""After 45 years, the fact that we have new music coming in 2025 feels like a miracle," stated Vanderhoof. "There was a time when I honestly didn't think Metal Church would continue, but we're back-and this lineup is firing on all cylinders. I can't tell you how excited I am to have a new single on the way; that alone makes this moment incredibly special.""
"He added, "'F.A.F.O.' is an aggressive thrasher, and I think the fans are really going to dig it. We certainly do - otherwise it wouldn't be Metal Church." In addition to releasing an as-yet-untitled new album next year, Metal Church plan to tour extensively in 2026, with three European festival dates in August already on the books. Metal Church formed in San Francisco back in 1980, and were signed to Elektra Records at the urging of Metallica's Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield."
Metal Church have returned with a revamped lineup retaining founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof and longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt alongside new members David Ellefson (bass), Ken Mary (drums), and Brian Allen (vocals). The band released the single 'F.A.F.O.' and plans an as-yet-untitled album for 2026, with extensive touring already scheduled including three European festival dates in August. The new single is characterized as an aggressive thrash track expected to please fans. The band formed in San Francisco in 1980 and was signed to Elektra Records at the urging of Metallica's Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield. The group has released 13 albums, with 2023's Congregation of Annihilation as the most recent, and has suffered multiple tragic member deaths, including singer Mike Howe in 2021.
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