The Weight of the World
Metal Church · 2004
56 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · power metal
A relentless fusion of heavy riffs and soaring vocals that encapsulate the spirit of vintage metal.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo listening experience
- reflective moments of resilience
- engaging narrative through tracks
- emotional depth in each song
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
- avoid longer structured pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, 'The Weight of the World' was Metal Church's fifth studio album, marking their comeback after a six-year hiatus since 'Hanging in the Balance' (1993). This album signaled a return to form for the band, re-establishing their presence in the heavy metal scene during a time when many classic bands were struggling to adapt to changing musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Overkill· Testament· Annihilator
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Leave Them Behind 5:47
- 2 Weight of the World 5:24
- 3 Hero’s Soul 4:44
- 4 Madman’s Overture 8:34
- 5 Sunless Sky 5:28
- 6 Cradle to Grave 5:54
- 7 Wings of Tomorrow 6:16
- 8 Time Will Tell 5:11
- 9 Bomb to Drop 4:06
- 10 Blood Money 5:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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