XI
Metal Church · 2016
95 min · 19 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · power metal
A potent blend of heavy riffs and melodic hooks, capturing the essence of classic metal with modern intensity.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and builds
- Context
- Released on March 25, 2016, 'XI' marked Metal Church's first studio album in six years and their first with vocalist Mike Howe since 1993's 'Hanging in the Balance'. At this point in their career, the band was experiencing a resurgence, revitalizing their classic sound while introducing it to a new generation of metal fans.
- If you like
- heavy metal, thrash metal, power metal
XI is an album by Metal Church, released in 2016. A potent blend of heavy riffs and melodic hooks, capturing the essence of classic metal with modern intensity. 'XI' received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, showcasing a successful return for Metal Church. The album debuted at number 15 on the Billboard Hard Rock chart, signifying a strong comeback in a genre that had evolved significantly since their earlier works. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does XI sound like?
A potent blend of heavy riffs and melodic hooks, capturing the essence of classic metal with modern intensity. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.
What makes XI by Metal Church notable?
'XI' received positive reviews from critics and fans alike, showcasing a successful return for Metal Church. The album debuted at number 15 on the Billboard Hard Rock chart, signifying a strong comeback in a genre that had evolved significantly since their earlier works. Released on March 25, 2016, 'XI' marked Metal Church's first studio album in six years and their first with vocalist Mike Howe since 1993's 'Hanging in the Balance'. At this point in their career, the band was experiencing a resurgence, revitalizing their classic sound while introducing it to a new generation of metal fans.
Who is XI for?
XI works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing and builds.
How many songs are on XI?
XI has 19 tracks, running approximately 95 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Reset Standout 3:53
- 2 Killing Your Time Standout 5:07
- 3 No Tomorrow Standout 5:09
- 4 Signal Path 7:12
- 5 Sky Falls In 7:01
- 6 Needle and Suture 4:39
- 7 Shadow 4:09
- 8 Blow Your Mind 6:29
- 9 Soul Eating Machine 4:41
- 10 It Waits 5:15
- 11 Suffer Fools 4:55
Disc 2
- 1 The Coward 4:13
- 2 Blister Fist 3:30
- 3 God Hit 4:04
- 4 The Enemy Mind 3:09
- 5 Signal Path (radio edit) 4:29
- 6 Badlands 8:12
- 7 Shadow (demo version) 4:22
- 8 No Tomorrow (alt mix) 4:45
Release Date
March 25, 2016
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
95 min 14 sec
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