RONNY MUNROE, lead singer of METAL CHURCH, releases his debut solo project The Fire Within on April 20th. In the days leading up to the release, Ronny shares his insights and insprirations for the songs on the album and gives fans a little taste of things to come. In the first installment, Ronny talks about the first track on the album 'Far'. Check it out below.

Munroe's MySpace page has been updated with an audio sampler of material from his from his forthcoming The Fire Within album. Check it out here.

Says Munroe: "Thought it would be time to throw a quick sampler in the player with a few excerpts from my new CD The Fire Within. Oh, by the way, the solo that you hear at the end of the sampler is Michael Wilton of Queensrÿche burning it up!"

The Fire Within now available for pre-sale at this location.

According to a recent press release, "Ronny Munroe's The Fire Within was created the way a true metal album should be - with nothing but spirit. Frustrated, unable to tour with Metal Church (on hiatus), and forced to relocate from L.A., Ronny found himself back in Seattle. What was originally supposed to be a 2009 festival-headlining tour with Metal Church turned out to be one man, forced to decide between joining society as a “9-to-5'er" or creating a new vision. Ronny chose his path - with “pen in hand” and an indomitable spirit, he sat in his small apartment and drew from The Fire Within.

Track one, 'Far', is an opener like no other, an undeniable force which sets the pace for a redefinition of metal that reminds us why Ronny fronts the legendary band Metal Church. From start to finish this passionate offering takes you on a true metal journey. With a little help from guests like Michael Wilton (Queensrÿche) on 'Sea Of Souls' and 'What You Choose to Call Hell (I Call Home)', Randy Cooper (THC TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION) on 'Ride Me', and the brilliant work of MC guitarist Rick Van Zandt, The Fire Within establishes itself as a force to be reckoned with. The Fire Within is guaranteed to get your fists pumping and your soul electrified. This vibrant twelve-track offering is no joke and no lie. It's true, it's pure, it's in-your-face, and will satisfy metal lovers from any genre. Co-produced by Kurt Vanderhoof (Metal Church) and Ronny himself, this powerful release will stand the test of time!"

Rat Pak Presents "The Fire Within" Episode one