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)
Everything Was White
Demon Hunter Lyrics
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Decaying pieces of my being that have fallen on me
I find the one clean cut that has given the wrath
Beneath the deep and cleansing fire that is shaping the path
I've had all my life to fall in place
I watch all my past in right decay
And with every step that shames my face
I see all my pieces catch ablaze
[Chorus]
The pain is fading, now you're leaving me alone.
I can't stop bleeding, I'm depleting on my own
I can't bury every form I've seen
The hollow pieces of perfection are embedded in me
And with every step the walls give way
And in the shadow of deceit I can see you fade
I've seen all those dreams we try to hide
And the sound of honesty's reply
But I'm not that man you've seen inside
He was born so pure but then he died
[Chorus]
With every word I breathe out
I feel it escaping from my soul
With every thought created
Omission leaving me so cold
I've seen inside the downward fall
Remember all the filth I saw
I've seen inside the downward fall
Remember everything I saw
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Demon Hunter's song Everything Was White are a reflection on the struggles of clearing one's mind and facing the truth about oneself. The metaphor of decaying pieces of being falling on the singer represents the negative aspects of their personality and history. The singer is searching for a clean cut, a defining moment or characteristic that has given them the strength to face their past with a deep and cleansing fire. They've had all their life to fall into place but they now see their past in right decay.
There is a lot of internal conflict going on in these lyrics, and the singer is experiencing pain and depletion as they face their inner demons. The walls are giving way, and the singer is watching as everything they've tried to hide, all their dreams and the sound of honesty's reply are all coming to light. The man that they once were has died, and the new man that they are becoming is born through the painful process of facing one's darker self.
The song is a powerful reflection on the struggle of self-awareness and personal growth. It suggests that facing our demons head-on is a painful but ultimately necessary part of the process of becoming the best version of ourselves. It's a reminder that we all have flaws and negative qualities, but that it's through the hard work of facing them that we can grow, change and become better people.
Line by Line Meaning
As I clear my mind enough to see
I am finally able to see the decaying pieces of myself that have fallen on me by clearing my mind.
Decaying pieces of my being that have fallen on me
These are the parts of me that have deteriorated and impacted my life in negative ways.
I find the one clean cut that has given the wrath
Among those decaying pieces, there is one that stands out as the source of my pain and suffering.
Beneath the deep and cleansing fire that is shaping the path
As I confront this source of pain, I am also being transformed and purified through the cleansing process.
I've had all my life to fall in place
Throughout my life, I expected everything to come together and make sense, but it hasn't happened yet.
I watch all my past in right decay
I am witnessing the decay and eventual destruction of my past, which has not served me well.
And with every step that shames my face
As I continue to confront my past mistakes and failures, I feel ashamed of myself.
I see all my pieces catch ablaze
My past mistakes are being burned away as I move closer to a new and better version of myself.
The pain is fading, now you're leaving me alone.
As I confront my pain and flaws, I am becoming stronger and no longer need the things that used to cause me pain.
I can't stop bleeding, I'm depleting on my own
Despite the progress I have made, the process of confronting my flaws is still difficult and painful.
I can't bury every form I've seen
Even if I try to hide the negative aspects of my past and myself, they are still a part of me.
The hollow pieces of perfection are embedded in me
I have unrealistically high expectations for myself and often find myself feeling inadequate and not good enough.
And with every step the walls give way
As I acknowledge and confront these negative aspects of myself, the barriers and walls that have held me back break down.
And in the shadow of deceit I can see you fade
As I become more honest with myself and others, the superficial and deceitful aspects of my life and relationships fade away.
I've seen all those dreams we try to hide
I have seen the unrealistic dreams and expectations that people often try to hide from themselves and others.
And the sound of honesty's reply
I realize that being honest with myself and others is the only way to truly move forward and live a fulfilling life.
But I'm not that man you've seen inside
The person I once was is not the person I am becoming through this transformative process.
He was born so pure but then he died
The person I once was had good intentions, but those intentions were corrupted by my negative experiences and mistakes.
With every word I breathe out
As I am becoming more honest with myself and others, I am also expressing myself more freely.
I feel it escaping from my soul
Each word I express feels like a release and a step towards greater authenticity and freedom.
With every thought created
As I am becoming more mindful, I am also becoming more aware of my thoughts and emotions.
Omission leaving me so cold
When I try to suppress or hide my true thoughts and emotions, I feel disconnected and isolated from others.
I've seen inside the downward fall
Through this process of self-examination, I have seen the worst that I am capable of and what I need to change.
Remember all the filth I saw
I will never forget the negative parts of myself and my past that I have confronted and seek to change.
Remember everything I saw
Through this process of self-examination, I have gained greater insight into myself and my life.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: DON CLARK, RYAN CLARK
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