West Coast thrash metal legends Metal Church have recently released a new piece of music from their 14th studio album, Dead To Rights.

The song "Brainwash Game" is a clinic in metal that showcases the new lineup featuring founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside longtime guitarist Rick Van Zandt, joined by bass icon David Ellefson, powerhouse drummer Ken Mary, and dynamic new vocalist Brian Allen.

According to founding guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, "Brainwash Game" is really about the machinery behind the curtain.

He explains, "We're living in a time where the modern media cycle and the internet move so fast that truth often gets twisted, filtered, and repackaged to fit whatever narrative sells the most clicks.

It's not always about informing people anymore — it's about steering them." The album Dead To Rights is scheduled for release on April 10 via Rat Pak Records.

A performance video for "Brainwash Game" – directed by Rick Moyer – can be seen below.

Metal Church plan to tour extensively this year on the Dead To Rights Tour 2026, which includes dates with Armored Saint and Testament among others.

More information on touring plans and links to tickets can be found at metalchurchofficial.com.