The Weight of the World (album)

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The Weight of the World
Studio album by Metal Church
Released 2004
Genre Thrash metal
Label SPV
Professional reviews
Metal Church chronology
Masterpeace
(1999)		 The Weight of the World
(2004)		 A Light in the Dark
(2006)

The Weight of the World is the seventh album of thrash metal band Metal Church. It was released through the legendary SPV label.

This album marks the beginning of Metal Church's third line-up (Steve Unger,Jay Reynalds and Ronny Monroe) and the last album Kirk Arrington played in. It is hailed by critics and fans alike as Metal Church's comeback album.

The themes discussed in this album include crime, war, rejection & madness.

[edit] Track listing

  1. "Leave Them Behind"
  2. "The Weight Of The World"
  3. "Heroes Soul"
  4. "Madman's Overture" - 8:35
  5. "Sunless Sky"
  6. "Cradle To Grave" - 5:54
  7. "Wings Of Tomorrow"
  8. "Time Will Tell"
  9. "Bomb To Drop"
  10. "Blood Money"

[edit] Personnel

  • Guitars : Kurdt Vanderhoof, Jay Reynalds
  • Bass : Steve Unger
  • Vocals : Ronny Monroe
  • Drums : Kirk Arrington
  • Produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof and Chris Jacobson
  • Recorded & Mixed at The English Channel, Wales
  • Mixed by Kurdt Vanderhoof and Mark Greer
  • Mastering by Mark Greer at Bandit Audio, Olympia Washington
  • Artwork by Kurdt Vanderhoof and Kathy Moats
  • Photography by Dick Moats