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American metal veterans Metal Church will release their 13th studio album "Congregation of Annihilation" on May 26, 2023 via Rat Pak Records (America) and Reaper Entertainment (Europe). The album was produced by founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof and marks the first release since the tragic death of legendary frontman Mike Howe, who passed away in July 2021. It's also the first album to feature new vocalist Marc Lopes (Ross the Boss / Let Us Prey), who came on board in the summer of 2022. "Congregation of Annihilation" is a return to the band's musical roots, echoing the mood of the self-titled first album and "The Dark".
Kurdt Vanderhoof says about the album: "This new album marks the beginning of a new chapter in Metal Church's legacy. I really love this album. On the one hand, it's a new approach for us, but it's also a return to the beginnings of Metal Church as part of the New American Thrash Metal movement. This record contains some of the most aggressive songs we've ever recorded. I hope the fans will like it as much as we do."
Marc Lopes comments: "I am more than honoured to carry this legacy into a new era of Metal Church. Working with Kurdt and a band that influenced me a lot in my youth was a surreal experience to say the least. We wanted to recreate
the early years and the sound that built the band, but I was also given the freedom to bring my more aggressive, reimagined vision of what I was doing to this new record. I couldn't be happier with the result. For me, there was no point in trying to imitate something that was already done perfectly. So, with respect for the past, we have opened a new chapter and here we are!"
Featuring 11 all-new tracks from Metal Church, "Congregation of Annihilation" continues to build on the iconic sound the band established over three decades ago. From the first guitar riff of album opener "Another Judgement Day" to the driving outro of album opener "Salvation", it's clear that Metal Church are back and better than ever. "Pick A God and Prey", "Children of the Lie", "Congregation of Annihilation" and "These Violent Thrills" showcase the sonorous songwriting that made the early Metal Church albums "Metal Church" and "The Dark" such fan favorites. The haunting musical opus "Me the Nothing" and "Making Monsters" showcase the musicality Metal Church was known for in 2023. With intelligent lyrics, thunderous guitar riffs and Marc's aggressive vocals, "Congregation of Annihilation" takes the band's sonic development to the next level and will captivate metal fans around the world.