Hellring

The same formula again, standard song structure and a few ideas. That said, it’s another album that’s easy to listen to but quickly forgotten. Sufficient. (6)

Wayne-Howe changes the voice. Another great album, although inferior to the previous two. Definitely more heavy-oriented, convincing songwriting with several noteworthy tracks, including "Fake Healer" and especially "Badlands." (7.5)

For me, the true masterpiece of Metal Church, as well as one of the most beautiful albums of '80s American metal. It’s a work in which certain rough edges from the previous CD have been smoothed out and where everything practically works. Of course, they didn't invent anything, but in terms of songwriting, it's an almost perfect album. Stunning "Watch the Children Pray." (9)

The same argument applies to "Blessing In Disguise." (7.5)

Unjustly underrated album. An absolutely classic heavy metal work that deserves to be cherished. A piece to rediscover within the scope of their discography. However, the cover is frankly horrific. Metal Church has never nailed it with their covers. (7.5)

First real misstep. Wayne's return contributes nothing; in fact, I’m one of those who feels he’s definitely not in shape on this record. Lacking ideas, without sparks, he recycles the atmospheres of the two previous albums without achieving their results. (5.5)

Ronny Munroe is now firmly established behind the microphone and he knows how to deliver. Another solid piece of work, heavy as it should be played. It's true that we are now stuck in a fairly well-trodden structure. However, it remains the best album of the latest phase in the career of Metal Church. (7)

Catchy, well-played, but also listened to a thousand times and too similar to itself. A work of craft. (6.5)

For the past 15 years, Metal Church have been releasing the same album, and this one fits right into the groove of things we've already heard. Craftsmanship, again well-played and clean throughout. A homework assignment. (6)

Debut album for the Americans, immediately a record to be counted among the classics of overseas metal. A blend of heavy and thrash that reeks of genuine compositional quality, filled with pathos, guitar solutions, rhythm, and anthems. Notable performance by Wayne on vocals. (8.5)

Alongside "Heat," Mann's absolute masterpiece and one of the greatest summaries of 90s Cinema. Russell Crowe as he will never be again in the rest of his career and the usual great Pacino. A film of civil engagement without being rhetorical, visually outstanding, technically perfect, with a Mann who mixes alternating editing, over-the-shoulder shots, close-ups, and "shot-reverse shot" from the right side of the face (a Mannian sinthome that will return in all his films). An absolute gem.