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Masterpeace is the sixth album of
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. This album features the return of David Wayne, absent since
The Dark. All original members recorded on
Masterpeace except guitarist Craig Wells and drummer Kirk Arrington. Jeff Wade (the "friendly ghost") filled in for Arrington. This was the second Metal Church album to feature the cruciform
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on a cover, the first being the band's 1984 debut.
Track listing
Personnel
- David Wayne - vocals
- John Marshall
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- Kurdt Vanderhoof
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- Duke Erickson - bass guitar
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- Kirk Arrington - drums
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