Metal Church have returned with a revamped lineup and new single, “F.A.F.O.”, ready for their next chapter. The 2025 lineup features founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, guitarist Rick Van Zandt, bassist David Ellefson, drummer Ken Mary, and vocalist Brian Allen. After wrapping their recent tour and returning from Australia, Vanderhoof felt a renewed creative spark that led to assembling the new lineup. Their early studio sessions quickly produced “F.A.F.O.,” which reignited momentum and set the tone for what comes next.
The single was produced by Vanderhoof and mixed/mastered by Zeuss at Planet Z. These sessions have grown into a full new Metal Church album, due out in 2026 via Rat Pak Records, with more details to be revealed at a later date. The band will be hitting the road next year. Stay tuned for more to come.
Vanderhoof comments:
“After 45 years, the fact that we have new music coming in 2025 feels like a miracle. There was a time when I honestly didn’t think Metal Church would continue, but we’re back—and this lineup is firing on all cylinders. I can’t tell you how excited I am to have a new single on the way; that alone makes this moment incredibly special. ‘F.A.F.O.’ is an aggressive thrasher, and I think the fans are really going to dig it. We certainly do—otherwise it wouldn’t be Metal Church.”
Watch the clip below:
2026 Tour Dates
08/05, 2026 Josefov, Czech @ Brutal Assault Festival
08/08, 2026 Kortrijik, Belgium @ Alcatraz Festival
08/09, 2026 Geiselwind, Germany @ Keep It True Festival
Feature Image Photo Credit: Rick Moyer
