Storm The Gates Of Hell Review

Release Date: Nov 6, 2007
Label: TNL
Genres: Rock
Number Of Tracks: 12
This album is similar to The Thryptic, only that it is a little bit more darker and heavier.

Sound:	9.4
Lyrics:	8.9
Impression:	8.9
Overall rating:	9.1
Users rating:	8.5
Comments:	90

overall: 7.7

Featured review by: UG Team, on december 05, 2007

Sound: Demon Hunter seems to be more and more productive every year in their career. Even though it’s been only a year after the third full-length The Triptych, they are in the spotlight again with a new album -- Storm The Gates Of Hell. This is the album of contrasts -- it is harder and more melodic than the band’s previous releases. The rhythm-section does a really good job here. The songs are so drums-driven, it gives a totally different feeling. The guys try to vary the songs with different sounds and instruments -- like there are some strings in the beginning of galloping Sixteen and bells in Incision. This “variation” usually takes a small part of the song and doesn’t differ it dramatically. Like in all metal records, here are a few very fast guitar solos -- for example in Fiction Kingdom. They are not something original though.

Most of the album is very dynamic, but there is also a place for mid-tempo tracks. Thorn slows things down a bit, keeping the emotions at the high level and Carry Me Down is a powerful ballad reminiscent to the band’s previous works. As I’ve mentioned above, there are two sides of the CD -- melodic and metal heavy. The band is definitely very good when it comes to aggressive vibes, tons of bass and pounding drums, but unfortunately the softer part is not the same. The CD suffers from boring and predictable melodies. Incision is probably the best song when it comes to interesting tunes. The chorus is delicate (due to it's beautiful melody) and heavy (thanx to powerful bass guitar and drums) at the same time. // 8

Lyrics and Singing: Demon Hunter has always been known for expressing their faith though their songs. This album is no exception -- Ryan Clark sings about things that bother him and that he’s dealing with in his every-day life. His subjects are whores, heartache, freedom. All of that of course through the prism of Christian religion. Apart from just complaining on a shitty world we’re living in, Demon Hunter also call for riot with words “Wake the lifeless, die to fight this, stand beside me, Storm the gates of Hell” in the title song. There’s enough emotions and anger in Ryan Clark’s voice when it comes to deeper tones and pure core, but when it comes to singing and higher parts, I wish for somebody with more powerful voice. Clark quite often produces a pitiful crooning which doesn’t fit the intense of the music. // 7

Impression: Even though the tracks are not long in general -- from 3 to 5 minutes, some of them seem to last too long. Which is quite surprising as the guys got help from such “dark lords of metal” as producer Aaron Sprinkle (The Almost, Emery) and Machine (Lamb Of God, White Zombie). There are little things about this band that differ it from the majority of other metal acts. Something that is not evident from the first listen, but makes the record much more enjoyable. Like the fact that you don’t need to look inside the CD booklet to find out what that screamo part was about -- Clark is singing everything really clear without mumbling. And it seems like it all pays back -- AOL Music named the band one of ten "Artists to Watch!" // 8

overall: 10

Reviewed by: thesecondman, on november 09, 2007

Sound: A band that never fails to amaze me, these guys never stop evolving. They are getting tighter and tighter every record. This is not a band that resorts to obscenely tough to follow time signatures, but is not by any means simplistic. They pull together distinct songs, no two the same, and have riffs that catch your ear and hold it. This is not the same album as the triptych, not that I would be against that, but they create a new album and it's a lot heavier than the the past albums overall. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are a lot more blunt. There's a lot less guessing when it comes to what the songs are about, but they are not simple either. He does more than rhyme, he fuses together phrases that make him much more than a poet. He is relentless in his hate of evil, but remains hopeful. "Carry Me Down" states "Will you carry me down the aisle that final day, With your tears and cold hands shaking from the weight, When you lower me down beneath that sky of gray, Let the rain fall down and wash away your pain." Another thing I was greatly impressed with, is his range. He can sing higher than ever, and along with growling, he does a little screaming (higher pitched growling) as well. He pulls it off well, and it gels with the music perfectly. Brutal lyrics, vocal skill all around and a perfectly matched sound. // 10

Impression: This album is still Demon Hunter, so if you didn't like them before, chances are, you won't like them now. They have a message, and they are getting it out there. Demon Hunter is one of the most outspoken Christian hardcore/metal bands in the music world today, and I would recommend them to Christians and non alike. The first single off the album "Fading Away" scared me at the beginning the first time, it was fast, and not as heavy to begin with. Ryan Clark soon came in and reassured me that he was still out to kick some butt. This song is a little bit of a change from their normal style, but still very Demon Hunter and still very skilled. Another favorite is "Fiction Kingdom." It is very heavy, and musically sound. I love the intense guitars and drums on this whole album. My only complaint is that at some points during the album, the guitars are going so fast and face-melting, that the drums have to resort to what I like to call the hardcore "Oompa Oompa" sound, and I know the drummer is more capable than that. If this album were lost or stolen, I would already, after 1 day of owning the album, have a hole in my heart/ CD case that could not be filled until I got this album again. // 10

overall: 10

Reviewed by: ClassicDisaster, on november 17, 2007

Sound: At times in "Storm The Gates of Hell," Demon Hunter is thrashier than they ever have been. They have also written some of their best ballads to date. They have definately progressed into something special. Being a christian band, Demon Hunter knew that "Storm The Gates of Hell" would probably rub some people the wrong way, but that's exatcly what they wanted. The special edition albulm is full of 14 songs that send out a message to the christians of today: it's time to stnd up and fight, and not let this world bring us down. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: Ryan Clark has always been one of (if not my all time) favorite lyricists. He writes in a way so you can relate to him, because he's been through it all too (check out the lyrics to "I am You"). One song is even about his own funeral ("Carry Me Down"). The lyrical tone fits well with the aggressive music. His singing voice is just as great as ever, and the screams have improved from "The Tryptich" in my opinion. // 10

Impression: I've been listening to Demon Hunter from the beginning, and this is without a doubt their best albulm. It has a great mix of thrashy heavy stuff with geat elodic ballads. The best heavy songs are "Storm The Gates of Hell," "Lead Us Home," and "Follow The Wolves," while the best slower stuff is "Carry Me Down" and "Thorns," and "Fading Away" is just a great all around song. It is definately worth a buy. // 10

overall: 9

Reviewed by: IfDaysEnd, on november 09, 2007

Sound: Demon Hunter. This band has gone through a lot of changes in their music and their image. The first song I heard of them was "Through the Black", in their demo version. It was something refreshing: not so technical riffs with a certain touch. And this has been preserved until today. We now get the newest album "Storm the Gates of Hell" and believe me, it has Demon Hunter written all over it. The first thing you hear is a blast of punchy riffs and the regular screams of Ryan at full capacity. Songs are dirtier, the distortion used in guitars is dirtier, and being a drummer myself, I would've liked the bass drums to be a little clearer, but anyway that doesn't matter, all the songs are heavier, the catchy choruses are still there, and for people that like to mosh to the sound of breakdowns, you get your piece too muahaha. This album is similar to The Thryptic, only that it is a little bit more darker and heavier. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: Ryan usually keeps his lyrics very personal and straightforwarded to his beliefs, which are Catholic-Christian. The lyrics are still the same, personal struggles, divine support, beliefs, etc. Some in metaphors, some in direct ways, so lyrics haven't changed a bit here. What has changed is Ryan's screaming, he now does open-throat screams which fit perfectly with the songs, and he does some high-tone screams now and then. // 9

Impression: This album didn't surprise me much, because it is exctly what I expected from DH: an agressive album with catchy choruses. The riffing from Don is still there, but Yogi's drumming has improved a lot, in The Thryptic it seemed like he was, I don't know how to say it, like restrained? Like he could add more to the drums but he didn't, and in this album it seemed like he couldn't give a piece of a piece of corn flakes about it. The album has strong songs and ballads, so as you see, it does have Demon Hunter written all over it. So fans of DH, you won't be disappointed by any means, and if you are, send me an IHateYou e-card, metal and metalcore fans, give this album a listen, it's a good piece of Christian Metalcore. // 9

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: DemonSlayer88, on july 11, 2008

Sound: I think personally that Demon Hunter pushes their sound further. When playing their songs at my church I love how the fellow youth rock out while the older people look like they are going to have a heartattack escpecially Storm The Gates of Hell. That song is just brutal from beginning to end. One thing I thought was interesting about this record when watching the DVD was that they used a lap steel on this record which to my knowledge is the only time a lap steel is used in a metal album. I think that whether you are a christian or not you can relate to most of the songs because he is speaking of real issues and they are not afraid to tell you what they believe and I find that to be absolutely awesome and the Guitars are unbelieveably brutal in the hard songs and soothing in the ballads. the drums and the bass just make you feel the aggresion of the song. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics of this record are just so awesome and touching. I could tell you what every song means but to save time I will tell you go to BandsOnFire.com and they have the lyrics for all their records with what each song is about as told by Ryan Clark the lead singer. I feel that Ryan Clark is one of the best vocalist I have ever heard. The fact that he uses some emails that his band gets to come up with ideas for songs tells me that he wants to help his fans which is awesome because he shows he cares for those that care about him and his music from a fan stand point. If you listen to this album and still say "Well I don't know they may not be Christians." Then you are not really paying attention to the symbolisim in the music and the references that really anybody I think would get reference to God or Jesus. // 10

Impression: This album is my favorite album that I own because I have emotional connections with a lot of these songs because I can relate to the cutting as I used to do that and the sense that I'm an outcast that he talks about in Follow The Wolves I relate to because I'm the oddball. The most impressive songs on the album would be Grand Finale, Fading Away, and Carry Me Down. I love the fact that this album really is so aggressive from beginning to finish but at the samee time when you hit the ballads it's like you're riding in a train and crash into a brick wall but then you start to get into the message of the ballads and you just blow through that feeling. // 8

overall: 9.3

Reviewed by: MetalManiac1010, on june 09, 2008

Sound: I am very impressed with DH's style of music. They take some of the most demonic sounding instrumental, sing the loudest raspiest screamo, but then thay put christian lyrics behind all that. Their music shattered the barrier of what was acceptable by christians in their music. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics can be simple at times but complex at others. Most of the time though thay are thought provoking. Although sometimes it doesnt't matter because they are screaming so loud you can't understand them(lol). The lyrics ussualy fit the feel and sound of the instrumental. The Their lead vocalst is very talented, I'm my oppinion. // 8

Impression: This is not their best album. I would say The triptych is DH's best album. My favorite songs from the album are Storm The Gates Of Hell and Carry Me Down. Storm The Gates Of Hell gives the message that you should take evil by the horns and by the power of the almighty Lord on high and slay it with no remorse in the same way evil slays you. Carry me down is a slower song with less screamo than most of their songs. It is basiccaly a message to God saying "please take me and forgive me of my sins while at Your door and walk me down that golden road in Heaven. Pros: HeadBangin good music. Cons:NONE!. If this were stolen, broken, lost, burned, dissapeared mysteriously, stolen by aliens, I would definately buyt it again. // 10

overall: 8.7

Reviewed by: aenimafist, on january 14, 2008

Sound: Demon Hunter uses these awesome Peavey amps and Washburn guitars so they give a very nice tone and a mind-bending crunch sound to the distortion. It makes your ears want to bow down to the tone and belld by their own accord. There seems to be just as much of that on this album as on Triptych and Summer of Darkness. The drummer Yogi Watts is phenominal and has good feet. He makes those really cool blast beats that I especially remember being stressed in "Science Of Lies" even thought that is on Triptych. The classic DH sound is here to stay and the heavyness will never die. I really like the noise surpressions on the guitars because they give DH a really dark and somewhat mysterious sound. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: I know that DH is a christian metal band and I know the lyrics will have to comply with that fact. I don't believe in "God" but that fact doesn't really bother me that much. I try not to really listen to the lyrics because I like black metal more but the lyrics are quite mild. Ryan Clark is a very versatile vocalist almost like Mikael Akerfeldt. He has a very good growl and he does quite nice transistions from growling to normal singing. He can play guitar pretty good too so that only strengthens his musical ability. // 8

Impression: I really don't think DH will outdo Triptych because that album was phenominal. It is like the Ghost Reveries of DH. If that is the case then this album is the Morningrise or Deliverance comparing it to Opeth. The best songs are Carry Me Down, Thorns, No Reason to Exist (if you got the special edition), and Lead us home. I would give this CD an easy 8/10 overall because I think DH might have overdone it with the mood a little bit. Plus they will never top Triptych. // 8

overall: 8.3

Reviewed by: unregistered, on january 30, 2008

Sound: The music itself is simply amazing. While the album has a lot of heavy stuff, it also has it's share of soft stuff. Some songs make you wanna headbang the whole time, while some make you just wanna sing along. Th best song, music-wise, would have to be Sixteen. It starts as a sort of violen-like tune, then drums come on the scene, and it starts to get heavy. While not Demon Hunter's heaviest album, it's definately one of their best. Although, here's a warning: if you're not into heavy stuff, you might like some of the songs, but not all of them. // 8

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are amazing, nuff said! The meaning of their name is that they hate evil, and that's evident in the tone of their music, plus in their lyrics. The title track talks about going and attacking Hell. Sixteen talks about the rapture mostly, and A Thread of Light is about Christians who condemn Christian metal! The vocalist is one of the few who can scream, sing, and growl. // 9

Impression: If pressed, I would compare them to new Underoath, but I can't think of anyone else. The most impressive songs are "Sixteen", "Storm The Gates Of Hell", "A Thread Of Light". I love Demon Hunter because they aren't afraid to talk about their hatred of evil. They're singing with hate most of the time, but it's hatred of evil. That's quite a change, really. If it were stolen, I'd probably get it again. // 8

Comments

[dgritsko]

Nice review, just have to point out that it's "Triptych" and not "Thryptic"... regardless, sounds like I'll have to pick this one up.

[Misfit-FTB]

Good review UG. This was a very good abbum; worth the cash.

[Death-Speak]

Good reviews. This IS a great album!

[demonhunter2]

great album

[Ian_Hendrix]

This is the best album ive heard in a while, hunter is amazing!

[Capua47]

demon hunter got me into good music ^_^ woot gates of hell woot.

[I am punk "BF"]

demon hunter is pretty good with their lyrics. Christains Rock harder!!

[darkarbiter7]

Demon Hunter is the best christian band ever!
I almost have to buy this now.
What are some of the better songs on the album?

[Afi_rocker_91]

i love demon hunter
one of the best christian bands out there!

[IfDaysEnd]

For me, the best songs are: Lead Us Home, Sixteen, Carry Me Down, A Thread of Light, I Am You, Follow the Wolves and The Wrath of God

[AndyVanHalen]

Gotta love the cameo on Sixteen from Bruce Fitzhugh, former vocalist of one of the greatest Christian metal bands of all time; Living Sacrifice.

[Murderface x3]

God=not metal.

Christians rock/metal is an incorrect term. Metal has been about evil stuff ever since it was created. Evil is part of what metal is. You can't change that.

[LakeboDom]

Murderface x3 wrote:

God=not metal.

Christians rock/metal is an incorrect term. Metal has been about evil stuff ever since it was created. Evil is part of what metal is. You can't change that.

Your An Idiot. If things were how you thought they were we would still be in caves.
Ive tried liking this band and i cant. I honestly think they are highly overrated. Im christian i love metal but iono...as i lay dying owns these guys hands down if your talking christian bands in metal.

[doughboy924]

yah LakeboDom i agree with u in both of ur points in that metal is not always evil and that AILD is the bomb however Demon Hunter isnt bad either

[Deflection]

Murderface x3 wrote:

God=not metal.

Christians rock/metal is an incorrect term. Metal has been about evil stuff ever since it was created. Evil is part of what metal is. You can't change that.

Don't be so narrow-minded. Just because it's faced paced , has growl vocals and heavy guitars doesn't mean it has to be evil, it can be about anything. It's just how you play.

[tehbensonzorz]

bah, "christian metal" is such a stupid term. stupid term for stupid music. you can be christian and be in a death metal or a black metal band, what you play doesnt necesarily reflect your beliefs. and when people preach religion of any sort thru music, its retarded.

[darkslde91]

and to think this is christian metal.... how awesome is that

when i first heard their music [fading away] i was like dammm these guys are awesome then a few months later i end up looking them up on wikipedia and found out they were christian metal and i was like wtf!! hahaha


ANNNNNYYYWAAAYYSS! they are one of the great metal bands of our time so dont judge!!! =]]]

[thesecondman]

tehbensonzorz wrote:

bah, "christian metal" is such a stupid term. stupid term for stupid music. you can be christian and be in a death metal or a black metal band, what you play doesnt necesarily reflect your beliefs. and when people preach religion of any sort thru music, its retarded.

Why would talking about religion in music be any different than talking about anything else in music? Music is expression of what you feel. These guys are feeling God. You're feeling pissed off. Congratulations. You both feel. Let them talk about what they're feeling and you can do likewise.

[Murderface x3]

tehbensonzorz wrote:

bah, "christian metal" is such a stupid term. stupid term for stupid music. you can be christian and be in a death metal or a black metal band, what you play doesnt necesarily reflect your beliefs. and when people preach religion of any sort thru music, its retarded.

Now THIS guy knows what the hell he's talking about.

Good job.

+10

[ClassicDisaster]

The style of music is not what makes a band christian or not. It is the lyrical content. A band can be satanic and sound like fall out boy. The lyrics - not the style of music - is what defines a band's beliefs.

[adamdrulz]

the only problem about Christian Metal is when people only listen to christian bands and ignore other bands that play the same style of music.

[GodofCheesecake]

Who the **** said metal HAS to be evil or HAS to deal with negative outlooks? Music is about expressing yourself, not about conforming to a genre. You can be christian and listen to satanic metal, and you can be an athiest and enjoy christian music. Know why? Because the music doesn't express your personal beliefs, it expresses the personal beliefs of the individuals that created it. And anyone who believes otherwise is a complete idiot.

[the_messenger66]

sweet. I am gonna have to get the album now.

[Cheechinator]

GodofCheesecake wrote:

Who the **** said metal HAS to be evil or HAS to deal with negative outlooks? Music is about expressing yourself, not about conforming to a genre. You can be christian and listen to satanic metal, and you can be an athiest and enjoy christian music. Know why? Because the music doesn't express your personal beliefs, it expresses the personal beliefs of the individuals that created it. And anyone who believes otherwise is a complete idiot.

Most people don't like listening to stuff that preaches against their beliefs.

[IfDaysEnd]

So it's ok to have bands that talk about ocultism and satanism, or bands that talk about gore and porn...but having bands that talk about religion is bad? I don't get it :S

[Moonman13]

Murderface x3 wrote:

God=not metal.

Christians rock/metal is an incorrect term. Metal has been about evil stuff ever since it was created. Evil is part of what metal is. You can't change that.

You dont know metal, or music for that matter.

[Moonman13]

tehbensonzorz wrote:

bah, "christian metal" is such a stupid term. stupid term for stupid music. you can be christian and be in a death metal or a black metal band, what you play doesnt necesarily reflect your beliefs. and when people preach religion of any sort thru music, its retarded.

Never been to church have you? Music is a great way to show praise, And people do it in different ways, these guys through metal. Their just taking what their good at and utilizing it for God.

[Matt_1213]

And just for the record for that second review, they're not Catholic.

[IfDaysEnd]

I know, that's why I wrote Catholic-Christian, which is a term that does exist, the central beliefs of both branches are the same, God and Jesus Christ, there are only slight differences.

[tehbensonzorz]

Moonman13 wrote:

tehbensonzorz wrote:

bah, "christian metal" is such a stupid term. stupid term for stupid music. you can be christian and be in a death metal or a black metal band, what you play doesnt necesarily reflect your beliefs. and when people preach religion of any sort thru music, its retarded.

Never been to church have you? Music is a great way to show praise, And people do it in different ways, these guys through metal. Their just taking what their good at and utilizing it for God.

ironic how you say not to
nah bro ive been to church, and i am in fact, christian. and come to think of it, i dislike church's music too, cause its all just 'He is so good, He is so glorious..." which is preaching. i detest it. it just seems stupid to me to have the term 'christian metal'. just like if black metal were to be called 'satanic metal' it'd be retarded. religion shouldnt coincide with music, its that simple to me.

GodofCheesecake wrote:

Who the **** said metal HAS to be evil or HAS to deal with negative outlooks? Music is about expressing yourself, not about conforming to a genre. You can be christian and listen to satanic metal, and you can be an athiest and enjoy christian music. Know why? Because the music doesn't express your personal beliefs, it expresses the personal beliefs of the individuals that created it. And anyone who believes otherwise is a complete idiot.

duh. i just dont like it, metal singing about how the world is a great place just doesnt sit well with me, considering how the very first metal song ever is about a nightmarish apparition. (Black Sabbath, by Black Sabbath) it just doesn't work with me.

[IfDaysEnd]

tehbensonzorz wrote:
duh. i just dont like it, metal singing about how the world is a great place just doesnt sit well with me, considering how the very first metal song ever is about a nightmarish apparition. (Black Sabbath, by Black Sabbath) it just doesn't work with me.

I'm sure we're all aware of that, and I support your point...but the only band that in some songs is preaching is Mortal Treason; many other bands like As I Lay Dying only claim to be Christian, but do not sing about it in every song.

[bproducts]

why do people have to talk shit about music they do not like, if you dont like it fine, if you like it fine, every comment about anything has so many experts on the subject matter its just stupid if you like the music say what you like, if not dont comment on it, the only demon hunter ive heard was the summer of darkness album so i was just trying to find out what people think of it and i here bullshit experts about music.

[Ubertron]

Is Tom Araya not a practicing Catholic? I don't like religion myself but it doesn't really influence my musical tastes, like music for what it is

That said I haven't heard much of these guys

[clincher09]

tehbensonzorz wrote:

bah, "christian metal" is such a stupid term. stupid term for stupid music. you can be christian and be in a death metal or a black metal band, what you play doesnt necesarily reflect your beliefs. and when people preach religion of any sort thru music, its retarded.

Extreme failure. Metal is defined by the style of music, not lyrical content. And music was actually created as a way to praise God.

[FaithfulHunter]

clincher09 I totaly agree. Music is not defined by lyirical content.
When a band claims to be chrisrtian they're just letting you know what one of the things that inspires them is. In the case of Demon Hunter they are totaly Christian with no sidetracking.
But tehbensonzorz makes a good point too. You can also be christian and be in a 'non-chrisitan' band.

Someone said they didn't like the idea of metal music talking about how the world is a great place....wtf does that mean? Theres no limit to what can be put in metal or any music for that matter. Its true that most all metal music is about dark or 'nightmarish' things but why can't it be about hope or somthing that dosn't leave the feeling of depresion? Demon Hunter sings about hope all the time. Songs like Carry Me Down is about Ryan's funeral yet it still talks about the hope of better days. Songs like Undying, Not Ready To Die, Lead Us Home, and Fading Away are all about death, depresion, and shortcomings, yet in every song they bring up hope and better days to come.
I'm not trying to preach to ya, what I'm tryin to say is that lyrics are something we add to a genre. If it dosn't fit your definition of the genre then you can call it whatever you want.

IfDaysEnd :
"So it's ok to have bands that talk about ocultism and satanism, or bands that talk about gore and porn...but having bands that talk about religion is bad? I don't get it :S"

Amen! Your totaly right. I don't like bands that talk about all that stuff but if thats what they want to put in their music good for them go for it, but I won't be buying their album.

Sorry if ya'll think I'm preachin to ya.

[clincher09]

Also if anyone plans on buying this album get one of the special editions with the extra songs, they are totally worth it, especially Grand Finale. And the special edition is only $2 more I believe

[Fi-Fi]

anti-chtistian metal is badass, anti-anti-christian metal is just ass -.-

[Acrimony]

Meaning behind songs is a powerful vise. Bottom line, if you don't want to listen to "christian" or "evil" metal then don't buy or download their shit. Nobody is forcing you to listen to them. Anyway, as a guitar player, lyrics take a back seat to the instruments, in my opinion.

[thesecondman]

Crooning? This isn't Country/Western, here UG Team.

[eetfuk58]

no good guitar parts on any of their records.

so personally i think they suck.

[Afi_rocker_91]

GodofCheesecake wrote:

Who the **** said metal HAS to be evil or HAS to deal with negative outlooks? Music is about expressing yourself, not about conforming to a genre. You can be christian and listen to satanic metal, and you can be an athiest and enjoy christian music. Know why? Because the music doesn't express your personal beliefs, it expresses the personal beliefs of the individuals that created it. And anyone who believes otherwise is a complete idiot.

Amen lol

[Afi_rocker_91]

i agree.
there is such christian metal.
if your saying that metal is evil cause its heavy and stuff then you are wrong

Thats like telling me i can go listen to gospil music or worship music and make the lyrics satanic and still call it christian.
thats retarded

its not the style its the lyrics that determine it all.

[2Old2Cold]

Christian metal, what a waste of time.

[Halfmastmutiny]

if it wasnt christian, it'd be that much cooler

[Harvey_Danger]

eetfuk58 wrote:

no good guitar parts on any of their records.

so personally i think they suck.

The new album actually has some decent solos. I was surprised.

Summer of Darkness wasn't half-bad, but this album's actually good. Sixteen is a very good blend of strings and guitars... I was surprised.

[dhunta57]

well a lot of christian metal is still good
idk if youve heard any of these but Skillet,
Disciple, and Red are pretty good too.

and of course i had to comment on this my profile
is named after these guys

I am punk "BF" wrote:

Christains Rock harder!!

yah thats totally true!!! Rock On!

[DustyBannister]

Even though I despise Christians(and other Abrahamic religions too), I checked these guys out, still not what I am looking for, just too blah. Want a good metal album try Demigod by Behemoth.

[xCoilx]

1. Just because they are christians doesnt mean that it cant be heavy.Take Faith Factor for example if any of you know who they are.
2.a band can be christian,doesnt mean they have to sing about it in every song
3.If you dont like the message then just listen to the damn music.
4.Every time i go on to a Demon Hunter review theres always shit talked about thier religon
5.DEMON HUNTER ROCKS!!!!!

[x_themetalfan_x]

DustyBannister wrote:

Even though I despise Christians(and other Abrahamic religions too), I checked these guys out, still not what I am looking for, just too blah. Want a good metal album try Demigod by Behemoth.

Despising people based on their beliefs is despicable. You wouldn't be worth scraping off my boot if I stomped you, ****.

[tackersonMSU12]

DustyBannister wrote:

Even though I despise Christians(and other Abrahamic religions too), I checked these guys out, still not what I am looking for, just too blah. Want a good metal album try Demigod by Behemoth.

I don't think most Demon Hunter (the Christians, that is) will like the music or lyrical content from Behemoth... a band that sports shirts reading "Christians to the Lions" on the back... I think I saw them rip up a bible on stage. Not saying I support or against that or Christianity, but they just maybe took that a little far...

[Gemini]

Everyone should own this album.

[BurningTheLives]

[quote]DustyBannister wrote:

Even though I despise Christians(and other Abrahamic religions too), I checked these guys out, still not what I am looking for, just too blah. Want a good metal album try Demigod by Behemoth.[/q]

Behemoth may be fast, but everyone of their songs sound the same. The same type of guitars, the EXACT same vocals, and the same drum beats. Demon Hunter does a good job of doing heavy metal and also incorporating some good slowed tempo stuff as well

[ready2breakdown]

I don't ming these guys. Their not my absolute favorite or thing like that, but they've got some ok songs. Some really suck ass, but others can be good.

But since everyone's trying to put their two cents in and get all religious I'll give mine. This whole "wave of christian metal bands" if you will, just to throw another pointless genre grouping together, has absolutely no substance to me. Firstly, it seems like it's become a fashion above all. Secondly, none of the bands that claim to be christian metal are truly metal. They're metalcore, drop-tuned, breakdown in every song metalcore. Now don't take any offense to that fans of metalcore or demon hunter. But thirdly, they're have been plenty of metal bands that have members within the band that were christian, so I honestly see know reason to tag that to your band. They almost wear it as a badge or something. With the majority of bands claiming to be christian metal, I hear little to no christian influence. I mean Demon Hunter has had a bit, but very limited.

And they all seem so hypocritical(aka your everyday christian). They all are so negative and have a very violent attitude. I don't know about you but every christian church I've been forced to attend has very warm and welcoming. They tried to be very positive people and get none of that out of these "christian metal bands."

So I'll settle all at once!

STRYPER IS A CHRISTIAN METAL BAND! NOT THESE RECENT ONES!

[BNCpinoyboi]

tehbensonzorz wrote:

when people preach religion of any sort thru music, its retarded.

so expressing your beliefs and emotions through music is retarded? you don't know what music is

[Murderface x3]

Afi_rocker_91 wrote:

i agree.
there is such christian metal.
if your saying that metal is evil cause its heavy and stuff then you are wrong

Thats like telling me i can go listen to gospil music or worship music and make the lyrics satanic and still call it christian.
thats retarded

its not the style its the lyrics that determine it all.

Christian metal doesn't exist.

[Murderface x3]

tackersonMSU12 wrote:

DustyBannister wrote:

Even though I despise Christians(and other Abrahamic religions too), I checked these guys out, still not what I am looking for, just too blah. Want a good metal album try Demigod by Behemoth.


I don't think most Demon Hunter (the Christians, that is) will like the music or lyrical content from Behemoth... a band that sports shirts reading "Christians to the Lions" on the back... I think I saw them rip up a bible on stage. Not saying I support or against that or Christianity, but they just maybe took that a little far...

Taking it to far is hurting people or animals. They are expressing their beliefs in a way that isn't actually hurting anyone, and it's THEIR beliefs, so you don't have to agree with them. If it offends you so bad, just turn off the TV.

[grungeisdead312]

LakeboDom wrote:
Ive tried liking this band and i cant. I honestly think they are highly overrated. Im christian i love metal but iono...as i lay dying owns these guys hands down if your talking christian bands in metal.

so u wouldnt say this is better than "an ocean between us"??

[BladeSlinger]

This album was just.....epic....and I'm not even Christian yet I love these guys along with many other Christian bands (Going to see Becoming the Archetype soon)....

[deathpidgeon]

SO none of you have picked up 3 Inches Of Blood's
"Fire Up The Blades" album I take it.
Thats what metal is all about.

[sleepwalker16]

I hate these guys for praching Christianity through their music. Metal has always been music that resisted organised religion, and therefore Demon Hunter isn't metal... their music also sucks hard in the technical aspect... As I Lay Dying pwns them.. and another thing about AILD... the ideas in their songs are not necassariry Christian all the time... freakin' demon hunter are trying to tell people how to live (Sixteen is a good example of that)... I just hope that they break up as soon as possible... we don't need such bands...

[thesecondman]

Wow. Lets lay off the religious aspect of the music a bit. These guys are talented. As I Lay Dying is a little different style. They are a lot of thrashy stuff... this is a little more melodic... Both Very excellent bands, but how about we jump off the christianity bashing wagon, huh? If you don't like it, leave it alone. As I lay Dying talks about God too. O my goodness! Not that! That's sarcasm. I don't agree with what some people sing about, so i leave it alone. These guys are artists. Good ones. Don't expect them to sing about something they don't believe.

[clincher09]

sleepwalker16 wrote:

I hate these guys for praching Christianity through their music. Metal has always been music that resisted organised religion, and therefore Demon Hunter isn't metal... their music also sucks hard in the technical aspect... As I Lay Dying pwns them.. and another thing about AILD... the ideas in their songs are not necassariry Christian all the time... freakin' demon hunter are trying to tell people how to live (Sixteen is a good example of that)... I just hope that they break up as soon as possible... we don't need such bands...

I didn't know so much fail could be contained in one post, but you've done it. Congrats.

And I thought this was a poor review on UG's part, like they listened to it once while it was playing in the backround.

[withgunstoglory]

adamdrulz wrote:

the only problem about Christian Metal is when people only listen to christian bands and ignore other bands that play the same style of music.

well, most of the people I know that listen to Christian Metal, also listen to non Christian Metal

[Shazazmic]

tehbensonzorz wrote:

Moonman13 wrote:

tehbensonzorz wrote:

bah, "christian metal" is such a stupid term. stupid term for stupid music. you can be christian and be in a death metal or a black metal band, what you play doesnt necesarily reflect your beliefs. and when people preach religion of any sort thru music, its retarded.

Never been to church have you? Music is a great way to show praise, And people do it in different ways, these guys through metal. Their just taking what their good at and utilizing it for God.
ironic how you say not to
nah bro ive been to church, and i am in fact, christian. and come to think of it, i dislike church's music too, cause its all just 'He is so good, He is so glorious..." which is preaching. i detest it. it just seems stupid to me to have the term 'christian metal'. just like if black metal were to be called 'satanic metal' it'd be retarded. religion shouldnt coincide with music, its that simple to me. GodofCheesecake wrote:

Who the **** said metal HAS to be evil or HAS to deal with negative outlooks? Music is about expressing yourself, not about conforming to a genre. You can be christian and listen to satanic metal, and you can be an athiest and enjoy christian music. Know why? Because the music doesn't express your personal beliefs, it expresses the personal beliefs of the individuals that created it. And anyone who believes otherwise is a complete idiot.

duh. i just dont like it, metal singing about how the world is a great place just doesnt sit well with me, considering how the very first metal song ever is about a nightmarish apparition. (Black Sabbath, by Black Sabbath) it just doesn't work with me.

Black Sabbath was not the first metal band.

Iron Butterfly is sanctioned at the first "heavy metal" band with the hit "In a Gadda Da Vida"

Get your music straight.

[tdennis]

Once again this has turned into one big religious debate. I have one simple question for those people who disagree with Demon Hunter being Christian or them preaching through music. Why have you started this debate? (Sorry this might turn into more then one question.) Is it because you just despise Christians or Christian Metal? Or is it maybe because you want to know more perhaps? Just a thought.

[xXChimairaXx]

I love these guys. Bands like Demon Hunter and As I Lay Dying curbstomp Satan.

[OP1UM]

There seems to be alot of bias people posting their comments on christian bands "preeching" in their music,yet whats the difference from any other band. All bands deliver a message through their music, but when the message is God, its suddenly becomes a personal attack. Maybe you're feeling a bit guilty??

As for people saying that all christian music Just sucks. Wow you you absolutely don't have a clue what christian music has to offer. I'll go as far as to call you out. name a band and and I'll give you a christian genre equivelant thats on par with that band.

[SaTaNsSuN36]

Yeah they sure prove that they are in fact that of the devil, they thought they had everyone fooled, they thought wrong.

[OP1UM]

oh sorry if my generalised comment cunfused you so much that you totally missed the point and proved that you're a complete and utter idiot. You must have inherited that from your "father". Haha how does it feel to have such a loser for a "father". HAHAHAHA i do sympathyze with you. Your the product of your choices and it seems that your all set up for a flush down the toilet

[Afi_rocker_91]

why would you wanna sing about
"slit his throat watch it bleed"
"praise satan" or whatever..
its just stupid.
That just causes people to be violent,
and its people like you who are ruining this world.

[tdennis]

xXChimairaXx wrote:

I love these guys. Bands like Demon Hunter and As I Lay Dying curbstomp Satan.

Couldn't have said it better!

[Afi_rocker_91]

adamdrulz wrote:

the only problem about Christian Metal is when people only listen to christian bands and ignore other bands that play the same style of music.

Not true. Im a Christian and listen to both Christian and non. the reason they only listen to Christian metal is cause they dont have to hear all that stupid crap like Cradle of Filth who are all about violence and killing people or whatever

[IfDaysEnd]

In contrast with Deicide that in past albums their lyrics were just pure blasphemies...there's rarely a Christian band that preaches in their lyrics, I don't see why there's wide criticism to Christian bands and there's none to satanic bands :S

[Python93]

This album is so f***ing awsum! its like a epic in a box!

[dangerdan92]

tehbensonzorz wrote:

bah, "christian metal" is such a stupid term. stupid term for stupid music. you can be christian and be in a death metal or a black metal band, what you play doesnt necesarily reflect your beliefs. and when people preach religion of any sort thru music, its retarded.

thats the most bullcrap ive heard in my life.. music is about what makes u happy so it can be whatever u want it to be

[dangerdan92]

yea it makes me really mad when people criticize christian bands cause they preach but turn around and listen to a band like dimmu borgir who has a song called devils path!!!

[dangerdan92]

clincher09 wrote:

sleepwalker16 wrote:

I hate these guys for praching Christianity through their music. Metal has always been music that resisted organised religion, and therefore Demon Hunter isn't metal... their music also sucks hard in the technical aspect... As I Lay Dying pwns them.. and another thing about AILD... the ideas in their songs are not necassariry Christian all the time... freakin' demon hunter are trying to tell people how to live (Sixteen is a good example of that)... I just hope that they break up as soon as possible... we don't need such bands...


I didn't know so much fail could be contained in one post, but you've done it. Congrats.

And I thought this was a poor review on UG's part, like they listened to it once while it was playing in the backround.

i dont understand why ur complaining about a talented band like demon hunter when there are gay bands like fall out boy and my chemical romcance really screwin up music

[Arthemesic]

x_themetalfan_x wrote:

DustyBannister wrote:

Even though I despise Christians(and other Abrahamic religions too), I checked these guys out, still not what I am looking for, just too blah. Want a good metal album try Demigod by Behemoth.

Despising people based on their beliefs is despicable. You wouldn't be worth scraping off my boot if I stomped you, ****.

Agreed. Being a dick about one's beliefs and thinking you're better because of your own ones is despicable.

[rawker_dood93]

I totally respect Demon Hunter, both for the music that they play, and the fact that they are christian. The only difference with these guys and other metal christian metal bands, is that they just try to present a message to you, they dont try to shove something down your throat that you dont want to hear.

[DH1]

sleepwalker16 :
I hate these guys for praching Christianity through their music. Metal has always been music that resisted organised religion, and therefore Demon Hunter isn't metal... their music also sucks hard in the technical aspect... As I Lay Dying pwns them.. and another thing about AILD... the ideas in their songs are not necassariry Christian all the time... freakin' demon hunter are trying to tell people how to live (Sixteen is a good example of that)... I just hope that they break up as soon as possible... we don't need such bands...

Have you looked at the lyrics for Sixteen? obviously not. You clearly know nothing and have therefore failed. I suggest everyone who says that metal isn't christian go listen to some Crimson Thorn. you can't say it's not metal. It's full on Death Metal. with christian lyrics. So go swallow a knife, everyone hates you.
ty

[Lukeydoodly]

Murderface x3 wrote:

God=not metal.

Christians rock/metal is an incorrect term. Metal has been about evil stuff ever since it was created. Evil is part of what metal is. You can't change that.

LMFAO!!!1

Kid go ****ing die. You know shit all. Since when does metal have to do with evil? FAGGOT

[Lukeydoodly]

Arthemesic wrote:

x_themetalfan_x wrote:

DustyBannister wrote:

Even though I despise Christians(and other Abrahamic religions too), I checked these guys out, still not what I am looking for, just too blah. Want a good metal album try Demigod by Behemoth.

Despising people based on their beliefs is despicable. You wouldn't be worth scraping off my boot if I stomped you, ****.

Agreed. Being a dick about one's beliefs and thinking you're better because of your own ones is despicable.

Agreed more. Taking piss outa someones religion is kinda low. You one of these freaks who thinks music is life.

[DH1]

Obviously christian metal can't be metal because it hasn't got evile lyrics. therefore it's not metal. and it can't be called pop cos it's not about sex. it's not hip hop either. therefore, i conclude that demon hunter are obviously jazz.
thankyou Murderface x3 for alerting us to this. idiot.

[ibanez91065]

does anybody know about how long after the release of the cd, DH releases the speacial edition?
i missed the Tryptich and how STGOH speacial eds, and cant find em anywhere...

[Whiteboy_az]

deathpidgeon wrote:

SO none of you have picked up 3 Inches Of Blood's
"Fire Up The Blades" album I take it.
Thats what metal is all about.

Now thats an awesome album, on the whole christian metal thing, me being a christian i also love metal and i like christian metal too, Demon Hunter isnt my favorit of all of them, but they're still pretty good.

[Artekk]

I love this band! This album really did it for me though, their previous work it was good I guess but when I heard the awesome songs on their new album I found a newer metal band that I actually liked for once. My favorite song would be Follow the wolves, face it that title is spectacular and I like the alternation between Melodic to heavy alot, I just wish somebody would tab that song already!

[aroz1]

for all the christians in this blog: (and others who want to read this) I'm a christian too. I've read through this whole stirng, I like Christian metal/(White metal) music. Demon Hunter is the bomb. But after reading through this whole thing, I just don't know what to say. People on here call themselves Christians are cussing and just being a plain old bad witness. If you're gonna cuss and act unchristian-like, then don't go out and say "I'm a Christian" because you are giving the rest of us a bad name. Thank you.

[HXCBBQ777]

bah, "christian metal" is such a stupid term. stupid term for stupid music. you can be christian and be in a death metal or a black metal band, what you play doesnt necesarily reflect your beliefs. and when people preach religion of any sort thru music, its retarded.

what the crap d00d?.....you're an idiot, now.... THIS guy knows what he's talking about ---->

Why would talking about religion in music be any different than talking about anything else in music? Music is expression of what you feel. These guys are feeling God. You're feeling pissed off. Congratulations. You both feel. Let them talk about what they're feeling and you can do likewise.

[Shredder Guitar]

Some people are over-critical... this band is very good, regardless of them being Christian or not. I respect that, I'm a Christian.

And by the way... cussing really doesn't make your faith any less valuable. You aren't gonna go to hell for swearing every now and then.

[castoo]

Why isn't it stupid for Slayer to espouse their belief system?

Simply because DemonHunter has a positive belief system doesn't keep it from metal

I'll have to check out this cd, I really like their old drummer though