Metal Church

Metal Church are a heavy metal band from Aberdeen, Washington, regarded as pioneers of the American power/thrash sound. Their self-titled debut Metal Church and the follow-up The Dark became genre touchstones, delivering classics like “Beyond the Black,” the ripping title track “Metal Church,” and “Start the Fire.” Decades on, they remain a revered name in traditional metal. The band appears at Louder Than Life 2026. Watch the official videos below and explore their catalog.