
Metal Church
Group
Metal Church is an American heavy metal band formed in 1980 in San Francisco by guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof. Although their original base was in California, the band soon moved to Seattle, where their most well-known lineup was formed. Metal Church is known for combining elements of thrash, power, and traditional heavy metal. Their first album was released in 1984 and received good acclaim for its fast riffs and aggressive vocals. Throughout their career, they released several albums and made significant contributions to the heavy metal scene, with their audience considering them a classic band of the genre.