The Weight of the World (album)

Infobox Album
Name = The Weight of the World
Type = studio
Longtype =
Artist = Metal Church


Released = 2004
Recorded =
Genre = Thrash metal
Length = 56:34
Label = Steamhammer/SPV
Producer =
Reviews = *Allmusic Rating|3.5|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:xnev97yfkrrt link]
Last album = "Masterpeace"
(1999)
This album = "The Weight of the World"
(2004)
Next album = "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 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.

Track listing

# "Leave Them Behind" - 5:47
# "The Weight of the World" - 5:24
# "The Hero's Soul" - 4:45
# "Madman's Overture" - 8:35
# "Sunless Sky" - 5:28
# "Cradle to Grave" - 5:54
# "Wings of Tomorrow" - 6:16
# "Time Will Tell" - 5:11
# "Bomb to Drop" - 4:07
# "Blood Money" - 5:07

Personnel

*Guitars: Kurdt Vanderhoof, Jay Reynolds
*Bass: Steve Unger
*Vocals: Ronny Munroe
*Drums: Kirk Arrington
*Produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof and Chris Jacobson
*Recorded & Mixed at The English Channel, Wales
*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