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Metal Church and Armored Saint are American bands formed in 1980 and 1982 respectively, each emerging from the early-’80s U.S. music scene and building long-running careers with influential releases. Metal Church gained national attention with their self-titled debut and The Dark and earned major-label support, while Armored Saint recorded enduring albums such as Symbol of Salvation; both bands remain active and announced a 2026 North American co-headlining tour.
