The Weight of the World (Metal Church album)

The Weight of the World
Studio album by Metal Church
Released	July 26, 2004[1]
Genre	Thrash metal
Length	56:34
Label	Steamhammer/SPV
Producer	Kurdt Vanderhoof Chris Jacobson
Metal Church chronology
Masterpeace (1999) The Weight of the World (2004) A Light in the Dark (2006)

The Weight of the World is the seventh studio album by thrash metal band Metal Church. It was released in 2004 through the Steamhammer/SPV label.

This album marks the beginning of Metal Church's third major line-up, with the addition of Ronny Munroe (vocals), Jay Reynolds (guitar), and Steve Unger (bass). This album is also the last to feature Kirk Arrington on drums. It is hailed by critics and fans alike as Metal Church's comeback album.

The prevalent themes of this album include crime, war, rejection, and madness.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic link

Reviewer Eduardo Rivadavia of Allmusic commented that for "[...] every memorable turn like 'Hero's Soul' or 'Sunless Sky' with an equally forgettable outing like 'Wings of Tomorrow' or 'Bomb to Drop.'" He also stated his belief that longtime fans of the band would like most of the album's songs. Rivadavia ultimately gave the album a rating of 3.5 out of 5.^[2]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Leave Them Behind"	Ronny Munroe, Kurdt Vanderhoof	5:47
2.	"Weight of the World"	Munroe, Vanderhoof, Kirk Arrington	5:24
3.	"Hero's Soul"	Munroe, Vanderhoof	4:45
4.	"Madman's Overture"	Vanderhoof	8:35
5.	"Sunless Sky"	Munroe, Vanderhoof	5:28
6.	"Cradle to Grave"	Munroe, Vanderhoof	5:54
7.	"Wings of Tomorrow"	Munroe, Vanderhoof	6:16
8.	"Time Will Tell"	Munroe, Vanderhoof, Jay Reynolds, Arrington	5:11
9.	"Bomb to Drop"	Munroe, Vanderhoof	4:07
10.	"Blood Money"	Munroe, Vanderhoof	5:07

Personnel

• Ronny Munroe - vocals
• Kurdt Vanderhoof - guitar
• Jay Reynolds - guitar
• Steve Unger - bass guitar
• Kirk Arrington - drums

Additional personnel

• Recorded & Mixed at The English Channel, Washington
• Mixed by Kurdt Vanderhoof and Mark Greer
• Mastering by Mark Greer at Bandit Audio, Olympia, Washington
• Artwork by Kurdt Vanderhoof and Kathy Moats
• Photography by Dick Moats

References

1. "METAL CHURCH Set Release Date For 'The Weight of the World' - May 17, 2004". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
2. "The Weight of the World". Allmusic. Allmusic. Retrieved 18 September 2011.