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| 19.04.2008 | › | Metal Church - Announce New Guitarist |
| 23.02.2008 | › | Metal Church - Part Ways With Guitarist |
| 02.02.2007 | › | Metal Church - Drummer Suffers Spinal Injury, Dates Cancelled |
| 10.11.2006 | › | Metal Church - Video Posted Online |
| 09.11.2006 | › | Metal Church - Demo Recordings Online |
| 06.02.2006 | › | Metal Church - Drummer Leaves, Replacement |
| 11.05.2005 | › | Metal Church's David Wayne Dies |
| 17.04.2005 | › | Metal Church - Update |
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Metal Church - Announce New Guitarist
After Washington's Metal Church split with their guitarist, Jay Reynolds, two months ago, they have recently announced the following:
"After much consideration and many qualified applicants we have come to a decision on a new guitar player. We have chosen Rick Van Zandt. Rick is a very gifted player who spent many years in the Seattle metal scene in bands like The End, Rottweiller and the Ronny Munroe Band. Some of Rick's influences are Steve Vai, Richie Blackmore and Eddie Van Halen.
Rick brings a whole new level of playing to Metal Church and we are all glad to have him and we are sure you, the fans will be as well. Get ready for some shredding! The new album really kicks some metal ass, every band says that but we mean it!!"
Metal Church are in the final stage of honing and fine-tuning their new album, "This Present Wasteland," which is scheduled for a fall release through SPV.
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"After much consideration and many qualified applicants we have come to a decision on a new guitar player. We have chosen Rick Van Zandt. Rick is a very gifted player who spent many years in the Seattle metal scene in bands like The End, Rottweiller and the Ronny Munroe Band. Some of Rick's influences are Steve Vai, Richie Blackmore and Eddie Van Halen.
Rick brings a whole new level of playing to Metal Church and we are all glad to have him and we are sure you, the fans will be as well. Get ready for some shredding! The new album really kicks some metal ass, every band says that but we mean it!!"
Metal Church are in the final stage of honing and fine-tuning their new album, "This Present Wasteland," which is scheduled for a fall release through SPV.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Metal Church |
Metal Church - Part Ways With Guitarist
American heavy metallers Metal Church have issued the following statement on their website:
"Due to personal reasons, Jay Reynolds has left Metal Church. We thank him for his contributions to the band, and wish him all the best in future endeavors.
Jay's replacement has not been decided upon yet, but it will be announced here when a decision has been reached."
Metal Church are currently working on a new release. The following was written in a blog on the band's MySpace: "We will keep you all posted on the progress of the new release. Metal Church is back with a vengeance and we want the world to know. It is time metal takes back its place in the world of music! Are you ready to bang your head?"
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"Due to personal reasons, Jay Reynolds has left Metal Church. We thank him for his contributions to the band, and wish him all the best in future endeavors.
Jay's replacement has not been decided upon yet, but it will be announced here when a decision has been reached."
Metal Church are currently working on a new release. The following was written in a blog on the band's MySpace: "We will keep you all posted on the progress of the new release. Metal Church is back with a vengeance and we want the world to know. It is time metal takes back its place in the world of music! Are you ready to bang your head?"
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| Source: | metalchurchmusic.com |
| Band profile: | Metal Church |
Metal Church - Drummer Suffers Spinal Injury, Dates Cancelled
Heavy Metal priests Metal Church has issued the following press release on their official website:
>>IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!<<
Last night in Nashville, drummer Jeff Plate suffered a spinal disk injury. Jeff is currently seeking medical treatment.. prognosis soon to follow.
Unfortunately, the band has to cancel at least 3-6 shows, pending Jeff's prognosis.
We apologize to our fans for the inconvenience... we were especially looking forward to the Texas shows and makeup dates should be forthcoming soon. Contact your venues for refund/honoring information.
The following shows are definitely cancelled:
February
1 - Columbus, MS - The Princess Theater
2 - Fort Worth, TX - Ridglea Theater
3 - San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
Stay tuned for further updates.
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>>IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!<<
Last night in Nashville, drummer Jeff Plate suffered a spinal disk injury. Jeff is currently seeking medical treatment.. prognosis soon to follow.
Unfortunately, the band has to cancel at least 3-6 shows, pending Jeff's prognosis.
We apologize to our fans for the inconvenience... we were especially looking forward to the Texas shows and makeup dates should be forthcoming soon. Contact your venues for refund/honoring information.
The following shows are definitely cancelled:
February
1 - Columbus, MS - The Princess Theater
2 - Fort Worth, TX - Ridglea Theater
3 - San Antonio, TX - White Rabbit
Stay tuned for further updates.
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| Source: | metalchurch.com |
| Band profile: | Metal Church |
Metal Church - Video Posted Online
Metal Church's video for the song "Mirror of Lies" has been posted online at this location (you must have Flash enabled to view the video). The clip was shot by Roax Films on the band's "Light in the Dark" summer European tour at the Wacken Open Air festival and in Hamburg at the Markthalle.
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| Source: | metalchurch.com |
| Band profile: | Metal Church |
Metal Church - Demo Recordings Online
Seattle metallers Metal Church have uploaded tue original 1983 demo recordings of the songs "Hitman" and "Deathwish" (both instrumental and with David Wayne's vocals), along with two other early works. Click here to read the history of these songs as well as download them.
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| Source: | metalchurch.com |
| Band profile: | Metal Church |
Metal Church - Drummer Leaves, Replacement
Metal Church posted the following message concerning the departure of their drummer:
"Due to health complications from years of struggling with diabetes, Kirk Arrington has stepped down as Metal Church's drummer.
He will be missed and we wish him only the best.
We are pleased to announce that filling Kirk's shoes is the "one and only" Mr. Jeff Plate (Savatage, Chris Cafferey, Trans Siberian Orchestra).
We are very honored to have a musician of Jeff's caliber working with us and we know that he will do a fantastic job in Metal Church.
For more on Jeff, visit his website at http://www.jeffplate.com "
"Due to health complications from years of struggling with diabetes, Kirk Arrington has stepped down as Metal Church's drummer.
He will be missed and we wish him only the best.
We are pleased to announce that filling Kirk's shoes is the "one and only" Mr. Jeff Plate (Savatage, Chris Cafferey, Trans Siberian Orchestra).
We are very honored to have a musician of Jeff's caliber working with us and we know that he will do a fantastic job in Metal Church.
For more on Jeff, visit his website at http://www.jeffplate.com "
| Source: | metalchurch.com Metal Storm wishes the... |
| Band profile: | Metal Church |
Metal Church's David Wayne Dies
The Following is the Press Release posted on the David Wayne website:
David Wayne's Metal Church
May 10, 2005
On behalf of David Wayne's Metal Church, we would like to express our deepest sorrow in the passing of our Metal Brother, David Wayne. This is not only a loss for us as a band and his family, but also millions of "Metal Heads" throughout the world. David died due to complications from injuries he sustained in a head-on automobile accident several months ago.
David Wayne was the patented scratchy vocals of several Metal Church albums and was in the process of returning to the metal scene with his new band lineup. His goal was to return to the sounds of Metal Church's albums released in 1984 and 1986. We will always remember the burning words and vocals in "Gods of Wrath," "Watch the Children Pray," and "Start the Fire." David and his current band had just completed several new songs and were ready to head to the recording studio after their European tour dates this summer.
Along with David's family and friends, we would ask that cards, letters, and flowers be sent to the below address. Additionally, donations are being accepted to help David's family with funeral expenses.
David Wayne's Memorial Fund
C/O Verna Schielling
1217 North 57 th Court
Ridgefield, WA 98642
David Wayne's Metal Church
May 10, 2005
On behalf of David Wayne's Metal Church, we would like to express our deepest sorrow in the passing of our Metal Brother, David Wayne. This is not only a loss for us as a band and his family, but also millions of "Metal Heads" throughout the world. David died due to complications from injuries he sustained in a head-on automobile accident several months ago.
David Wayne was the patented scratchy vocals of several Metal Church albums and was in the process of returning to the metal scene with his new band lineup. His goal was to return to the sounds of Metal Church's albums released in 1984 and 1986. We will always remember the burning words and vocals in "Gods of Wrath," "Watch the Children Pray," and "Start the Fire." David and his current band had just completed several new songs and were ready to head to the recording studio after their European tour dates this summer.
Along with David's family and friends, we would ask that cards, letters, and flowers be sent to the below address. Additionally, donations are being accepted to help David's family with funeral expenses.
David Wayne's Memorial Fund
C/O Verna Schielling
1217 North 57 th Court
Ridgefield, WA 98642
| Source: | davidwaynesmetalchurch.com David R.I.... |
| Band profile: | Metal Church |
Metal Church - Update
The band posted the following message on their website:
"Hello again metal heads! It's been awhile since our last news post, but we have been BUSY!
October, November, and December of 2004 saw Metal Church on a state-side tour supporting Weight Of The World, and we want to once again thank ALL our loyal fans for turning out. It was a smashing success, and special thanks to our new friends and opening act 3 Inches of Blood. Great band, be sure and check them out!
We got home just in time for the holidays, took January off, in February we played several regional shows AND went to Germany to do the Metal Forever Festival, which was a benefit for tsunami victims. Our March tour of Europe was postponed for summer and news on that is to follow soon.
In the mean time we have been in the studio writing and demo'ing the new album. We have also just confirmed the Monterrey Metal Festival for May 28th in Mexico and will have a major tour announcment soon!
Keep it Heavy!
Metal Church"
"Hello again metal heads! It's been awhile since our last news post, but we have been BUSY!
October, November, and December of 2004 saw Metal Church on a state-side tour supporting Weight Of The World, and we want to once again thank ALL our loyal fans for turning out. It was a smashing success, and special thanks to our new friends and opening act 3 Inches of Blood. Great band, be sure and check them out!
We got home just in time for the holidays, took January off, in February we played several regional shows AND went to Germany to do the Metal Forever Festival, which was a benefit for tsunami victims. Our March tour of Europe was postponed for summer and news on that is to follow soon.
In the mean time we have been in the studio writing and demo'ing the new album. We have also just confirmed the Monterrey Metal Festival for May 28th in Mexico and will have a major tour announcment soon!
Keep it Heavy!
Metal Church"
| Source: | metalchurch.com |
| Band profile: | Metal Church |