West coast metal veterans METAL CHURCH released their 12th full length studio album »Damned If You Do« on December 7, 2018 via Nuclear Blast Records (Rat Pak Records/America & King Records/Japan).
The release is the follow-up to their highly successful 2016 album »XI«, which saw the return of legendary frontman Mike Howe. »Damned If You Do« is a cross between the band’s iconic »Blessing In Disguise« and »The Human Factor«. After recently announcing an extensive North American run withDoro’s WARLOCK among others, the quintet is pleased to announce a few selected club shows alongside fellow countrymen ARMORED SAINT to round off their upcoming European summer festival run. The band’s current itinerary can be found below.
Vocalist Mike Howe states, “We are thrilled to be heading over to Europe for these shows and to meet up with our fans!” Adds guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, “I’m excited to return to Europe this summer and play alongside so many cool bands!”
METAL CHURCH – European Summer Tour 2019
09.07. H Dunaújváros – Rockmaraton
11.07. CH Zurich – Komplex 457
12.07. I Cremona – Luppolo in Rock
13.07. D Balingen – Bang Your Head!!!
w/ ARMORED SAINT
14.07. NL Drachten – Iduna
16.07. D Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
18.07. D Essen – Turock
19.07. D Hamburg – Gruenspan
20.07. NL Eindhoven – Dynamo Metalfest
08.08. CZ Jaroměř – Brutal Assault
09.08. UK Derby – Bloodstock Open Air
10.08. E Villena – Leyendas del Rock
11.08. B Kortrijk – Alcatraz Metal Festival
More METAL CHURCH dates:
w/ DORO (Warlock), IMAGES OF EDEN
17.04. USA Las Vegas, NV – Count’s Vamp’d
18.04. USA Anaheim, CA – The Parish @ House of Blues
19.04. USA Los Angeles, CA – Whisky a Go-Go
20.04. USA Tempe, AZ – Club Red
23.04. USA Lubbock, TX – Jake’s Backroom*
24.04. USA Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live*
25.04. USA Houston, TX – Scout Bar*
26.04. USA San Antonio, TX – The Rock Box*
27.04. USA Dallas, TX – Trees*
28.04. USA Oklahoma City, OK – City Limits Bar*
30.04. USA St. Louis, MO – Fubar*
01.05. USA Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle Brewery*
02.05. USA Chicago, IL – Reggies
03.05. USA Racine, WI – Route 20
04.05. USA Flint, MI – The Machine Shop Concert Lounge
05.05. USA St. Charles, IL – Arcada Theatre
07.05. USA New York, NY – Highline Ballroom
08.05. USA Reading, PA – Reverb
09.05. USA Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance Theater
10.05. USA Asbury Park, NJ – Asbury Lanes
11.05. USA New Bedford, MA – The Vault Hall @ Greasy Luck
12.05. USA Baltimore, MD – Fish Head Cantina**
13.05. USA Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse**
15.05. USA Fridley, MN – Route 47 Pub N Grub**
*no DORO; w/ HALCYON WAY
**no DORO; opening acts TBA
27.07. CDN Montréal, QC – Heavy Montréal
13. – 18.10. USA Los Angeles, CA – MegaCruise
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Order »Damned If You Do« now, here: http://nblast.de/MetalChurchDIYD
More on »Damned If You Do«:
‘Damned If You Do’ OFFICIAL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zy5q7bxzy0w
‘Damned If You Do’ MAKING-OF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFtPdVBIFaA
‘Out Of Balance’ OFFICIAL TRACK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFUAq17Gk60
‘By The Numbers’ OFFICIAL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZTPkSdOF5U
»Damned If You Do« – Track Listing:
01. Damned If You Do
02. The Black Things
03. By The Numbers
04. Revolution Underway
05. Guillotine
06. Rot Away
07. Into The Fold
08. Monkey Finger
09. Out Of Balance
10. The War Electric
»Damned If You Do« also features new drummer Stet Howland (ex-W.A.S.P./Lita Ford). Stet first arrived after the departure of long-time drummer Jeff Plate, but soon after joining the band he was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Miraculously, his treatments for the aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma worked and he was able to begin recording the new album.
»Damned If You Do« is something truly unique and special. The songs are powerful, precise, and METAL CHURCH‘s musical vision is unified. From the haunting opener ‘Damned If You Do’ to the final hard-edged track ‘The War Electric,’ this new album is sure to resonate with fans from the band’s early years while garnering new ones. Songs like ‘By The Numbers,’ ‘Guillotine’ and ‘The Black Things’ are sure to become instant favorites!
METAL CHURCH is:
Mike Howe | vocals
Kurdt Vanderhoof | guitars
Stet Howland | drums
Steve Unger | bass
Rick Van Zandt | guitars
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More info:
www.metalchurchofficial.com
www.facebook.com/officialmetalchurch
www.nuclearblast.de/metalchurch
