West Coast thrash metal legends Metal Church are set to release their 13th studio album, Dead To Rights, on April 10 via Rat Pak Records.

The album marks the first release from the band's latest lineup, featuring Kurdt Vanderhoof alongside Rick Van Zandt and David Ellefson, as well as drummer Ken Mary and vocalist Brian Allen.

The album promises to deliver the same relentless drive that has earned Metal Church fans for over four decades.

From the aggressive opening assault of 'Brainwash Game' to the riff-driven finale 'My Wrath,' Metal Church proves they still possess the same intensity that has made them one of the genre's most formidable bands.

Tracks such as 'Deep Cover Shakedown,' 'The Show,' and 'Wasted Time' deliver the signature sound the band has long been known for.

The album's first single, 'F.A.F.O.,' was released last November, with its accompanying video surpassing 400,000 views to date.

Dead To Rights was produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof and mixed and mastered by Zeuss at Planet Z.

In a statement about the new album, Kurdt Vanderhoof exclaimed: "This new album is very special to me for one reason: the band was over, and I honestly didn't see it being resurrected.

But somehow, it brought itself back to life—again!" He continued, "I'm incredibly proud of these new songs; they hit hard.

Brian Allen brings the classic Metal Church sound to the vocals, and adding a rhythm section with musicians of the caliber of Dave Ellefson and Ken Mary makes this a force to be reckoned with." Metal Church plans to tour extensively this year on the Dead To Rights Tour 2026, which includes dates such as May 17 in San Luis Potosí, Mexico; July 30 in Copenhagen, Denmark; August 1 in Gothenburg, Sweden; and many more.

For more information on touring plans and links to tickets, visit metalchurchofficial.com.

Pre-order Dead To Rights in various bundles here Link.

The album marks Metal Church's first release since the passing of their vocalist Mike Howe, who had been a part of the band since its early days.

Now entering a powerful new chapter with Brian Allen on vocals, Metal Church remains a driving force in modern heavy metal — still pushing forward, still evolving, and still unmistakably Metal Church.