I think SA is right, Gen, you would have to wonder where their relationship is with God. Why hide your light under a bushel? It makes no sense. The love of money is the root of all evil, that could be the reason they are giving the head banging community what they want. Just another form of godliness seemingly without the power.
<a href="http://www.christianrocklyrics.com/demonhunter.php" target="_blank">lyrics
humanism - A system of thought that centers on humans and their values, capacities, and worth.
Or, just another branch off the ole' religious tree/denomination</a>
Demon Hunter
1. Screams Of The Undead
2. I Have Seen Where It Grows
3. Infected
4. My Throat Is An Open Grave
5. Through The Black
6. Turn Your Back And Run
7. And The Sky Went Red
8. As We Wept
9. A Broken Upper Hand
10. The Gauntlet
Summer Of Darkness
1. Not Ready To Die
2. The Awakening
3. Beheaded
4. My Heartstrings Come Undone
5. Our Faces Fall Apart
6. Less Than Nothing
7. Summer Of Darkness
8. Beauty Through The Eyes Of A Predator
9. Anihilate The Corrupt
10. I Play Dead
11. Everything Was White
12. Coffin Builder
13. The Latest And The Last
These are all their titles and the link takes you to a complete list of the lyrics. The one that grabs my attention is Not Ready to Die!!!! I see rebellion and darkness in all of their lyrics. The Bible says:
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8
I see more thinking on sin, troubles, angst, and just anything other than good here.
Also, God talks about our enemy as being strong. But we know God is stronger! We are not the demon hunter, He is! The simple truth of the matter is that we are no match against our enemy without God's power. To think otherwise would be humanistic, would it not?
[b said:
Quote[/b] ]Is Demon Hunter a Christian band?
By far, this is the most asked question on the forum. However, no matter how many times this dicussion takes place, it always boils down to one thing: your interpretation of "Christian music".
Call me unusual, but Christian music should be music performed by Christians, (those bought with the price of Jesus' blood and striving to live as Jesus did), to the praise and glory of God, and pointing others to Jesus' saving power. I don't think our Heavenly Father is too happy with us cashing in on His name, otherwise.
[b said:
Quote[/b] ]If Jesus needs to be mentioned a magic number of times in each song in order for you to deem it Christian, I'm afraid you may be disappointed with this band. Or at the least you'll be opposed to calling it "Christian music"
Okay, let me put on my mathematical genius cap...hmmm, let's see now....magic number, out of 26 songs, several thousand words...how about mentioning Jesus one time, at the very least? Nope. Why? I find that Christians who love the LORD have a very hard time not speaking of Him. Take notice, even those who may not be living as Christ would want...I promise, they will mention Him. These guys have a public following, young people no less! Grab the millstone!
[b said:
Quote[/b] ]The members of Demon Hunter are Christians, and as a result you will hear Christian views and influences in their lyrics. The lyrics, as a whole, are positive (with a positive message),
I must admit, it was offensive to read their lyrics, but I tried. I did not feel positive, nor once get the idea they are speaking of Jesus.
[b said:
Quote[/b] ]Well, it's always a double-edged sword being in a Christian metal band. There's going to be legalistic Christians that don't support you because they don't understand the imagery or sound or lyrics.. And there's going to be plenty of people that do get it and understand and support it.
How about you are not supported because we DO understand? Legalistic? Now, Christianity gives a freedom from sin that I do not see in these foreboding songs.
[b said:
Quote[/b] ]If people take the time to ask us about our faith (which they do), we have nothing to hide and they usually come around after hearing it straight from us.
People have to come up and ask them? Okay, if you can't mention Him in your lyrics, will you witness somewhere, sometime? How about the plan of salvation at the concert?
[b said:
Quote[/b] ]I'm not camouflaging anything. I use metaphors and a semi-poetic style in my lyrics, but I think anyone who tries will understand what I'm saying.
Me thinks he speaks with a forked tongue, more especially on this quote. As for the lyrics, I need an interpreter!
[b said:
Quote[/b] ]What's with the name/logo?
But here's what most of us agree on when we apply real meaning to it: The band sings alot about dealing with personal problems. Personal problems = demons. What do hunters do? They hunt things down to kill them. So, "Demon Hunter" = finding problems within yourself and dealing with them.
hmmm, now that IS scary! If it means the problems within ourselves, why do we need the goat head? One can only assume!
[b said:
Quote[/b] ]The skull is not a goat skull. Most of us agree it's a demon skull, split in half, with a bullet hole in its forehead. This goes right along with the band's name. The skull on the SoD cover is just a variation of it.
Oh, I see, that is better!
The DVmiester, defending DH! You haven't heard this music? Think a head banging Benny Hinn! Just for that, you are required to listen to them for 40 days and nights at a loud, neighbor annoying decibel!
The music is wrong. The site SirT gave is right on the money. Open your eyes and open the Word!
In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. II Corinthians 4:4
If it looks like a duck, smells like a duck, walks like a duck, quacks like a duck...
