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Demon Hunter Announces New Album Release Date, Title And New Guitarist

In a recent message posted online, Seattle, Washington based heavy metal outfit Demon Hunter has announced that their new album will be entitled, "The World Is A Thorn" and that it will hit the shelves in March. The message reads as follows:

"Hunters, we are happy to announce that our fifth album will be entitled The World Is A Thorn, and it will be available in stores and online March 9th.

"The album was produced by our longtime friend, Aaron Sprinkle and mixed by producer Jason Suecof and is simultaneously our heaviest yet most melodic project thus far.

"We'd also like to officially introduce and welcome Ryan Helm of THE ASCENDICATE as our new guitarist. This is an exciting time all around and we hope you will stay tuned for updates on art, music and pre-orders."

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40 Comments on "Demon Hunter Announces New Album Release Date"

Anonymous Reader

1. thedynasty writes:

gosh, how cliche is it these days for a band to say that their new album is "our heaviest yet most melodic project thus far"

# Jan 7, 2010 @ 3:40 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. soopermunky writes:

march 9th noooo but SWEET!

# Jan 7, 2010 @ 9:11 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Hammerheart writes:

No. Please no. Go crawl in a hole in Afghanistan and die, Demon Hunter. And while you're in that hole, get sodomized by that bear that killed those two terrorists.

# Jan 8, 2010 @ 2:09 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
Anonymous Reader

4. killernofiller writes:

F*ck Christian metal. Hammerheart, you f*ckin' kill me! Now, if you could only kill Demon C*nter.....

# Jan 8, 2010 @ 10:21 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. they sukk ass writes:

& so do all of you dikkkkkks

# Jan 8, 2010 @ 12:48 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. KickAssDuke writes:

Post 5 should be bronzed and put on a f***ing plaque. Brilliant sir, just brilliant.

# Jan 8, 2010 @ 2:18 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. DM725 writes:

I like the 3 Demon Hunter songs I know from XM 42 Liquid Metal, not sure why they are being hated on.

# Jan 8, 2010 @ 6:20 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. psythe writes:

Why does every band in the world now call it's potential audience some lame nickname based on their band name?? Epic sigh.

# Jan 8, 2010 @ 7:55 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. Fuck_A_Name writes:

^although on the other hand you can get the Maggots/Slipknot thing. Whatever it is that connects a type of rope knot to the offspring of flies completely eludes me, but it is still, irregardless stupid.

I would just prefer to be called a fan of the band, rather than say, a droogie, or "part of the congregation" or whatever the hell else stupid label arises in the minds of ego-blown musicians.

# Jan 8, 2010 @ 11:13 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. Fuck_A_Name writes:

oh, and Demon hunter sucks harder than a bi-curious black hole after too many drinks.

In other words, they're terrible.

# Jan 8, 2010 @ 11:15 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. the messenger writes:

i think demonhunter is an awesome christian metal band with an awesome sound.

# Jan 9, 2010 @ 8:28 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. darenloster writes:

Amen ! i agree with the messenger.....can't wait for the new cd.

# Jan 9, 2010 @ 9:29 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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13. RTB writes:

Christian metal haters who hate christian metal just because.....they re christian crack me up...its entertaining to hear the scuds and all the raving...
Post 4 your an idiot

# Jan 9, 2010 @ 11:02 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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14. killernofiller writes:

How very Christian of you, RTB. Typical.

# Jan 9, 2010 @ 9:12 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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15. RTB writes:

Common sense....you ever heard of it?

# Jan 9, 2010 @ 9:51 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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16. killernofiller writes:

Not when YOU post. Hee-hee.

# Jan 10, 2010 @ 7:37 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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17. Cynic writes:

@thedynasty - probably proportional to how cliche the music is. Lolling at FAN as usual.

# Jan 10, 2010 @ 8:57 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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18. RTB writes:

Thats cool 16, keep on living the dream, being a sheep, and being like alot of christian music haters by saying F the music without any concrete rhyme or reason for your annimosity, other than you wanting to chyme in on a metal site and being a bad azz in front of others...typical
HORNS UP!!!!!!

# Jan 10, 2010 @ 11:03 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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19. Cynic writes:

Christian... calling someone a sheep... irony detector off the scales.

# Jan 10, 2010 @ 11:19 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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20. psythe writes:

You know they say about 1 in 12 children break away from their parents beliefs. That basically means that the majority of Christians are probably Christians simply and merely because their parents were. Definitely not sheep at all, I just can't see how you could conceivably come to such a cognitively carefree conclusion.

Now a Christian with Muslim parents, I can respect that kind of conviction.

# Jan 11, 2010 @ 4:33 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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21. RTB writes:

Im at a loss...
Keep forgeting how many stereotypical, religon bashing, satanists are on this site...
I know christianity gets sh!t on the most in this genre, but to judge all as sheep is a bit shallow and bitter....i mean atleast go the marilyn manson route and blame your parents for attempting to brainwash you, i might have felt sorry for those crybabys..
I m not cramming christianity down the throats to anyone no matter what u 2 haters up there say, but the bashing, and the monday morning quarterbacking especially on a metal is cliche....quit crying

# Jan 11, 2010 @ 9:12 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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22. Rysis writes:

Americans always reacting, its funny to look when 13 year old kids embarrass their selves.

The reason that i started to listen DH wasn't coz it was christian, it was coz it was good and unique sound.
Though its always plus to be a christian.

# Jan 11, 2010 @ 9:23 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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23. cruor writes:

I'm with Psythe on this one. I grew up in a protestant home and am now agnostic. If you want to believe that's fine but the problem is, like Psythe said, so many people out there don't question whether or not the beliefs their parents believed and taught to their children is truth or not.

# Jan 11, 2010 @ 10:01 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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24. the messenger writes:

there's nothing wrong with teaching children christianity. i'd rather put a bible in my child's hands than a miltary weapon - as is done in certain countries.

# Jan 11, 2010 @ 10:14 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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25. the messenger writes:

we need more metal bands like demonhunter - bringing us positive lyrics. our generation needs bands like demonhunter. its the satanic metal that's out of place. don't you think the world is bad enough as it is with all the crap happening ?

# Jan 11, 2010 @ 10:23 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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26. RTB writes:

Im gonna leave with this 1 last scud...
I ll bet anyone all the money one has that 9 times out of 10 if you listen to a metal song, without knowing the artist or able to read the lyrics as you go along, that you couldnt tell which song was christian and which one wasnt....alot not all but alot of christian metal sounds identical to a regular metal song....its when the narrowminded ones see the word "christian" they freak, i mean whats the difference when your parents or some know it all judges that metal isnt music and its all the same or its the devils music? ....i mean its the same brilliant train of thought the PMRC, the grammys ala the jethro tull incident, and the judas priest suicide court crap case had....if an artist has talent, and if the song kicks azz, thats all that matters to me, christian or black metal or any genre of music........
I ll defend pretty much genre of metal, ( including black which i take it as halloween) and a person of faith til the day i die

# Jan 11, 2010 @ 11:11 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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27. Cynic writes:

RTB-"Keep forgeting how many stereotypical, religon bashing, satanists are on this site..."

RTB-"[...] to judge all as sheep is a bit shallow and bitter...."

Does RTB stand for incongruence?

# Jan 11, 2010 @ 3:12 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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28. deathfreak writes:

How did this yurn into a religion contest. Either you belive or you dont. I dont but I could care less if you do.

# Jan 11, 2010 @ 4:12 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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29. cruor writes:

Does anyone here hate these guys because they are christian metal or are they on the same page as myself and hate them because they suck? RTB you should think maybe that's the issue, because we think they just plain old suck and have differing opinions then you.

# Jan 11, 2010 @ 4:59 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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30. RTB writes:

Curor guess what...im not a DH fan either, i was defending being judgmental to all christian metal, i can respect your disliking for the band, or any band for concrete reasoning, i have no problem with that....
Cynic you and i have had this conversation before, so your sarcasim and one liners were expected and predictable but layoff the big words will ya? You know us non members especially americans arent on the educated level that your on, so have a heart huh? ...thanks to you i have to google incongruence to see what it means

# Jan 11, 2010 @ 6:08 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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31. Cynic writes:

My point as usual was just that if you don't want people to be prejudice about Xtian metal then don't be prejudice about MU members beliefs.

Well I wanted to say hypocritical but it wouldn't have really been the correct word. So I went with something more vague, Incongruent = not in agreement.

# Jan 11, 2010 @ 7:07 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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32. n0thinghead writes:

12 yr.'s of catholic skool (most of it spent speaking out and questioning about/against what "they" were stuffing down our throats) and i like a few bands that r pretty good like DH and yet get bashed just kuz they're christian 0.o ummm... wtf?? my primary example will b of crouse one of my actual fav bands, ABR, who's christian but is probly one of the most brutal acts that i've ever had the honor of seeing nonetheless heard. and just fyi, abr = august burns red. oh and i can't wait to give the new DH a listen to. metal is quite possibly the ONLY genre of music that should stick together and yet it's the most segregated =\ it's just sad.

# Jan 11, 2010 @ 7:51 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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33. RTB writes:

Fair enough cynic, always a pleasure doing battle with you

# Jan 11, 2010 @ 8:06 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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34. Jordan writes:

You guys should come play in denver i have not seen you guys live since 2008 show some love for denver!!

# Jan 16, 2010 @ 2:53 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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35. warlockzero writes:

Demon hunter kicks ass! End of story!

# Jan 16, 2010 @ 9:44 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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36. -Metal_Rapture- writes:

I could never get into these guys. And it is definitly not because they are christian, im not starting that with anyone. They just blow. ABR on the other hand are bada** for sure, ill give that to you nothing.

# Jan 17, 2010 @ 9:39 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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37. n0thinghead writes:

metal rapture \m/

# Jan 18, 2010 @ 10:42 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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38. Valentine_no_more writes:

Can Demon Hunter stop sounding like wusses?

# Jan 18, 2010 @ 5:40 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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39. WTF? writes:

so all you people here, announcing your personal hatred toward demon hunter. thats fine and all but consider this: if they "suck" so much why isn't your band more popular than them? how come you don't travel the world playing music you have writtin...(and get paid for) i would say they are a lot better off then you. your probably sitting alone at home on your computer with your girlfriend...(aka your "right hand" jack off!) It doesn't matter if you like them or not. it dosn't matter if i like them or not. i doesn't matter if they are religious or not. what matters is people pay for thier music, and have been doing so enough that they are onto their 5th album. What do you all do? flip burgers at McDonalds?.. all while driving your moms mini van around? if you all don't like this band sooooo much then why do you even bother to even post on this page? do you have nothing better to do? and the guys who are duke'in out on this page why don't you become facebook friends or something and do that there so the rest of us don't have to endure it. My point being... "stop being a bunch of whiney douchebags"

to nothinghead= i love ABR one of my fav bands

# Jan 24, 2010 @ 7:52 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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40. ha ha writes:

to WTF..... lmao nice tmore true words have never been spoken

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