Sacred Reich
| Sacred Reich | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Genres | Thrash metal |
| Years active | 1985–2000, 2007–present |
| Labels |
Metal Blade Records Hollywood Records |
| Associated acts |
Machine Head S.A.Slayer The Human Condition |
| Website | Sacred Pages |
| Members |
Phil Rind Wiley Arnett Jason Rainey Greg Hall |
| Past members |
Dan Kelly Jeff Martinek Dave McClain |
Sacred Reich is an American thrash metal band based in Phoenix, Arizona, that was formed in 1985. Singer/songwriter Phil Rind's interest was in socially conscious and political speed metal. After several albums on Metal Blade Records, they signed to Hollywood Records for a short stint, but later returned to Metal Blade to continue their musical career. The band split in 2000.
Former drummer Dave McClain went on to join Machine Head in 1995. Lead guitarist Wiley Arnett went on to form The Human Condition with St. Madness vocalist Prophet in July 2000.
In November 2006, the band announced they would play several shows in the summer of 2007 in Europe, including Wacken Open Air. However, according to an interview with bassist/vocalist Phil Rind, there are no plans to record a new Sacred Reich album.[1]
The band also contributed the Black Sabbath cover "Sweet Leaf" to the Hempilation: Freedom Is NORML compilation album to benefit NORML, and the Subhumans cover "The Big Picture" appears as the B-side of the "Open Book" promotional single. A three disk boxed set with remastered versions of Ignorance and Surf Nicaragua with additional bonus material, including the "Draining You of Life" demo tape and a live DVD, was originally slated for release in September 2005, but was released in Europe only in the summer of 2007 by Metal Blade Records.
Band members
Current members
- Greg Hall — drums (1985–1991, 1996–2000, 2006-present)
- Phil Rind — vocals, bass (1985–2000, 2006-present)
- Jason Rainey — rhythm guitar (1985–2000, 2006-present)
- Wiley Arnett — lead guitar (1986–2000, 2006-present)
Former members
- Dan Kelly — vocals (1985–1986)
- Jeff Martinek — guitar (1985–1986)
- Dave McClain — drums (1991–1995)
- Mike Andre — bass (1985)
- Ray Nay — guitar (1985)
Discography
- Ignorance (1987)
- Surf Nicaragua (1988)
- The American Way (1990)
- Independent (1993)
- Heal (1996)
- Live at Wacken (2012)
References
- ↑ "Sacred Reich Interview". lordsofmetal.nl. July–August 2007. Retrieved 2008-12-11.
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