SPOKEN Drop New Single, "Sleeper" Feat. Ryan Clark From Demon Hunter

February 24, 2024

Los Angeles, CA – Spoken have released their brand new single, "Sleeper" featuring Ryan Clark of Demon Hunter today, The new track is the third to be released from Spoken's upcoming album, 'Reflection' which is set to be released on March 15th via XOVR Records - the new label venture co-founded by Brian 'Head' Welch (Korn and Love and Death). Spoken were announced last year as the new label's inaugural signing featuring Welch’s Love and Death guitarist and bandmate, JR Bareis. Stream "Sleeper" feat Ryan Clark of Demon Hunter HERE and watch the visualizer below.

Speaking on their latest track, Spoken share "In 2006, we were fortunate to do a 6 week tour with Demon Hunter. We’ve stayed in touch over the years, and we’re so excited to have Ryan Clark on this song."

'Reflection' marks a significant milestone for Spoken, coming seven years after their last album. With an intriguing blend of melody, aggression, thought-provoking lyrics, dynamic guitar riffs, and meticulously crafted drums, the album is poised to be a favourite among fans and a catalyst for garnering a new wave of followers. 'Reflection' is not just an album; it's an exploration of the journey of life, a testament to resilience and the power of moving forward with hope. A limited number of special pre-order bundles are available now HERE, featuring new merch, autographed collectibles and more.

Spoken are

Matt Baird

J.R. Bareis

Dylan Levernoch

Jared Wisner

SET THE SUN Release Electronic 'ASTR0L4B3 R3M1X' for "Invisible" (feat. Ryan Clark of Demon Hunter)

November 19, 2021

American-Canadian Alt-Metal outfit SET THE SUN have dropped an intrepid electronic remix of their debut single "INVISIBLE", which features guest vocals from Ryan Clark of Demon Hunter. The song is accompanied by a new music video, and boasts new vocals from Ryan that were not heard on the original version.

Speaking about what inspired a remixed version of the track, Eris (drums) comments:

“We've always been huge fans of Linkin Park, and really loved their 'Reanimation' album. They were able to bring out a whole new side to each song and wanted to do the same with Invisible. We had a lot of Ryan's vocals and other melodic parts of the song that weren't front and center in the original track, including some clean vocals from Ryan. So we built a new version of the song around those parts, taking it into a more electronic, moody world. And we love how it turned out because it feels like a whole new track. I think you’ll be seeing more remixes like this from our future releases.”

Reflecting on Ryan's contributions to "Invisible", the band shares:

"With STS being a two-person writing team, we always enjoy taking a song to an outside artist to add new dimensions to it. We've been fans of Demon Hunter and Ryan's work for a long time and felt he would be perfect for this song, so we got in touch with him late last year. When we sent him the song last December to add his parts, it was such an easy and pleasant experience. Ryan knew exactly what to add to take the song to the next level. We're thrilled with how it turned out and can't wait to collaborate with him again!"

SET THE SUN Is:

Arc - Vocals, Guitar, Keys

Eris - Drums, Programming

SET THE SUN Online:

Website: www.setthesun.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/setthesunband

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@setthesun_official

Facebook: www.facebook.com/setthesunband

Alt-Metal Outfit SET THE SUN Release Debut Single "Invisible" feat. Ryan Clark of Demon Hunter

September 29, 2021

American-Canadian Alt-Metal outfit SET THE SUN have released the first single from their upcoming debut EP. The duo, known as Arc & Eris, wrote and recorded the record during last year's lockdown, which inspired them to delve into themes of isolation, division, and unspoken conflict on their first studio offering. The first taste of the new record comes via the new single "Invisible", which boasts guest vocals from Ryan Clark of Demon Hunter, as well as Thomas Freckleton from Silent Planet playing bass on the track.

Listeners can expect to see plenty of familiar guest artists on upcoming music from Set The Sun, as the group will often collaborate with a group of fellow musicians that they refer to as The Collective. Speaking about his involvement with the single "Invisible", Ryan Clark states:

Ryan Clark on the set of the "Invisible" music video shoot

"I believe collaboration at its best stems from mutual appreciation. When I first spoke with—and listened to—Set The Sun in the summer of 2020, it was clear that our collective interests and influences were aligned. I’m very particular with modern heavy music and I’m not often impressed with the trajectory of the genre. STS, however, has all of the components that excite me: major riffs, beautiful melodies, lush electronic textures, slick execution, and more. They’re heavy but not one-dimensional, progressive but not overly self-indulgent."

Clark adds, "These guys tick all the boxes for me, so collaboration felt natural. I’m honored to be a part of the band’s introduction to the world, stoked for the opportunity to contribute to a song that I genuinely love, and pleased to work with such talented and humble individuals."

Reflecting on Ryan's contributions to "Invisible", the band shares:

SET THE SUN Is:

Arc - Vocals, Guitar, Keys

Eris - Drums, Programming

SET THE SUN Online:

Website: www.setthesun.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/setthesunband

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@setthesun_official

Facebook: www.facebook.com/setthesunband

DEMON HUNTER RELEASE ALBUM OF REIMAGINED TRACKS

March 6, 2021

SONGS OF DEATH AND RESURRECTION
OUT NOW VIA SOLID STATE RECORDS

DEMON HUNTER released their new album, Songs of Death and Resurrection today via Solid State Records. The American metal institution has always been known for their defiant heaviness expertly mixed with transcendent melodies. On Songs of Death and Resurrection, DEMON HUNTER takes an entirely new approach, reworking eleven tracks from their expansive catalog with lush string arrangements, haunting piano, and layered vocal harmonies. This stripped-down take on the fan favorites found throughout the record offers a fresh outlook on the band’s long-standing ability to create stirring music and remain uncompromisingly creative throughout their career.

Speaking on the release, vocalist Ryan Clark said:

Our goal was to present these songs in ways that felt new but retained their essence. Many of these tracks are fan favorites, so we were careful not to tarnish the aspects that made them favorites in the first place. On one hand this release could be considered “stripped down” by virtue of it being predominantly acoustic—but the truth is that the addition of elements like piano, harp, bagpipes, and a massive string section—make many of these versions more lush than the originals. We really hope fans love these resurrected songs as much—if not more—than the originals.

Songs of Death and Resurrection features founding vocalist/songwriter Ryan Clark, lead guitarist Patrick Judge, bassist Jonathan Dunn, drummer Yogi Watts, and guitarist Jeremiah Scott, who produced and mixed the effort in Atlanta, Georgia, and Nashville, Tennessee. Scott also produced the band’s War(2019), Peace (2019), Outlive (2017), and Extremist (2014) records. To announce the album, DEMON HUNTER performed the album in its entirety for fans in an exclusive live stream performance this past November, which reached #14 on Billboard’s Rising Livestream Artists chart.

Tracklist:
1. My Throat is an Open Grave (Resurrected)
2. Dead Flowers (Resurrected)
3. The Heart of a Graveyard (Resurrected)
4. Praise the Void (Resurrected)
5. Blood in the Tears (Resurrected)
6. Loneliness (Resurrected)
7. I Will Fail You (Resurrected)
8. I Am a Stone (Resurrected)
9. Deteriorate (Resurrected)
10. Carry Me Down (Resurrected)
11. The Tide Began to Rise (Resurrected)
12. My Heartstrings Come Undone (Resurrected)

DEMON HUNTER SHARE NEW SINGLE “LONELINESS (RESURRECTED)”

February 15, 2021

NEW REIMAGINED ALBUM
SONGS OF DEATH AND RESURRECTION
DUE OUT MARCH 5TH VIA SOLID STATE RECORDS

LISTEN: “Loneliness (Resurrected)”

PREORDER: Songs of Death and Resurrection

DEMON HUNTER shared the latest single “Loneliness (Resurrected)” from their upcoming album, Songs of Death and Resurrection. This new version of their chugging slow-burner, originally from the album Peace, embraces the band’s most melodic and haunting moments, replacing crushing guitar tones for soft keys and backing strings. The album, a mostly acoustic and stripped-down affair, features eleven new “Resurrected” versions of classic DEMON HUNTER songs from across their ten studio albums. Marking an entirely new approach for the band, Songs of Death and Resurrectionputs these fan favorites in a new light. Due out on March 5, 2021, via Solid State Records, the album is available for pre-order here, and “Loneliness (Resurrected)” is available to stream here.

Ryan Clark (vocals) had this to say about “Loneliness (Resurrected)”:
"When we played this song live in 2019—during the acoustic portion of the night—we pushed the limits of how slow we could do it. The slower we got, the more bleak it felt, and this only added to the vibe. After all, we were trying to channel a feeling of despair, allowing the song to truly embody its namesake. On the studio version of this ‘Resurrected' track, you’ll hear my mom sing with me. My mom is my inspiration for singing in the first place, so it was very heartwarming to finally capture our voices together on a Demon Hunter record."

DEMON HUNTER DEBUT RESURRECTED SINGLE “I WILL FAIL YOU”

January 15, 2021

FROM NEW ALBUM
SONGS OF DEATH AND RESURRECTION
DUE OUT MARCH 5TH VIA SOLID STATE RECORDS

PREORDER: Songs of Death and Resurrection

DEMON HUNTER debuted the first single, a reworked version of “I Will Fail You,” from their forthcoming album, Songs of Death and Resurrection, a mostly acoustic and stripped-down release due March 5, 2021, via Solid State Records.

Songs of Death and Resurrection features 11 new “Resurrected” versions of classic DEMON HUNTER songs from across their ten studio albums, including fan favorites such as “I Am a Stone,” “I Will Fail You,” “Carry Me Down,” and “The Heart of a Graveyard,” plus a brand new composition, “Praise the Void”. Marking an entirely new approach for DEMON HUNTER, Songs of Death and Resurrection finds the band using lush string arrangements, haunting piano, and layered vocal harmonies. “I Will Fail You (Resurrected)” is available to stream here alongside the previously released track “Dead Flowers (Resurrected),” and the album is available for preorder here.

Ryan Clark (vocals) had this to say about “I Will Fail You (Resurrected)”:
The original album version of “I Will Fail You” is one of our doomiest ballads. At the time, I found myself immersed in the bleak heaviness of bands like Omnium Gatherum, Swallow The Sun, and Katatonia. I’m naturally drawn to that place where heavy and sad collide.

Reimagined for Songs of Death and Resurrection, the song takes on a haunting vibe, replacing heavy chugs with hypnotic repetition of the lead guitar. There’s a trance-like cadence to it, which feels just as appropriate as the original crunch.

This version of the song also features the amazing talents of longtime Demon Hunter collaborator, Chris Carmichael. Chris has arranged and performed the strings for many DH songs, such as “Sixteen,” “Driving Nails,” “I Am a Stone,” and “Slight the Odds.” I’ve never had to give Chris direction, and I’ve never asked him to change anything beyond his first attempt. He just gets it... and makes us sound like a million dollars every time he touches a track.

Songs of Death and Resurrection features founding vocalist/songwriter Ryan Clark, lead guitarist Patrick Judge, bassist Jonathan Dunn, drummer Yogi Watts, and guitarist Jeremiah Scott, who produced and mixed the effort in Atlanta, Georgia, and Nashville, Tennessee. Scott also produced the band’s War(2019), Peace (2019), Outlive (2017), and Extremist (2014) records. To announce the album, DEMON HUNTER performed the album in its entirety for fans in an exclusive live stream performance this past November, which reached #14 on Billboard’s Rising Livestream Artists chart.

DEMON HUNTER’S RYAN CLARK AND BROTHER DON CLARK HOST LIVESTREAM EVENT ON DECEMBER 18

December 16, 2020

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December 16, 2020 - Ryan Clark of DEMON HUNTER and Don Clark, the brothers behind the accomplished design company Invisible Creature will host a livestream event this Friday, December 18th, 2020 in celebration of their new book, Face The Music: Twenty Years Of Album Art, during which they will sift through numerous albums to uncover the stories behind many of designs, giving fans an in-depth behind the scenes and answering questions. Ryan Clark’s album design work includes packaging for Alice In Chains, Chris Cornell, Stone Sour, Wolfmother, Sevendust, Of Mice & Men, Bullet For My Valentine, Underoath, and Norma Jean (GRAMMY Award nominated for Best Recording Package), alongside many others. Tickets to the event are on sale here.

The multi-camera live event will look in-depth into composites, collages, and more. The 280-page book features more than 200 album covers, quotes from musicians and friends, and the stories behind some of Invisible Creature’s most iconic creations.

DEMON HUNTER will release Songs of Death and Resurrection on March 05, 2021. Pre-order bundles are available here. The album features brand new studio versions of classic songs from across their ten albums, reimagined with acoustic guitars, strings, and piano, plus a never-before-heard track, “Praise the Void (Resurrected).”

DEMON HUNTER ANNOUNCE SONGS OF DEATH AND RESURRECTION ALBUM AND LIVESTREAM PERFORMANCE

November 10, 2020

PERFORMING NEW ALBUM IN FULL NOVEMBER 20th

DEMON HUNTER surprised fans today with the announcement of Songs of Death and Resurrection, a brand new acoustic album due March 5th, 2021.

In celebration, the band will livestream a full performance of the album, from start to finish, on November 20th. Songs of Death and Resurrection features 11 newly recorded “Resurrected” versions of classic DEMON HUNTER songs from across their ten studio albums, including “I Am a Stone,” “I Will Fail You,” “Carry Me Down,” and “The Heart of a Graveyard,” plus a brand new composition, “Praise the Void.”

Lush string arrangements, haunting piano, and layered vocal harmonies accompany the “reimagined” acoustic versions found on Songs of Death and Resurrection. The album features founding vocalist/songwriter Ryan Clark, lead guitarist Patrick Judge, bassist Jonathan Dunn, drummer Yogi Watts, and guitarist Jeremiah Scott, who produced and mixed the effort in Atlanta, Georgia, and Nashville, Tennessee. Scott also produced the band’s War (2019), Peace (2019), Outlive (2017), and Extremist(2014) records. Joanna Ott performed piano and additional vocals throughout. Strings were arranged and performed by Chris Carmichael. Clark’s mother, Peggy, his original vocal inspiration, appears alongside her son for the first time ever, on “Dead Flowers” and “Loneliness.”

DEMON HUNTER will perform the entire album, from start to finish, in an exclusive livestream performance, taped at Dark Horse Studios in Franklin, TN. The livestream will air at 5pm PST November 20th and will remain available for a 48 hour period only.

Tickets to the livestream, VIP bundles, and album pre-orders for Songs of Death and Resurrection are available now at this location: [www.DemonHunter.live]. A deluxe vinyl box set, limited and exclusive vinyl, and merch are also available from Solid State Records here: [dh.ffm.to/songs]. Album pre-orders include an instant download of the song “Dead Flowers (Resurrected).”

Clark had this to say about Songs of Death and Resurrection:

The Demon Hunter ballad has been a defining aspect of our band since our very first album. My brother and I knew that if we wanted the freedom to pursue more somber, more melodic moments of creativity, we had to set that precedent from the beginning. What we didn’t realize then was just how important these songs would become to both the band and our fans.

The concept of an acoustic record is something we’ve been considering—and encouraged to pursue by fans—for many years. After ten studio albums, and a tour cycle that included a full acoustic set, it felt like the right time to actualize this idea. What we didn’t want to do is something we had done before. Though we’ve played many of these songs in acoustic fashion over the years, we’ve never done so with such a level of care and attention. We hope that comes across in these recordings.

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