The World Is a Thorn
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| Studio album by Demon Hunter | ||||
| Released | March 9, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | October 5 - December 2009 | |||
| Studio | The Compound, Seattle, Washington | |||
| Genre | Metalcore,nu metal,groove metal | |||
| Length | 41:34 | |||
| Label | Solid State | |||
| Producer | Aaron Sprinkle | |||
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| AllMusic |   |
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| Cross Rhythms |   |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | Timothy Estabrooks:  Scott Fryberger:
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| Metal Storm | Staff pick |
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| New Release Tuesday | |
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| Seattle Weekly | Very highly favorable |
| Sputnikmusic | 2/5 |
The World Is a Thorn (also stylized The World Is Λ Thorn) is Demon Hunter's fifth studio album, which was released March 9, 2010. The album is described by the band as their "heaviest but most melodic" album yet. The first single, "Collapsing", which features Björn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork, and the title track were approved for sales on Rock Band's Rock Band Network. This is the only album to feature rhythm guitarist Ryan Helm.
All tracks written by Demon Hunter.
"Collapsing," "Driving Nails," "Blood In the Tears," and "LifeWar" were released as singles for the album.
The album debuted at #39 on the US Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 14,000.
The album was nominated for a Dove Award for Rock Album of the Year, while its deluxe version was nominated for Recorded Music Packaging of the Year at the 42nd GMA Dove Awards.
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