![]() ![]() ![]() In a musical era saturated with overproduced static riffs in drop B tuning with some hardcore vocals scattered over it, its refreshing to hear this sound return in 2016. Some could criticise Metal Church for being slightly unimaginative and playing it safe by sticking to their roots, but this is unashamedly classic, traditional metal at it’s finest. ‘Signal Path‘ is another cracking metal tune, with Mike Howe’s vocals adding a sinister overtone. The acoustic introduction of ‘No Tomorrow’is reminiscent of ‘Battery‘, which launches into an Iron Maiden-esque galloping riff that’ll have you wanting to don the black leather and throw down some air guitar licks. Kurdt Vanderhoof‘s guitar work is illustrious as ever, with the band overall sounding like a polished and tight unit. Pricking our ears up immediately is opening track ‘Reset’, suddenly transporting us back to the 80s with classic metal riffs packed with testosterone and the powerful tones of Mike Howe, making a welcome return on vocal duties and still managing to hit those high notes as easy as breathing. Over the years, time has seen the band play musical chairs with their lineup, which perhaps hasn’t helped the situation, however 32 years after the release of their first self-titled album, Metal Church are back with XI and an almighty bang, proving that there’s still life in these old dogs yet. Though never quite reaching the levels of fame and press attention as Big Four bands such as Metallica and Megadeth, Metal Church are nonetheless credited as being an important influence on the thrash metal genre. ![]()
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