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METAL HAMMER WAS
saddened to learn of the passing of Metal Church frontman Mike Howe, who died aged 55 last month. Mike originally fronted the US heavy metallers from 1988 to 1995, rejoining the band in 2015 and continuing to front them until his death. Mike had also fronted thrash metallers Heretic. “It is with our deepest regrets that we must announce the passing of our brother, our friend and true legend of heavy metal music,” Metal Church posted in a statement. “Mike Howe passed away this morning at his home in 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 Hammer’s thoughts are with Mike’s friends, family and bandmates.