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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