METAL CHURCH
"DEAD TO RIGHTS"
Thrash Metal
Release date: 10.04.2026
(Reaper Entertainment)

Metal Church return with their 13th studio album, "Dead To Rights", out April 10, 2026 via Rat Pak Records. The album marks 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, powerhouse drummer Ken Mary, and dynamic new vocalist Brian Allen. From the aggressive opening assault of “Brainwash Game” to the riff-driven finale “My Wrath,” Metal Church prove they still possess the same relentless drive that has earned them fans for over four decades. 

All songs on “Dead To Rights” were written by Kurdt Vanderhoof, continuing his role as the creative backbone of Metal Church. The album was mixed and mastere...