Thrash legends SACRED REICH release ‘Awakening’, their first album in 23 years today via Metal Blade Records.  Pick your copy up at https://www.metalblade.com/sacredreich/.  To mark release day, the band have also dropped a new video for ‘Divide and Conquer’.  Check it out here – https://youtu.be/u3jrZ36g4yM.

‘Awakening’ has already been met with unanimous praise from the media, with Metal Injection saying “If there ever was a band that needed to return, it’s them.”  Metal Hammer called ‘Awakening’ “a steady campaign of mouth-watering riffs and shout-out choruses”, with Revolver stating  SACRED REICH “prove they’re just as heavy and furious as ever” with “a gritty, sludgy take that pushes the confines of thrash itself for a highly unique and fist-pounding experience.”  And Kerrang! noted that “while some contemporary maniacs might roll their eyes at the concept of Buddhist thrash, one listen to ‘Awakening”s burly, old-school sound will have them along for the ride”.

Speaking about ‘Awakening,’ frontman and bassist Phil Rind says, “We are so excited to share ‘Awakening’ with everyone!  We had an incredible time making the record. It was such a fun and positive experience. We hope you can feel it when you listen to the album.  To the fans who have supported SACRED REICH for all these years, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. None of this would be possible without you.  We hope you enjoy the record as much as we did making it.  See you out on the road!!  Peace and love… SACRED REICH. ”

Awakening’ showcases everything a fan would expect and hope for from the Phoenix, AZ crew.  It’s 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 on guitar, alongside original members, guitarist Wiley Arnett and vocalist/bassist Phil Rind, are integral facets of their new incarnation.

SACRED REICH spend September and October on the road in the US with Gwar, then land in the UK & Ireland in November for dates as follows. They are also one of the first bands to be announced on the line up for Bloodstock Festival (bloodstock.uk.com) 2020 next August:

Wed 27th Nov – LONDON Underworld

Fri 29th Nov – NEWCASTLE University
Sat 30th Nov – GLASGOW Classic Grand
Sun 1st Dec – BELFAST Limelight 2
Tue 3rd Dec – DUBLIN Voodoo Lounge
Wed 4th Dec – WOLVERHAMPTON Steel Mill

Tickets are on sale now from box offices, all usual agents and www.ticketmaster.co.uk and www.theunderworldcamden.co.uk for London.

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