The Weight of the World (Metal Church album)

The Weight of the World

Studio album by Metal Church

Released

July 26, 2004^[1]

Genre

Thrash metal

Length

56:34

Label

Steamhammer/SPV

Producer

Kurdt Vanderhoof
Chris Jacobson

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 studio album by thrash metal band Metal Church. It was released in 2004 through the Steamhammer/SPV label.

This album marks the beginning of Metal Church's third major line-up, with the addition of Ronny Munroe (vocals), Jay Reynolds (guitar), and Steve Unger (bass). This album is also the last to feature Kirk Arrington on drums. It is hailed by critics and fans alike as Metal Church's comeback album.

The prevalent themes of this album include crime, war, rejection, and madness.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic link

Reviewer Eduardo Rivadavia of Allmusic commented that for "[...] every memorable turn like 'Hero's Soul' or 'Sunless Sky' with an equally forgettable outing like 'Wings of Tomorrow' or 'Bomb to Drop.'" He also stated his belief that longtime fans of the band would like most of the album's songs. Rivadavia ultimately gave the album a rating of 3.5 out of 5.^[2]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Leave Them Behind"	Ronny Munroe, Kurdt Vanderhoof	5:47
2.	"Weight of the World"	Munroe, Vanderhoof, Kirk Arrington	5:24
3.	"Hero's Soul"	Munroe, Vanderhoof	4:45
4.	"Madman's Overture"	Vanderhoof	8:35
5.	"Sunless Sky"	Munroe, Vanderhoof	5:28
6.	"Cradle to Grave"	Munroe, Vanderhoof	5:54
7.	"Wings of Tomorrow"	Munroe, Vanderhoof	6:16
8.	"Time Will Tell"	Munroe, Vanderhoof, Jay Reynolds, Arrington	5:11
9.	"Bomb to Drop"	Munroe, Vanderhoof	4:07
10.	"Blood Money"	Munroe, Vanderhoof	5:07

Personnel

Ronny Munroe - vocals
Kurdt Vanderhoof - guitar
Jay Reynolds - guitar
Steve Unger - bass guitar
Kirk Arrington - drums

Additional personnel

Recorded & Mixed at The English Channel, Washington
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

References

↑ "METAL CHURCH Set Release Date For 'The Weight of the World' - May 17, 2004". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
↑ "The Weight of the World". Allmusic. Allmusic. Retrieved 18 September 2011.

Metal Church

Kurdt Vanderhoof Mike Howe Steve Unger Jeff Plate Rick Van Zandt Rick Condrin Ed Bull Rick Wagner Aaron Zimpel Mike Murphy Steve Holt Carl Sacco Craig Wells David Wayne Duke Erickson Kirk Arrington Mark Baker John Marshall Jay Reynolds Ronny Munroe William McKay

Studio albums	Metal Church The Dark Blessing in Disguise The Human Factor Hanging in the Balance Masterpeace The Weight of the World A Light in the Dark This Present Wasteland Generation Nothing XI

Live albums	Live

Demo albums	Red Skies (1981 as Shrapnel) Four Hymns Hitman

Related articles	Heretic Presto Ballet Reverend Wayne Metal Church (Wayne album) "Highway Star"

Portal:Heavy metal

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