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Hypocrisy (Sweden)
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March 14, 21:00
The Swedish death metal band Hypocrisy was formed by Peter Tägtgren in 1990 upon his return to Sweden from Florida, where he had been inspired by that state's flourishing death metal scene (bands like Morbid Angel, Deicide, Death, and Obituary). Hypocrisy's first demo was recorded entirely by Tägtgren himself; once it secured him a record deal, he recruited a lineup of Masse Broberg (vocals), Jonas Österberg (guitar), Mikael Hedlund (bass), and Lars Szöke (drums), while he himself settled on guitar. This lineup released "Penetralia" in 1992, upon which point Österberg left the group. Obsculum Obscenum appeared in 1993, and Broberg subsequently departed as well, with Tägtgren assuming vocal duties. Thus reconstituted as a power trio, Hypocrisy began to hit its stride, recording "The Fourth Dimension" (1994), "Abducted" (1996), and "The Final Chapter" (1997); in the meantime, Tägtgren developed an alternate career as a producer, working with bands like Dimmu Borgir, Immortal, and Dark Funeral.
Hypocrisy officially disbanded following the release of "The Final Chapter"; however, fan interest persuaded Tägtgren to reconsider the breakup, and a live album "Hypocrisy Destroys Wacken 1998", was released in early 1999 as a precursor of things to come. The new album "Hypocrisy" followed shortly thereafter and "Into the Abyss" was released in mid-2000.
The lyrics in their early stages were Anti-Christian/Satanic, but are now focused on lyrical themes such as the paranormal and aliens. Their latest album "Virus", contains lyrics of a more typical death metal nature, dealing with violence, insanity, drug addiction and emotional struggles.
"Virus" found Hypocrisy engaging in a more technical direction and would prominently feature new guitarist Andreas Holma, a man with a jazz background. Notably, Gary Holt of Exodus guested on the track 'Scrutinized'. European gigs that November, allied with Exodus saw support from Keep of Kalessin. Live work breaking into 2006 saw the band teaming up with Nile, Soilent Green, Rageing Speedhorn, Decapitated and With Passion for a North American tour commencing in early January. The band joined the 'Metal Hammer' sponsored 'European Neckbreaker's Ball' 2006 tour, also featuring Scar Symmetry, Soilwork and One Man Army And The Undead Qquartet, commencing 11th April in Denmark.
In October 2009 Hypocrisy released their eleventh studio album "A Taste of Extreme Divinity". The current line-up include Peter Tägtgren (vocals, guitar), Mikael Hedlund (bass guitar), Horgh (drums).
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