Hypocrisy (band)

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Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy live in Glasgow, Scotland 2006
Hypocrisy live in Glasgow, Scotland 2006
Background information
Origin Ludvika, Sweden
Years active 1990–present
Label(s) Nuclear Blast
Associated acts Immortal, Pain, Dark Funeral
Website www.hypocrisy.tv
Members
Peter Tägtgren
Mikael Hedlund
Reidar "Horgh" Horghagen
Former members
Klas Idebirg
Emperor Magus Caligula
Jonas Österberg
Lars Szöke
Mathias Kamijo
Andreas Holma

Hypocrisy is a death metal[1] band from Sweden. It was formed in 1990 in Ludvika, Sweden by Peter Tägtgren. The lyrics in their early stages were anti-Christian and Satanic, but are now focused on lyrical themes such as the paranormal and extraterrestrial. The band's style has drifted from a traditional death metal sound on their early albums, to a more melodic death metal sound[2][3] . Their latest album, Virus, contains lyrics of a more typical death metal nature dealing with violence, the horrors of reality, insanity, torture, war, drug addiction, and emotional struggles.

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Biography

After spending three years in Fort Lauderdale, Florida[4] in 1990, founder Peter Tägtgren returned to his homeland of Sweden to form his own band. Hypocrisy's early releases were noted as being well-executed death metal, but panned for not being particularly innovative. That criticism waned as the band matured, cultivating a more distinctive sound as well as employing an introspective lyrical approach. Later releases have a more atmospheric sound, with lyrical exploration of aliens and abduction experiences. Their latest release, Virus, has seen the band return to more death metal themes.

Tägtgren's experience as a producer may have 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.

Members

Former members

  • Lars Szöke - drums (1990-2004)
  • Magnus "Masse" Broberg - vocals (1992-1993)
  • Jonas Österberg - guitar (1992)
  • Mathias Kamijo - live guitar (1998)
  • Andreas Holma - guitar (2004-2006)
  • Klas Ideberg - live guitar (2006)

Discography

Albums

EPs

Compilations

Live albums

Singles

Notes

  1. ^ Metal File: Motley Crue, Soulfly, Nile & More - News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News
  2. ^ The Daily Collegian - On the road at the New England Metal Festival: part 2 (continued)
  3. ^ Ohio State U.: CD REVIEW: In Flames scorches with 'Come Clarity'. | The America's Intelligence Wire (February, 2006)
  4. ^ "Peter Tägtgren Video interview", @ FaceCulture.nl (March 22, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-10-16. 

External links

Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypocrisy_(band)"

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