Metal Church frontman Mike Howe has died. The heavy metal star, 55, passed away at his home in California, the band confirmed on their social media pages.
The statement read: “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. ” A cause of death is not known at this time.
Mike joined the group - who were part of the Seattle heavy metal music scene of the 1980s - in 1988 following a stint with thrash metallers Heretic and replaced David Wayne.
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