Sacrilege

The Profile

Sacrilege is an English metal band formed in Birmingham in 1984. Key members mentioned in the reviews are vocalist Lynda "Tam" Simpson, guitarist Damian Thompson, bassist Tony May and drummer Andrew Baker (several members had roots in the punk band Varukers). Releases highlighted in the review cycle include the 1985 mini-LP Behind the Realms of Madness, the 1987 LP Within The Prophecy (reissues include the mini-LP) and the 1989 Turn Back To Trilobite. The band ceased activity after 1989 according to the review.

Noted for combining doom and thrash elements and for the atypical presence of a female lead vocalist in the scene of the period. The review cites a Gavin Ward interview that mentions the band's influence on Bolt Thrower. Within The Prophecy is presented as historically significant though uneven; the band had punk roots (members from Varukers).

DeBaser hosts one detailed review of Sacrilege (UK) that treats the band as a historically interesting but uneven example of 1980s British doom‑thrash. The review highlights the novelty of Lynda Simpson's female vocals, notes punk roots, and judges Within The Prophecy as important yet flawed. Overall assessment rates the album as middling with clear historical value.