Metal Church return with their 13th studio album, ‘Dead to Rights‘, scheduled for release on April 10th, 2026 via Rat Pak Records (America), Reaper (Europe/UK) and Rubicon (Japan). The album marks the first release from the band’s latest line-up, featuring founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass icon David […]

Hall Aflame, the rock band which features Metal Church founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, will release their long-awaited sophomore album ‘Amplifire‘ on May 3, 2024 via Rat Pak Records. Originally formed in 1989, the band garnered commercial success with their debut album ‘Guaranteed Forever‘, which was well received by fans and industry peers alike and quickly […]

Metal Church vocalist Mike Howe has died suddenly at the age of 55. The band has issued the following statement: “It is with our deepest regrets that we must announce the passing of our brother, our friend and true legend of heavy metal music. Mike Howe passed away this morning at his home in Eureka, […]