Metal Church — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 40 Metal Church setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Klub Studio, Kraków, Poland.

Metal Church live: key facts

Gigvault documents 45 Metal Church concerts from 1986 to 2026 in 44 cities across 14 countries.

Metal Church — artist information

The air in London thickened with anticipation, then exploded as Metal Church unleashed a maelstrom of classic heavy metal might. Riff after punishing riff crashed down, a relentless, intricate assault where thrash velocity met power metal grandiosity. The stage pulsed with an undeniable, raw energy, driving the crowd into a unified roar and a sea of pumping fists. Their performance was a masterclass in sonic aggression, a visceral reminder of metal's enduring, unyielding power that leaves your ears ringing and your spirit invigorated.

Genres: heavy metal, thrash metal, power metal, speed metal.

Metal Church setlist — Klub Studio, Kraków, Poland (2026-08-13)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Ton of Bricks
  2. Start the Fire
  3. Gods of Wrath
  4. F.A.F.O.
  5. Watch the Children Pray
  6. Beyond the Black
  7. Metal Church

Source: setlist.fm

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Earlier Metal Church setlists

Metal Church setlist — Eventhalle Airport, Obertraubling, Germany (2026-08-12)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Ton of Bricks
  2. Start the Fire
  3. Gods of Wrath
  4. Watch the Children Pray
  5. F.A.F.O.
  6. Beyond the Black
  7. Metal Church

Source: setlist.fm

Metal Church setlist — Substage, Karlsruhe, Germany (2026-08-11)

5 songs, in the order played:

  1. Ton of Bricks
  2. Start the Fire
  3. Watch the Children Pray
  4. Beyond the Black
  5. Metal Church

Source: setlist.fm

Metal Church setlist — Eventhalle, Geiselwind, Germany (2026-08-09)

11 songs, in the order played:

  1. Intro
  2. Ton of Bricks
  3. Start the Fire
  4. Fake Healer
  5. Gods of Wrath
  6. F.A.F.O.
  7. Badlands
  8. Watch the Children Pray
  9. Dead to Rights
  10. Beyond the Black
  11. Metal Church

Source: setlist.fm

Metal Church setlist — Prison stage, Kortrijk, Belgium (2026-08-08)

9 songs, in the order played:

  1. Ton of Bricks
  2. Start the Fire
  3. Fake Healer
  4. Gods of Wrath
  5. F.A.F.O.
  6. Watch the Children Pray
  7. Dead to Rights
  8. Beyond the Black
  9. Metal Church

Source: setlist.fm

Metal Church setlist — Essigfabrik, Cologne, Germany (2026-08-07)

6 songs, in the order played:

  1. Ton of Bricks
  2. Start the Fire
  3. Watch the Children Pray
  4. F.A.F.O.
  5. Beyond the Black
  6. Metal Church

Source: setlist.fm

Metal Church setlist — Vojenská pevnost Josefov, Jaroměř, Czechia (2026-08-05)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Ton of Bricks
  2. Start the Fire
  3. Gods of Wrath
  4. F.A.F.O.
  5. Watch the Children Pray
  6. Beyond the Black
  7. Metal Church

Source: setlist.fm

Metal Church setlist — Die Pumpe, Kiel, Germany (2026-08-04)

10 songs, in the order played:

  1. Ton of Bricks
  2. Start the Fire
  3. Fake Healer
  4. Gods of Wrath
  5. F.A.F.O.
  6. Badlands
  7. Watch the Children Pray
  8. Dead to Rights
  9. Beyond the Black
  10. Metal Church

Source: setlist.fm

Metal Church setlist — Mejeriet, Lund, Sweden (2026-08-02)

10 songs, in the order played:

  1. Ton of Bricks
  2. Start the Fire
  3. Fake Healer
  4. Gods of Wrath
  5. F.A.F.O.
  6. Badlands
  7. Watch the Children Pray
  8. Dead to Rights
  9. Beyond the Black
  10. Metal Church

Source: setlist.fm

Metal Church setlist — Pustervik, Gothenburg, Sweden (2026-08-01)

10 songs, in the order played:

  1. Ton of Bricks
  2. Start the Fire
  3. Fake Healer
  4. Gods of Wrath
  5. F.A.F.O.
  6. Badlands
  7. Watch the Children Pray
  8. Dead to Rights
  9. Beyond the Black
  10. Metal Church

Source: setlist.fm

Metal Church setlist — Rejmyre Skola, Rejmyre, Sweden (2026-07-31)

10 songs, in the order played:

  1. Ton of Bricks
  2. Start the Fire
  3. Fake Healer
  4. Gods of Wrath
  5. F.A.F.O.
  6. Badlands
  7. Watch the Children Pray
  8. Dead to Rights
  9. Beyond the Black
  10. Metal Church

Source: setlist.fm

Metal Church setlist — Pumpehuset, Copenhagen, Denmark (2026-07-30)

13 songs, in the order played:

  1. Intro
  2. Ton of Bricks
  3. Start the Fire
  4. Fake Healer
  5. Gods of Wrath
  6. F.A.F.O.
  7. Badlands
  8. Date With Poverty
  9. Watch the Children Pray
  10. Dead to Rights
  11. The Human Factor
  12. Beyond the Black
  13. Metal Church

Source: setlist.fm

Metal Church setlist — Tally Ho Theater, Leesburg, United States (2026-07-26)

15 songs, in the order played:

  1. Everybody Have a Good Time
  2. Intro
  3. Ton of Bricks
  4. Start the Fire
  5. Fake Healer
  6. Gods of Wrath
  7. F.A.F.O.
  8. Badlands
  9. Date With Poverty
  10. Watch the Children Pray
  11. Dead to Rights
  12. The Human Factor
  13. Beyond the Black
  14. Metal Church
  15. The Dark

Source: setlist.fm

867 Metal Church setlists are known in total; the most recent 40 are shown here.

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Songs Metal Church plays most often live

Across the last 20 Metal Church concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
Beyond the Black20 of 20100%
Metal Church20 of 20100%
Start the Fire20 of 20100%
Ton of Bricks20 of 20100%
Watch the Children Pray20 of 20100%
F.A.F.O.19 of 2095%
Gods of Wrath18 of 2090%
Dead to Rights15 of 2075%
Fake Healer15 of 2075%
Badlands14 of 2070%

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Metal Church on the same bill

Also played Louder Than Life

Also played Wacken Open Air

Artists related to Metal Church

These acts have played the same venues or festival line-ups as Metal Church on the shows tracked here.

Cities where Metal Church played

Logged Metal Church shows span 1986–2026.

Venues where Metal Church played

Festivals Metal Church played

Metal Church appears in the line-up of 2 festivals tracked on Gigvault.

Upcoming Metal Church tour dates

13 announced dates for Metal Church, with venue and city.

Past Metal Church shows

1 past show by Metal Church, kept on Gigvault after the ticketing sources dropped them.

Who has opened for Metal Church?

These acts have played as support on Metal Church shows tracked on Gigvault.

Who has Metal Church opened for?

Metal Church has played as support on shows by these artists.

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Frequently asked questions

Where has Metal Church played?

Metal Church shows on Gigvault are documented in 45 cities, including Pittsburgh, Adelaide, Birmingham, Bologna and Bremerton. Venues include Crafthouse Stage & Grill in Pittsburgh, Alchemica Music Club in Bologna, Apollo Theatre in Manchester and Aria Complex in San Gwann.

When did Metal Church last play?

The most recent Metal Church show on record is 2026-09-17 at Kentucky Expo Center, Louisville, United States.

How many Metal Church concerts are on Gigvault?

45 Metal Church concerts are documented, from 1986 to 2026 across 45 cities.

Which festivals has Metal Church played?

Metal Church appears in the line-up of 2 festivals tracked on Gigvault: Louder Than Life 2026 and Wacken Open Air 2027.

Who has Metal Church shared a stage with?

On the shows and festival line-ups tracked here, Metal Church has appeared alongside Armored Saint, Metallica, 200 Stab Wounds, A Day To Remember, A Perfect Circle and Accept.

When is Metal Church playing live next?

The next announced Metal Church date is 2026-11-02 at The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano. 13 dates are announced in total, all listed on this page.

Where can I find Metal Church setlists?

40 setlists by Metal Church are on this page with the full song list in the order played — open any show to see the songs, the date and the venue.

How many songs does Metal Church play live?

Metal Church typically plays 11 songs — most concerts land between 9 and 14 across the last 20 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does Metal Church open with?

Metal Church opened 10 of the last 20 concerts with "Ton of Bricks".

What song does Metal Church close with?

Metal Church closed 12 of the last 20 concerts with "Metal Church".

Which songs does Metal Church always play?

5 songs were on the setlist at all 20 of the last recorded Metal Church concerts: Beyond the Black, Metal Church, Start the Fire, Ton of Bricks, Watch the Children Pray.

What rare songs has Metal Church played recently?

1 song appeared only once across the last 20 concerts: Drum Solo.

Does Metal Church play the same setlist every night?

Almost. Two consecutive Metal Church concerts share about 10 of roughly 11 songs, so the set barely changes from night to night.

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