Christian metal band Demon Hunter unveiled their new single “Freedom Is Dead” yesterday.

An accompanying music video, which can be seen below, was directed by Darren Craig (Ke$ha, Rihanna). “Freedom Is Dead” stems from the band’s forthcoming studio album Exile, which is slated for a September 9 release. The concept album will also bring forth a four-issue comic book series, which is written by Ryan Clark, illustrated by Brent McKee, colored by Bill Crabtree, and lettered by Pat Brosseau. A synopsis for the comic series states:

"In the not-so-distant future, tech has overtaken real life in frightening ways.

Society has divided. Freedom has died. The vast majority align with a faction called the M.A.S. - an organization that doles out harsh sentencing to anyone at any time for anything they deem disagreeable. The rest have either been hunted down and killed or have quietly vanished into obscurity. These few survivors—dubbed “The LOTUS” or the last of the undying spirit—fled society in an attempt to preserve their beliefs and survive. They cut ties with tech in order to fall off the grid and set up in disparate, secretive locations around the globe. The only way to find these secret locations is by word of mouth or the appearance of a cryptic symbol only The LOTUS recognizes.

After the M.A.S. raids her home, sixteen-year-old Hunter Woodson finds herself on a solo mission to preserve her family’s history. Armed only with a wooden staff, Hunter must brave this frightening new world and deliver a precious family heirloom to a fellow survivor. It may be her only chance to conserve her people’s legacy, make good on her father’s final wishes, and find true refuge.

Exile is a four-part comic series developed in conjunction with Demon Hunter’s eleventh studio album."

Pre-orders for the album can be made here. This follows their 2021 acoustic studio album Songs of Death and Resurrection.

To promote the release, the band will embark on tour across the United States in September. Opponent will be the opening act on the trek. Tour dates can be seen below. Tickets are on sale to the general public right now.

Demon Hunter tour dates

September 9 Joliet, IL – The Forge

September 10 Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall

September 11 Alton, VA – Blue Ridge Rock Fest

September 12 Columbus, OH – The King Of Clubs

September 13 Warrendale, PA – Jergels

September 14 Bloomington, IL – Castle Theatre

September 15 Sauget, IL – Pop’s

September 16 Fort Wayne, IN – Pierre’s

September 17 Shippensburg, PA – Uprise Fest

September 18 Ashville, NC – Orange Peel

September 20 Dallas, TX – Amplified Live

September 21 Austin, TX – Come And Take It

September 22 Houston, TX – Warehouse Live

September 23 Pensacola, FL – Vinyl Music Hall

September 24 Birmingham, AL – Furnace Fest