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Sacred Reich

Sacred Reich is a thrash metal band from United States, active 1985 to present. 7 releases and 10 musicians in the catalog.

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Facts

Genre: Thrash Metal
Origin: Phoenix, United States
Formed: 1985
Releases: 7

Biography

Sacred Reich is an American thrash metal band from Phoenix, Arizona, formed in 1985. As of 2025, the band's lineup has consisted of vocalist-bassist Phil Rind, lead guitarist Wiley Arnett, rhythm guitarist Joey Radziwill, and drummer Eduardo Baldo. Former members include rhythm guitarist Jason Rainey, and drummers Greg Hall and Dave McClain. Their music often features mid-tempo song structures as well as musical and lyrical influences from punk rock and hardcore punk, with their lyrics focusing on political and social topics. The band is credited with leading the second wave of thrash metal in the late 1980s.

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Genres

Current line-up

Musician	Instruments	Years
Dave McClain	Drums (drum set)	1991 to present
Phil Rind	Lead vocals, Electric bass guitar	1985 to present
Joey Radziwill	Electric guitar	2019 to present
Wiley Arnett	Electric guitar	1986 to present

Former members

Musician	Instruments	Years
Dan Kelly	Lead vocals	1985 to 1986
Greg Hall	Drums (drum set)	1985 to 2018
Jason Rainey	Electric guitar	1985 to 2019
Jeff Martinek	Electric guitar	1985 to 1986
Mike Andre	Electric bass guitar	1985 to 1985
Ray Nay	Drums (drum set)	1985 to 1985

Albums

Other releases

EPs, demos, live records and compilations.

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