The List of Demon Hunter Albums in Order of Release Date

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Demon Hunter discography consists of Twelve (12) studio albums, one live album, one documentary soundtrack album, two compilation albums, an album of reworked ballads, 43 singles and 19 music videos.

The List of  Demon Hunter Albums in Order of Release Date

Here is the list of Demon Hunter Album in Order of Release Date:

1. Demon Hunter — October 22, 2002
2. Summer of Darkness — May 4, 2004
3. The Triptych — October 25, 2005
4. Storm the Gates of Hell — November 6, 2007
5. The World Is a Thorn — March 9, 2010
6. True Defiance — April 10, 2012
7. Extremist — March 18, 2014
8. Outlive — March 31, 2017
9. War — March 1, 2019
10. Peace — March 1, 2019
11. Exile — October 28, 2022
12. There Was a Light Here — September 12, 2025

All Demon Hunter Albums List in Order

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1. Demon Hunter (2002)

Tracks:

1. Screams of the Undead
2. I Have Seen Where It Grows
3. Infected
4. My Throat Is an Open Grave
5. Through the Black
6. Turn Your Back and Run
7. And the Sky Went Red
8. As We Wept
9. A Broken Upper Hand
10. The Gauntlet

Demon Hunter is the debut studio album by American Christian metal band Demon Hunter, released on October 22, 2002, through Solid State Records. Known for its heavy Drop C tuning and industrial vocal elements, the album blends intense brutality with melodic passages, earning praise from critics and fans alike. Its lead single “Infected” gained wide attention with a dark, cinematic music video that aired on MTV2’s Extreme Rock and Fuse TV’s Uranium. The album introduced Demon Hunter’s unique sound to the metalcore scene, with tracks like “Through the Black” and “My Throat Is an Open Grave” becoming fan favorites.

2. Summer of Darkness (2004)

Tracks:

1. Not Ready to Die
2. The Awakening
3. Beheaded
4. My Heartstrings Come Undone
5. Our Faces Fall Apart
6. Less Than Nothing
7. Summer of Darkness
8. Beauty Through the Eyes of a Predator
9. Annihilate the Corrupt
10. I Play Dead
11. Everything Was White
12. Coffin Builder
13. The Latest and the Last

Summer of Darkness is the second studio album by American Christian metal band Demon Hunter, released on May 4, 2004, through Solid State Records. Building on the success of their 2002 debut, this album took a heavier direction with drop B tuning and more refined production. Featuring guest vocals from artists like Howard Jones, Mike Williams, Brock Lindow, and Trevor McNevan, the record delivered standout tracks such as “Not Ready to Die” and “My Heartstrings Come Undone”, the latter featured on the Resident Evil: Apocalypse soundtrack. Reaching No. 23 on the US Top Christian Albums chart, it marked a defining moment in Demon Hunter’s career.

3. The Triptych (2005)

Tracks:

1. The Flame That Guides Us Home
2. Not I
3. Undying
4. Relentless Intolerance
5. Deteriorate
6. The Soldier’s Song
7. Fire to My Soul
8. One Thousand Apologies
9. The Science of Lies
10. Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck
11. Ribcage
12. The Tide Began to Rise

The Triptych is the third studio album by American Christian metal band Demon Hunter, released on October 25, 2005, through Solid State Records. Produced by Aaron Sprinkle and mixed by Machine, the album featured three unique Dan Seagrave covers, symbolizing a traditional triptych. Musically, it showcased a more balanced mix of growls and melodic vocals, with Ryan Clark recording using a handheld mic for added intensity. The album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart and reached No. 10 on the Top Christian Albums chart. Critically acclaimed, it includes fan favorites like “Undying,” “One Thousand Apologies,” and “The Soldier’s Song.”

4. Storm the Gates of Hell (2007)

Tracks:

1. Storm the Gates of Hell[
2. Lead Us Home
3. Sixteen[
4. Fading Away
5. Carry Me Down
6. A Thread of Light
7. I Am You
8. Incision
9. Thorns
10. Follow the Wolves
11. Fiction Kingdom
12. The Wrath of God

Storm the Gates of Hell is the fourth studio album by American Christian metal band Demon Hunter, released on November 6, 2007, through Solid State Records. Produced by Aaron Sprinkle and Machine, the album is notable as the final release to feature Don Clark and Ethan Luck. Supported by the Stronger Than Hell Tour in 2008, it featured bands like Living Sacrifice and Oh, Sleeper. Lead single “Fading Away” gained strong airplay on MTV2’s Headbangers Ball, alongside “Carry Me Down.” The album debuted at #85 on the Billboard 200, selling nearly 10,500 copies in its first week and receiving positive critical acclaim.

5. The World Is a Thorn (2010)

Tracks:

1. Descending Upon Us
2. LifeWar
3. Collapsing
4. This Is the Line
5. Driving Nails
6. The World Is a Thorn
7. Tie This Around Your Neck
8. Just Breathe
9. Shallow Water
10. Feel as Though You Could
11. Blood in the Tears

The World Is a Thorn is the fifth studio album by American Christian metal band Demon Hunter, released on March 9, 2010, through Solid State Records. Described by the band as their “heaviest but most melodic” work, the album blends crushing riffs with melodic hooks, showcasing Demon Hunter’s evolving sound. It features standout singles like Collapsing (with Björn “Speed” Strid of Soilwork) and Driving Nails, both of which gained strong fan reception. Debuting at No. 39 on the Billboard 200, it also reached No. 2 on both the Hard Rock and Christian Albums charts, cementing its success within heavy music.

6. True Defiance (2012)

Tracks:

1. Crucifix
2. God Forsaken
3. My Destiny
4. Wake
5. Tomorrow Never Comes
6. Someone to Hate
7. This I Know
8. Means to an End
9. We Don’t Care
10. Resistance
11. Dead Flowers

True Defiance is the sixth studio album by American Christian metal band Demon Hunter, released on April 10, 2012, through Solid State and Tooth & Nail Records. Produced by Aaron Sprinkle and mixed by Jason Suecof, the album is described by frontman Ryan Clark as the band’s most aggressive work, pushing boundaries in metalcore, thrash, and groove metal. Known for its three unique cover arts, True Defiance also marked the band’s first release since The Triptych without guest musicians. The deluxe edition included bonus tracks, a DVD, and exclusive collectibles. Commercially, it peaked at No. 36 on the Billboard 200.

7. Extremist (2014)

Tracks:

1. Death
2. Artificial Light
3. What I’m Not
4. The Last One Alive
5. I Will Fail You
6. One Last Song
7. Cross to Bear
8. Hell Don’t Need Me
9. In Time
10. Beyond Me
11. Gasoline
12. The Heart of a Graveyard

Extremist is the seventh studio album by American Christian metal band Demon Hunter, released on March 18, 2014, through Solid State Records. The album debuted at No. 16 on the Billboard 200, selling nearly 18,000 copies in its first week, and also ranked high on the Christian, Rock, and Hard Rock charts. Featuring standout singles like Artificial Light, The Last One Alive, and I Will Fail You, the record blends heavy metal intensity with melodic depth. Critics praised its variety, focused sound, and lyrical strength. Deluxe editions included bonus tracks, remixes, acoustic versions, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, solidifying its success.

8. Outlive (2017)

Tracks:

1. Trying Times
2. Jesus Wept
3. Cold Winter Sun
4. Died in My Sleep
5. Half as Dead
6. Cold Blood
7. One Step Behind
8. Raining Down
9. The End
10. One Less
11. Patience
12. Slight the Odds

Outlive is the eighth studio album by American Christian metal band Demon Hunter, released on March 31, 2017, through Solid State Records. Funded via PledgeMusic, the album showcases the band’s signature metalcore style while blending elements of rock, death metal, groove metal, thrash, and gothic undertones, making it both powerful and melodic. Featuring standout tracks like Cold Winter Sun, Died in My Sleep, and Slight the Odds, the album runs nearly 50 minutes, with a deluxe edition adding two bonus songs. Outlive achieved strong chart success, debuting at #25 on the Billboard 200 and topping the US Independent Albums chart.

9. War (2019)

Tracks:

1. Cut to Fit
2. On My Side
3. Close Enough
4. Unbound
5. Grey Matter
6. The Negative
7. Ash
8. No Place for You Here
9. Leave Me Alone
10. Lesser Gods

War is the ninth studio album by American Christian metal band Demon Hunter, released on March 1, 2019, through Solid State Records alongside its companion album Peace. Known for its heavy, metalcore-driven sound, War features standout singles like “On My Side”, which was accompanied by a music video prior to release. The album debuted strongly, earning 13,000 equivalent units in its first week, reaching No. 7 on Billboard’s Top Current Albums and topping the Independent Albums chart. Loudwire recognized War and Peace together among the 50 best metal albums of 2019, showcasing Demon Hunter’s balance of aggression and melody.

10. Peace (2019)

Tracks:

1. More Than Bones
2. I Don’t Believe You
3. Loneliness
4. Peace
5. When the Devil Come
6. Time Only Takes
7. Two Ways
8. Recuse Myself
9. Bet My Life
10. Fear Is Not My Guide

Peace is the tenth studio album by American Christian metal band Demon Hunter, released on March 1, 2019, through Solid State Records alongside its heavier companion album War. Unlike War, Peace embraces a softer, melodic, and rock-influenced style, showcasing the band’s versatility. Featuring singles like More Than Bones and I Don’t Believe You, the album highlights the lyrical depth and signature vocals of Ryan Clark. Critics noted its strong appeal to hard rock fans, and Loudwire listed War and Peace together among the “50 Best Metal Albums of 2019.” The album peaked at No. 61 on the US Billboard 200.

11. Exile (2022)

Tracks:

1. Defense Mechanism
2. Master
3. Silence the World
4. Heaven Don’t Cry
5. Another Place
6. Freedom Is Dead
7. Praise the Void
8. Revolutions
9. Chemicals
10. Godless
11. Devotion
12. Along the Way

Exile is the eleventh studio album by American Christian metal band Demon Hunter, released on October 28, 2022, through their self-founded label Weapons MFG. Marking their first-ever concept album, Exile blends heavy riffs with storytelling, accompanied by a four-part comic series written by vocalist Ryan Clark. The record features standout collaborations, including Max Cavalera (ex-Sepultura, Soulfly), Tom S. Englund (Evergrey), and Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest), who made his first studio return after life-saving heart surgery. Debuting at No. 200 on the Billboard 200, the album topped Christian Albums and ranked high across rock and independent charts, solidifying Demon Hunter’s enduring legacy.

12. There Was a Light Here (2025)

Tracks:

1. My Place in the Dirt
2. Sorrow Light the Way
3. Light Bends
4. The Pain in Me is Gone
5. By a Thread
6. I’m Done
7. Ouroboros
8. Breaking Through Me
9. Overwhelming Closure
10. Hang the Fire
11. Reflected
12. There Was a Light Here

There Was a Light Here is the twelfth studio album by American Christian metal band Demon Hunter, released on September 12, 2025, through their independent label, Weapons MFG. The album features powerful singles including I’m Done, Light Bends, Sorrow Light the Way, The Pain in Me is Gone, and the emotional title track, dedicated to frontman Ryan Clark’s late mother. Showcasing heavy riffs, melodic depth, and lyrical intensity, the album spans 12 tracks with a runtime of 56 minutes. To promote the release, Demon Hunter launched a North American tour in Fall 2025 with support from War of Ages, Convictions, and Cultist.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, exploring Demon Hunter Albums in Order highlights the band’s powerful journey through the Christian metal scene, blending heavy riffs with deep lyrical themes of faith, struggle, and resilience. From their self-titled debut in 2002 to their latest release There Was a Light Here (2025), Demon Hunter has consistently evolved while staying true to their message and sound. Each album represents a chapter in their growth, solidifying their influence in both Christian and mainstream metal. For fans and newcomers alike, following Demon Hunter Albums in Order offers an inspiring look at one of the genre’s most enduring and impactful bands.

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