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''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,
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, and Advent. The album's lead single, "Fading Away," along with the title track and "Carry Me Down," can be heard on th
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. A music video was produced for "Fading Away." It was directed by Zach Merck, known for his previous work with
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. 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 ''
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'' 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." '' 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." 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."


Track listing


Credits

;Demon Hunter * Ryan Clarklead vocals * Don Clarkrhythm guitar * Ethan Lucklead guitar, lap steel guitar * Jon Dunnbass guitar *
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drums ;Production and additional musicians * Bruce Fitzhugh — guest vocals on track 3 *
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— keyboards, producer, programming *
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— rhythm guitar, theremin, production * Chris Carmichaelstrings *Art direction by Invisible Creature *Mixed by Machine at The Machine Shop ( Hoboken, New Jersey) *Management by Ryan J. Downey


Alternate editions

Three editions of the album were produced: regular, special, and deluxe. *The special edition contains a DVD, two bonus songs ("No Reason To Exist" and "Grand Finale"), and special packaging. *The (limited) deluxe edition contains a DVD with extended footage apart from the Special Edition, two bonus songs ("No Reason To Exist" and "Grand Finale"), exclusive limited packaging including a large format booklet with exclusive studio photos, lyrics, liner notes and more, an exclusive band postcard set, a rare Demon Hunter necklace with a Skull Horn pendant, and a Demon Hunter sticker.


Awards

In 2009, the Deluxe Edition, along with Trenches's ''
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'' 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.


References


Sources


AThreadofLight.com
The promotional site for the album "Storm The Gates Of Hell"

Opening Week Album Sales


External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Storm The Gates Of Hell Demon Hunter albums 2007 albums Solid State Records albums Albums produced by Aaron Sprinkle