| The World Is a Thorn | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Demon Hunter |
| Cover: | DemonHunter - TheWorldIsAThorn.jpg |
| Alt: | http://www.maanalainenlevykauppa.com/WebRoot/Gagar/Shops/Maanalainen/4B6C/4467/0830/FCED/ABB2/59FA/3D38/8593/Demon_Hunter-World_Is_A_Thorn.jpg |
| Recorded: | October 5 – December 2009 |
| Studio: | The Compound, Seattle, Washington |
| Genre: | Metalcore, groove metal |
| Length: | 41:34 |
| Label: | Solid State |
| Producer: | Aaron Sprinkle |
| Prev Title: | Live in Nashville |
| Prev Year: | 2009 |
| Next Title: | True Defiance |
| Next Year: | 2012 |
The World Is a Thorn (also stylized The World Is Λ Thorn) is the fifth studio album by American Christian metal band Demon Hunter, which was released March 9, 2010.[1] The album is described by the band as their "heaviest but most melodic" album yet.[2] The first single, "Collapsing", which features Björn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork,[3] and the title track were approved for sales on Rock Band's Rock Band Network.[4] It is Demon Hunter's only album with rhythm guitarist Ryan Helm.
Re-recorded for Songs of Death and Resurrection (2021)[1]
"Collapsing", "Driving Nails", "Blood In the Tears" and "LifeWar" were released as singles for the album.
The album debuted at No. 39 on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 14,000.[5]
| Chart (2010) | Peak position | |
|---|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 39 | |
| US Rock Albums | 6 | |
| US Hard Rock Albums | 2 | |
| US Christian Albums | 2 |
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.[6]
Members
Production
Additional musicians