MIKE HOWE, vocalist of ABERDEEN, WASHINGTON, U..S.A. thrash metal warriors METAL CHURCH passed away 7/26/2021. No more information is available.
METAL CHURCH unleashed "DAMNED IF YOU DO", 12/7/2918 via RAT PAK RECORDS.
FROM 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.
FROM OVERKILL:
Shocked and saddened to learn that the incomparable Mike Howe, of Metal Church, unexpectedly passed away this morning. There will never be another like him. RIP, Brother.
FROM SAXON:
We are so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans. https://t.co/hpY3nhLGt5
— Saxon (@SaxonOfficial) July 27, 2021
FROM ARMORED SAINT:
Like many of you we are deeply saddened by the passing of our Metal brother Mike Howe from Metal Church. We were fortunate enough to have toured with Mike and Metal Church and you could always count on Mike lifting your spirits with a flash of his smile onstage and off. We will always have his music and the memories we shared together but he will be greatly missed. Our sincerest condolences to Mikes family and friends and to the entire Metal Church family. Rest In Peace Mike. Metal Church
FROM MIKE PORTNOY:
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
FROM DORO:
FROM BRIAN SLAGEL (OWNER METAL BLADE RECORDS):So #sad to hear the #terrible news of the passing of the one and only #MikeHowe of @metalchurchis1. Such a big loss!
— DORO (@DoroOfficial) July 27, 2021
What a great guy and fantastic singer! You will be missed sooooo much! We will never forget you!
R.I.P., my #friend!!
❤️🙏❤️😭❤️
Much #love, #Doro pic.twitter.com/POChaiTC5W
More MIKE HOWE TRIBUTES TO BE POSTED LATER. Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-R.I.P.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