06/18/2019 20:11

Sacred Reich

Sacred Reich announce 'Awakening' album

Legendary thrash metallers Sacred Reich have announced the release date for their highly anticipated new album 'Awakening'. The band's first new music in twenty three years will drop on August 23rd via Metal Blade Records.

Track listing:
1. Awakening
2. Divide & Conquer
3. Salvation
4. Manifest Reality
5. Killing Machine
6. Death Valley
7. Revolution
8. Something to Believe

Twenty-three years after dropping their last full-length, Sacred Reich are returning in force with the towering 'Awakening'. The new album showcases everything a fan would expect and hope for from the Phoenix, Arizona crew, it is a timeless collection comprised of blistering thrash, crushing grooves, killer solos and socially conscious lyrics that demonstrate a true understanding of everything that matters most in the world today. The return of Dave McClain, who manned the drum throne from 1991 to 1997, and the addition of 22 year old Joey Radziwill playing guitar, alongside original members guitarist Wiley Arnett and vocalist/bassist Phil Rind are integral facets of the record. Speaking on this current line-up of Sacred Reich, Phil Rind says: "Dave is such a killer drummer and person. He works every day to become a better drummer, and I mean every day. His work ethic is inspiring. As much as he has accomplished, he is still open to what comes. Joey brings a higher level of musicianship and tightness to our band, and he brings a freshness to us. He gives us an opportunity for us to see things from a different perspective, and all of us were blown away by what he can do with a guitar and how effortlessly he does it."

To track the album, the band headed into Platinum Underground in Mesa, AZ, and employed producer Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Cavalera Conspiracy) and engineer John Aquilino. The album was mastered by Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering, CA. Speaking on his band's long awaited new album, Rind adds: "Going into it, we had a loose idea as far as knowing that we wanted some fast, heavy songs to honor the old school fans that have supported us and gotten us to this point. We wanted everything to happen naturally. We didn't want to force anything and we are super stoked with every song. It is easily the best thing we have ever done. Regardless of what happens with the record, the experience of making it was enough to satisfy us. Obviously we hope people like it, but even if it tanked, it could not change the way we feel about it. We know what we did."

'Awakening' will be released in the following formats:

- digipak-CD
- box set (digipak CD, flag, pins, sticker – limited to 3000 copies)
- 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive)
- clear / red marbled vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 700 copies)
- beige / grey marbled vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 500 copies)
- clear red / brown marbled vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 300 copies)
- clear / black marbled vinyl (EU exclusive – limited to 200 copies)
- clear / black circle w/ white / red splatter vinyl (EU Webshop exclusive – limited to 100 copies)
- black / white splatter vinyl (EU Ebay exclusive – limited to 100 copies)
- clear / black splatter vinyl (US exclusive – limited to 500 copies)
- white / black haze vinyl (US exclusive – limited to 500 copies)
* exclusive bundles with shirts, plus digital options are also available!

(source: Metal Blade Records)

(older news about the topic:)

Yes, you read it right! More than two decades ago, in 1996, the latest album 'Heal', from Phoenix thrashers Sacred Reich, came out.

The band reactived in 2006 and have played live since.

Now, the band are in studio. The recordings are taking place at The Platinum Underground in Mesa, AZ, together with producer Arthur Rizk and engineer John Aquilino.

The band's line-up includes three veterans, bassist/vocalist Phil Rind, guitarists Jason Rainey and Wiley Arnett; all appeared already on the legendary debut album 'Ignorance' back in 1987. The new old face is drummer Dave McClain, who's known from his long stint with Machine Head, and of course drumming on 'A Question' EP (1991), and on 'Independent' (1993) 'Heal' albums.

Sacred Reich signed with Metal Blade Records in January 2018. They also departed with their old drummer Greg Hall during same time (he played on the debut and the sophomore album 'The American Way' (1990).

The new album is expected to be released during this summer.

(source: Sacred Reich)