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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", and on June 6, 2025, they released the single "Light Bends".[3] Another single, "Sorrow Light the Way", was released on July 4, 2025.[4][5]

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.[6] Two more singles were released ahead of There Was a Light Here; "The Pain in Me Is Gone"[7] and the title track, which was written in memory of Ryan Clark's mother who died in 2023, with the album dedicated to her.[8]

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.[9][10]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Jesus Freak HideoutStarStarStarStarHalf star
StarStarStarStarHalf star

Critical

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Speaking for Jesus Freak Hideout, Evan Dickens labelled There Was a Light Here as "[Demon Hunter's] best work in nearly a decade," as well being "an immediate contender for best album of the year." He went on to praise the album's "expansive sonic playground." Dickens also stated that the album's ending had significant "emotional resonance," as opposed to most of Demon Hunter's albums. He completed the review in saying that the album was "a thoughtful masterpiece," awarding the album with a four-out-of-five star rating.[11]

In agreement with the rating, Scott Fryberger spoke on the album in a second review for Jesus Freak Hideout. He observed that the album contained a combination of "furious metalcore," "rock ballads," and "really strong rock tracks," succeeding in "balanc[ing] the harder and softer sides really well." He noted that it was "emotionally heavy" and overall, stated that the album was "easily one of the strongest, most mature, and most well-rounded albums the band has ever released."[11] Jesus Freak Hideout labelled the album as the second best album of 2025, following Plead the Widow's Cause' Silver Glass Stare.[12]

Commercial

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Within its first charting week, There Was a Light Here debuted at its peak position of number 9 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart and number 25 on the Top Album Sales chart.[13][14]

Accolades

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Year-end lists
Publication Accolade Rank Ref.
Jesus Freak Hideout Top Albums of 2025 Staff Average 2 [12]
Scott Fryberger's Album Picks of 2025 3
Chase Tremaine's Album Picks of 2025 4
Matt Baldwin's Album Picks of 2025 1
Evan Dickens' Album Picks of 2025 1
Cristopher Adam's Album Picks of 2025 2 [15]
Phil Hawkins' Album Picks of 2025 1
Eric McClanahan's Album Picks of 2025 5
Year Organization Nominee / work Category Result Ref.
2025 We Love Awards "Sorrow Light the Way" Rock / Alternative Song of the Year Pending [16]

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
  • Patrick Judge – lead guitar, keyboards, programming
  • Jeremiah Scott – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Jon Dunn – bass
  • Timothy "Yogi" Watts – drums, backing vocals
Additional Musicians
  • 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
Production
  • Ryan Clark – production, art direction, design
  • Jeremiah Scott – production, engineering, additional photography
  • Zeuss – mixing, mastering
  • Eric Stenman – mixing 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)[14] 25
US Top Christian Albums (Billboard)[13] 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 Drop New Single "Light Bends" with Self-Directed Video". June 6, 2025.
  4. ^ "DEMON HUNTER Releases New Single and Video 'Sorrow Light the Way'". July 4, 2025.
  5. ^ Teemu Hakala (July 4, 2025). "Demon Hunter drops new single and video "Sorrow Light the Way"". Chaoszine. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  6. ^ "DEMON HUNTER Announces New Album 'There Was a Light Here'". July 28, 2025.
  7. ^ Teemu Hakala (August 6, 2025). "Demon Hunter release fourth single "The Pain in Me Is Gone" from upcoming album". Chaoszine. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  8. ^ "Demon Hunter releases emotional new single "There Was a Light Here"". September 8, 2025.
  9. ^ "DEMON HUNTER Announces Fall U.S. Tour With WAR OF AGES, CONVICTIONS & CULTIST". Metal Injection. July 16, 2025. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
  10. ^ "News: Demon Hunter Announce Fall Tour". July 21, 2025.
  11. ^ a b Dickens, Evan; Fryberger, Scott (November 2, 2025). "Demon Hunter, "There Was a Light Here" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  12. ^ a b Dickens, Evan; Balogh, Josh; Tremaine, Chase; Fryberger, Scott (December 30, 2025). "2025 Staff Picks". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  13. ^ a b "Top Christian Albums: Week of September 27, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
  14. ^ a b "Top Album Sales: Week of September 27, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
  15. ^ Fryberger, Scott; Graber, Grace; Adam, Christopher; Trout, Dave; Hyde, Paul; Hawkins, Phil; Smith, Micah; Close, Clifford; Miller, Chris; Schlereth, Kevin; Lytle, Aiden; Harp, Loyd (January 2, 2026). "Friends of JFH Picks 2025". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  16. ^ "We Love Christian Music Awards - Nominees". We Love Awards. New Release Today. January 5, 2026. Retrieved January 5, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)