Sacred Reich is an American thrash metal band from Phoenix, Arizona, active since 1985. Alongside Testament, Destruction and Death Angel, they are credited with driving the second wave of thrash metal in the late 1980s, with politically charged albums like Ignorance (1987) and The American Way (1990) - the latter reaching No. 153 on the Billboard 200. After disbanding in 2000 and reforming in 2006, the band released their comeback album Awakening in 2019 via Metal Blade Records, and their sixth studio album Into the Abyss is expected in spring 2026.
Eduardo Baldo was officially announced as a permanent member of Sacred Reich, replacing Dave McClain on drums.
Sacred Reich parted ways with longtime drummer Dave McClain and announced their sixth studio album Into the Abyss for spring 2026 on Metal Blade Records.
Sacred Reich toured Europe with Hatebreed, playing dates in Germany, Poland, the Netherlands and Denmark with new drummer Eduardo Baldo.
Sacred Reich are scheduled to appear at the Alcatraz Metal Festival in Kortrijk (Belgium) in August 2026.
Vocalist Phil Rind confirmed on New Year's Eve 2024 that the band was entering the studio to record a new album, initially targeting a late August 2025 release.
Legendary thrash metal band Sacred Reich performs in Dortmund. The concert takes place on August 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
Legendary thrash metal band Sacred Reich performs in Dresden. The concert takes place on August 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
Legendary thrash metal band Sacred Reich performs at Berlin's Lido club.
American thrash metal band Sacred Reich performs in Hamburg.
American thrash metal band Sacred Reich performs in Munich. The concert takes place on 28 July 2026 at 19:30.