Metal Church - Wikipedia
Metal Church is an American heavy metal band formed in 1980. Originally based in San Francisco, California, they relocated to Aberdeen, Washington the following year and briefly called themselves …
METAL CHURCH
After signing with Elektra Records, the group released two landmark albums — their self-titled debut Metal Church and its follow-up The Dark — both of which remain essential listening in the heavy …
Metal Church - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives
The band was originally formed in San Francisco in 1980, by Kurdt Vanderhoof and others. They had considered using the name Anvil Chorus - the Church of Metal but opted for Metal Church, and early …
METAL CHURCH Returns With New Lineup Featuring DAVID …
Nov 21, 2025 · METAL CHURCH made its live debut with Lopes on June 3, 2023 at the Legions Of Metal festival at Reggies in Chicago, Illinois. Now entering a powerful new chapter, METAL …
Metal Church’s Kurdt Vanderhoof Issues Response to Marc Lopes ...
Jan 12, 2026 · Metal Church’s founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof recently issued a response addressing comments made by the band’s former singer Marc Lopes. Lopes had referred to Metal …
Metal Church Returns with New Single 'F.A.F.O.' and Tour Plans
Nov 24, 2025 · As the U.S. metal wave surged, Metal Church hit the road with labelmates Metallica, further solidifying their reputation for precision, power, and uncompromising intensity.
Metal Church - YouTube Music
Led by guitarist and songwriter Kurdt Vanderhoof, the band has released thirteen studio albums and is considered to be an integral part of the then-emerging Seattle heavy metal music scene of the...