Mike Howe
| Mike Howe | |
|---|---|
| Born | Taylor, Michigan |
| Genres |
Heavy metal Thrash metal Speed metal Power metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Years active | 1986–1994, 2015–present |
| Labels |
Metal Blade Elektra Epic |
| Associated acts |
Metal Church Heretic |
Mike Howe is an American heavy metal singer from Taylor, Michigan who currently performs with Metal Church.
Career
Howe began his career as the singer for Heretic, a speed metal band from Los Angeles, California formed in 1986. Heretic released its sole album, Breaking Point, in 1988 before Howe departed to join Metal Church and Heretic ultimately disbanded.[1]
From 1988 until 1994 Howe sang in Metal Church, replacing David Wayne. After Howe joined Metal Church the riffing became heavier and the subject matter deeper. The band's lyrics tackled political and social issues of the day with the releases of Blessing in Disguise and The Human Factor. Howe recorded three albums with Metal Church before the group split up in 1994.[2]
Metal Church founder Kurdt Vanderhoof reported in 1998 that Howe had retired and is living in Tennessee with his family.[3]
On April 30, 2015, Metal Church announced that Mike Howe has rejoined the band.[4]
Discography
With Heretic
- Breaking Point (1988, Metal Blade)
With Metal Church
- Blessing in Disguise (1989, Elektra Records)
- The Human Factor (1991, Epic Records)
- Hanging in the Balance (1994, Blackheart Records)
References
- ↑ http://www.nolifetilmetal.com/heretic.htm. Nolifetilmetal.com. Retrieved 2011-03-18
- ↑ http://www.metalchurchmusic.com, band history page, Metal Church, Retrieved 2011-03-18.
- ↑ http://www.metal-rules.com/zine/content/view/219/41/. Metal-rules.com. 1998-08-08. Retrieved 2011-03-18.
- ↑ "Metal Church Rejoined By Singer Mike Howe". Blabbermouth.net. April 30, 2015. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
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