Metal Church - Badlands - Wacken Open Air 2016

[@wickgrad]

RIP MIKE HOWE. Metal world lost a giant today

[@brandonsalyer5278]

Sad day

[@tolgayenici]

This is one of the finest heavy metal songs ever written in metal history. An authentic master piece.

[@cr2843-q9f]

Yes indeed. Full stop.

[@nyarlathotep.mythos]

“The wasteland that I cross will take another life, we'll take another loss.” RIP Mike Howe I was lucky enough to open for you and meet you. You were truly one of the greats.

[@thewannabeeye-talian8347]

😥

[@insigbabl]

I can't believe he's gone. I'm crying watching this.

[@Mrbignutzful]

Yeah bro, a real shock ! Raising a cold one now in Mike's honor !

[@insigbabl]

@@Mrbignutzful he grew up in the same city I did. I knew his Dad pretty well. I finally got meet him when they first went out on basically a bar tour after he rejoined. He was so nice and we got to talk for a while. They were my favorite metal band during his first go around with them. I'm still in shock. So fucking bummed.

[@gudalpesanz]

I need to stop watching these videos. They're just making me more sad. I will never get to see this beautiful man live.😭😭😭🤘🤘🤘

[@kristinlewis2687]

Broke my heart when I heard. One of the best voices in metal.

[@floridalivingisthebest]

RIP Mike Howe my friend. The line I always remember from this song is: "God in heaven, my only friend, will I live to see my journey's end." And then he took his own life. Mike aged well and was a good looking man with a stellar voice. So sad.

[@rayziegler682]

One of the most underrated metal bands, period... not to mention one of the most iconic metal songs ever..

[@mikek6998]

Ray Ziegler and armored saint

[@shelby3822]

How can you be underrated when you're metal legends?

[@hellishmaniac]

i agree at 100%!!!!

[@judas263]

RIP Mike. We love you

[@Johnnywhamo]

Iconic...KZbin's new "underrated"

[@metalcris5141]

Tremendous frontman Mike Howe, Completely takes over the stage. Respect 🤘

[@cronosvenom4019]

The first Metal Church song I heard was this. Rest in peace, great Mike Howe. Always a legend.

[@bertrandguibert465]

The first Metal Church song I heard too. Mike remains a Legend and a Legend never dies !

[@lotrgeekgirl1]

Same here! That video on Headbangers Ball 🤘🏻 Rest In Peace, Mike! ❤

[@joelalexander4513]

Same here, too, lol! First song I heard, and I was hooked. What a true metal discovery. Such a well written metal masterpiece! Duke's bass choices, the drummer's tasty licks, and Howe's heart attack vox over some really interesting guitar comps...fuckin badassery all the way!

[@gudalpesanz]

He still sounded amazing. Rest In Peace Mike Howe. I will forever love you.🤘😈

[@garylindstrom3148]

I was devastated yesterday to hear Mike had passed away 😢💔 He had one of the most unique and incredibly Dynamic Voices in the Metal Industry!!!! Godspeed Mr Howe!!!!

[@dussie920]

A singer (Metal Church), a drummer (Slipknot) and a bassist (ZZ Top) of great bands have past in two days... So sad...

[@klm607]

@@dussie920 BAD week for music! :(

[@strangevisions5162]

@@dussie920 need a lead guitarist to go for a full band

[@HeavyInMe]

This alone would be reason to come to Wacken.

[@The00795]

Classic song. And Mike Howe's a beast on vocals.

[@Frontbuner]

Every note perfect, voice so wicked, but beautiful the same. Mike Howe will always be one of the best singers to grace this planet! Rest in Power Mike. Even now that your gone, you will always be a hero to me.

[@demonlust75]

Rip mike one of greatest metal singers to ever touch the stage!

[@darrenstorer1526]

This song is a true classic!! Rip to a fantastic voice 😢

[@freddy03]

This song is a motto in my life, "I made a promise to myself, never again" Rest in power Mike Howe!

[@jeffmarsh3380]

What a great song and after all these years performed so well LIVE.

[@lgxtransport]

Unfortunately, it won't be played like this anymore Qepd Mike :(

[@b25822]

Such a rarity in metal to still have your pipes 3 decades later.

[@kizzunt]

RIP. Way too good for this world.

[@michaelk9943]

I’m glad I got to see them in 89’. Allentown Fairgrounds with the Cult opening for Metallica at the and of the And Justice Tour. Right when Mike hit the line “No more soothing rain,” the sky opened up and it started raining. Mike puts his hand out catching the rain looking up at the sky singing that line. Epic moment. Also my first real concert. RIP Mike.

[@ranger5309]

That must be the most epic and awesome thing to see live ! Lucky you !

[@Metalhead76880]

Reading that made my hair stand up. 🤘💀🤘 RIP Mike

[@sbcustoms1697]

RIP Mike🙏🤘👊 one of my favorite songs of all time!!!

[@StephenWhite-d6v]

Always loved Metal Church from day 1 Admittedly when Mike joined it took a short while to find and feel his 'amazement' My Heart faded when Mike left then beamed when he returned... wow... a legend has departed... lost for words for the love of that man 🤟

[@garygkc21]

I love metal church! They should be In the hall of fame

[@Mainrollman]

RIP Mike, thanks for the METAL!!!

[@manningjackson2723]

One of the greatest heavy metal song’s ever recorded 🤘🇦🇺🤘

[@fafnir187]

Jesus Christ always loved this song and just stumbled upon this version. Phenomenal.

[@douglasblackwell5704]

Mike sounded like he did when he was younger still got it great rip brother

[@Ambedrumerous]

Severely underrated band. Breaks my heart looking at a crowd like they're standing in line for a sandwich. I don't know if it was branding, management or marketing, but damn.. I can listen to these guys for hours.

[@passitto86]

I liked this concert so much I bought the DVD and play it when I can.

[@kmac256]

Dynamic performer great singer I love this song you can see him feeling it bigtime!

[@manningjackson2723]

Love you mike 👍🇦🇺👍 this a man that we would follow into battle. A true combatant soldier. Love you brother 🇦🇺👍🇦🇺

[@THESNEAKERADDICT]

Such a slept on Song,One of my fav metal records.

[@Phil_Trujeque]

Wow... Mike Howe *_STILL_* has pipes!

[@brianpatrickreddington1750]

sadly those pipes became silent RIP Mike Howe 1965-2021 I can't believe I'm writing this

[@Phil_Trujeque]

@@brianpatrickreddington1750 … OMFG!!! I didn’t understand what you were saying… it wasn’t registering in my brain - so I had to do a quick google search, and OMFG!!!!! No!!!!!

[@klm607]

@@brianpatrickreddington1750 I am heart broken!! A supposed suicide too. :( UGHhhhh!!!!!

[@keithw3577]

Hearing him sing this live almost 25+ years after recording this song in studio. What a legend! Amazing! RIP M. Howe

[@oxouk]

MIkes vocals are fucking dead on the money. Not a bad note to be heard. Other people comment on singers that sound like shit live, then compliment them because they are a fan. This is a great vocal performance. Period! My condolences to the Howe family on his passing.

[@HeavyInMe]

These guys came ALL THE WAY BACK, and I respect any old metal band that does that.

[@emilydiamond8251]

RIP, Mike Howe. 😥🙏❤

[@chrisrlillo]

rest in peace mike, you are a true legend

[@federerchile]

RIP Mike Howe. Pride and glory for you, 🤘🤘🤘

[@rhettcorbett3346]

RIP MIKE HOWE. .😪😪😪🤘🤘🤘. Badlands is now Sadlands. Tears are flowing. The only good church is a METAL FKN CHURCH. LEGEND. I'm ok till he sings the lyrics - Will I live to see my journeys the end. Then tears.😪😪😪

[@Venom-ky2ht]

RIP Mike. This tune is a jewel.

[@jesselima2390]

rest in peace Mike! It will be sorely missed... It was the icon of metal.Thanks.!!! 😢🤘

[@ellisonlowrimore7751]

Had to watch this!! RIP Mike!

[@davidgray347]

one of my fav bands growing up

[@scorpions1965]

Metal Church Forever🤘

[@chriswester646]

Damn.he hasnt lost a thing vocally.makes my heart happy to see my favorite bands from my youth kick ass still

[@lowellnickell5726]

Metal Church has always found powerful vocalists I love to listen to them

[@Goldcup45]

Such great music from a very listenable band.

[@Richardragon1111]

Gracias mike por tu musica.que tengas descanso en tu viaje....eres el mejor..grande metal church.. Por siempre......desde este este pequeño rincon de chile te recordaremos. Nos vemos...........

[@lisag708820]

Yes what a time to be living in. Mike was the best you could not ever forget his voice. The best I saw them during the Blessing in Disguise Tour. I got to meet the band. I was just in high school.

[@MetalMistress888]

Mike Howe is in great form - pitch perfect, clear and strong!

[@john-xc3iy]

Hell yeah, forgot about these guys, he sounds awesome!

[@senosab]

STILL rockin this in 2020...

[@Metalhead76880]

And 2024! 🤘💀🤘RIP Mike!

[@taino1975]

I still cant fucking believe it Mike, RIP brother. thank you for all the amazing music.

[@Krrrimmi]

BADLANDS. MY FAVE. RIP Mike Howe. 🤘

[@akumakumakuma1]

The sound better than ever!! Respect!

[@slipknot9197]

That's why their name is Metal Church they Rock

[@kazmaitalia8796]

RIP Mike! I remember when he first returned in 2015 and seemed so rusty! A year later in 2016, his vocals were "On Point" I felt so proud of him and so happy happy he returned to MC and the band seemed to be on "Cloud Nine" with him coming back.

[@aloysius6937]

Miss you mike!😢 rest peacefully Sir 😢🤘

[@timclark1227]

RIP Mike... So young, so sad... :-(

[@fabricioassismg5622]

Absolutely classic!

[@sjcp260]

He still had amazing vocals after all those years. Rest in peace

[@gentrymagician]

Existentialism set to metal music. Chills!

[@themadmattster9647]

Epic and Awesome song with classic vocals. I remember my brother blasting this growing up, it was always one of my favorites

[@Fallen_Hours]

RIP Mike Howe!!!

[@PhillAndersonGuitarist]

RiP Mike, you will be missed.

[@michaelandcolinspop]

I loved this album as a kid and this song especially. Pure metal with a great message. They still brought it all these years later, but I wish they had hit bigger. About two years ago, Eddie Trunk interviewed one of the guys who mentioned that they have to work tour dates around their day jobs, because those jobs pay the bills now. That sucks.

[@Metalhead76880]

Kurdt Vanderhoof looked like he was having the time of his life. RIP Mike, you are dearly missed. 🤘💀🤘Metal Church lives on!

[@brandonsalyer5278]

Always come back to this one....And wonder why???May peace fall on you. MH

[@quetzal1970]

Mike Howe forever!!

[@gladieuxsound5449]

God, what a performance by howe.. Rest in peace, my friend.

[@miguelhipolito9857]

Fucking song... Classic. I listen this when i was 11 years old... Until today with 43. This is Classic metal. Respect from Portugal.

[@aliazizcolok]

This song brings back a lot of memories..

[@koolpopjones6499]

RIP Mike Howe 🕊️🎤🎸

[@fredyrodriguez7865]

Que temota hay se ve el potencial de banda, AWESOME MIKE HOWE RIP.

[@HeavyInMe]

This line-up's masterpiece.

[@rhettcorbett3346]

Badlands is Badass.🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@haroldadkins3639]

David Wayne, and Mike Howe was good!

[@NVC1019]

rest in peace in mike gone too soon...godspeed \m/ \m/

[@josevacasestepa9670]

Muy bueno gran banda de rock puro rock

[@SH-oo5fd]

Vocals still sounding spot on

[@dalibor-rodic]

4:06 I wish we could.. RIP brother ❤‍🩹

[@PoetryETrain]

a beautiful song.

[@Scarrred]

Great song...

[@TurtleFL]

Oh shit, I forgot how fucking much I love this song!

[@robroblox8844]

Love this song

[@assodclownjr4650]

Over 7 minutes long, and it's still over to soon!!! Such a great song!!

[@joeygallaornsr.5748]

Absolutely loved it, thx!

[@leesadleridge]

Damn this brings back so many good memories! Fuck yes!

[@johnmatanguihan8539]

REST IN POWER MIKE!!!!!!!

[@dozerroman4325]

Howe amazing they are 🍻✌🏻

[@WarrenRCG]

Rest in peace Mike...

[@erikedgerton9086]

one of the best metal voices, amazing written lyrics I would listen to headbangers ball sober and have more fun by myself than with a whole room full of people and alcohol. I had to go to bars to meet girls but alcohol just left me depressed I only met hip hop chicks so if you dated a heavy metal chick you did better than me ..!.

[@rofl0rblades]

Why are there so few people in front of the stage? This was more packed 2005 (i think) when i saw them. Have people forgotten this band or is the Wacken crowd changing? Awesome btw, I really liked Ronny Munroe, but nice to see an original singer performing one of the original songs.

[@Ciriousglitch]

Yea all just standing there like zombies...

[@rhythman69uk]

Why did Metal Church never get any exposure?

[@Maddogg-hg5me]

My guess is that they were a traditional/power metal band in the era of thrash and glam metal. It's sad that they never got a lot of credit but power metal never really took off in the US like it did in Europe. Had they formed in Britain or Sweden, they might have been huge.

[@timmysharrock5712]

Seen them in 92 with metallica buckeye lake music center ohio

[@giovannyperez7722]

Masterpiece

[@mehida77]

my favorite song. rip

[@jerryhensley6255]

Why my favorite metal albums of all time there will only be one Mike Howell

[@HeavyInMe]

I have no idea how death took Howe. He was strong as hell.

[@brandonsalyer5278]

Still in ahhh