Hidden Hands of a Sadist Nation

Hidden Hands of a Sadist Nation is the third full-length studio album by Darkest Hour. This album along with their future albums displays more melodic death metal influences than their previous work. It was released in 2003 (see 2003 in music), and contains nine tracks; but 10 for the Japanese release and for the DVD limited edition. For The Soul Of The Savior in this version includes a solo by Kris Norris which replaces the last part of the original song. It is considered one of the most important albums that have shaped Metalcore.^{[citation needed]}

Guest appearances:

Tomas Lindberg (At the Gates, ex-The Crown)
Anders Björler (The Haunted, At the Gates)
Peter Wichers (ex-Soilwork)
Marcus Sunnesson (ex-The Crown)

[edit] Track listing

"The Sadist Nation" (Lindberg guest) – 5:13
"Pay Phones and Pills" – 5:44
"Oklahoma" – 4:00
"Marching To The Killing Rhythm" - 4:20
"The Misinformation Age" (Björler guest) – 5:41
"Seven Day Lie" – 4:46
"Accessible Losses" – 8:03
"The Patriot Virus" – 5:17
"Veritas, Aequitas" (Wichers and Sunesson guest) – 12:57
"With Friends Like These" (Japanese Bonus Track) - 2:56
"For The Soul Of The Savior" (2004 Reissue Bonus Track) - 6:00

[edit] DVD

Later on after its release, Victory Records reissued it with a bonus DVD. It includes an alternate music video to The Sadist Nation, footage from both recording and from their past tours, as well as a bonus video with tour manager, Tito Picon.