The American Power Metal band METAL CHURCH will release a new album entitled ‘Congregation of Annihilation’ on May 26, 2023 via Reaper Entertainment. The new album marks the first release since the tragic death of legendary front man Mike Howe who passed in July of 2021.
It also marks the first album with new vocalist Marc Lopes (Ross the Boss / Let Us Prey) who came on board in the summer of 2022 and features the current lineup of founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bassist Steve Unger and drummer Stet Howland. The new songs are a return to the band’s musical roots harkening back to the vibes of the self-titled first album and The Dark.
1. Another Judgement Day
2. Congregation of Annihilation
3. Pick A God and Prey
4. Children of the Lie
5. Me the Nothing
6. Making Monsters
7. Say a Prayer with 7 Bullets
8. These Violent Thrills
9. All That We Destroy
Bonus Tracks:
10. My Favorite Sin
11. Salvation