Their second album, Summer of Darkness, was released on the 4th of May, 2004. Their third album, The Triptych was released October 25, 2005. On this album Ethan Luck (The O.C. Supertones, The Dingees) joined as lead guitarist.
On November 4th, 2007 Demon Hunter released their 4th studio album, Storm The Gates of Hell, which became one of their most aggressive sounds ever.
They released Live In Nashville which was recorded during the Stronger than Hell tour in early 2008. It released later that year. Also in 2008 came the 45 Days documentary which gave a behind the scenes look at Demon Hunter.
In late 2009, Don Clark announced that he was splitting from the band due to increasing priorities with both his home life, and his constant workload with the design firm (Invisible Creature) that he and Ryan Clark continue to undertake together. Ethan Luck also left at this time.
On March 9, 2010 the bands 5th studio album, The World Is A Thorn, hit shelves. The album is described by the band as their "heaviest but most melodic" album yet. It was also the first studio album to feature Patrick Judge, who was first introduced on LIve in Nashville. And new collaborations with artists like Christian Älvestam (ex- Scar Symmetry), Bjorn "Speed" Strid (Soilwork), and Dave Peters (Throwdown). The single "collapsing" from the new album gained widespread recognition and added to the "heaviness" of the bands new avatar and lineup.
True Defiance was released as the band's 6th studio album on April 2012. "My Destiny" was released as the lead single.
Extremist is their 7th studio album and was released on March 2014.
The eighth album by Demon Hunter, Outlive, was released on March 31st., 2017. The singles "Cold Winter Sun" and "Died In My Sleep" were both released on February, 2017.
Current Members:
* Ryan Clark - lead vocals (2000-present)
* Jon Dunn - bass guitar (2003-present)
* Timothy "Yogi" Watts - drums (2004-present)
* Patrick Judge - lead guitar, backing vocals (2009-present)
* Jeremiah Scott - rhythm guitar (2012-present)
A Broken Upper Hand
Demon Hunter Lyrics
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I took your words and now I'm blind.
And everything you've given just kills me.
Your words swarm through my soul like locusts.
Eating away at any glimpse of focus.
Their eyes flaming red like pain.
Filling the void once righteous and bloodstained.
That tears me from the hate that binds me.
I feel it crawling up my spine.
But I'll cut it off before it reaches the bloodline.
You'll never fade me out, you'll never turn me off.
You'll never reach the end, you'll never hear enough.
You're half-grasp can't exterminate my stand.
You can't rule with a broken upper hand.
A fragment of what's been left behind.
Trapped behind my state of mind,
I took your words and now I'm blind.
And everything you've given just kills me.
Trapped behind my state of mind,
I took your words and now I'm blind.
And everything you've given just kills me. (YEAH)
Your face brings out the hate that rots me.
The face of everyday that haunts me.
I can't pull away my blank stare.
A thousand times should prove I don't care.
But hands can't steal the light that makes me.
Or bring me to the fate that breaks me
I feel it crawling up my spine.
But I'll cut it off before it reaches the bloodline.
You'll never fade me out, you'll never turn me off.
You'll never reach the end, you'll never hear enough.
You're the half-grasp can't exterminate my stand.
You can't rule with a broken upper hand.
A fragment of what's been left behind.
Trapped behind my state of mind
I took your words and now I'm blind.
And everything you've given just kills me.
Trapped behind my state of mind
A fragment of what's been left behind
I took your words and now I'm blind.
And everything you give just kills me.
Trapped behind my state of mind
A fragment of what's been left behind
I took your words and now I'm blind.
And everything you give just kills me
KILLS ME! (8x)
The Demon Hunter's song, "A Broken Upper Hand" is a powerful anthem that speaks to the pain and hurt caused by the words and actions of others. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who is trapped in their own thoughts and emotions, unable to break free from the negative influence of those around them. The opening lines, "Trapped behind my state of mind, I took your words and now I'm blind," set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer struggles to navigate a world that seems determined to drag him down.
The imagery throughout the song is intense, with words described as "locusts" eating away at any hint of focus or positivity. The pain is palpable as the singer pleads for release from the hurt and negativity that's consuming him. The chorus, with lines like "You'll never fade me out, you'll never turn me off," highlights the singer's determination to hold fast to his sense of self, even in the face of so much negativity.
Ultimately, "A Broken Upper Hand" is a song about resilience, about the strength it takes to stand up in the face of adversity and refuse to let it break you. It's a powerful anthem for anyone who's ever struggled with the weight of others' expectations, and an affirmation that we are capable of rising above the negativity and pain that threatens to swallow us whole.
Line by Line Meaning
Trapped behind my state of mind
I am confined to my own negative thoughts and emotions.
I took your words and now I'm blind.
I let your negative words control and negatively affect me.
And everything you've given just kills me.
Every negative thing you have said or done to me brings me down.
Your words swarm through my soul like locusts.
Your harmful words plague my inner self.
Eating away at any glimpse of focus.
Your words destroy any sense of direction or purpose.
Their eyes flaming red like pain.
The negative intensity behind your words and actions hurt me deeply.
Filling the void once righteous and bloodstained.
Your negativity fills the void that was once filled with positivity and goodness.
But words can't kill the light inside me
No matter how much negativity I encounter, I still hold on to my inner strength and light.
That tears me from the hate that binds me.
My strength allows me to break free from the negative forces holding me down.
I feel it crawling up my spine.
Negativity is always lurking in the background, trying to overcome me.
But I'll cut it off before it reaches the bloodline.
I refuse to let negativity control and dominate me.
You'll never fade me out, you'll never turn me off.
I am strong enough to withstand any negativity thrown my way.
You'll never reach the end, you'll never hear enough.
You cannot break me down no matter how hard you try.
You're half-grasp can't exterminate my stand.
Your negative hold over me is weak and cannot defeat my inner strength.
You can't rule with a broken upper hand.
You cannot dominate me when you are broken and lost yourself.
A fragment of what's been left behind.
The remnants of negative experiences still linger and leave a lasting impact.
Your face brings out the hate that rots me.
Just seeing you triggers negative feelings in me.
The face of everyday that haunts me.
Your presence is a constant reminder of the struggles and negativity I face daily.
I can't pull away my blank stare.
I am overcome with negativity and cannot seem to snap out of it.
A thousand times should prove I don't care.
I may seem indifferent, but your negativity still affects me deeply.
But hands can't steal the light that makes me.
Even if you try to bring me down, my strength and resilience cannot be taken away.
Or bring me to the fate that breaks me.
I refuse to let negativity dictate my fate or cause me to break down.
KILLS ME! (8x)
The overwhelming negativity and struggles in my life are taking a toll on me.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DON CLARK, RYAN CLARK
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