Archive - April, 2010

Changes…..

Its time to change a few things…..

After 2 and a half years of running RockTheCross.net, I’ve realized that I can’t run it on my own any longer. After much prayer and consideration, I would like to introduce Ben Dempsey and Greg Rutledge as the two new members of the “executive team”.

Ben will be taking over marketing and communication, which basically means that he is going to be running the Twitter and Facebook page, in addition to other tasks that he has been assigned.

Greg is taking over as head of writing and editing, which is pretty self-explanatory.

If you need to contact them in any way, their emails are ben@rockthecross.net and greg@rockthecross.net, respectively.

As far as whats going on with me…..

I’m going to be the background guy for a while, doing technical things and still doing some writing, and other things. I will also be attending GMA Week (or day) next week in Nashville, trying to get some interviews and whatnot for the site. Basically, I will still be here, heading things up, but not trying to wear all of the hats that I currently do. I’m also in the process of migrating to an updated, cleaner version of the site, which you will see in the coming weeks.

Where do you fit in to this story……

That’s a great question. Greg is in need of a “force” of writers, both with extensive experience, and amateurs. You must love music, and be at least 16 years old, 18 to attend concerts for RTC. We also need help de-fraying the cost of hosting and maintaining the site. RockTheCross was never meant to be a money making machine, but it does cost money to host the site, develop merch, purchase giveaways, etc. Coming this Thursday, you will see a donation button in the side bar of the site. Please consider donating any amount that you can. It will certainly go a long way in furthering the ministry of RockTheCross.net

So, thats it for now. Thanks for being a part of our journey….

WB

Demon Hunter:The World Is A Thorn

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After 4 studio albums, 1 live album, a documentary DVD, and extensive touring, you might think that the fire would slowly fizzle out. Demon Hunter has proven this to be untrue, and has showed us, yet again, why they continue to be one of the most popular metal bands in both the christian and secular realm. In September of 2007, Demon Hunter wowed audiences and critics alike with Storm The Gates of Hell. Now, after two and a half years, Ryan Clark, Jon Dunn, and Yogi Watts, have been joined by newcomers Ryan Helm and Patrick Judge, to release The World Is A Thorn.

First thing you should know is that this isn’t your typical Demon Hunter release. When Ryan released a statement saying this was going to be the “hardest and most melodic Demon Hunter release ever”, he couldn’t have explained it better. The guitars are polished, the drums are faster, and the message couldn’t be clearer. From the opening guitars in Descending Upon Us, to the closing strings of the Driving Nails(String Mix) on the Deluxe Edition, Demon Hunter proves why they are still one of the best metal bands today.

Too often, christians toe the line, and more often than not, step right over it. This Is The Line is DH’s response to that line. The battle that is being fought isn’t only against the physical, but the supernatural as well. Perhaps the most personal song on the album is Driving Nails, about how the choices that we make and how or life turns out can feel like nails being driven in to our souls.

Other Notable Tracks: Collapsing, Just Breathe, Shallow Water

The progression that Demon Hunter has shown since their first album is staggering. Growth is something that many bands struggle to display, much less achieve. Demon Hunter proves that its possible. The future continues to be bright for Demon Hunter. This is a must have album for any Demon Hunter fan, or metal fan for that matter.

9.5/10

Review by Wes Brawner of RockTheCross.net

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