Exile (Demon Hunter album)

Exile is the twelfth studio album by American Christian metal band Demon Hunter, released through their self-founded record label, Weapons MFG, and the band's first concept album. It was announced for release on September 9, 2022,[9] then delayed to October 28, 2022,[10] due to supply chain issues.[11]

Exile
Studio album by
Demon Hunter
ReleasedOctober 28, 2022 (2022-10-28)
Recorded2021–2022
GenreChristian metal, alternative metal, groove metal
Length62:48
LabelWeapons MFG
ProducerJeremiah Scott
Demon Hunter chronology
Songs of Death and Resurrection
(2021)		 Exile
(2022)
Alternate Cover
Singles from Exile
  1. "Freedom Is Dead"
    Released: June 4, 2022[1]
  2. "Silence the World"
    Released: July 1, 2022[2]
  3. "Defense Mechanism"
    Released: July 15, 2022[3]
  4. "Heaven Don't Cry"
    Released: August 6, 2022[4]
  5. "Godless"
    Released: August 20, 2022[5]
  6. "Master"
    Released: September 3, 2022[6]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[7]
Jesus Freak Hideout[8]

Background

Six singles were released ahead of Exile, including “Silence the World”, “Defense Mechanism”, and “Godless”, featuring vocals from Tom S. Englund (Evergrey) and Max Cavalera (ex-Sepultura, Soulfly),[12] and a guitar solo by Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest) respectively.[13] It marks Faulkner's first studio recording since suffering an aortic rupture and dissection and subsequent 10-hour surgery.[14] Among the track listing was a new recording of the song "Praise the Void", previously released in Demon Hunter's acoustic album Songs of Death and Resurrection a year prior. In conjunction with the album, a four-part comic series written by Ryan Clark was released, and in September the band embarked on an anniversary tour celebrating 20 years since their official debut.[15]

Chart performance

The album sold 6,400 copies in its first week, debuting at No. 200 on the Billboard 200, No. 1 of Top Christian Albums, No. 3 of Top Hard Rock Albums, No. 3 of Top Independent Albums, No. 4 of Top Rock Albums and No. 9 of Top Albums Sales.[16]

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Defense Mechanism" (featuring Max Cavalera of Soulfly)3:37
2."Master"4:07
3."Silence the World" (featuring Tom S. Englund of Evergrey)7:13
4."Heaven Don't Cry"4:25
5."Another Place"4:18
6."Freedom Is Dead"2:53
7."Praise the Void"5:30
8."Revolutions"5:35
9."Chemicals"6:25
10."Godless" (featuring Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest)4:55
11."Devotion"4:55
12."Along the Way"8:08
Total length:62:48
Deluxe edition
No.TitleLength
13."Sleepwalker"5:05
14."Exile"3:57
Total length:71:50

The deluxe also includes six storyline interludes, complete with voiceovers and sound effects.

Personnel

Demon Hunter

  • Ryan Clark – lead vocals
  • Patrick Judge – lead guitar, keys, programming
  • Jeremiah Scott – rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, engineering, mixing, programming
  • Jon Dunn – bass guitar
  • Timothy "Yogi" Watts – drums, backing vocals

Additional personnel

  • Max Cavalera – additional vocals on "Defense Mechanism"
  • Tom S. Englund – additional vocals on "Silence the World"
  • Richie Faulkner – lead guitar and solo on "Godless"
  • Zeuss – mastering
  • Dan Seagrave – album artwork
  • Randy Torres – storyline interlude sound design (for Deluxe Edition)
  • Joanna Ott - backing vocals and piano (Praise the Void)
  • Samantha Philyaw – voice of Hunter Woodson (for Deluxe Edition sound interludes)
  • Loren Tew – gang vocals

References
  1. "DEMON HUNTER Streams New Single, Recruits SOULFLY, JUDAS PRIEST & EVERGREY Members For New Album". Metal Injection. June 4, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  2. "DEMON HUNTER Recruits EVERGREY's Vocalist For New Single "Silence The World"". Metal Injection. July 1, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  3. "DEMON HUNTER Streams Furious New Single "Defense Mechanism" Feat. MAX CAVALERA". Metal Injection. July 15, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  4. "DEMON HUNTER Gets A Little Industrial On New Single "Heaven Don't Cry"". Metal Injection. August 6, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  5. "DEMON HUNTER Recruits JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER For New Track "Godless"". Metal Injection. August 20, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  6. "DEMON HUNTER Streams New Single "Master"". Metal Injection. September 3, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  7. Monger, James Christopher. "Exile - Demon Hunter". AllMusic. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  8. Zaloum, Joel (November 7, 2022). "Demon Hunter, "Exile" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  9. "DEMON HUNTER Announces 'Exile' Album Details, Shares 'Freedom Is Dead' Music Video". Blabbermouth.net. June 3, 2022. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
  10. "Demon Hunter Delay New Album "Exile" To Late October Release". ThePRP. August 26, 2022. Retrieved August 26, 2022.
  11. "DEMON HUNTER Pushes New Album Back To October". Metal Injection. August 26, 2022. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  12. Wookubus (July 14, 2022). "Demon Hunter Premiere "Defense Mechanism", Soulfly's Max Cavalera Guests". Theprp. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
  13. "JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKNER Records Guest Solo on DEMON HUNTER's Upcoming Album". December 15, 2021.
  14. "JUDAS PRIEST's RICHIE FAULKER Will Guest On New DEMON HUNTER Record". Metal Injection. December 16, 2021. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  15. "DEMON HUNTER Announces 'Exile' Album Details, Shares 'Freedom is Dead' Music Video". June 3, 2022.
  16. "POLYPHIA's latest album lands at #33 on Billboard Top 200". lambgoat.com. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
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