METAL CHURCH Premieres “By The Numbers” Official Video from Upcoming Album “Damned If You Do”

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“By The Numbers” is the new video from West Coast metal veterans METAL CHURCH. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming 12th full-length studio album, “Damned If You Do”, which will be released on December 7 via Rat Pak Records. The effort will also be available in Europe via Nuclear Blast and Japan via King Records. The latest release is the follow-up to 2016’s “XI”, which saw the return of legendary front-man Mike Howe.

The “By The Numbers” clip, which can be now watched below narrates the story of a successful businessman who also plays double duty as a rock star lead singer, something Howe knows all too well.

“Damned If You Do” is described in a press release as “a cross between the band’s iconic ‘Blessing In Disguise’ and ‘The Human Factor’. This new offering features ten fully charged, classic-metal-influenced songs that showcase the sound that has garnered the band a solid fan-base for over three decades,” the press release adds. Guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof commented: “I feel this album is a very powerful statement to what METAL CHURCH has always been about. A tough and aggressive old-school metal album while maintaining a level of musicality and melodic sensibilities.”

“Damned If You Do” also features Stet Howland (ex-W.A.S.P.LITA FORD), who joined METAL CHURCH as the replacement for longtime drummer Jeff Plate. Soon after hooking up with the group, Stet was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Miraculously, his treatments for the aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma worked and he was able to begin recording the new album.

Speaking of the new album, Stet said: “From the minute we started tracking this new CD, I had the feeling that it was going to be something special. I knew that I was going to do my best to deliver a top drum performance, not only because of the high standard set by past METAL CHURCH drummers, but also because this is my first CD release after being sick. I’m beyond happy with all aspects of this CD — great songs, great performances, great production; just an overall great CD! I love it!”

“Damned If You Do” is something truly unique and special. The songs are powerful, precise, and METAL CHURCH‘s musical vision is unified. From the haunting opener “Damned If You Do” to the final hard-edged track “The War Electric”, this new album is sure to resonate with fans from the band’s early years while garnering new ones. Songs like “By The Numbers”“Guillotine” and “The Black Things” are sure to become instant favorites!

“Damned If You Do” Album Artwork

Howe comments: “I’m very excited about the new release. It all came together way better than I even imagined. It’s a great feeling to work really hard on a musical project pouring your heart into it and hoping it comes out as something you can be proud of in the end. I have been listening to it every day and loving it! I hope our fans do as well!”

“Damned If You Do” is available in various formats and bundle configurations, including a limited blue, black and white vinyl pressing with an alternate track sequence also an Ultimate Fan Bundle that includes a personal “thank you” phone call from Howe.

“Damned If You Do” track listing:

01. Damned If You Do 
02. The Black Things 
03. By The Numbers 
04. Revolution Underway
05. Guillotine 
06. Rot Away 
07. Into The Fold 
08. Monkey Finger 
09. Out Of Balance 
10. The War Electric

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