This Present Wasteland
Metal Church · 2008
57 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · power metal
A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and poignant lyrics that reflect on societal decay and personal struggle.
This Present Wasteland is an album by Metal Church, released in 2008. A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and poignant lyrics that reflect on societal decay and personal struggle. 'This Present Wasteland' was well-received in the metal community, with notable tracks like 'The Perfect Crime' contributing to its positive critical reception. The album solidified Metal Church's relevance in the contemporary metal scene, bridging classic heavy metal and modern themes. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does This Present Wasteland sound like?
A relentless barrage of heavy riffs and poignant lyrics that reflect on societal decay and personal struggle. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.
What makes This Present Wasteland by Metal Church notable?
'This Present Wasteland' was well-received in the metal community, with notable tracks like 'The Perfect Crime' contributing to its positive critical reception. The album solidified Metal Church's relevance in the contemporary metal scene, bridging classic heavy metal and modern themes. In 2008, Metal Church released 'This Present Wasteland' as their ninth studio album, marking a significant return after a hiatus since their previous release in 1999. The album features a lineup change with vocalist Ronny Munroe at the helm, showcasing the band's commitment to evolving while remaining true to their heavy metal roots.
How many songs are on This Present Wasteland?
This Present Wasteland has 10 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 The Company of Sorrow Standout 6:37
- 2 The Perfect Crime Standout 4:37
- 3 Deeds of a Dead Soul 8:27
- 4 Meet Your Maker 5:35
- 5 Monster 6:25
- 6 Crawling to Extinction 4:11
- 7 A War Never Won Standout 5:33
- 8 Mass Hysteria 4:41
- 9 Breathe Again 5:23
- 10 Congregation 5:52
Release Date
September 23, 2008
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
57 min 21 sec
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