SACRED REICH Releases Pro-OBAMA Audio Message

September 22, 2008

Bassist/vocalist Phil Rind and guitarist Wiley Arnett of the reactivated Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH have released the following statement:

"We've created and posted new audio about the upcoming presidential election. We feel strongly that this is a pivotal election and that our country is at an important crossroad.

"Wiley and I got together to create these spots to illuminate the differences between Barack Obama and John McCain in two defining areas of policy, the economy and energy. We feel that the two are linked. Only through a forward-looking energy plan that adresses renewables will we be able to create a new 'green' economy that will ensure the future for American workers and stem the tide of global warming that threatens or planet.

"We are are firmly on in the Obama camp and wholeheartedly believe that he is the candidate that will be able to lead the way, to end the war in Iraq, create a real energy policy, address the ecomonic inequalities that exist, and re-establish great relationships with our allies and reaffirm the United States as a positive force in the world.

"We need new solutions for new challenges and McCain represents the same old tired ideas.

"This election comes at a time so many things hang in the balance. We've witnessed eight years of ineptitude and will be paying the price for years to come. It's time to say 'Enough!' This is our small contribution.

"We encourage you to get involved. Make a video for this audio. Post it on YouTube.

"Thanks for listening."

Metal Blade Records released a three-disc deluxe reissue of SACRED REICH's "Ignorance" and "Surf Nicaragua" in June 2007. Two CDs are included in the package (both remastered!) as well as a bonus DVD. The package, which was made available in Europe only, includes liner notes by Rind and Malcolm Dome (Classic Rock, Metal Hammer, Total Rock Radio) and an extensive booklet with loads of previously unpublished photos.

For more information on the reissues, click here.

Watch fan-filmed video footage of SACRED REICH performing the song "Ignorance" on July 21, 2007 at the Venue of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona:

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