Metalheads of the world gather round the circle of history and remember Metal Church. Seattle, the home of much of the pure dung music coming out nowadays, was first home to Metal Church. Though Metal Church was short lived, they managed to release a timeless classic.

Coming from the school of raw vocals, David Wayne compliments the twin guitars with unequaled proficiency. Only in the band Accept does such a raw shrieking vocal approach work so well. “Beyond The Black” begins the album with a great chunky riff, which builds up from the start and keeps the listener on the edge of their chair. The title track kicks off next, again with a great build up and supreme twin guitar solo. “Merciless Onslaught”, the instrumental, keeps the perfect mood going on this album. “Gods of Wrath” shows a great epic approach from the band, and just when the listener doubts the greatness of the second half of the album, “Hitman” sets the stage for a second half ass kicking. “In The Blood”, “Nightmare” and “Battalions” finish the last half in perfect form. “Highway Star”, a Deep Purple cover is the albums closer, and the only track I’m not really found of.

Metal Church is yet another Metal must have, so pick up your copy today and sit back for a lesson in Metal history.

© 2001 ramrod