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'''''Summer of Darkness''''' is the second studio album by American [[Christian metal]] band [[Demon Hunter]], released through [[Solid State Records|Solid State]] in 2004. In the first week, the album sold 4,247 copies.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blabbermouth |date=2004-05-12 |title=SoundScan Report: FLAW, SEVENDUST, DEMON HUNTER, DEATH ANGEL |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/soundscan-report-flaw-sevendust-demon-hunter-death-angel/ |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}</ref>
'''''Summer of Darkness''''' is the second studio album by American [[Christian metal]] band [[Demon Hunter]], released through [[Solid State Records|Solid State]] on May 4, 2004. In the first week, the album sold 4,247 copies.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blabbermouth |date=2004-05-12 |title=SoundScan Report: FLAW, SEVENDUST, DEMON HUNTER, DEATH ANGEL |url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/soundscan-report-flaw-sevendust-demon-hunter-death-angel/ |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |language=en}}</ref>


Vocalist [[Ryan Clark (musician)|Ryan Clark]] described the album as being heavier than [[Demon Hunter (album)|its predecessor]]. Indeed, while the band's debut was recorded in [[drop C tuning]], ''Summer of Darkness'' would be dropped further to [[drop B tuning]]. He also cited that the group had more time to record than with their previous release.<ref>Wayfaerer [http://www.harm.us/interviews/showinterview.cfm?interID=53 Demon Hunter Interview] Harm.us (November 26, 2003).</ref> ''Summer of Darkness'' enlists the help of several friends of Demon Hunter in the form of guest vocals.
Vocalist [[Ryan Clark (musician)|Ryan Clark]] described ''Summer of Darkness'' in a 2003 interview as being heavier than Demon Hunter's [[Demon Hunter (album)|self-titled debut album]]. The band's first album, released in October 2002, was recorded in [[drop C tuning]] while ''Summer of Darkness'' was dropped down to [[drop B tuning]]. He also cited that the group had more time to record than with their previous release.<ref>Wayfaerer [http://www.harm.us/interviews/showinterview.cfm?interID=53 Demon Hunter Interview] Harm.us (November 26, 2003).</ref> Guest vocalists, who were friends of the band, appear on four songs on the album and include Mike Williams, [[Howard Jones (American singer)|Howard Jones]], Brock Lindow, and [[Trevor McNevan]]. ''Summer of Darkness'' is Demon Hunter's only album with lead guitarist [[Kris McCaddon]].


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

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==
==Track listing==
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==Charts==
==Charts==

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==Credits==
==Personnel==
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'''Demon Hunter'''
* [[Ryan Clark (musician)|Ryan Clark]] - [[Lead vocals|vocals]]
*[[Ryan Clark (musician)|Ryan Clark]] – vocals
* [[Jon Dunn (musician)|Jon Dunn]] - [[bass guitar]]
*[[Jon Dunn (musician)|Jon Dunn]] – bass guitar
* [[Don Clark (musician)|Don Clark]] - [[rhythm guitar]]
*[[Don Clark (musician)|Don Clark]] – rhythm guitar
* [[Kris McCaddon]] - [[lead guitar]]
*[[Kris McCaddon]] – lead guitar
* [[Jesse Sprinkle]] - [[Drum kit|drums]]
*Jesse Sprinkle – drums

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'''Production and additional musicians'''
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* Aaron Mlasko – Drum Technician
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* [[Aaron Sprinkle]] – Producer
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* [[Brandon Ebel]] – Executive Producer
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* Demon Hunter – Art Direction, Design
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* J.R. McNeely – Mixing
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* Jeff Gros – Photography
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* Kris McCaddon – Cover Photo
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* Tyson Paoletti – A&R
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* Zach Hodges – Assistant Producer


==Appearances==
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;Production and additional musicians
*"My Heartstrings Come Undone" was featured on the soundtrack to the movie ''[[Resident Evil: Apocalypse]]'' in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/resident-evil-apocalypse-original-soundtrack--mw0000158803|title=Resident Evil: Apocalypse [Original Soundtrack]|publisher=allmusic.com|access-date=June 23, 2023}}</ref>
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* Aaron Mlasko - Drum Technician
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* [[Aaron Sprinkle]] - Producer
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* [[Brandon Ebel]] - Executive Producer
⚫
* Demon Hunter - Art Direction, Design
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* J.R. McNeely - Mixing
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* Jeff Gros - Photography
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* Kris McCaddon - Cover Photo
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* Tyson Paoletti - A&R
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* Zach Hodges - Assistant Producer


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 15:18, 23 June 2023

Summer of Darkness
Studio album by
Demon Hunter
ReleasedMay 4, 2004
RecordedNovember – December 2003
StudioCompound Studios, Seattle, Washington
Genre
Length54:43
LabelSolid State
ProducerAaron 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[1]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]
Cross Rhythms[3]
Jesus Freak Hideout[4]
Melodic.net[5]
Punknews.org[6]

Summer of Darkness is the second studio album by American Christian metal band Demon Hunter, released through Solid State on May 4, 2004. In the first week, the album sold 4,247 copies.[7]

Vocalist Ryan Clark described Summer of Darkness in a 2003 interview as being heavier than Demon Hunter's self-titled debut album. The band's first album, released in October 2002, was recorded in drop C tuning while Summer of Darkness was dropped down to drop B tuning. He also cited that the group had more time to record than with their previous release.[8] Guest vocalists, who were friends of the band, appear on four songs on the album and include Mike Williams, Howard Jones, Brock Lindow, and Trevor McNevan. Summer of Darkness is Demon Hunter's only album with lead guitarist Kris McCaddon.

The album's lead single, "Not Ready to Die", received significant airplay on MTV2's Headbangers Ball and Fuse TV. 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 tracks are written by Demon Hunter

No.TitleLength
1."Not Ready to Die"5:03
2."The Awakening"4:11
3."Beheaded" (featuring Mike Williams)3:14
4."My Heartstrings Come Undone"4:38
5."Our Faces Fall Apart" (featuring Howard Jones)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)5:32
9."Annihilate the Corrupt"4:09
10."I Play Dead"5:20
11."Everything Was White"3:54
12."Coffin Builder" (featuring Trevor McNevan)4:01
13."The Latest and the Last"3:42
Total length:54:43

Charts

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

Personnel

Demon Hunter

Production and additional musicians

  • Aaron Mlasko – Drum Technician
  • Aaron Sprinkle – Producer
  • Brandon Ebel – Executive Producer
  • Demon Hunter – Art Direction, Design
  • J.R. McNeely – Mixing
  • Jeff Gros – Photography
  • Kris McCaddon – Cover Photo
  • Tyson Paoletti – A&R
  • Zach Hodges – Assistant Producer

Appearances

References

  1. ^ Portell, Paul (November 20, 2005). "Demon Hunter, "The Triptych" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  2. ^ Allmusic review
  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. ^ Brian (22 June 2004). "Demon Hunter - Summer of Darkness". Punknews.org. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
  7. ^ Blabbermouth (2004-05-12). "SoundScan Report: FLAW, SEVENDUST, DEMON HUNTER, DEATH ANGEL". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
  8. ^ Wayfaerer Demon Hunter Interview Harm.us (November 26, 2003).
  9. ^ "Resident Evil: Apocalypse [Original Soundtrack]". allmusic.com. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
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