> Mike Howe, the lead singer of the heavy metal band Metal Church, has died. He was 55.
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> The band confirmed on its official Facebook page Monday that Howe "passed away this morning at his home in Eureka, California."
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> "It is with our deepest regrets that we must announce the passing of our brother, our friend and true legend of heavy metal music," the statement read. "We are devastated and at a loss for words. Please respect our privacy and the Howe family’s privacy during this most difficult time."
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> The statement did not disclose Howe's cause of death.


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