Metal Church

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Genre heavy, power, thrash
Theme death, inner struggles, metal, politics, religion, society
Country Of Origin United States
Location San Francisco, California (early); Aberdeen, Washington (later)
Status Active
Formed In 1980
Genre Heavy/Power/Thrash Metal
Themes Society, Inner struggles, Metal, Death, Politics, Religion
Years Active 1980-1981, 1982 (as Shrapnel), 1982-1995, 1998-2009, 2012-present
Current Label Rat Pak Records

Line-up

current
Kurdt Vanderhoof Guitars (1980-1987, 1998-2009, 2012-present)
Steve Unger Bass (2004-2009, 2012-present)
Rick van Zandt Guitars (2008-2009, 2012-present)
Stet Howland Drums (2017-present)
Marc Lopes Vocals (2023-present)
past
Steve Hott Bass (1980)
Rick Wagner Drums (1980)
Aaron Zimpel Drums (1980)
Carl Sacco Drums (1980-1981)
Rick "Chief" Condrin Guitars (1980)
Ed Bull Vocals (1980)
William McKay Vocals (1980, 2001-2003)
Tom Weber Drums (1981)
Kirk Arrington Drums (1981-1995, 1998-2006)
Mike Murphy Vocals (1981)
Duke Erickson Bass (1982-1995, 1998-2001)
Craig Wells Guitars (1982-1995, 1998)
David Wayne Vocals (1982-1988, 1998-2001)
Mark Baker Guitars (1986)
John Marshall Guitars (1987-1995, 1998-2001)
Mike Howe Vocals (1988-1995, 2015-2021)
Jay Reynolds Guitars (2001-2008, 2012)
Ronny Munroe Vocals (2003-2009, 2012-2014)
Jeff Plate Drums (2006-2009, 2012-2017)
past (live)
Jason Hinrichs Guitars (1994)
Brian Lake Bass (1999-2000)
Jeff Wade Drums (1999-2000)
Ira Black Guitars (2005)
Paul Kleff Guitars (2016-?)
Chris Caffery Guitars (2016-?)
Stet Howland Drums (2017)
Bobby Fercovich Guitars (2019)