Metal Church to release a new album

Lari wrote:

Gilbert wrote:

Marc Lopes has been announced by the band as being their singer. Here's his bio:

https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/Marc_Lopes/25377

I don't know him or his work, but if he's played with Ross the Boss, I guess I've seen him live.

I saw him sing with Ross The Boss at ProgPower. He's a great singer!

Wrecked Neck wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

Too many singer changes…

I’ll give this guy a chance, but it doesn’t even seem like the same band anymore.

Two of them died, what do you expect them to do? It's not like they are firing a singer every album or something lol

I don’t blame them for continuing (especially since two vocalists died and they have no control over that), but that doesn’t change the fact that the voice of a band is the most identifiable thing. And they’re now onto their 4th guy. Ronny was fired… so that is different.

But like I said, I’ll give the new guy a listen and see how it goes.

Troublezone wrote:

Wrecked Neck wrote:

Troublezone wrote:

Too many singer changes…

I’ll give this guy a chance, but it doesn’t even seem like the same band anymore.

Two of them died, what do you expect them to do? It's not like they are firing a singer every album or something lol

I don’t blame them for continuing (especially since two vocalists died and they have no control over that), but that doesn’t change the fact that the voice of a band is the most identifiable thing. And they’re now onto their 4th guy. Ronny was fired… so that is different.

That's nothing if you consider Annihilator has had 8 singers.

We got ourselves a teaser:

I miss Mike Howe, but the new guy holds his own! They made a good choice.

Gilbert wrote:

We got ourselves a teaser:

Awesome. I got this notification from them via email. Can't wait to pick this one up.

Time to pre-order

Sounds good. New Guy has a serious David Wayne vibe.

This new album is shaping up to be very cool so far!

At first I didn’t like the idea of them going on without Mike… but this new guy is kicking some ass! He’s like a cross between David Wayne and Warrel Dane. Not to mention the music is better than the last album. It has a nice Annihilator style rhythm going on too.

The new singer is awesome. Been a huge fan of his vocals since i heard him sing for Ross The Boss:

Now this sounds really good. I am going to pre-order this.

I pre-ordered the last album (Damned If You Do), and I'm glad I did, cuz the CD came with a cardboard slip cover signed by the whole band, including Mike Howe, so naturally that's become one of my favorite pieces of memorabilia.

Thinking I'll probably do the same with this one.

Witchfinder wrote:

Now this sounds really good. I am going to pre-order this.

Me too!

Witchfinder wrote:

Now this sounds really good. I am going to pre-order this.

Already did. Looking forward to it.

I’m glad they lucked out finding this new guy.

Was spinning Meliah Rage's Warrior, with Marc Lopes handling vocals. Outstanding performance:

Gilbert wrote:

Was spinning Meliah Rage's Warrior, with Marc Lopes handling vocals. Outstanding performance:

I don't have that Meliah Rage album, I had no idea this guy sang for them.

007 wrote:

Gilbert wrote:

Was spinning Meliah Rage's Warrior, with Marc Lopes handling vocals. Outstanding performance:

I don't have that Meliah Rage album, I had no idea this guy sang for them.

It's a great album. Available on Amazon i guess.

New single just dropped - "Making Monsters"

Lopes sounds like a mixture of Mike Howe and David Wayne.

The music sounds good too! In the same league as Megadeth and Annihilator (except the solos). Rick Van Zandt is okay… but they could use a sharper player in my opinion. Maybe someone like Jeff Young. Unfortunately I think he’s arrogant and it wouldn’t work. That’s probably why they stick with Rick.

My most anticipated release of the year!

Awwww yeah, that new track is tasty.

They've def brought back some of the thrash feel they had on the debut and The Dark. Me likee.