Storm the Gates of Hell

Storm the Gates of Hell
Studio album by Demon Hunter
Released November 6, 2007 (2007-11-06)
Studio Compound Recording,
London Bridge
(Seattle, Washington)
Genre Metalcore, alternative metal, Christian metal, groove metal
Length 51:03
59:03 (Deluxe and Special Edition)
Label Solid State
Producer Aaron Sprinkle, Shaun Lopez
Demon Hunter chronology
The Triptych
(2005)		 Storm the Gates of Hell
(2007)		 45 Days
(2008)
Singles from Storm the Gates of Hell
  1. "Fading Away"
    Released: 2007
  2. "Carry Me Down"
    Released: 2008
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
About.com[1]
Christianity Today[2]
Cross Rhythms[3]
HM MagazineSlightly favorable[4]
Jesus Freak Hideout[5]
Revolver
RhapsodyFavorable[6]
Today's Christian Music FavorableFavorable[7]

Storm the Gates of Hell is the fourth studio album by Christian metal band Demon Hunter, released on November 6, 2007. It is the band's last album to feature Don Clark and Ethan Luck.

Touring and promotion

Demon Hunter embarked on the Stronger Than Hell Tour in promotion of the album. The summer tour began in May 2008 and included Living Sacrifice, Oh, Sleeper, The Famine, and Advent.

The album's lead single, "Fading Away," along with the title track and "Carry Me Down," can be heard on the band's official MySpace. A promotional site entitled "A Thread of Light" was made, where one can listen to samples of "Storm the Gates of Hell," "I Am You," and "Fiction Kingdom." Two weeks before its release, the album leaked into P2P networks in its entirety. On November 2, the whole album was put on the Demon Hunter's Myspace page for previewing. Storm the Gates of Hell started at #85 on the Billboard 200, selling nearly 10,500 copies in the first week.[8]

A music video was produced for "Fading Away." It was directed by Zach Merck, known for his previous work with Shadows Fall. The video has found considerable airplay on MTV2's Headbangers Ball. The music video for "Carry Me Down" also aired on MTV2.

Critical Reception

The album was met with generally positive views. Ben Hurrell CrossRhythms gave the album nine out of ten stars saying "Since their appearance on a record label compilation in 2002 the band have hit the big time, releasing four albums gaining widespread coverage in the mainstream media as well as Christian circles."[9] About.com gave the album three and a half out of five stars stating, "It's a step forward from their last release. They have really stepped up their songwriting. The tracks are a diverse mix of metallic riffs and warm melodies."[10] Allmusic didn't give the album a score, but still praised the album saying, "Demon Hunter sparingly employs more traditional vocals and moody textures throughout the roaring, rapid firestorm of the songs. Even if rock is the "devil's music," Demon Hunter aren't afraid to use it to get their point across."[11]

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Demon Hunter. 

No. Title Length
1. "Storm the Gates of Hell"   2:44
2. "Lead Us Home"   4:24
3. "Sixteen" (featuring Bruce Fitzhugh of Living Sacrifice) 5:18
4. "Fading Away"   4:12
5. "Carry Me Down"   4:32
6. "A Thread of Light"   3:35
7. "I Am You"   4:14
8. "Incision"   5:04
9. "Thorns"   4:06
10. "Follow the Wolves"   3:55
11. "Fiction Kingdom"   4:53
12. "The Wrath of God"   4:06
Total length:
 51:03

Credits

Demon Hunter
Production and additional musicians

Alternate editions

Three editions of the album were produced: regular, special, and deluxe.

Awards

In 2009, the Deluxe Edition, along with Trenches's The Tide Will Swallow Us Whole and Hawk Nelson's ...Is My Friend albums which were also designed by Invisible Creature, was nominated for a Dove Award for Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the 40th GMA Dove Awards.[12]

References

  1. ↑ Chad Bowar. "Demon Hunter - Storm The Gates Of Hell". About.com Entertainment. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  2. ↑ http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2007/stormthegatesofhell.html
  3. ↑ "Review: Storm The Gates Of Hell - Demon Hunter - Cross Rhythms". Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  4. ↑ http://www.hmmagazine.com/reviews/album/d/demon_hunter1207.php
  5. ↑ "Demon Hunter, "Storm The Gates Of Hell" Review". Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Demon Hunter". Rhapsody. Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  7. ↑ "TodaysChristianMusic.com". Retrieved February 10, 2016.
  8. ↑ Metal News - Demon Hunter Charts At #85 On Billboard ( Metal Underground . com )
  9. ↑ http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Demon_Hunter/Storm_The_Gates_Of_Hell/32978/ CrossRhythms Review for Storm the Gates of Hell
  10. ↑ http://heavymetal.about.com/od/cdreviews/fr/demonstormthe.htm Album Review
  11. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/storm-the-gates-of-hell-mw0000496724 Allmusic Review
  12. ↑ Nominations Announced for 40th GMA Dove Awards on CBN.com (February 20, 2008)

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