Artist page · 07/07/2026
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14 vinyl titles on Nuclear Blast, from 'Osculum Obscenum' to 2026 remasters; strong demand for original German pressings.
Formed by Peter Tägtgren, Hypocrisy stands as a significant act within Scandinavian metal, blending aggressive death metal riffs and melodic passages. Their extensive catalog, released primarily through Nuclear Blast, spans from early 1990s albums like 'Penetralia' and 'Osculum Obscenum' through to recent remastered editions planned for 2025 and 2026. Vinyl collectors find valuable pressings, especially limited editions and numbered copies from Germany. Recent releases such as 'Worship' (2021) and the upcoming remasters of 'A Taste of Extreme Divinity' and 'Virus' highlight the band's continued relevance and evolving sound.
Known for lyrical themes initially focused on anti-Christian and satanic motifs, they have incorporated narratives drawing on science fiction and the paranorm…
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Nuclear Blast · 2021
Nuclear Blast · 2013
Nuclear Blast · 2011
Nuclear Blast · 2009
Nuclear Blast · 2008
Nuclear Blast · 2005
Nuclear Blast · 2004
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Nuclear Blast · 1999
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Nuclear Blast · 1996
Nuclear Blast · 1994
Nuclear Blast · 1993
Nuclear Blast · 1992Playlist
The tracks that sum up Hypocrisy's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Latest studio album with 11 tracks, representing the band's mature melodic death metal style, pressed on limited edition vinyl in Germany.
Features 9 tracks on death metal themes, sought-after original German pressing with numbered copies enhancing collector interest.
A 2009 release remastered for 2025, presenting a blend of death metal with atmospheric layers, multiple vinyl versions available.
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Artists who share part of Hypocrisy's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
The band's lyrics transitioned from satanic themes to exploring paranormal and sci-fi, emphasizing evolving artistic vision.— Hypocrisy commentary
Released in 2013 on Nuclear Blast, 'End Of Disclosure' showcased a numbered, limited edition LP pressing in Germany, featuring 9 intense tracks framed by melodic death metal styles.
Captured in 1999, this album documented Hypocrisy's live performance at Wacken Open Air, featuring the band at a key period of their career with Nuclear Blast.
'Catch 22' received a remastered reissue in 2008 with enhanced tracks and numbered limited edition LPs, reinforcing its importance in Hypocrisy's discography.
Founded by Peter Tägtgren in 1990, Hypocrisy emerged from Ludvika as a defining melodic death metal act in Sweden's metal scene.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Hypocrisy was founded by Peter Tägtgren in Ludvika, Sweden, in 1990.
Hypocrisy is known primarily for melodic death metal with atmospheric elements.
The band's vinyl catalog is mainly released by Nuclear Blast, known for metal and rock artists.
Original pressings, especially those from Germany in limited or numbered editions, tend to have higher collector value.
Lyrics shifted from anti-Christian and satanic themes to paranormal and science-fiction topics over time.
'The Arrival' (2004) features thematic art related to paranormal and sci-fi, reflecting the band's lyrical evolution.
Yes, several key albums such as 'A Taste Of Extreme Divinity' and 'Virus' have remastered editions planned for release in 2025.
Hypocrisy vinyl records are available in European markets including France, often distributed through Nuclear Blast's network.
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