Exile | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 28, 2022 | |||
Recorded | 2021–2022 | |||
Genre | Christian metal, alternative metal, groove metal | |||
Length | 62:48 | |||
Label | Weapons MFG | |||
Producer | Jeremiah Scott | |||
Demon Hunter chronology | ||||
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Alternate Cover | ||||
Singles from Exile | ||||
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [7] |
Jesus Freak Hideout | [8] |
Exile is the eleventh 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]
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]
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]
No. | Title | Length |
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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 |
No. | Title | Length |
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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.
Demon Hunter
Additional personnel
Exile | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 28, 2022 | |||
Recorded | 2021–2022 | |||
Genre | Christian metal, alternative metal, groove metal | |||
Length | 62:48 | |||
Label | Weapons MFG | |||
Producer | Jeremiah Scott | |||
Demon Hunter chronology | ||||
| ||||
Alternate Cover | ||||
Singles from Exile | ||||
Review scores | |
---|---|
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [7] |
Jesus Freak Hideout | [8] |
Exile is the eleventh 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]
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]
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]
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
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 |
No. | Title | Length |
---|---|---|
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.
Demon Hunter
Additional personnel