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)
Not Ready To Die
Demon Hunter Lyrics
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I've got a lot of fingers to point
While you were busy building knowledge
I was already right
I know a voice like yours is not a weapon at all
And even mine is not a chisel for a thickened skull
So you can chant your anthems to the deaf
And we can sit here and cry until there's nothing left
Make like knives and make demands
We'll take our voices with our hands
Make like knives, we'll make demands
I'm burning bridges for the last time
I'm breaking habits for the first time
I saw my future today, it said I'm going away
But I still haven't sung the last line
On my way down
I'm not ready to lay, not ready to fade
I'm not ready to die
And everyday of my life I can feel it getting harder to breathe
With every minute ticking by, I'm getting ready to leave
I know a life like mine is not a reason to fret
But I've been busy making scars that you will never forget
If only thirty three years can save my life
I've had twenty three more to make things right
So when I'm taken to the sky and you're still here
You can clear your mind and dry your tears
I'm not ready to lay, not ready to fade
I'm not ready to die
When I'm taken home and you're still here
Just clear your mind, dry your tears
We'll take our voices with our hands
Make like knives we'll make demands
I'm not ready to lay, not ready to fade
I'm not ready to die
The song "Not Ready to Die" by Demon Hunter is a powerful statement of defiance against death and the inevitability of mortality. The lyrics begin by addressing an unnamed adversary who has apparently been building knowledge, while the singer has been "already right." Despite acknowledging that their voices are not lethal weapons, the singer suggests that they can still make demands and take action with "our voices in our hands, make like knives." The chorus reiterates the singer's resistance and refusal to accept death, declaring "I'm not ready to lay, not ready to fade, I'm not ready to die."
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more introspective and contemplative, with the singer acknowledging that every day is a struggle to keep breathing, and that they have been busy making scars that others will never forget. Nonetheless, the singer remains determined not to give up, even as they prepare for the possibility that death may come soon. The lyrics are tinged with a sense of urgency, a feeling that time is running out and every moment counts.
Ultimately, the song is a powerful affirmation of life, a refusal to give in to despair or resignation in the face of death. It is a call to action for anyone struggling with mortality, reminding us that we still have voices that can be used to demand justice, to make change, and to fight for a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got a lot of nerve and
You are very brave or foolish, and
I've got a lot of fingers to point
I have many things to blame you for
While you were busy building knowledge
While you were learning new things and expanding your mind
I was already right
I knew the right answer already
I know a voice like yours is not a weapon at all
Your words are not harmful, in fact they're not even meaningful
And even mine is not a chisel for a thickened skull
My words are not meant to change a stubborn opinion
So you can chant your anthems to the deaf
You can sing your songs to those who won't listen
And we can sit here and cry until there's nothing left
Or we can complain and feel sorry for ourselves until there's nothing more to do
Or we can take our voices with our hands
Or we can use our words and actions together
Make like knives and make demands
To be sharp and powerful in our words and actions, so as to make clear requests.
I'm burning bridges for the last time
I'm ending relationships and connections permanently, for good
I'm breaking habits for the first time
I'm changing my behavior patterns for the very first time
I saw my future today, it said I'm going away
I saw what's coming for me ahead in time, and it is far away
But I still haven't sung the last line
But my story and my journey are not yet over
On my way down
As I move forward in life
I'm not ready to lay, not ready to fade
I'm not ready to give up, to disappear
I'm not ready to die
I'm not ready to leave this world behind
And everyday of my life I can feel it getting harder to breathe
Each day that goes by, it feels like it's becoming more difficult to live
With every minute ticking by, I'm getting ready to leave
As time passes, I'm getting closer to departing this life
I know a life like mine is not a reason to fret
I understand that my life is not something to be anxious about
But I've been busy making scars that you will never forget
However, I have been busy creating lasting marks on those close to me
If only thirty three years can save my life
If only a few years of living can make all the difference to sustain me
I've had twenty three more to make things right
Then I still have 23 more years to have an impact; to fix my wrongs
So when I'm taken to the sky and you're still here
So when I'm departed from this world and you are still living
You can clear your mind and dry your tears
You should not worry and instead find peace
When I'm taken home and you're still here
When I pass away and you are still living
Just clear your mind, dry your tears
You should not grieve, and instead find peace
We'll take our voices with our hands
We will use our words and actions together
Make like knives we'll make demands
To be sharp and powerful in our words and actions, so as to make clear requests.
I'm not ready to lay, not ready to fade
I'm not ready to give up, to disappear
I'm not ready to die
I'm not ready to leave this world behind
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Don Clark, Ryan Clark, Michael Christian Mccaddon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ThiagolimaDahmer
Not Ready To Die
You've got a lot of nerve and I've got a lot of fingers to point
While you were busy building knowledge I was already right
I know a voice like yours is not a weapon at all
And even mine is not a chisel for a thickened skull
So you can chant your anthems to the deaf
And we can sit here and cry until there's nothing left
Or we can take our voices with our hands
Make like knives and make demands
We'll take our voices, with our hands
We'll make like knives, we'll make demands
I'm burning bridges for the last time
I'm breaking habits for the first time
I saw my future today
It said I'm going away
But I still haven't sung the last line
On my way down
I'm not ready to lay
I'm not ready to fade
I'm not ready to die
I'm not ready to lay
I'm not ready to fade
I'm not ready to die
And everyday of my life I can feel it getting harder to breathe
With every minute ticking by I'm getting ready to leave
I know a life like mine is not a reason to fret
But I've been busy making scars that you will never forget
If only thirty three years can save my life
I've had twenty three more to make things right
So when I'm taken to the sky and you're still here
You can clear your mind and dry your tears
We'll take our voices, with our hands
We'll make like knives, we'll make demands
I'm burning bridges for the last time
I'm breaking habits for the first time
I saw my future today
It said I'm going away
But I still haven't sung the last line
On my way down
I'm not ready to lay
I'm not ready to fade
I'm not ready to die
I'm not ready to lay
I'm not ready to fade
I'm not ready to die
When I'm taken home
And you're still here
Just clear your mind, dry your tears
We'll take our voices, with our hands
We'll make like knives, we'll make demands
I'm not ready to lay
I'm not ready to fade
I'm not ready to die
I'm not ready to lay
I'm not ready to fade
I'm not ready to die
Não Pronto Para Morrer
Você tem muita coragem e eu tenho muitos dedos para apontar
Enquanto você estava ocupado buscando conhecimento eu já estava certo!
Sei que uma voz como a sua, não é de todo uma arma
E a minha não é um cinzel para um crânio engrossado
Então você pode cantar seus hinos para os surdos
E podemos sentar aqui e chorar até não houver saída
Ou podemos pegar nossas vozes com nossas mãos
Fazer como as facas e fazer pedidos
Levantaremos nossas vozes, com nossas mãos
Faremos como as facas, faremos pedidos
Estou queimando pontes pela última vez
Estou quebrando hábitos pela primeira vez
Eu vi meu futuro hoje
E ele disse que eu estou indo embora
Mas eu ainda não cantei a última linha
No meu caminho para baixo
Não estou pronto pra deitar
Eu não estou pronto pra desvanecer
Não estou pronto para morrer
Não estou pronto pra deitar
Eu não estou pronto pra desvanecer
Não estou pronto para morrer
E todo dia da minha vida eu posso sentir isso ficando difícil de respirar
A cada minuto que passa, estou me preparando pra sair
Sei que vidas como a minha n é motivo pra se preocupar
Mas eu estive ocupado fazendo cicatrizes que você nunca irá esquecer
Se somente trinta e três anos podem salvar minha vida
Eu já tive mais vinte e três para fazer as coisas direito
Então quando eu for levado para os céu, e você ficar aqui
Você poderá limpar sua mente e enxugar suas lágrimas
Levantaremos nossas vozes, com nossas mãos
Faremos como as facas, faremos pedidos
Estou queimando pontes pela última vez
Estou quebrando hábitos pela primeira vez
Eu vi meu futuro hoje
E ele disse que eu estou indo embora
Mas eu ainda não cantei a última linha
No meu caminho para baixo
Não estou pronto pra deitar
Eu não estou pronto pra desvanecer
Não estou pronto para morrer
Não estou pronto pra deitar
Eu não estou pronto pra desvanecer
Não estou pronto para morrer
Quando eu for levado para o céu
E você ainda estiver aqui
Apenas limpe sua mente, seque suas lágrimas
Levantaremos nossas vozes, com nossas mãos
Nós faremos como facas, nós faremos pedidos
Não estou pronto pra deitar
Eu não estou pronto pra desvanecer
Não estou pronto para morrer
Não estou pronto pra deitar
Eu não estou pronto pra desvanecer
Não estou pronto para morrer
@takomega7189
When I was curled up in the back of my Explorer, detoxing myself off opiates, I had this song on repeat in my CD player. Now, with 7 years clean on July 30th, I was listening to it again. I will always give credit to this song for helping me get through that time.
@mattstuckey9156
Praise God you are clean and free!
@thebenman8657
Awesome testimony!
@TheRandomcrap101
Damn my dude. I love seeing people so positively affected by DH's music. Your strength is commendable
@MaphistosChosen
@Al Simmons Fine Again and DH helped me quit smoking, all that's left for me to shake is the drink. Thanks Demon Hunter! I'm not a Christian but I do love this christian band.
@gamingnaddiction2016
Thirteenth step helped me
@hericlesfranca622
I'm literally watching this and crying, this video represents so much to me. It NEEDS to be re-uploaded in HD!!!
@Elizacliff77
Jesus is Lord of all please ask him into your heart before it's to late as in your burning in hell without repentance please do so in Jesus name much love from The heavens side
@user-ps5wo6kj3c
Да реально задевает глубины души . Молодости юности
@josefhorak
this video deserve to be uploaded again but in HD!!! Love Demon Hunter!!!