Long-running metal band Metal Church will release its 13th studio album, “Dead to Rights,” on April 10, 2026, via Rat Pak Records. It’s the first release from the band’s latest lineup, featuring founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass icon David Ellefson, drummer Ken Mary and new vocalist Brian Allen.
“Dead to Rights” was by Kurdt Vanderhoof, and mixed and mastered by Zeuss at Planet Z.
“This new album is very special to me for one reason: The band was over, and I honestly didn’t see it being resurrected,” Vanderhoof said. “But somehow, it brought itself back to life—again! I’m incredibly proud of these new songs; they hit hard. Brian Allen brings the classic Metal Church sound to the vocals, and adding a rhythm section with musicians of the caliber of Dave Ellefson and Ken Mary makes this a force to be reckoned with. If you enjoy classic Metal Church, you’re going to love this record.”
Pre-order “Dead to Rights” in various bundles here: https://lnk.to/Metal-Church.
“Dead to Rights” track listing:
1. Brainwash Game
2. F.A.F.O.
3. Dead to Rights
4. Deep Cover Shakedown
5. Feet to the Fire
6. The Show
7. Heaven Knows (Slip Away)
8. No Memory
9. Wasted Time
10. My Wrath
Metal Church plan to tour extensively this year on the Dead to Rights Tour 2026. A few dates have been announced been announced with more to come. All information on touring plans and links to tickets can be found at https://www.metalchurchofficial.com.
Tour dates:
Sun, May 17 – San Luis Potosí, Mexico – San Luis Metal Fest
Thu, July 30 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Pumpehuset (w/ Armored Saint)
Fri, July 31 – Ostergotland – Sweden – Skogsröjet Festival
Sat, Aug 1 – Gothenburg, Sweden – Pustervik (w/ Testament & Armored Saint)
Sun, Aug 2 – Lund, Sweden – Mejeriet (w/ Testament & Armored Saint)
Tue, Aug 4 0 Kiel, Germany – Die Pumpe (w/ Testament & Armored Saint)
Wed, Aug 5 – Josefov, Czech – Brutal Assault Festival
Fri, Aug 8 – Cologne, Germany – EssigFabrik (w/ Testament & Death Angel)
Sat, Aug 8, 2026 – Kortrijik, Belgium – Alcatraz Festival
Sun, Aug 9, 2026 – Geiselwind, Germany – Keep It True Festival
Tue, Aug 11 – Karlsruhe, Germany – Substage (w/ Testament & Death Angel)
Wed, Aug 12 – Obertraubling, Germany – Eventhall Airport (w/ Testament & Death Angel)
Thu, Aug 13 – Krakow, Poland – Klub Studio (w/ Testament & Armored Saint)
Fri, Aug 14 – Leipzig, Germany – Parkbuhne (w/ Black Label Society)
Fri, Sept 18 – Westland, MI – The Token Lounge
Sat, Sept 19 – Madison, WI – Blades of Steel Metal Festival
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