Armored Saint will join Metal Church for a North American co-headlining tour this fall. The Metal Saint Tour 2026 will commence on Nov. 2 in San Juan Capistrano, California, and run through Nov. 21 in Agoura Hills, California. Support will be provided by LiveKill. “Two classic metal bands from the ‘80s on tour together doing headline sets... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Veteran West Coast thrash metal act Metal Church will release its 13th studio album, "Congregation of Annihilation," on May 26, 2023, via Rat Pak Records (America) and Reaper Entertainment (Europe). The new album marks the first release since the July 2021 death of frontman Mike Howe. It features new vocalist Marc Lopes (Ross the Boss/Let Us Prey), who joined the band in summer... Continue Reading →
Longtime hard rock/metal veteran Todd Michael Hall (Riot V, Reverence, Jack Starr's Burning Starr, Entice, Harlet) came to national attention in 2020 when he turned heads with his vocal dexterity on TV’s “The Voice.” Now he’s embracing the classic rock of his youth for his first proper solo album, “Sonic Healing” (Rat Pak Records, May... Continue Reading →
