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)
Beauty Through The Eyes Of A Predator
Demon Hunter Lyrics
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I see your life and death reduce into a product line
It's not enough to see you speaking through the blindest of eyes
The same dead, cold breath is reducing mine
I can't see why
You're not a saint, you're a thief
You can't deny
It's all a ploy underneath.
All I've seen (you better learn to keep your face under the dark)
All I need (wake up and feel the blood escape your heart)
Your disease (for every word that you devalue and mistake)
I can't breathe (for every soul you nauseate with what you say)
CHORUS:
You've brought this verdict on yourself (before we ever had a chance)
I hope you cry for the one's you've lost.
You built this burden when you fell (you know we never took a glance)
I hope it's worth all the blood it cost.
It's been a long way back from the dissipated path
Only half way through, say goodbye and take a breath
And when the end shines new with the burn of nothing left
I'll give you one last chance to say you're done and give it back.
I won't agree.
Your remedy is a joke.
I can't believe.
That you can breathe and not choke.
(CHORUS)
Peddle your faith to the blind.
And cheapen the love that you feel so painful.
Pushing the guilt through yourself.
And suffer the mold of a prime example.
(CHORUS)
I feel my lungs beginning to burn.
With every foolish word that you spit, another nail you'll get.
The song "Beauty Through The Eyes Of A Predator" by Demon Hunter speaks about the predatory nature of certain individuals, who manipulate and deceive for personal gain. The lyrics address the frustration and disgust felt by the singer at these individuals who operate without any regard for the harm they are causing to others. The opening lines, "I'm not the only one who can't see why it crossed your mind / I see your life and death reduce into a product line," highlight the singer's confusion and anger at the individual's actions. The lines "Peddle your faith to the blind / And cheapen the love that you feel so painful / Pushing the guilt through yourself / And suffer the mold of a prime example" suggest that the individual is using religion and love as tools to manipulate others. The use of the words "painful," "guilt," and "suffer" imply that the individual's actions are not only harmful to others, but also to themselves.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the point that the individual's actions have consequences: "You've brought this verdict on yourself / I hope you cry for the one's you've lost / You built this burden when you fell / I hope it's worth all the blood it cost." The words "verdict," "burden," and "blood" add a sense of finality and weight to the consequences. The lines "With every foolish word that you spit, another nail you'll get" suggest that the individual's actions are self-destructive and will inevitably lead to their downfall.
Overall, the song "Beauty Through The Eyes Of A Predator" is a scathing critique of individuals who manipulate and deceive for personal gain, using religion and love as tools for their own benefit, and causing harm to others in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not the only one who can't see why it crossed your mind
I'm not alone in not understanding why you thought what you did was a good idea.
I see your life and death reduce into a product line
I see your existence reduced to a commodity, something to be sold, manufactured, and discarded.
It's not enough to see you speaking through the blindest of eyes
It's not enough to see you blindly preaching your message without understanding the consequences of your words.
The same dead, cold breath is reducing mine
Your oppressive, empty behavior is affecting my psyche, making me feel suffocated and lifeless.
I can't see why
I don't understand the reasoning or motivation behind your actions.
You're not a saint, you're a thief
You're not a benevolent figure, you're actually robbing people of their individuality and brainwashing them into your cult-like following.
You can't deny
You cannot reject the truth that what you're doing is manipulative and unethical.
It's all a ploy underneath.
There's a hidden agenda to your preaching, and it's not as altruistic as you make it seem.
All I've seen (you better learn to keep your face under the dark)
All I've observed is a person who needs to learn how to hide their true self and intentions.
All I need (wake up and feel the blood escape your heart)
All I require for you to understand is for you to experience the true ramifications of your actions.
Your disease (for every word that you devalue and mistake)
Your wrong-headed thinking is the source of your contagious, toxic influence on other people.
I can't breathe (for every soul you nauseate with what you say)
Your words are making it difficult for me to function and travel through life, making me feel queasy and sick.
You've brought this verdict on yourself (before we ever had a chance)
You deserved the punishment you received, and it was a long-standing, expected outcome that resulted from your actions.
I hope you cry for the one's you've lost.
I hope you have the emotional capacity to grieve for the people who you negatively impacted or push away during your selfish actions.
You built this burden when you fell (you know we never took a glance)
You created this enormous weight on your shoulders when you failed and faltered, and we didn't take note or care.
I hope it's worth all the blood it cost.
I hope you reflect on whether your immoral, damaging behavior was really worth the number of casualties, victims, and consequences.
It's been a long way back from the dissipated path
It's been a difficult journey to come back from the wayward, dark side of life.
Only half way through, say goodbye and take a breath
We're only halfway through your path to redemption, so take a break and breathe before continuing to move forward.
And when the end shines new with the burn of nothing left
When the end appears, it will be starkly bright and apparent that there's nothing left for us, no more resources or opportunities.
I'll give you one last chance to say you're done and give it back.
I'll give you one final opportunity to own up to your mistakes, apologize for your wrongdoing, and change your ways.
I won't agree.
I won't nod along or pretend to understand, since what you did was wrong and inexcusable.
Your remedy is a joke.
Your supposed cure or solution to the problems is laughable and ineffective.
I can't believe.
I'm incredulous and stunned by your words and actions.
That you can breathe and not choke.
I'm amazed that you can make false, detrimental statements and not suffer the consequences or feel burdened by them.
Peddle your faith to the blind.
Sell your religious beliefs and practices to people who are naive and unsuspecting.
And cheapen the love that you feel so painful.
Devalue the true, meaningful emotion of love, making it a shallow, hollow feeling.
Pushing the guilt through yourself.
Project feelings of shame and wrongdoing onto yourself and then onto other people.
And suffer the mold of a prime example.
Be subject to the expectation and scrutiny of other people as a supposed model of behavior or example to follow.
I feel my lungs beginning to burn.
I'm starting to feel the physical and mental weight of the hurtful, senseless things you've uttered.
With every foolish word that you spit, another nail you'll get.
With every misguided statement or idea you express, you're digging yourself into a deeper hole and making yourself more accountable for your actions.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: DON CLARK, RYAN CLARK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David
My favourite album by this band... Literally every single song is good...
Emily Reynolds
Best Demon Hunter song and comes at such a good time in 2017 ❤
Guilherme Olivera
I FEEL MY LUUUUUUNGS
BEGINNING TO BUUUURN
I really like the end of this music
Guilherme Olivera
I mean, I like the whole song, but the end is really great
Eleazar Guzman
man I love all their songs especially every single one in this album and True Defiance \m/
Tim Ferguson
My favorite song on my favorite Demon Hunter album!
Coolbird00
I love playing Diablo 3 and listening to Demon Hunter!
allyson barron
this is my favorite off this album :D
Katja van W.
best song of demon hunter everytime i hear this i get a eargasm =D
Kyo
That's a flat out lie. They don't cuss at all. I've had the lyrics to pretty much all of their songs printed, and I've never seen a single cuss word in any of the songs. Quite sad, and pathetic, to throw an accusation like this when knowing it's not true. I don't know if you have your band names confused or not, but you need to do your research before you drop a lie like that.