Demon Hunter - Storm the Gates of Hell
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Free Music Review: DH has never been better!
Hit: 5 Stars
Yet another phenomenal album by DH. I've been a fan of theirs since the beginning and they continue to blow me away with the highly developed sound & vocals. Yes, Ryan Clark can sing! If you don't have this, get it. If you have it, listen to it. If you listen to it, love it!Free Music Review: FYI, Demon Hunter is wicca.
Hit: 3 Stars
A revealing new article I just found:
"In case you haven't heard already, reports are rapidly surfacing concerning critical aspects of the formally 'christian metal' band Demon Hunter. These reports can be traced to stunningly candid revealings in which certain devout metal fans confessed to there being 'awkwardly wicca overtones enshrouded throughout the Demon Hunter catalog.'"
p.s. though this album has its contenders, my all-time fav. DH songs still stands as being "And The Sky Went Red".
Free Music Review: Regarding the sound quality.
Hit: 2 Stars
I ended up downloading the MP3 version off Amazon as there was a wait for the special edition where I ordered it from.
Eventually, I got the actual CD version, and I have to say that the sound quality of the MP3's available was in fact horrible; unless you've been playing with a jackhammer for several years without protecting your ears, you'll be able to tell.
Also, for some reason, Amazon chose to not make the last two tracks from the special editions available for download, which was a bad choice, as they're thematically tied to Wrath of God.
Save your money for an edition with the bonus DVD, and please keep in mind that my rating for this was strictly in terms of the sound quality of the MP3's (fidelity aside, the music and lyrics are some of their best).
Free Music Review: I love it, I love it, I love it.
Hit: 5 Stars
I am a 28-year-old woman who owns three Demon Hunter albums. "Summer of Darkness" and "Triptych" each had their own special flavor, and you can tell with each new evolution that they really worked hard on every aspect of their music. Their songs are really addictive, intelligent and layered but catchy enough that I can't help but think I'll be hearing them on the radio soon. They satisfy my metal side while still serving up melodies and harmonies that keep me from getting bored; in other words, they don't lose sight of the fact that metal should still be music, and skillfully use both the harder and more beautiful ranges of the musical spectrum in order to create emphasis, variety, and depth.
But this time, they REALLY outdid themselves. I cannot stop listening to "Storm the Gates of Hell." Every day when I do my normal routine, I put that CD on and I think it's been a month of nearly uninterrupted listening. Particularly "Sixteen" is addictive; in fact, it's one of my favorite songs of all time, and a huge inspiration for my writing, as it perfectly captures the feelings, moods, and phases of the very end of the entire series.
It took me a while to realize it a few years ago when I bought that first Demon Hunter album, because I was still a bit new to liking actual metal (mostly, I was raised on the great classic rock like Led Zeppelin, the Who, Jimi Hendrix, etc.) but once I got used to it, I realized that I love, love, love, love, LOVE Demon Hunter's music. Especially this new one. Take a listen to the samples and see if you like them. If you do, I guarantee you will not get tired of this cd for a long, long time. If you ever do. I've been trying to make myself sick of it and have failed.
I would recommend Demon Hunter to anyone. Parents looking to turn their kids on to modern music that is lyrically thoughtful and mature will be pleased by Demon Hunter's complete lack of swearing or the typical lame and tired "Look! I sing about sex and drugs, that makes me cool!" attitude of so many artists today; they're not censored or prissy, they just don't need that because they're more focused on singing about life and offering haunting images and stories. Teenagers who get sick of all the cheery, inauthentic affirmation crap that usually comes with parent-friendly music will be delighted by Demon Hunter's darker streak--they're not afraid to face the grim, painful, lonely, even horrific side of life with brutal honesty, but they won't drag anyone down into depression by moaning about how that's all there is; it's clear they don't believe that. If what I've seen of them is any indication, they are not just a great band, they're truly decent people who would be good to hang out with.
And anyone who, like me, just wants metal, melody, and mayhem without a lot of the fake posturing some bands do, will find themselves very well pleased and gladly anticipating the next album.
Free Music Review: Epic from start to finish
Hit: 5 Stars
Following up an album like The Triptych, which contained such unforgettable songs as "Undying", "One Thousand apologies", and "Not I" is certainly a difficult prospect. And yet, with Storm the Gates of Hell Demon Hunter has not only amply followed that album, but possibly even improved on it.
Listening to the title track may cause one to believe that Demon Hunter has chosen to stick with the relentless, brutal onslaught they brought on the Triptych. But the album soon branches into more and more diverse examples of creativity, showing these artists' true potential.
"Lead Us Home" is a beautiful anthem very similar in style to "Undying". "Sixteen", featuring Brian Fitzhugh of Living Sacrifice, is a slower take on the method. But it is with "Fading Away" that one sees how Demon Hunter has changed. This song, one of the initial singles from the album, features a very much modern rock sound, with appropriate signature screams from Clark between verses and chorus. The effect is exceptional.
The rest of the album is the same story. Alternating from brutal screams to passionate singing, Storm the Gates of Hell takes the listener on a wild ride. "Carry Me Down" is a beautiful, heart-rending song about death, while "Follow the Wolves" is a hard-driving number with a contagious beat. "Fiction Kingdom" shows perfectly how Clark can establish the mood with aggressive screaming, then climax with his crystal-clear vocals.
The most remarkable aspect of this CD is the lack of weak tracks. With the possible exception of "Incision", every track is at least better than average. And as you would expect, Demon Hunter still brings the hardcore Christian message.
It may be easy to be disappointed with this album, if you approach it with previous expectations. Don't. Instead, be prepared for a showcase of both old and new approaches, both equally appealing. And if you buy the Special Edition, you will also receive two bonus songs, "No Reason to Exist" and "Grand Finale", both of which are solid efforts and great additions.
All in all, Storm the Gates of Hell is an exceptionally strong album, and a joy to listen to.