American thrash metal band formed in Arizona. Known for socially conscious, anti-militarist lyrics and a hardcore-tinged thrash sound; notable early releases include Ignorance (1987), the Surf Nicaragua EP (1988) and The American Way (1990).

Core early lineup cited in reviews: Phil Rind (vocals, bass), Jason Rainey (rhythm guitar), Wiley Arnett (lead guitar) and Greg Hall (drums). Review notes Dave McClain later replaced Greg Hall. Associated with Metal Blade; debut Ignorance produced by Bill Metoyer (as cited in reviews).

Reviews praise Sacred Reich's socially conscious thrash with hardcore influences and strong anti-militarist themes. Key early releases discussed are Ignorance (1987), the Surf Nicaragua EP (1988) and The American Way (1990). Critics note solid songwriting, a distinctive vocal style (Phil Rind), and tempo-varied thrash that sometimes leans toward hardcore.

For:Fans of 1980s American thrash, politically charged metal, and hardcore-influenced crossover thrash.

 Sacred Reich, a mocking moniker, a fierce warm critique towards dictatorial regimes, towards war in all its forms.

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 The cover, depicting a soldier with a helmet and gas mask ready to throw a grenade while surfing on a coffin, refers to the song that gives the album its name and represents the highlight of the work in question.

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 What distinguished Sacred Reich from the rest of the thrash bands were the themes of their lyrics, strongly socially conscious (against racism and political oppression) and anti-militaristic (always against Hitler’s Nazism, hence their sarcastic name), yet they were developed with ironic and irreverent lyrics much like their wonderful comic book-style covers.

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