Guitarist and back up vocalist, Ryan Helm has officially announced his departure from Demon Hunter (Solid State Records). Helm had joined the band back in 2009 to replace Don Clark on guitar. Since he joined they have released one album on the predominately Christian metal record label, Solid State Records. Helm has stated that the departure was inevitable; however it was on good terms. He plans to primarily focus on his solo project, Damien Deadson (www.facebook.com/damiendeadson). Damien Deadson will be releasing it’s debut album in January 2012.
Ryan Helm leaves Demon Hunter
December 10, 2011 By Doug Van Pelt
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