New York rockers Awaken The Shadow have premiered the lyric vieo for their single “The Hunter”. Vocalist Taylor Paul says of the song:

“We are so excited and proud to finally release the first single. ‘The Hunter’ is from the point of view of someone who may or may not realize they are in an abusive relationship, be it mentally or physically. The idea that you’re so in love with this person that you can’t see yourself ever leaving, but at the same time knowing this person could be poison. All the while your significant other is always on the hunt looking for their own self-gratification, and doing whatever is necessary to keep their partner mentally caged.

The lyric video was put together by the super talented Shan Dan Horan (President of Artery Recordings) and his company Shadow Born Group.”

The song is taken from the band’s upcoming debut full-length Life Beyond The Curse, which arrives this Friday, March 11th. The effort was produced/mixed by the band’s own Ali Hassan (bass) and the band; and mastered by UE Nastasi (New Years Day, Lamb Of God, Panic! At The Disco) at Sterling Sound. Physical pre-orders will be up through band’s BigCartel and digitally on iTunes.

Life Beyond The Curse track listing:

1. “Dreaming, 6 ft Deep”
2. “Broken”
3. “Man Behind The Mask”
4. “The Light Is On Out Side”
5. “Gravity”
6. “Before The Dawn”
7. “The Hunter”
8. “Run For Your Life”
9. “Knockout”
10. “Sing My Song”
11. “We Come Alive”
12. “Scars Will Remain”

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[via Revolver]