“Longtime rock singer Mike Howe, whose career included multiple stints with the band Metal Church, died Monday at age 55.
“Howe died at his home in Eureka, Calif., Metal Church announced in a Facebook post.
““We are devastated and at a loss for words,” the announcement reads. “Please respect our privacy and the Howe family’s privacy during this most difficult time.”
“Howe joined Metal Church in 1988, eight years after the heavy metal band debuted in San Francisco.
“He remained the group’s lead singer until the band broke up in 1996, and contributed to the Metal Church albums “Blessing in Disguise,” “The Human Factor” and “Hanging in the Balance.”
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