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)
Turn Your Back And Run
Demon Hunter Lyrics
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It's head swells into beautiful. Dependency.
With teeth that feed on flesh and everything.
I swear I am not.
A small price to bleed and give you everything that you want.
Dancing with the spirit, giving heart to pump a dirty vein.
Leaving with a scar, a uniform to bruise a perfect stain.
Anything you hate will be the root of everything you breathe.
I try to push myself up, I'm breaking from the inside.
I'm slipping through the cracks and I try to push it out of mind.
Switch, you've got to turn your back and run.
To push it out is just a patch to heal a gaping wound.
A brass tack to pin a hair and heal a broken tomb.
I never thought I'd be the one to bring it down to this.
My last thought is through a statement and a shattered fist.
Face down, fearless, light me up, end this.
I try to push myself up, I'm breaking from the inside.
I'm slipping through the cracks and I try to push it out of mind.
Switch, you've got to turn your back and run.
Microns from the flame head.
Beat my hands to proceed nothing.
Staring into souls with blind eyes.
Taking the throne in my tiny hand.
And chase it with the pain.
You won't have life until you run.
You got to give it all away.
I try to push myself up, I'm breaking from the inside.
I'm slipping through the cracks and I try to push it out of mind.
Switch, you've got to turn your back and run.
The lyrics of Demon Hunter’s song “Turn Your Back and Run” depict the internal struggle of trying to rid oneself of a destructive addiction or dependency. The opening line of the chorus, “I’m growing partial to detesting a disease in me,” suggests the singer is slowly accepting their addiction as a disease, but the following line makes it clear that this realization is not enough to overcome it. The addiction is personified as a monster with teeth that feed on the singer’s flesh and everything around them. The monster represents the addiction’s power over the singer and their inability to break free from it.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that one’s hate or disdain towards something can be the root of everything they feel and breathe. Breathing in the dirt, or the negative emotions and thoughts, will leave one hating everything they conceive. The singer acknowledges that trying to push the addiction away is merely a temporary fix, and that truly healing the wound requires turning away from it and giving everything away. The final line of the song, “Switch, you've got to turn your back and run,” brings this message home.
Overall, “Turn Your Back and Run” portrays the struggle and desperation one feels when trying to break free from a destructive dependency. The lyrics are raw and emotional, with haunting imagery and a powerful message about the necessity of running away from one’s addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm growing partial to detesting a disease in me.
I am starting to hate the addiction within me.
It's head swells into beautiful. Dependency.
My addiction seems appealing and desirable, but it's actually harmful.
With teeth that feed on flesh and everything.
My addiction consumes and destroys everything in my life.
I swear I am not.
I am not my addiction.
A small price to bleed and give you everything that you want.
I am willing to sacrifice to give you what you want, even if it means hurting myself.
Dancing with the spirit, giving heart to pump a dirty vein.
I am trying to satisfy my addiction, even though it's leading me towards darkness.
Leaving with a scar, a uniform to bruise a perfect stain.
I will be left with a permanent reminder of my addiction, causing me to feel a permanent sense of shame and regret.
Anything you hate will be the root of everything you breathe.
Your life will be consumed by your hatred, and it will affect every aspect of your being.
Breathing in the dirt will leave you hating all that you conceive.
Indulging in negativity will make you bitter towards everything in life.
I try to push myself up, I'm breaking from the inside.
I am trying to overcome my addiction, but it's tearing me apart from the inside.
I'm slipping through the cracks and I try to push it out of mind.
I am failing to keep my addiction under control and am losing my grip on reality.
Switch, you've got to turn your back and run.
You need to distance yourself from things that tempt you down a dark path.
Microns from the flame head.
Moments away from self-destruction.
Beat my hands to proceed nothing.
I keep trying to overcome my addiction, but it feels like I am getting nowhere.
Staring into souls with blind eyes.
My addiction has left me numb to the feelings and struggles of others.
Taking the throne in my tiny hand.
My addiction has taken control of my life and made me feel small and powerless.
And chase it with the pain.
I am willing to endure pain to continue satisfying my addiction.
You won't have life until you run.
You can't live fully if you let your addiction control you.
You got to give it all away.
You need to let go of your addiction and give everything you have towards overcoming it.
My last thought is through a statement and a shattered fist.
My addiction has caused me to become violent and aggressive.
Face down, fearless, light me up, end this.
I am ready to face the consequences of my addiction and overcome it for good.
Switch, you've got to turn your back and run.
You need to walk away from your addiction and not look back.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: DON CLARK, RYAN CLARK
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