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Ok so I needed an excuse to download a new album on itunes so I could load it on to my new Ipod Nano. So what better choice then the new release by Demon Hunter “Storm the gates of hell” The title is very in your face which is just the way I like it. Demon Hunter are one of the few Christian hardcore bands really standing up for what they believe in and aren’t afraid to address the hard issues. For a hardcore album this is a particularly radio friendly release.. and yet the still managed to write squeeze in some brutally heavy tracks. The album starts off with the title track “storm the gates of hell” which is a straight up hardcore track with some seriously brutal new screams not previously heard from the DH crew. Track 2 is called “lead us home” at this point I was already hooked on this album and would have bought it for these first two tracks alone. And then they go in a different direction with “sixteen” which is a half and half mix of melodic ballad and pure metal.. one of my favorite tracks. A few tracks down the list is “thorns” which has a very fitting piano / guitar opening .. its a very different track for demon hunter .. but somehow it works. Just when you think your all chilled out by “thorns” the follow it up with “follow the wolves” another straight hardcore that just leaves you wanting more. “Fiction kingdom” and “The wrath of God” classic demon hunter with a new twist. This album is a must have for hardcore fans. Thank you demon hunter for writing another honest and up front album. Cant wait to take this album to the gym. 10 out of 10.
