Farewell Mike Howe, Metal Church Vocalist Dies – 2021

Metal Church: It is with our deepest regrets that we must announce the passing of our brother, our friend and true legend of heavy metal music. Mike Howe passed away this morning at his home in Eureka, California. We are devastated and at a loss for words. Please respect our privacy and the Howe family’s privacy during this most difficult time.

Metal Church's Mike Howe's Death Not Believed to be Booze, Drug Related https://t.co/y1bIwT4fZT

— TMZ (@TMZ) July 27, 2021

« I toured with Metal Church ,they opened for wasp late 1980 and I met and party with Mike and I always had a great time with him.He treated me with up most respect
I enjoyed his voice.
Rest In Peace Mike
All my condolences to his family and my friends Stet and Steve

— Chris Holmes (@ChrisHolmes2012) July 27, 2021

RIP Mike Howe, one of the nicest dudes who’s ever come thru my work. he saw me carrying a big folding table for their hospitality and he jumped up and ran over to help. I tell that story all the time because he’s one of the first artists who treated me, working floor, as human. pic.twitter.com/pghlyBiUXp

— Sick Things™ (@cuteordeath) July 27, 2021

Just heard the sad news of the passing of Mike Howe. We signed his first band, Heretic to @MetalBlade. Then of course he went onto a great career with @metalchurchis1. Really good guy and gone way too soon. Condolences to his family and friends. #RIPMikeHowe

— Brian Slagel (@brianslagel) July 27, 2021

David Wayne
Born: January 1, 1958
Died: May 10, 2005

Mike Howe
Born: August 21, 1965
Died: July 26, 2022

Long Live Metal Church, time to listen their entire discography with both vocalist 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/ImR3rLdTRQ

— Aquelarre Metalero (@aquelarremetal1) July 27, 2021

RIP my sweet friend. I have no words for this loss. Love and respect to you always. #mikehowe #metalchurch #legend4ever pic.twitter.com/CfZczC1g4h

— Todd La Torre (@ToddLaTorre) July 27, 2021

Fook. Mike Howe, of Metal Church, dead at 55. Just… Fook. I’ve literally been listening to the Mike Howe Metal Church these last few days – and to read this news. Heart Freaking Breaking. He was barely older than I was. 🙁

RIP Mike Howe. @metalchurchis1 pic.twitter.com/dhyiwAtycI

— Tawmis (@Tawmis) July 27, 2021

He was totally the epitome of Metal. Rest easy Mike Howe.
So young..💔 pic.twitter.com/3rf1JJw6tm

— 🎶💀Elaine💀🎶 (@Lainey_H_) July 27, 2021

So sorry to hear of the passing of Mike Howe from @metalchurchis1 I can’t say I knew him well, but I did spend a weekend with him and the band in the studio while they were recording his first album with the band (Blessing In Disguise) back in 1988. Gone way too soon #RIPMikeHowe pic.twitter.com/EpzuSR8nFz

— Mike Portnoy 🤘 (@MikePortnoy) July 27, 2021

RIP Mike Howe @metalchurchis1 & deepest sympathies to his bandmates. Such a great guy & talented singer. 💔 pic.twitter.com/V4RN4P6kcr

— Don Jamieson (@realdonjamieson) July 27, 2021