Legendary thrash metal drummer Dave McClain has rejoined Sacred Reich for the first time since 1995. McClain recently departed Machine Head after 23 years in that band. Sacred Reich has been hard at work on a new album, set for release in 2019 via Metal Blade Records. In addition to the release, the band is already planning a tour schedule for the next few years. Sacred Reich was one of the premiere second wave thrash metal bands of the 1980s and early 1990s with classic albums like the politically charged The American Way and Surf Nicaragua.

Sacred Reich’s frontman and bassist, Phil Rind commented:

“It is with great pleasure that we announce that Dave McClain is once again a member of SACRED REICH! This was the best case scenario that we could have hoped for. Dave is the best! A great drummer and a great person and we are beyond excited to welcome him back to the band. We’re headed into the studio in February and can’t wait for you all to hear our new record due in the Summer of 2019!”

Dave added:

“I’m so excited about re-joining my brothers in Sacred Reich. To have the opportunity to make and play music with one of my favorite metal bands was always something I hoped could happen. I can’t wait for everyone to hear the new album that we’re recording in February and to come see us out on the road in 2019-2020.”