This Is Just A Tribute

Metal Musicians Pay Tribute to METAL CHURCH's Mike Howe, Who Died Yesterday

Robert Pasbani

Published

July 27, 2021

Photo: Wes Orshoski

The rock and metal world were shocked to learn yesterday (July 26th), that Metal Church vocalist Mike Howe passed away at the age of 55.

As of right now, no cause of death has been disclosed but Howe's influence of the metal world was quickly apparent. Many friends and fans paid tribute to the iconic vocalist. Here is a collection of some of the tributes.

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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

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

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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

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

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

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