Artist: METAL CHURCH
Album: FROM THE VAULT VINYL (2LP BLACK)

Release date: 10.04.2020
EAN/UPS: 840588132560
Media type: LP

    In April 2020 the band will release a very special album via Reaper Entertainment. "From The Vault" is a collection of previously unreleased songs from the Mike Howe era.  ( New Studio Tracks, B-Side Tracks From The Damned If You Do Sessions, Cover Songs, USA Bonus Tracks From The XI Album )

    Born out of the West Coast metal scene of the 80’s, METAL CHURCH quickly became one of the standout talents of the genre. After signing a deal with Elektra Records, they released two critically acclaimed albums. Their self-titled release »Metal Church« established the band as one of the pioneers of the thrash/metal scene. The All Music Guide had this to say about the debut: “The band’s incredibly tight musicianship is a highlight all on its own. This album remains an overlooked classic of straight-ahead American-bred heavy metal.” With the heavy metal scene starting to rise in the US, METAL CHURCH set out on a very successful tour with label mates METALLICA.

    In 2014 founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof convinced Mike Howe to rejoin METAL CHURCH. Mike Howe originally joined METAL CHURCH in the late 80’s and released 3 albums with the band: »The Human Factor«, »Blessing In Disguise« and »Hanging In The Balance«. Mike was also the face of group’s popular music videos 'Date With Poverty' and 'Badlands' that aired during MTV’s heyday
    In March of 2016, METAL CHURCH released their eleventh studio album »XI« that featured the return of legendary front-man Mike Howe. »XI« reached #34 on the German album charts, #57 on the Billboard Top 200 and also landed on several other charts around the globe.

    In December 2018 the second album followed with Mike Howe on the mic, "Damned If You Do". The album once again made it into the worldwide charts.

Side A:
1. Dead on the Vine
2. For No Reason
3. Conductor
4. Above the Madness

Side B:
5. Mind Thief
6. Tell Lie Vision
7. False Flag
8. Insta Mental
9. 432hz

Side C:
10. Please Don’t Judas Me (Nazareth Cover)
11. Green Eyed Lady (Sugarloaf Cover)
12. Black Betty (Ram Jam Cover)

Side D:
13. Fake Healer (feat. Todd La Torre of Queensryche)
14. Badlands (2015 Version)
15. The Enemy Mind
16. The Coward