Sacred Reich have issued a statement announcing the departure of drummer Dave McClain from their roster. McClain rejoined the veteran thrashers back in 2018 following an earlier stint that ended in 1996. Prior to rejoining the group, McClain also sat behind the kit for Machine Head for over two decades. A statement issued by Sacred Reich today, October 20th, reads:
“Dave McClain is no longer a member of Sacred Reich. We wish him the best.
Our friend Eduardo Baldo will be playing the Hatebreed shows with us in November in Europe. We thank him for jumping in on such short notice.
We are excited for this new chapter in Sacred Reich history. We are finishing up our new record “Into the Abyss” that will be released in the Spring of 2026 on Metal Blade Records.
Great things are coming.
We can’t wait to share it with you.
With love and gratitude,
Wiley, Joey and Phil“
The band’s first shows with Baldo behind the kit in support of metalcore mavens Hatebreed run as follows:
11/15 Eindhoven, NET – Helldorado
11/16 Herford, GER – Kulturwek Herford
11/17 Aalborg, DEN – Skraen
11/18 Bremen, GER – Aladin Music Hall
11/19 Wroclaw, POL – Zaklete Rewiry
11/20 Leipzig, GER – Felsenkeller
11/21 Geiselwind, GER – Eventzentrum
