Metal Church-The Human Factor

[DreamNeonBlack]

So all this week I have been listening to the Metal Church Album The Human Factor. I had always liked this album and upon listening to it again after a long time, I REALLY like it.

It was a departure from the older material, but really really well done as opposed to the album after that ( hanging in the balance ).

Good production, great riffs, excellent songwriting and of course Mike Howe's awesome vocals. Anyone know what happened to him?

 

[Larf03]

So all this week I have been listening to the Metal Church Album The Human Factor. I had always liked this album and upon listening to it again after a long time, I REALLY like it.

It was a departure from the older material, but really really well done as opposed to the album after that ( hanging in the balance ).

Good production, great riffs, excellent songwriting and of course Mike Howe's awesome vocals. Anyone know what happened to him?

I agree with you! Human Factor is a very good album! As is Hanging In The Balance! Mike Howe's vocals were Great!

My favorite Metal Church album is still Blessing In Desguise though!

 

[rebirth]

meta church are my living god's of metal...

 

[DreamNeonBlack]

I had the chance to see them on the Blessing in Disguise tour, what a great show that was. The band was amazing, Mike's voice ruled all.

 

[Larf03]

I had the chance to see them on the Blessing in Disguise tour, what a great show that was. The band was amazing, Mike's voice ruled all.

... I "heard" them when they opened for Metallica in my hometown... I was 6 and I was sitting in the parking lot because no one at home wanted to take me

 

[Lies and Perfidy]

I still haven't heard Factor. How's it compare to Balance? Cause that's one of my favorite Metal Church albums–underrated as fuck, with some amazing songs like "Waiting For A Savior," "End of An Age," and "Little Boy."

 

[Larf03]

I still haven't heard Factor. How's it compare to Balance? Cause that's one of my favorite Metal Church albums–underrated as fuck, with some amazing songs like "Waiting For A Savior," "End of An Age," and "Little Boy."

Comparing Factor to Balance:
Well, one thing for sure is that Human Factor is a bit heavier and a bit les experimental. I think the Human Factor is the perfect album to go between Blessing and Balance because it's a breed of the two really...

Mike Howe sings like a semi-god. The riffs are very straight forward but there are some very cool bridges or transition that really stand out. I think you'll love the album Pyrus!

 

[DreamNeonBlack]

I agree, Human Factor works really well.

One of the things I like is that although the riffs are not overly complex there are some cool layering of parts. They just did a great job on this CD.

I personally find Human Factor superior to Hanging in the Balance.

 

[Profanity]

I went through a phase where I really liked this album.

 

[E-bortion]

Boring

 

[DreamNeonBlack]

Boring

Well said.

 

[metallady]

Good production, great riffs, excellent songwriting and of course Mike Howe's awesome vocals. Anyone know what happened to him?

Back when this album came out I ran their European fan club for Metal Church for Blackheart Records. It did not last long! To answer your question, when I knew him he lived in Malibu, CA but I have heard he now resides in TN with his wife and child. I guess he turned into a family man. I love the album as well. ~Alison

 

[abrasiverock]

I love all the Mike Howe era albums. The new singer is pretty good too.

 

[rebirth]

mike howe is shit compared to davey wayne...he (mh) is a one dimensional singer..., and he is crap in the melodic parts...anyway AGENT GREEN IS my favourite of the cd.

 

[Larf03]

mike howe is shit compared to davey wayne...he (mh) is a one dimensional singer..., and he is crap in the melodic parts...anyway AGENT GREEN IS my favourite of the cd.

What????????????

PLEASE DO explain how Mike Howe is crap in his melodies????

Badlands???