Ronny Munroe has emerged as the band's new vocalist, and his style is reminiscent of a somewhat smoother Jon Olivia, with David Wayne-like screams at times. Musically speaking, Metal Church truly impresses here. They do not to try to shake things up or become "nu" in their approach; instead, they bring forth a cranky, semi-NWOBHM distortion feel, with slight technical updates that provide enhancements. The somewhat stripped-down sound works well; think of late-70s Priest, but with top-notch studio quality.
As the band has gone through several mini-stages before, this album will likely please their fans of old, if simply because they are used to the slight alterations. However, that's not the only reason -- the songs are impressive overall, and many a metal purist will enjoy this platter of straight-forward nails that are full of variety beyond simple barchords. A splendid and tasty return.
"Madman's Overture" has some lurching and nasty verses, and is matched in intensity by both "Cradle to Grave" and "Wings of Tomorrow."
"Sunless Sky" is a building track that really showcases Munroe's vocal abilities, and "Bomb to Drop" is in the classic, crunchy MC mold of the '80s. The band shows its versatility with "Hero's Soul," as its Maiden-like chorus lends a somewhat European-flair to the mix. The mid-paced title track is good, with "Leave Them Behind" and "Time Will Tell" also being more than capable.

TRACK LIST: Leave Them Behind/Weight of the World/Hero's Soul/Madman's Overture/Sunless Sky/Cradle to Grave/Wings of Tomorrow/Time Will Tell/ Bomb to Drop/Blood Money