This is the rallying cry from Demon Hunter on their fourth studio release, aptly titled, "Storm The Gates of Hell". From Start to Finish, this is Demon Hunters best album yet. Each song fits perfectly into its place on the album, as if they were all meant to fall that way. As rumors of this album began to surface, so did news that this was going to be Demon Hunter's most melodic, and yet hardest offering yet. With Aaron Sprinkle back at the helm producing, as well as Machine doing the mixing, we knew that this album was going to be at least as good as their previous efforts. We were sorely punished for underestimating how good this album was going to be. The guitars rock harder than before, the drums and bass hit, and hit alot harder. As for the vocals, they are the perfect mix of screams, growls, and sung lyrics.

Lyrically speaking, they cut deep. They strike at the core problems for most Christians. Doubt, fear, identity, weakness, and forgiveness are just a few of the topics that Ryan Clark confronts on this album. On Thorns, Clark urges someone not to compromise their beliefs, "Sister, don't you sleep through your own eulogy. Dont sever what you are for what you are for what you couldnt be." The track Sixteen deals with a Christian living a life that they shouldnt be "You take the name of love divine and drag it through your blood. Now turn to face what you have made and mourn what you have done." For the fans of the more ballad-esque DH songs like "Heartstrings" and "Deteriorate", there is "Carry Me Down". Other standout tracks include "Fading Away","Follow The Wolves","Fiction Kingdon", and the title track, "Storm The Gates Of Hell". But there are really no dull spots on this album at all. There is something for everyone on this album, the metal fan, the Christian who is searching for strength, and for the non-believer who is just searching.

Demon Hunter has always presented the love of Christ through intense vocals, screaming guitars, and driving drums. This album is no different at all. This is a must-have addition to your collection. I give it out of 5 Stars!