
Band
Metal Church
- Heavy Metal · Metal
- Formed 1980, San Francisco
- United States
- 14 studio albums
- 13 upcoming shows
- Next: Nov 8, 2026, The Federal Theatre
Metal Church is an American heavy metal band formed in 1980. Originally based in San Francisco, California, they relocated to Aberdeen, Washington the following year and briefly called themselves Shrapnel. Led by guitarist and songwriter Kurdt Vanderhoof, the band has released fourteen studio albums and is considered…