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Ludvika, Sweden (1990 – present)

The Swedish 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 the 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.

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  • versionfiv

    they're not re recorded. they're the original performances, remastered.

    17 Jun 12:43pm Reply
  • thedoseoftea

    Does anyone know if Penetralia and Osculum re-release will feature Masse's or Peter's vocals?

    15 Jun 8:54pm Reply
  • ElHuevas1428574

    ⌠↑ಠ_ಠ ←:D→ ಥ_ಥ↓⌡

    15 Jun 9:27am Reply
  • hR_Fable

    They're re-releasing penetralia and osculum ! ! As long as they re-record it 10yrs style (instead of something like Catch 22 (V2.0.08) style), I think it'll be something pretty legendary. :D

    14 Jun 4:14pm Reply
  • Muinaiset

    Everything Hypocrisy has done other than Catch 22 is awesome. Catch 22 is the only one I'd consider mediocre.

    14 Jun 7:24am Reply
  • Ovtcast

    The Fourth Dimension till Hypocrisy < awesome....................... A Taste of Extreme Divinity+End of Disclosure < mediocre and everthing the same

    12 Jun 2:53pm Reply
  • GoldCharlotte

    I can't get bored of Metal. I can't get bored of Hypocrisy.

    11 Jun 3:57pm Reply
  • DaviFerreira12

    Great band '-'

    7 Jun 1:43am Reply
  • Jessica_58

    Happy Birthday Peter! [3]

    3 Jun 6:05pm Reply
  • jippyvinet

    Happy Birthday Peter! [2]

    3 Jun 5:20pm Reply
  • Mr_SaPo

    Happy Birthday Peter!

    3 Jun 7:31am Reply
  • WoLf_digger

    Гипнокрыса рулит ! Очень нравится их музыка.

    28 May 11:06pm Reply
  • ElHuevas1428574

    ⌠↑ಠ_ಠ ←:D→ ಥ_ಥ↓⌡

    18 May 8:50am Reply
  • nazumbleed

    can't get enough of them

    11 May 9:53pm Reply
  • Edward_Blake

    Джонни Депп веников не вяжет.)

    11 May 4:12pm Reply
  • versionfiv

    this band has a lot of thrash in it, some of their riffs sound very similar to kreators.

    10 May 4:08pm Reply
  • tripodthunder

    I prefer my metal with flavors of gothic/industrial/thrash/heavy but this band has got talent and I love it!

    9 May 5:21pm Reply
  • versionfiv

    oceangypsy it has nothing to do with christians and everything to do with the band members not being aware of the workload their government is experiencing (which they cannot be blamed for anyhow). anyway hypocrisy comes to america nearly every other year.

    9 May 4:36am Reply
  • Meloku666

    ¡¡My favorite death metal band!!

    4 May 10:40pm Reply
  • culf

    the new album is true and perfect

    2 May 12:31am Reply
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