Summer of Darkness

Summer of Darkness
Studio album by Demon Hunter
Released May 4, 2004
Recorded Fall 2003-2004
Genre Alternative metal,[1] Christian metal, metalcore
Length 55:21
Label Solid State
Producer Aaron Sprinkle
Demon Hunter chronology
Demon Hunter
(2002)		 Summer of Darkness
(2004)		 The Triptych
(2005)
Singles from Summer of Darkness
  1. "Not Ready to Die"
    Released: 2004[2]
  2. "My Heartstrings Come Undone"
    Released: 2004
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Cross Rhythms[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout[4]
Melodic.net[5]
Punknews.org[6]

Summer of Darkness is the second album by American metalcore band Demon Hunter, released through Solid State in 2004.

Vocalist Ryan Clark described the album as being heavier than its predecessor. Indeed, while the band's debut was recorded in C, Summer of Darkness would be dropped even further to B. He also cited that the group had more time to record than with their previous release.[7] Summer of Darkness enlists the help of several friends of Demon Hunter in the form of guest vocals.

The album's lead single, "Not Ready to Die" received significant airplay on MTV2's Headbanger's Ball and Fuse TV. "My Heartstrings Come Undone" was also featured on the soundtrack to Resident Evil: Apocalypse.

In June 2004, Demon Hunter began touring the United States in promotion of Summer of Darkness. This included all major cities and extended to the East Coast where they had not previously performed.

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Demon Hunter. 

No. Title Length
1. "Not Ready to Die"   5:03
2. "The Awakening"   4:12
3. "Beheaded" (featuring Mike Williams of The Agony Scene) 3:13
4. "My Heartstrings Come Undone"   4:35
5. "Our Faces Fall Apart" (featuring Howard Jones of Killswitch Engage and Blood Has Been Shed) 4:52
6. "Less Than Nothing"   2:57
7. "Summer of Darkness"   3:10
8. "Beauty Through the Eyes of a Predator" (featuring Brock Lindow of 36 Crazyfists) 5:34
9. "Annihilate the Corrupt"   4:10
10. "I Play Dead"   5:20
11. "Everything Was White"   3:54
12. "Coffin Builder" (featuring Trevor McNevan of Thousand Foot Krutch and FM Static) 4:01
13. "The Latest and the Last"   3:42
Total length:
 55:14

Charts

Year Chart Position
2004 Top Christian Albums 23
2004 Top Heatseekers 22

Credits

Demon Hunter
Production and additional musicians

References

  1. 1 2 Allmusic review
  2. ↑ Portell, Paul (November 20, 2005). "Demon Hunter, "The Triptych" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  3. ↑ Stafford, James (December 2004). "Demon Hunter - Summer Of Darkness". Cross Rhythms (83).
  4. ↑ Jesus Freak Hideout review
  5. ↑ Roth, Kaj. "Melodic.net - Demon Hunter - Summer Of Darkness". Melodic.net. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
  6. ↑ "Demon Hunter - Summer of Darkness". Punknews.org. 22 June 2004. Retrieved 12 May 2012. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  7. ↑ Wayfaerer Demon Hunter Interview Harm.us (November 26, 2003).
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