There Was a Light Here
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| Released | September 12, 2025 | |||
| Recorded | June 2024–January 2025 | |||
| Studio | Southern Oracle, The Property in Maple Valley | |||
| Genre | Christian metal, alternative metal, metalcore | |||
| Label | Weapons MFG | |||
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| Singles from There Was a Light Here | ||||
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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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]All music is composed by Ryan Clark, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "My Place in the Dirt" | 5:17 | |
| 2. | "Sorrow Light the Way" | 4:30 | |
| 3. | "Light Bends" |
| 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" |
| 4:55 |
| 11. | "Reflected" | 4:14 | |
| 12. | "There Was a Light Here" | 6:08 | |
| Total length: | 56:45 | ||
Personnel
[edit]- 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
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[13] | 25 |
| US Top Christian Albums (Billboard)[14] | 9 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Demon Hunter will release their new album "There Was a Light Here" in September". Chaoszine. July 29, 2025. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ^ "DEMON HUNTER Announces New Album There Was a Light Here, Tour Set For September". Metal Injection. July 28, 2025. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ^ "Demon Hunter Premiere New Single & Music Video".
- ^ "DEMON HUNTER Drop New Single "Light Bends" with Self-Directed Video". June 6, 2025.
- ^ "DEMON HUNTER Releases New Single and Video 'Sorrow Light the Way'". July 4, 2025.
- ^ Teemu Hakala (July 4, 2025). "Demon Hunter drops new single and video "Sorrow Light the Way"". Chaoszine. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ^ https://www.threads.com/@demonhunter/post/DMfy461J0ey/new-song-join-our-newsletter-to-hear-ouroboros-demonhunternet
- ^ "DEMON HUNTER Announces New Album 'There Was a Light Here'". July 28, 2025.
- ^ Teemu Hakala (August 6, 2025). "Demon Hunter release fourth single "The Pain in Me Is Gone" from upcoming album". Chaoszine. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ^ "Demon Hunter releases emotional new single "There Was a Light Here"". September 8, 2025.
- ^ "DEMON HUNTER Announces Fall U.S. Tour With WAR OF AGES, CONVICTIONS & CULTIST". Metal Injection. July 16, 2025. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ^ "News: Demon Hunter Announce Fall Tour". July 21, 2025.
- ^ "Top Album Sales: Week of September 27, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
- ^ "Top Christian Albums: Week of September 27, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2025.