 'til the end be the reaper's hand
georgequeue
There is no other band that can make music like Hypocrisy's.
WEATHERLY THE WEATHERMAN POLITICAL
Such a Masterpiece. Spend Many Dark times contemplating while listening to this one and Peter's other Epic Tunes....I am so THANKFUL I no longer Embrace Depression like when I was in my teens and twenties.
#HAILHYPOCRISY
#HailPeterTagtgren
S Burgos
Definitely one of the top metal albums in my opinion.
Againwelived
The chorus "Gotta wait till the end" is glorious
theRamenBoyz
this song is awesome! I love this band! real inspiration
7Dead
This is an awesome song, it has what i think is one of Peters best screams at 3:40, fucking epic, fits the song, the sound of pure fucking agony!
cessebesse
Well I have heard all of them, a damn lot of times. And for me this is their best album, its probably even in the top 5 of my favorites of all time. And that is pretty damn good. ;)
Eduardo Videla Pavisic
this song pierces my soul every time...