Demon Hunter‘s are once again joined by a special guest on their latest single. Following last month’s debut of ‘Silence The World’ with Evergrey‘s Tom S. Englund is ‘Defense Mechanism’, Max Cavalera, vocalist/guitarist for groove metal outfit Soulfly and more, appears on this latest offering.
That song is the third to arrive ahead of Demon Hunter‘s twelfth studio album “Exile“, which will see a September 09th release via the band’s own Weapons MFG label. The band will be out touring on the back of that album, with the below run booked:
“Exile” is the first-ever concept album by the 20-year metal veterans. Set in the aftermath of civilized society’s collapse, the 12 songs examine modern life through the lens of a nonconformist, contemplating a life untethered.
A four-issue comic book series, written by Clark, dramatizes the album’s themes. “Exile” is an immersive interrogation of cultural norms and a call to true rebellion.
Guitarist Jeremiah Scott produced and mixed “Exile”, which boasts additional guest appearances from Max Cavalera (Soulfly) and Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest).
Colored vinyl variants, deluxe edition CDs, VIP ticket bundles, cassettes, comic books, and new merch are available for preorder at DemonHunter.net.
“Exile” track list:
01. Defense Mechanism (ft. Max Cavalera)
02. Master
03. Silence The World (ft. Tom S. Englund) (video)
04. Heaven Don’t Cry
05. Another Place
06. Freedom Is Dead (video)
07. Praise The Void
08. Revolutions
09. Chemicals
10. Godless (ft. Richie Faulkner)
11. Devotion
12. Along The Way
The deluxe edition CD contains two bonus songs, “Sleepwalker” and “Exile”, as well as several sonic interludes composed with Randy Torres, whose film work includes sound design on “Interstellar” and “Dunkirk”, among other works.
Demon Hunter’s “Twenty Years In Exile” tour will kicks off in the United States on street date, September 9, and include stops at Blue Ridge Rock Fest, Uprise Fest, and Furnace Fest, in addition to the headlining shows.
Demon Hunter combines transcendent melody with metallic might. The group’s extended family around the world cherish the band’s songs as personal anthems and instruments of empowerment. They use songs like “I Am A Stone”, “On My Side”, “The Last One Alive”, “I Will Fail You”, “Collapsing” and “Dead Flowers” to mark chapters in their lives: in celebration, in mourning, from weddings to funerals.
Unwavering commitment and stark recognition of the reality of an often-cold world, tempered with defiant hope, define the band’s now-20-year-long career. Since 2002, Demon Hunter‘s dedicated supporters wear the group’s symbols, lyrics, and album imagery on their shirts, vests, backpacks, uniforms, and in many cases, on their skin.
Demon Hunter‘s most recent release was “Songs Of Death And Resurrection”, a mostly acoustic and stripped-down effort which came out in March 2021 via Solid State Records. Scott produced and mixed the LP in Atlanta, Georgia, and Nashville. He also produced the band’s “War” (2019),“Peace” (2019),“Outlive” (2017) and “Extremist” (2014) records.
Video for ‘Defense Mechanism’
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