Artist: METAL CHURCH
Album: WEIGHT OF THE WORLD (CD)

Year: 2004
Media type: CD

- The first album since 1999
- Metal Church are a household name in the thrash metal community
- original members: Kurdt Vanderhoof and Kirk Arrington + new members: Singer Ronny Munroe and Guitar player Jay Reynolds (Ex-Malice).

Celebrating the 20 year anniversary of the release of the now classic self-titled first album, "Metal Church", the band is back with a dose of new blood and hotter than ever. Spawned from the new wave of British heavy metal of the late 1970's, the band was formed by Kurdt Vanderhoof and Kirk Arrington, and now includes the talents of another veteran of that era, Jay Reynolds formerly of Malice. The new lineup also includes notable Northwest talents, Ronny Munroe of Rottweiller on vocals and Steve Unger on bass.

Having had several band member changes over the years, this lineup is truly the most compelling to date. Delivering the goods with their new album "Weight Of The World", which has been called by critics their best in years and a return to their metal roots, Metal Church are now leveling audiences in America and Europe alike. With a no-nonsense, supercharged live show and a new album that will kick you in the teeth, this looks to be the year that Metal Church will garner the respect and success they've long been due.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Leave Them Behind (5:45)
2. Weight Of The World (5:21)
3. Hero's Soul (4:42)
4. Madman's Soul (8:34)
5. Sunless Sky (5:26)
6. Cradle To Grave (5:54)
7. Wings Of Tomorrow (6:16)
8. Time Will Tell (5:08)
9. Bomb To Drop (4:04)
10: Blood Money (5:06)

Produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof.
Recorded and mixed at The English Channel, Wa.

Line-Up:

Kurdt Vanderhoof - Guitars
Kirk Arrington - Drums
Ronny Munroe - Vocals
Jay Reynolds - Guitars
Steve Unger - Bass