See Reunited Thrash Pioneers Sacred Reich’s Powerful Video for New Song “Manifest Reality”

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Sacred Reich have unleashed a new song “Manifest Reality” off Awakening, the thrash stalwarts’ first new album in 23 years, as long with its evocative music video, directed by Mark Pellington (U2, Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, Public Enemy). The LP was produced by Arthur Rizk — who has previously worked with Cavalera Conspiracy, Power Trip, Code Orange and others — and marks the band’s first release since the return of drummer Dave McClain, who split with Machine Head late last year. Awakening is due out August 23rd via Metal Blade.

Sacred Reich frontman Phil Rind said of the new video, “‘Manifest Reality’ is about overcoming mental obstacles and becoming the change we want to see in the world. No one is coming to save us. It’s up to us. The song is very positive and encouraging.

“The video directed by the supremely talented Mark Pellington, shot by the incredible Ann Evelyn Lawford and talented corps of dancers choreographed by Nina McNeely presents a dichotomy. It shows the struggle we face day to day, moment to moment in overcoming the habits we have created that hold us back. The conflict between our best and worst instincts. Releasing grief and overcoming isolation. The yearning for something better.”

You can watch the clip below, as well as see Sacred Reich’s upcoming European tour dates.

Sacred Reich summer festival appearances:
Aug. 08 – CZ – Josefov – Brutal Assault Festival
Aug. 10 – NL – Leeuwarden – Into The Grave Festival
Aug. 11 – BE – Kortrijk – Alcatraz Metal Festival
Aug. 12 – DE – Saarbrücken – Garage (w/ TESTAMENT)
Aug. 14 – DE – Regensburg – Airport Obertraubling (w/ TESTAMENT)
Aug. 18 – FR – Saint-Nolff – Motocultor Festival
Oct. 13 – US – Los Angeles – MegaCruise

Awakening European tour 2019:
Nov. 08 – DK – Copenhagen – Pumpehuset
Nov. 10 – DE – Berlin – SO36
Nov. 12 – PL – Warsaw – Proxima
Nov. 13 – PL – Kraków – Kwadrat
Nov. 14 – CZ – Praha – Futurum
Nov. 15 – HU – Budapest – Dürer Kert
Nov. 16 – SI – Ljubljana – Orto Bar
Nov. 17 – AT – Graz – Explosiv
Nov. 20 – FR – Lyon – Ninkasi Kao
Nov. 21 – ES – Barcelona – Sala Razzmatazz 2
Nov. 22 – ES – Madrid – Sala Mon Live
Nov. 23 – ES – Bilbao – Santana 27
Nov. 24 – FR – Limoges – CC John Lennon
Nov. 26 – FR – Savigny-le-Temple – L’Empreinte
Nov. 27 – UK – London – Underworld
Nov. 29 – UK – Newcastle – University
Nov. 30 – UK – Glasgow – Classic Grand
Dec. 01 – UK – Belfast – Limelight 2
Dec. 03 – IR – Dublin – Voodoo Lounge
Dec. 04 – UK – Wolverhampton – Steelmill
Dec. 06 – NL – Leiden – Gebr. De Nobel
Dec. 07 – NL – Helmond – Cacaofabriek
Dec. 08 – DE – Essen – Turock
Dec. 10 – DE – Aschaffenburg – Colos Saal
Dec. 11 – DE – Nürnberg – Hirsch
Dec. 12 – DE – Jena – F-Haus
Dec. 13 – DE – Karlsruhe – Substage
Dec. 14 – DE – München – Backstage Halle