New Metal Church album (XI) album cover and track listing revealed

80s Metal Lady wrote:

I just got an update from Rat Pak Records. Sounds like I will be able to speak with Mike Howe for a few minutes as part of the Ultimate Fan bundle. Are there any questions you have? I might have time to ask 2 or 3.

Yes. I'd like to know what he has been doing all these years, and does he have any contact with Craig Wells? Thanks!

Troublezone wrote:

80s Metal Lady wrote:

I just got an update from Rat Pak Records. Sounds like I will be able to speak with Mike Howe for a few minutes as part of the Ultimate Fan bundle. Are there any questions you have? I might have time to ask 2 or 3.

Yes. I'd like to know what he has been doing all these years, and does he have any contact with Craig Wells? Thanks!

+1. Exactly what I'd ask him.

BUT.

More importantly. Why did he drop out after Balance?

That's my biggest question.

Thanks. I'll write these down and have them next to my phone so I'll remember. I'm sure my mind will go completely blank as soon as the phone rings

80s Metal Lady wrote:

Thanks. I'll write these down and have them next to my phone so I'll remember. I'm sure my mind will go completely blank as soon as the phone rings  

Thanks again, and I hope it isn't awkward like you said.

The Craig Wells Q&A is a good one.

I would, being a Pacific NW guy would ask if he has any fond memories of the area, Kent, Washington specifically and of course the time he and the band spent hanging out and playing for 100 people at Meekers Landing.

I know we spent WAY too much time their not a bad thing as it was a cool hard rock/metal venue and we didn't have to go into Seattle and we affectionately renamed MC "The Meeker Boys".


Being a fanboy I would totally want to know his favorite MC song with him, without him...

Mike Howe is a badass. Great vocalist, glad he's back, and can't wait to pick up this new album. Like Kurdt said in a recent audio interview, which was posted on BlabberDickMouth. They weren't looking do do anything mind blowing, or different, they just wanted to release something similar to around that time, and the few songs I heard are awesome. Great band live as well. Mike Howe is a helluva nice guy, very humble.

666_Evil_666 wrote:

BlabberDickMouth

Holy shit

It's a pretty shit site. Really f*cked up they never reported anything on Jim Sadist suffering a stroke. Instead, more Corey Taylor news. F*ck that.

Yeah, they get their stories half right, and the comments section are like cancer. Except for a few memes that came from them, and a few people that just F*ck with people, I use to have a little respect for the site, anymore, all these metal sites can suck my nuts.

Troublezone wrote:

80s Metal Lady wrote:

I just got an update from Rat Pak Records. Sounds like I will be able to speak with Mike Howe for a few minutes as part of the Ultimate Fan bundle. Are there any questions you have? I might have time to ask 2 or 3.

Yes. I'd like to know what he has been doing all these years, and does he have any contact with Craig Wells? Thanks!

corplhicks wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

80s Metal Lady wrote:

I just got an update from Rat Pak Records. Sounds like I will be able to speak with Mike Howe for a few minutes as part of the Ultimate Fan bundle. Are there any questions you have? I might have time to ask 2 or 3.

Yes. I'd like to know what he has been doing all these years, and does he have any contact with Craig Wells? Thanks!

+1. Exactly what I'd ask him.

BUT.

More importantly. Why did he drop out after Balance?

That's my biggest question.

martinsane wrote:

The Craig Wells Q&A is a good one.

I would, being a Pacific NW guy would ask if he has any fond memories of the area, Kent, Washington specifically and of course the time he and the band spent hanging out and playing for 100 people at Meekers Landing.

I know we spent WAY too much time their not a bad thing as it was a cool hard rock/metal venue and we didn't have to go into Seattle and we affectionately renamed MC "The Meeker Boys".


Being a fanboy I would totally want to know his favorite MC song with him, without him...

Mike Howe called me around 2:30 PM (PDT) today! In preparation, I downloaded a phone call recording app on my phone. My voice is quite louder than his on the recording , so I recorded it on my computer and held the phone away from the speaker when I spoke and close up when he spoke to keep the volume more balanced. His voice really kicks in at the 0:46 mark when he starts talking about interesting stuff, so I think it worked out. I got most of your questions in. He gave great answers, I think. I hope you like it. It was definitely worth buying the bundle for this call and all the other goodies. Great guy!

martinsane wrote:

The Craig Wells Q&A is a good one.

I would, being a Pacific NW guy would ask if he has any fond memories of the area, Kent, Washington specifically and of course the time he and the band spent hanging out and playing for 100 people at Meekers Landing.

I know we spent WAY too much time their not a bad thing as it was a cool hard rock/metal venue and we didn't have to go into Seattle and we affectionately renamed MC "The Meeker Boys".


Being a fanboy I would totally want to know his favorite MC song with him, without him...

Can you even have good memories in Kent? lol

Did you see them at Louis G's couple weeks ago? Awesome show, and so great to have Mike back in the mix. Can't wait to get the new cd, gonna be a killer disc I bet.

80s Metal Lady wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

80s Metal Lady wrote:

I just got an update from Rat Pak Records. Sounds like I will be able to speak with Mike Howe for a few minutes as part of the Ultimate Fan bundle. Are there any questions you have? I might have time to ask 2 or 3.

Yes. I'd like to know what he has been doing all these years, and does he have any contact with Craig Wells? Thanks!

corplhicks wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

80s Metal Lady wrote:

I just got an update from Rat Pak Records. Sounds like I will be able to speak with Mike Howe for a few minutes as part of the Ultimate Fan bundle. Are there any questions you have? I might have time to ask 2 or 3.

Yes. I'd like to know what he has been doing all these years, and does he have any contact with Craig Wells? Thanks!

+1. Exactly what I'd ask him.

BUT.

More importantly. Why did he drop out after Balance?

That's my biggest question.

martinsane wrote:

The Craig Wells Q&A is a good one.

I would, being a Pacific NW guy would ask if he has any fond memories of the area, Kent, Washington specifically and of course the time he and the band spent hanging out and playing for 100 people at Meekers Landing.

I know we spent WAY too much time their not a bad thing as it was a cool hard rock/metal venue and we didn't have to go into Seattle and we affectionately renamed MC "The Meeker Boys".


Being a fanboy I would totally want to know his favorite MC song with him, without him...

Mike Howe called me around 2:30 PM (PDT) today! In preparation, I downloaded a phone call recording app on my phone. My voice is quite louder than his on the recording , so I recorded it on my computer and held the phone away from the speaker when I spoke and close up when he spoke to keep the volume more balanced. His voice really kicks in at the 0:46 mark when he starts talking about interesting stuff, so I think it worked out. I got most of your questions in. He gave great answers, I think. I hope you like it. It was definitely worth buying the bundle for this call and all the other goodies. Great guy!

Helluva nice guy indeed. that is awesome that he's calling around. Great video.

Thanks for sharing that !

You go girl

That is great!!

Wrecked Neck wrote:

martinsane wrote:

The Craig Wells Q&A is a good one.

I would, being a Pacific NW guy would ask if he has any fond memories of the area, Kent, Washington specifically and of course the time he and the band spent hanging out and playing for 100 people at Meekers Landing.

I know we spent WAY too much time their not a bad thing as it was a cool hard rock/metal venue and we didn't have to go into Seattle and we affectionately renamed MC "The Meeker Boys".


Being a fanboy I would totally want to know his favorite MC song with him, without him...

Can you even have good memories in Kent? lol

Did you see them at Louis G's couple weeks ago? Awesome show, and so great to have Mike back in the mix. Can't wait to get the new cd, gonna be a killer disc I bet.

Yes I do. I was born and bred in Auburn, 1/3rd of the Tri-Cities of Rock n Roll, Kent, Auburn and Federal Way so that area is quite fond for me and will always be home. Now I live just North of Portland so no I didn't get to see them at Louis. I'm sure they were great.

80s Metal Lady wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

80s Metal Lady wrote:

I just got an update from Rat Pak Records. Sounds like I will be able to speak with Mike Howe for a few minutes as part of the Ultimate Fan bundle. Are there any questions you have? I might have time to ask 2 or 3.

Yes. I'd like to know what he has been doing all these years, and does he have any contact with Craig Wells? Thanks!

corplhicks wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

80s Metal Lady wrote:

I just got an update from Rat Pak Records. Sounds like I will be able to speak with Mike Howe for a few minutes as part of the Ultimate Fan bundle. Are there any questions you have? I might have time to ask 2 or 3.

Yes. I'd like to know what he has been doing all these years, and does he have any contact with Craig Wells? Thanks!

+1. Exactly what I'd ask him.

BUT.

More importantly. Why did he drop out after Balance?

That's my biggest question.

martinsane wrote:

The Craig Wells Q&A is a good one.

I would, being a Pacific NW guy would ask if he has any fond memories of the area, Kent, Washington specifically and of course the time he and the band spent hanging out and playing for 100 people at Meekers Landing.

I know we spent WAY too much time their not a bad thing as it was a cool hard rock/metal venue and we didn't have to go into Seattle and we affectionately renamed MC "The Meeker Boys".


Being a fanboy I would totally want to know his favorite MC song with him, without him...

Mike Howe called me around 2:30 PM (PDT) today! In preparation, I downloaded a phone call recording app on my phone. My voice is quite louder than his on the recording , so I recorded it on my computer and held the phone away from the speaker when I spoke and close up when he spoke to keep the volume more balanced. His voice really kicks in at the 0:46 mark when he starts talking about interesting stuff, so I think it worked out. I got most of your questions in. He gave great answers, I think. I hope you like it. It was definitely worth buying the bundle for this call and all the other goodies. Great guy!

Totally cool! Great stuff and thanks for sharing and asking the question. His response was certainly good and obviously a great time/memories for him.

80's Metal Lady (Melanie)...awesome interview. I would love to see that tour with Armored Saint expand beyond the west coast, but if not, take some great pics of the show you go see and write another great review of your concert experience!

metalinmyveins wrote:

80's Metal Lady (Melanie)...awesome interview. I would love to see that tour with Armored Saint expand beyond the west coast, but if not, take some great pics of the show you go see and write another great review of your concert experience!

Thanks! I'm definitely going to do what I can to make one of those shows. Hopefully VIP! What's really cool is I spell my name a little differently "Melynie" and sometimes people aren't sure how to pronounce it for some reason. Mike had no problem (unless they spelled it wrong in his notes, ).

That was cool! Thanks for sharing, Mike seems like a great guy.

New lyric video is out for the track "Reset."

Oh, man. Next Friday can't get here fast enough- new MC and a live Priest. Good tune. Thanks for sharing, WF.

the sentinel wrote:

Oh, man. Next Friday can't get here fast enough- new MC and a live Priest. Good tune. Thanks for sharing, WF.

Sweet !

80s Metal Lady wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

80s Metal Lady wrote:

I just got an update from Rat Pak Records. Sounds like I will be able to speak with Mike Howe for a few minutes as part of the Ultimate Fan bundle. Are there any questions you have? I might have time to ask 2 or 3.

Yes. I'd like to know what he has been doing all these years, and does he have any contact with Craig Wells? Thanks!

corplhicks wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

80s Metal Lady wrote:

I just got an update from Rat Pak Records. Sounds like I will be able to speak with Mike Howe for a few minutes as part of the Ultimate Fan bundle. Are there any questions you have? I might have time to ask 2 or 3.

Yes. I'd like to know what he has been doing all these years, and does he have any contact with Craig Wells? Thanks!

+1. Exactly what I'd ask him.

BUT.

More importantly. Why did he drop out after Balance?

That's my biggest question.

martinsane wrote:

The Craig Wells Q&A is a good one.

I would, being a Pacific NW guy would ask if he has any fond memories of the area, Kent, Washington specifically and of course the time he and the band spent hanging out and playing for 100 people at Meekers Landing.

I know we spent WAY too much time their not a bad thing as it was a cool hard rock/metal venue and we didn't have to go into Seattle and we affectionately renamed MC "The Meeker Boys".


Being a fanboy I would totally want to know his favorite MC song with him, without him...

Mike Howe called me around 2:30 PM (PDT) today! In preparation, I downloaded a phone call recording app on my phone. My voice is quite louder than his on the recording , so I recorded it on my computer and held the phone away from the speaker when I spoke and close up when he spoke to keep the volume more balanced. His voice really kicks in at the 0:46 mark when he starts talking about interesting stuff, so I think it worked out. I got most of your questions in. He gave great answers, I think. I hope you like it. It was definitely worth buying the bundle for this call and all the other goodies. Great guy!

Holy shit girl! You just won post of the YEAR!

Great job with the call, not a note of it sounded awkward. Mike seems like a helluva chill dude. Now I'm regretting not getting that package (although I can't afford it anyway, haha). And props for asking top-notch questions (including mine!).

So some sweet things we learned through this little interview:

1. Mike really was burnt out with the music industry, as I guessed, which led to his departure.
2. Dude kept his skills burning all these years.
3. The possibility of a West Coast tour with ARMORED f*cking SAINT. I can only hope for a Fresno date, but I'll pay for LA too.

All hail 80's Metal Girl. Anyone who's an MC fan here need to listen to the conversation.

Thanks again for your work on this.

Thanks again for asking our questions!