Metal Musicians React to the Death of Metal Church’s Mike Howe

July 27th, 2021 at 10:37am
MetalSucks

Yesterday (July 26), it was reported that Metal Church vocalist Mike Howe has passed away at the age of 55. No cause of death has been publicly disclosed.

Since then, tributes to the late frontman have begun to pour in from prominent members of the metal community. MetalSucks has compiled some of those tributes below. We will continue to add more as they come in.

Share your own homage to Howe in the comments section. Please be respectful.

Gary Holy (Exodus, Slayer)

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Mike Portnoy (Liquid Tension Experiment, ex-Dream Theater, etc.)

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

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Todd La Torre (Queensrÿche)

RIP my sweet friend. I have no words for this loss. Love and respect to you always. #mikehowe #metalchurch #legend4ever pic.twitter.com/CfZczC1g4h— Todd La Torre (@ToddLaTorre) July 27, 2021

Doro

So #sad to hear the #terrible news of the passing of the one and only #MikeHowe of @metalchurchis1. Such a big loss!
What a great guy and fantastic singer! You will be missed sooooo much! We will never forget you!
R.I.P., my #friend!!
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Much #love, #Doro pic.twitter.com/POChaiTC5W— DORO (@DoroOfficial) July 27, 2021

Craig Locicero (Dress the Dead, ex-Forbidden)

Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen, ex-Journey)

So sad to hear of the untimely passing of Mike Howe (centered) of @metalchurchis1. I finally met him for the first time this photo was taken in Vegas 04/19. Condolences to his family, friends and fans! pic.twitter.com/C9yIx0iH2J— Jeff Scott Soto (@jeffscottsoto) July 27, 2021

Brian Slagel (Metal Blade Records)

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

Chris “Zeuss” Harris

RIP Mike Howe! What a unique voice and super talented person and all around great dude!Was always a big fan! Had sone real cool conversations! I remember first hearing him in Heretic back in high school! https://t.co/AvAQKQcNLd— Zeu⚡⚡ (@zeuss1) July 27, 2021

Don Jamieson

RIP Mike Howe @metalchurchis1 & deepest sympathies to his bandmates. Such a great guy & talented singer. ???? pic.twitter.com/V4RN4P6kcr— Don Jamieson (@realdonjamieson) July 27, 2021

Eddie Trunk

RIP Mike Howe @metalchurchis1 . Condolences to the band, his friends and family.— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) July 27, 2021