Mike Howe

Mike Howe is an American heavy metal singer from Taylor, Michigan. From 1988 until 1994 Howe was the lead singer for the heavy metal band 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.^[1]

It has been mentioned in an interview with Kurdt Vanderhoof that Mike Howe has now retired and is currently living in Tennessee with his family.^[2]

Heretic

Previously to joining Metal Church Howe was the singer for Heretic, an 80's speed/thrash metal band from Los Angeles. Its members consisted of Mike Howe on vocals, Dennis O'Hara on Bass, Brian Korban on Guitar, Rick Merrick on Drums, and Bobby Marquez on Guitar. Heretic released one album before Howe joined Metal Church which was entitled 'Breaking Point' (1988). After that, Heretic disbanded.^[3]

Discography

With Heretic

• 1988 - Breaking Point (Metal Blade)

With Metal Church

• 1989 - Blessing in Disguise (Elektra)
• 1991 - The Human Factor (Epic)
• 1994 - Hanging in the Balance (Blackheart Records)

References

1. ^ http://www.metalchurchmusic.com, band history page, Metal Church, Retrieved 2011-03-18.
2. ^ http://www.metal-rules.com/zine/content/view/219/41/. Metal-rules.com. 1998-08-08. Retrieved 2011-03-18.
3. ^ http://www.nolifetilmetal.com/heretic.htm. Nolifetilmetal.com. Retrieved 2011-03-18