Hanging in the Balance cover

Hanging in the Balance

Metal Church · 1993

61 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · power metal

A fierce blend of heavy riffs and soaring melodies, underscored by introspective lyrics and powerful vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied intensity
  • soaring melodies for introspective moments
  • wave-like pacing for emotional release
  • engaging storytelling through powerful vocals

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 7, 1993, 'Hanging in the Balance' was Metal Church's fifth studio album, marking their return after a brief hiatus. During this time, the band faced lineup changes, with new vocalist David Wayne coming in, adding a fresh dynamic to their sound. This album followed the less commercially successful 'Blessing in Disguise' and aimed to regain their footing in the heavy metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Overkill· Testament· Annihilator

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Gods of Second Chance 5:23
  • 2 Losers in the Game 5:08
  • 3 Hypnotized 4:42
  • 4 No Friend of Mine 3:57
  • 5 Waiting for a Savior 5:48
  • 6 Conductor 4:09
  • 7 Little Boy 8:13
  • 8 Down to the River 5:00
  • 9 End of the Age 7:16
  • 10 Lovers and Madmen 2:51
  • 11 A Subtle War 4:12
  • 12 Low to Overdrive 4:27

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