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METAL CHURCH – Check Out My Band Signed Photo From September 16, 2016!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on May 17, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Check out my autographed band photo of METAL CHURCH!! From left to right: Rick Van Zandt (lead guitar), Kurdt Vanderhoof (rhythm guitar), Mike Howe (vocals), Jeff Plate (drums) and Steve Unger (bass). They signed my photo after the show! The only autograph missing is Jeff Plate, due to him being with some friends chatting.

I went to see METAL CHURCH back on September 16, 2016, at Oddbody’s Music Lounge, In Dayton, Ohio. Was an incredible night! An all-time Metal memory I cherish!!

It was the second time I saw METAL CHURCH play live. The first time I saw them was back in 1985, when they opened for METALLICA at the West Hartford Ballroom, in West Hartford, Connecticut! (The late) David Wayne was the lead singer for METAL CHURCH back in 1985.

On this night (the late) Mike Howe was the lead singer and he lit up the stage! I was chest against the front stage, living my best Metal life, that night, back in 2016! See the photo below of Mike Howe and myself, taken after the show.

Stone and (the late) Mike Howe.

METAL CHURCH on that night were so gracious and humble, signing their band photo for free, while chatting away and accepting photo requests by many jubilant fans! I couldn’t thank them enough, then and now. – Stone

God Bless the soul of Mike Howe.

METAL CHURCH – LTD Print Picture Disc & CD “Best of Mike Howe” Pre-Order Info!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , on November 12, 2022 by Metal Odyssey

You can now pre-order the LTD Print Metal ChurchThe Best of Mike Howe(2016-2021) vinyl record picture disc bundle, includes memorial guitar pick, 4×4 sticker and 8×10 insert. [ONLY 300 AVAILABLE!] This is the first, last and only pressing, once they are gone they are gone, so grab yours while supplies last!

There is also a CD Jewel-case version which includes an unreleased bonus/demo track “Never Grow Old”! Pre-orders will ship on or before December 16, 2022.

Reserve your copy here: https://ratpakrecordsamerica.com/metal-church

Rest In Peace, Mike Howe

METAL CHURCH – “In Memoriam” Remembering Mike Howe Booklet And Tribute Shirt Availabe via Rat Pak Records

Posted in Heavy Metal with tags , , , , , , , , on November 4, 2021 by Metal Odyssey

Mike Howe “In Memoriam” (Remembering Mike Howe) 60 page full color 8×11 memorial booklet and official tribute shirt is now available for a limited time. A visual celebration & tribute to Mike Howe’s music career, including photos from his days with Hellion, Snair, Heretic and Metal Church!

Get all the details and reserve yours here: https://ratpakrecordsamerica.com/metal-church

ROCK IN HEAVEN, MIKE HOWE.