There Was a Light Here

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There Was a Light Here
Studio album by
Demon Hunter
ReleasedSeptember 12, 2025 (2025-09-12)
RecordedJune 2024–January 2025
StudioSouthern Oracle, The Property in Maple Valley
GenreChristian metal, alternative metal, metalcore
LabelWeapons MFG
Producer
Demon Hunter chronology
Exile
(2022) 		There Was a Light Here
(2025)
Singles from There Was a Light Here
  1. "I'm Done"
    Released: May 2, 2025
  2. "Light Bends"
    Released: June 6, 2025
  3. "Sorrow Light the Way"
    Released: July 4, 2025
  4. "The Pain in Me Is Gone"
    Released: August 7, 2025
  5. "There Was a Light Here"
    Released: September 9, 2025

There Was a Light Here is the twelfth studio album by American Christian metal band Demon Hunter, released through their self-founded record label, Weapons MFG. It was released on September 12, 2025,[1][2] and is also their first album since Summer of Darkness to not have an accompanying deluxe edition with release.

Background

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On May 2, 2025, Demon Hunter released the single "I'm Done",[3] and on June 6, 2025, they released the single "Light Bends".[4] Another single, "Sorrow Light the Way", was released on July 4, 2025.[5][6] On July 24, 2025, the band launched their official newsletter, with the song "Ouroboros" released as an exclusive to it.[7]

Four days later, the band announced their new album to be titled There Was a Light Here and the release date on September 12, 2025.[8] Two more singles were released ahead of There Was a Light Here; "The Pain in Me Is Gone"[9] and the title track, which was written in memory of Ryan Clark's mother who died in 2023, with the album dedicated to her.[10]

Touring

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In support of the album, the band embarked on a North American tour in September and October 2025 with support by War of Ages, Convictions, and Cultist, starting on September 20, 2025 in West Chicago, IL.[11][12]

Track listing

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All music is composed by Ryan Clark, except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."My Place in the Dirt" 5:17
2."Sorrow Light the Way" 4:30
3."Light Bends"
  • Patrick Judge
  • Ryan Clark
4:13
4."The Pain in Me Is Gone" 4:41
5."By a Thread" 4:02
6."I'm Done" 4:53
7."Ouroboros" 4:03
8."Breaking Through Me" 5:15
9."Overwhelming Closure" 4:34
10."Hang the Fire"
  • Judge
  • Clark
4:55
11."Reflected" 4:14
12."There Was a Light Here" 6:08
Total length:56:45

Personnel

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Demon Hunter
  • Ryan Clark – lead vocals, production, art direction, design
  • Patrick Judge – lead guitar, keyboards, programming
  • Jeremiah Scott – rhythm guitar, backing vocals, production, engineering, additional photography
  • Jon Dunn – bass guitar
  • Timothy "Yogi" Watts – drums, backing vocals
Additional Personnel
  • Zeuss – mixing, mastering
  • Eric Stenman – mixing on track 12
  • Mikey Ferrera – additional percussion on track 12
  • Ryan Maxine Clark – choir vocals on track 12
  • Penny Scott – choir vocals on track 12
  • Izzy Scott – choir vocals on track 12
  • Annabelle Scott – choir vocals on track 12
  • Becky Scott – choir vocals on track 12
  • Josh Foreman – artwork sculpture design
  • Ryan J. Downey – management

Charts

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Chart performance for There Was a Light Here
Chart (2025) Peak
position
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[13] 25
US Top Christian Albums (Billboard)[14] 9

References

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  1. ^ "Demon Hunter will release their new album "There Was a Light Here" in September". Chaoszine. July 29, 2025. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  2. ^ "DEMON HUNTER Announces New Album There Was a Light Here, Tour Set For September". Metal Injection. July 28, 2025. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  3. ^ "Demon Hunter Premiere New Single & Music Video".
  4. ^ "DEMON HUNTER Drop New Single "Light Bends" with Self-Directed Video". June 6, 2025.
  5. ^ "DEMON HUNTER Releases New Single and Video 'Sorrow Light the Way'". July 4, 2025.
  6. ^ Teemu Hakala (July 4, 2025). "Demon Hunter drops new single and video "Sorrow Light the Way"". Chaoszine. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  7. ^ https://www.threads.com/@demonhunter/post/DMfy461J0ey/new-song-join-our-newsletter-to-hear-ouroboros-demonhunternet
  8. ^ "DEMON HUNTER Announces New Album 'There Was a Light Here'". July 28, 2025.
  9. ^ Teemu Hakala (August 6, 2025). "Demon Hunter release fourth single "The Pain in Me Is Gone" from upcoming album". Chaoszine. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  10. ^ "Demon Hunter releases emotional new single "There Was a Light Here"". September 8, 2025.
  11. ^ "DEMON HUNTER Announces Fall U.S. Tour With WAR OF AGES, CONVICTIONS & CULTIST". Metal Injection. July 16, 2025. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  12. ^ "News: Demon Hunter Announce Fall Tour". July 21, 2025.
  13. ^ "Top Album Sales: Week of September 27, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
  14. ^ "Top Christian Albums: Week of September 27, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2025.