Metal Church Concert History

Metal Church is an American heavy metal band formed in 1980. The band was established in San Francisco, California, by guitarist and songwriter Kurdt Vanderhoof. In 1981, Vanderhoof relocated to Aberdeen, Washington, where the group briefly operated under the name Shrapnel before reverting to Metal Church in 1983. Over the course of its career, Metal Church has released fourteen studio albums and has been associated with the Seattle-area heavy metal scene of the 1980s.

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Metal Church Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026 - 2027)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 28, 2027 –
Jul 31, 2027
Upcoming
Wacken Festival 2027
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Wacken Festival Grounds Wacken, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
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Jul 07, 2027 –
Jul 10, 2027
Upcoming
Rockharz 2027
Accept / Alestorm / All For Metal / Arch Enemy / Bruce Dickinson / Coppelius / dArtagnan / Dust Bolt / Eisbrecher / Emil Bulls / Equilibrium / Grave Digger / Gutalax / GWAR / H-Blockx / handgemeng / Igel vs. Shark / Katerfahrt / Korpiklaani / Lord of the Lost / Marduk / Metal Church / Nestor / SETYØURSAILS / The Sisters of Mercy / Skáld / Storm Seeker / Tankard / Turbobier Show all bands
Flugplatz Ballenstedt Ballenstedt, Germany
Apr 24, 2027 –
Apr 25, 2027
Upcoming
Quiet Riot / Lacuna Coil / Soen / Metal Church / Floor Jansen

Bangers Open Air 2027

Memorial da América Latina São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Nov 21, 2026
Upcoming
Metal Church / Armored Saint

Metal Church,Armored Saint at The Canyon Agoura Hills

The Canyon Agoura Hills Agoura Hills, California, United States
Nov 20, 2026
Upcoming
Armored Saint / Metal Church Observatory North Park San Diego, California, United States
Nov 19, 2026
Upcoming
Armored Saint / Metal Church Whisky a Go Go West Hollywood, California, United States
Nov 18, 2026
Upcoming
Metal Church / Armored Saint

Metal Church,Armored Saint at Goldfield Trading Post

Goldfield Trading Post Roseville, California, United States
Nov 17, 2026
Upcoming
Metal Church Great American Music Hall San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 15, 2026
Upcoming
Metal Church / Armored Saint / LiveKill

The MetalSaint Tour 2026

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Rickshaw Theatre Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Nov 13, 2026
Upcoming
Metal Church / Armored Saint Dante's Portland, Oregon, United States
Nov 11, 2026
Upcoming
Metal Church / Armored Saint

Metal Church,Armored Saint at The Newberry

The Newberry Great Falls, Montana, United States
Nov 10, 2026
Upcoming
Metal Church / Armored Saint Neurolux Boise, Idaho, United States
Nov 08, 2026
Upcoming
Metal Church / Armored Saint

Metal Church w/ Armored Saint

Federal Theatre Denver, Colorado, United States
Nov 07, 2026
Upcoming
Metal Church / Armored Saint

Metal Church,Armored Saint at Sunshine Studios Live

Sunshine Studios Live Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Nov 06, 2026
Upcoming
Metal Church

Dead to Rights Tour

Sunshine Theater Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Nov 04, 2026
Upcoming
Metal Church / Armored Saint / LiveKill

Metal Saint Tour 2026

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The Nile Theater Mesa, Arizona, United States
Nov 03, 2026
Upcoming
Armored Saint / Metal Church The Glass House Concert Hall Pomona, California, United States
Nov 02, 2026
Upcoming
Armored Saint / Metal Church The Coach House San Juan Capistrano, California, United States
Oct 11, 2026
Upcoming
Metal Church

Dead to Rights Tour

Holiday Shinjuku Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Oct 10, 2026
Upcoming
Metal Church

Dead to Rights Tour

Holiday Shinjuku Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

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Brutal Assault 2017
Aug 9 - 12, 2017
 Jaroměř, Czech Republic
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Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2019
Aug 9 - 11, 2019
 Walton upon Trent, England, United Kingdom
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Bloodstock 2019
Aug 8 - 11, 2019
 Walton upon Trent, England, United Kingdom
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Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2019
Aug 8 - 11, 2019
 Walton upon Trent, England, United Kingdom
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David Lee Roth / Metal Church on May 22, 1988 [248-small]

David Lee Roth / Metal Church
May 22, 1988
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Bang Your Head on Jul 11, 2019 [474-small]

Bang Your Head
Jul 11 - 13, 2019
 Balingen, Germany
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David Lee Roth / Metal Church on May 22, 1988 [597-small]

David Lee Roth / Metal Church
May 22, 1988
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Slayer / Metal Church / Exodus / Hallows Eve / Agent Steel on Aug 17, 1985 [443-small]

Slayer / Metal Church / Exodus / Hallows Eve / Agent Steel
Aug 17, 1985
 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Metallica / Metal Church on Jan 30, 1987 [785-small]

Metallica / Metal Church
Jan 30, 1987
 Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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Alcatraz Open Air 2026 on Aug 6, 2026 [566-small]

Alcatraz Open Air 2026
Aug 6 - 9, 2026
 Kortrijk, Flanders, Belgium
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Alcatraz Open Air 2026 on Aug 6, 2026 [565-small]

Alcatraz Open Air 2026
Aug 6 - 9, 2026
 Kortrijk, Flanders, Belgium
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Alcatraz Open Air 2026 on Aug 6, 2026 [564-small]

Alcatraz Open Air 2026
Aug 6 - 9, 2026
 Kortrijk, Flanders, Belgium
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Genres:

Metal
Hard Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Heavy Metal
Thrash Metal
Speed Metal
Glam Metal
Power Metal
Old School Thrash
Us Power Metal
Melodic Thrash
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Latest Setlist (08/13/2026):

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  1. Ton of Bricks
  2. Start the Fire
  3. Gods of Wrath
  4. F.A.F.O.
  5. Watch the Children Pray
  6. Beyond the Black
  7. Metal Church

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 3 concerts
2026 42 concerts
2024 4 concerts
2023 39 concerts
2020 1 concert
2019 54 concerts
2018 6 concerts
2017 47 concerts
2016 73 concerts
2015 1 concert
2014 42 concerts
2013 17 concerts
2009 4 concerts
2008 12 concerts
2007 42 concerts
2006 20 concerts
2005 50 concerts
2004 83 concerts
1999 24 concerts
1997 3 concerts
1994 58 concerts
1993 5 concerts
1992 16 concerts
1991 49 concerts
1990 26 concerts
1989 87 concerts
1988 3 concerts
1987 66 concerts
1986 38 concerts
1985 37 concerts
1984 8 concerts
1982 2 concerts
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