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Watch: METAL CHURCH's New Lineup, Featuring Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON And Singer BRIAN ALLEN, Performs In Reading

The new lineup of METAL CHURCH performed last night (Saturday, July 25) at Reverb in Reading, Pennsylvania. Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below. Setlist: * Ton Of Bricks * Start The Fire * Fake Healer * Gods Of Wrath * F.A.F.O. * Badlands * Date With Poverty * Watch The Children Pray *...

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LEATHER LEONE: 'I'm Gonna Step Back From Music' And 'Figure Out What My Next Chapter Is'

In a new interview with Ada of Poisoned Rock, Leather Leone, the powerhouse heavy metal singer who first gained fame in the 1980s as frontwoman for guitarist David T. Chastain's band CHASTAIN, revealed that she is taking a break from playing shows and working on new music-related projects. She said...

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Watch: METAL CHURCH's New Lineup, Featuring Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON And Singer BRIAN ALLEN, Kicks Off North American Tour

The new lineup of METAL CHURCH made its U.S. live debut last night (Friday, July 17) at Tupelo Music Hall in Derry, New Hampshire. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below. According to Setlist.fm, METAL CHURCH's setlist was as follows: 01. Ton Of Bricks 02. Start The Fire 03. Fake Healer 04....

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LORRAINE LEWIS Collaborates With DEE SNIDER On Cover Of DAVID BOWIE's 'Heroes'

Lorraine Lewis of FEMME FATALE recently joined Mark Strigl on his long-running independent "Talking Metal" podcast, where she discussed her recent collaboration with BLACKLIST UNION, her upcoming European tour with FASTER PUSSYCAT, working with TRIXTER guitarist/producer Steve Brown, her departure f...

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DAVID ELLEFSON On His First Concert As Member Of METAL CHURCH: 'The Band Played Great, Sounded Great'

The new lineup of METAL CHURCH made its live debut on May 17 at the San Luis Metal Fest at Teatro del Pueblo in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Playing alongside founding METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof in the band's current formation are longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bass icon David Ellefson...

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KURDT VANDERHOOF Says METAL CHURCH's First Show With New Lineup 'Went Amazing': 'It Really Did'

In a new interview with Australia's Metal Mal, METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof offered an update on the back issues which forced the cancelation of the band's 2024 tour dates. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, it's getting sorted out now. It's a process. I actually finally...

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Watch: METAL CHURCH's New Lineup, Featuring Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON And Singer BRIAN ALLEN, Performs Live For First Time

The new lineup of METAL CHURCH made its live debut last night (Sunday, May 17) at the San Luis Metal Fest at Teatro del Pueblo in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. Fan-filmed video of the show can be seen below. METAL CHURCH's current lineup consists of founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime...

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MARC LOPES Explains His 'Anger' Over METAL CHURCH Exit: 'None Of My Phone Calls Or E-Mails Were Ever Answered'

In a new interview with Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show, singer Marc Lopes once again opened up about his departure from METAL CHURCH after recording just one album with the veteran metal band, 2023's "Congregation Of Annihilation". Lopes joined METAL CHURCH in the summer of 2022 as the replace...

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METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF Denies Former Members Were Blindsided By Band's Split And Eventual Reformation: 'That's On Them'

In a new interview with Jimmy Kay of Canada's The Metal Voice, founding METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof spoke about the band's new lineup, in which he is joined by longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bass icon David Ellefson (MEGADETH),powerhouse drummer Ken Mary (FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, FIFTH AN...

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MARC LOPES Has No Regrets About His Time In METAL CHURCH, But Still Harbors 'Animosity' Over The Way His Exit Was Handled

In a new interview with Scott Davidson of Chicago's Rebel Radio, singer Marc Lopes once again opened up about his departure from METAL CHURCH after recording just one album with the veteran metal band, 2023's "Congregation Of Annihilation". Lopes joined METAL CHURCH in the summer of 2022 as the repl...

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KURDT VANDERHOOF On New METAL CHURCH Lineup: 'It's Really Nice To Be Working With People That Are On The Same Page'

In a new interview with V and Jason Clarke of the Creativity Talkin podcast, founding METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof spoke about the band's new lineup, in which he is joined by longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bass icon David Ellefson (MEGADETH),powerhouse drummer Ken Mary (FLOTSAM AND J...

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LORRAINE LEWIS Is Working On Documentary And Book; Another FEMME FATALE Single To Drop Soon

In a new interview with 80s_METAL_HEADZ, Lorraine Lewis spoke about some of the projects she has coming up for later in 2026 after the recent release of two singles, "Bad Love" and "Living Like There's No Tomorrow", from her long-running band FEMME FATALE via Cleopatra Records. The singer said (as t...

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BURTON CUMMINGS And RANDY BACHMAN Announce 2026 U.S. Tour Performing As THE GUESS WHO For First Time In 23 Years

Beloved Canadian sons and classic rock legends Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman have announced an extensive U.S. headline tour, performing as THE GUESS WHO for the first time in 23 years. Dubbed the "Takin' It Back" tour, the newly announced U.S. dates kick off June 25 at Mystic Lake Amphitheater i...

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METAL CHURCH's KURDT VANDERHOOF Refuses To 'Talk Smack' About Ex-Bandmates MARC LOPES And STET HOWLAND: 'If They Have An Issue, That's Fine'

In a new interview with Pete Pardo and Lynne Versaci of Sea Of Tranquility, founding METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof spoke about the band's new lineup, in which he is joined by longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bass icon David Ellefson (MEGADETH),powerhouse drummer Ken Mary (FLOTSAM AND JET...

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PHIL X On TRIUMPH's 2026 Tour: RIK EMMETT And GIL MOORE Will Be 'Playing The Entire Set'

During a January 21 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", guitarist Phil X spoke about his involvement with TRIUMPH's first tour in more than 30 years. The North American run of shows will celebrate the legendary Canadian rockers' 50th anniversary, and feature support from APRIL...