Review by Shezma for Metal Church - Metal Church (1984)

I have an old relationship with Metal Church, hearing this when I was younger and a few more times over the years and again for this review a few times. It never has stuck with me, and I know it never will. This time around I couldn't help but think this had a demo tape feel. Not sure entirely how to explain it, but certain moments didn't feel fully imagined. I really enjoyed the darker bits, but also I think that's part of the problem here. When the album does use it's "church" imagery I get a bit more invested for a moment but they're so small and not thought through enough for me. The riffs are awesome and I do catch myself headbanging, but unfortunately some get too repetitive for me like in Gods of Wrath, and (My Favorite) Nightmare. Hitman had a really good solo, and In The Blood may be my favorite song on here.