album this fast, but one day Peter called the record company and told them that they had recorded a new album ‘cause there was a little time available at the studio. Strange! With Catch 22, Hypocrisy opens up a new dimension of their sound. They combined the traditional Hypocrisy trademarks with some new influences like modern rock ’n’ roll or punk rock. Songs like “Don’t judge me,“ Destroyed,” “A Public Puppet” and “Another Dead End (For A Dead Man)“ are some of the best songs this legendary death metal outfit ever recorded in their ten-year long career.

It all began back in 1991 when Peter sent the first demo to some record companies. Nuclear Blast realized the huge potential immediately and offered them a contract. From the release of the first album, Penetralia, back in 1992 ‘til the Final Chapter, Hypocrisy became the most popular death metal band in the underground. With their 1997 output, The Final Chapter, they reached a bigger audience for the first time with people who are not into death metal starting to listen to the band. It also marked their breakthrough in the USA ‘cause they played Milwaukee Metalfest for the first time. The video for the title track was also recorded in the USA, and Hypocrisy became the next metal sensation from Europe. With their following albums, Hypocrisy and Into the Abyss, Hypocrisy reached a big crossover audience. The Hypocrisy hysteria had officially begun. One of the secrets of their success is undoubtedly Peter Tägtgren, who is a total freak, a party animal and one of the most honest and sympathetic people in the business. And he is an amazing songwriter as well. You can hear the result on the new album.

Catch 22 is not what HYPOCRISY fans might expect, but it’s what they should have expected. Because this band never refused any challenge, and be it one posed by themselves. So expect the unexpected, but rest assured that the result is brilliant.

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