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did not 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."
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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
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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."
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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."
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Demon Hunter embarked on the Stronger Than Hell Tour in promotion of the album. The summer tour began in May 2008 and included
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The special edition contains a DVD, two bonus songs ("No Reason To Exist" and "Grand Finale"), and special packaging.
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The album's lead single, "Fading Away," along with the title track and "Carry Me Down," can be heard on the
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postcard set, a rare Demon Hunter necklace with a Skull Horn pendant, and a Demon Hunter sticker.
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was produced for "Fading Away." It was directed by Zach Merck, known for his previous work with
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networks in its entirety. On November 2, the whole album was put on the Demon Hunter's
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Three editions of the album were produced: regular, special, and deluxe.
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The album was met with generally positive views. Ben Hurrell
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The promotional site for the album "Storm The Gates Of Hell"
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Index


Studio album
Demon Hunter
Seattle, Washington
Genre
Metalcore
groove metal
alternative metal
Label
Solid State
Producer
Aaron Sprinkle
Shaun Lopez
Demon Hunter
The Triptych
45 Days
About.com
Christianity Today
Cross Rhythms
HM Magazine
Revolver
Rhapsody
Christian metal
Demon Hunter
Don Clark
Ethan Luck
Living Sacrifice
Oh, Sleeper
The Famine
Advent

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