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)
Screams Of The Undead
Demon Hunter Lyrics
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A fast fix for the brokenness of everyday.
Its like the pain is building up, it's swelling up,
I've got to choke it down and break it down until it's broke down.
It's like a shard of glass, it's like a broken piece.
Of everything I hate, it's everything in me,
A burnt heart stains black the blood it flows.
A dead soul will overshadow.
Push it out. I want to see it shatter.
And Everyday I see my life rewind tearing through dreams I find I'm wide awake.
And even when it's wrong I start to learn, and then I do it again.
I reach out to grasp and get a broken hand,
And everyone is going to turn their backs.
I want to take them down,
And strike them down and leave them struck down.
Its like I'm made to fail with everything I gain.
Just an infected piece in a defective game.
My two hands give birth to nothing right.
A black past is an effective foresight.
Push it out, it's everything you never were.
Push it out, I want to see it shatter.
And Everyday I see my life rewind tearing through dreams I find I'm wide awake.
And everything is building up, a pale heart is an empty cup,
If nothing ever changes, I'm breaking down, giving up.
Burn it out, let it go, break it all, lose control,
Force it out, bring it through, pass it down, make it new.
Kill the pain, scrape it off, leave it here, make it stop.
Tear it down, bleed it out, all the hate, see it straight.
No one ever told me that it would all stay the same.
Everyday I fall on shards of my hatred and shame.
The lyrics of "Screams of the Undead" by Demon Hunter reflect the singer's struggle with the pain and brokenness of his everyday life. He tries to throw it away but finds himself choking it down and breaking it down until it's broke down like a shard of glass. The pain is overwhelming, and he feels like an infected piece in a defective game. The singer wants to push it out and see it shatter, to tear it down and bleed it out. He is tearing through his nightmares and wide awake even when things are wrong. The singer's frustration is palpable, and he wants to take control of his life, kill the pain, and leave the past behind.
The song captures the intense emotions of the singer, reflective of heavier/traditional metal. Through the use of vivid imagery, the lyrics describe the singer's inner turmoil, desperation, and anguish. The repeated references to breaking down and shattering symbolize the singer's desire to release himself from the pain and embrace newfound freedom. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has been through difficult situations before, and though he might try to move on and learn, he keeps landing on the same shards of his hatred and shame.
Line by Line Meaning
Every single time I feel the burn I try to throw it away.
Every time I feel the pain, I try to ignore it and forget about it.
A fast fix for the brokenness of everyday.
I'm looking for a quick way to forget about my problems and pain.
Its like the pain is building up, it's swelling up,
The pain inside me keeps growing stronger every day.
I've got to choke it down and break it down until it's broke down.
I have to suppress my pain and try to make it go away.
It's like a shard of glass, it's like a broken piece.
The pain inside me is sharp and feels like it's tearing me apart.
Of everything I hate, it's everything in me,
The source of my pain is everything that I dislike about myself.
A burnt heart stains black the blood it flows.
My heart that's filled with pain and hatred makes everything around it dark and negative.
A dead soul will overshadow.
My inner pain and negativity affect everything else in my life and cause me to feel empty, hopeless, and lost.
Push it out. I'ts everything you never were,
I want to push out all the negativity so that I can become someone better.
Push it out. I want to see it shatter.
I want to completely destroy all the pain and negativity inside me.
And Everyday I see my life rewind tearing through dreams I find I'm wide awake.
Every day I feel like I'm stuck in the same cycle of pain and disappointment, and it's hard to escape that reality.
And even when it's wrong I start to learn, and then I do it again.
Even when I make mistakes and experience pain, I keep going back to the same negative patterns and can't seem to break them.
I reach out to grasp and get a broken hand,
Whenever I try to reach out for help or comfort, I end up feeling more broken and alone.
And everyone is going to turn their backs.
I feel like everyone around me will eventually abandon me or reject me, adding to my pain.
I want to take them down,
I feel angry and resentful towards those who have hurt me and want to seek revenge.
And strike them down and leave them struck down.
I want to harm those who have caused me pain and make them suffer like I have.
Its like I'm made to fail with everything I gain.
No matter how successful I become, I always end up experiencing pain and failure.
Just an infected piece in a defective game.
I feel like I'm just a small part of a bigger system that's broken and corrupted, leaving me feeling powerless and hopeless.
My two hands give birth to nothing right.
Despite my efforts, everything I create or accomplish feels like a failure or a disappointment.
A black past is an effective foresight.
My painful past has made me assume the worst about my future, leaving me feeling hopeless and pessimistic.
And everything is building up, a pale heart is an empty cup,
The pain and negativity inside me keep growing and they've left me feeling hollow and empty.
If nothing ever changes, I'm breaking down, giving up.
If things never improve for me, I feel like I'll eventually lose hope and give up completely.
Burn it out, let it go, break it all, lose control,
I want to get rid of all the pain and negativity inside me and I'm willing to sacrifice my sense of control and stability to do so.
Force it out, bring it through, pass it down, make it new.
I want to push out all the negativity and replace it with something positive and transformative.
Kill the pain, scrape it off, leave it here, make it stop.
I want to get rid of the pain and negativity once and for all, leaving it in the past and moving on to something better.
Tear it down, bleed it out, all the hate, see it straight.
I want to destroy all the negative emotions and let go of my feelings of rage and bitterness.
No one ever told me that it would all stay the same.
I always hoped that things would improve and that the pain and negativity would go away, but it's always been a continuous struggle.
Everyday I fall on shards of my hatred and shame.
Every day, I feel like I'm cutting myself on the sharp edges of my own negative emotions and experiences.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DON CLARK, RYAN CLARK
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