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.

[7] The first single, "Collapsing", which features Björn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork,[8] and the title track were approved for sales on Rock Band's Rock Band Network.

[9] It is Demon Hunter's only album with rhythm guitarist Ryan Helm.

All tracks are written by Demon Hunter[6] "Collapsing", "Driving Nails", "Blood In the Tears" and "LifeWar" were released as singles for the album.

[16] 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.