Released 40 years ago
The Dark
Metal Church · 1986
42 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · power metal
A thunderous blend of heavy riffs and soaring vocals that captures the essence of 80s metal.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- short, energetic listening bursts
- intense, focused listening sessions
- dramatic builds and climaxes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1986, 'The Dark' is Metal Church's second studio album, following their self-titled debut. At this point, the band was building on their initial success and solidifying their presence in the heavy metal scene, showcasing a more polished production while retaining their thrash roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Overkill· Testament· Annihilator
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ton of Bricks 3:04
- 2 Start the Fire 3:45
- 3 Method to Your Madness 4:57
- 4 Watch the Children Pray 5:57
- 5 Over My Dead Body 3:33
- 6 The Dark 4:12
- 7 Psycho 3:34
- 8 Line of Death 4:43
- 9 Burial at Sea 5:00
- 10 Western Alliance 3:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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