On December 20, 2008 METAL CHURCH vocalist RONNY MUNROE and his band will be playing the Royal Bear in Algona, Washington in a benefit show for Alex Macomber, who has brain cancer.

The event is being sponsored by Seattle's most popular radio station KISW and Metal Shop.

"There will be some great support acts as well a couple of surprises, so please come out and show your support for Alex. Let's make this night one he will never forget!"

Tickets are $10.00 at the door the day of the show.

Back in October, Metal Church made the following announcement: "We regretfully announce that Metal Church has been forced to take a hiatus from touring activities for six months or so. Kurdt Vanderhoof has been suffering from serious bulging discs in his lower back and will have to be in regular spinal rehabilitation to correct the problem.

Kurdt released this statement: "I have been living with severe pain almost constantly for the past four years and I have to do whatever possible to get healthy again. This condition is literally stealing my life from me, and making all the things I enjoy doing almost impossible. I want to be able to walk when I'm fifty and I can't live in pain anymore. But the good news is, with regular treatment and a rehab program I can get this fixed and get back to performing live and traveling again. This comes at a very bad time with the release of our new album, but it's unavoidable. I will be working in the studio on some new Metal Church projects, as well as completing Ronny Munroe's new solo album."

The members of Metal Church will be pursuing other projects during this time and will get back to the stage as soon as Kurdt is healthy again.

We thank all the folks that have been so supportive of Metal Church over the years and we appreciate your understanding in this situation.

We will keep you updated as things progress."