Sacred Reich announced they’d parted ways with longtime drummer Dave McClain yesterday, October 20. McClain drummed for Sacred Reich between 1991 and 1996, and then again between 2018 and 2025. Filling in for McClain live is drummer Eduardo Baldo.
Now McClain has issued his own statement, essentially saying it was time for him. to go: “Hey everyone! As I’m sure you’ve heard, I’m no longer with Sacred Reich. Since rejoining in 2018 we made great music and had fun times together. I’ve decided to move on and I wish them all the best in the future! If you’ve been at a Sacred Reich show over the last 6 years, it was my pleasure to perform for you and to meet a lot of you.
“Still 100% doing my thing, whether it’s touring, recording, teaching or just playing in my home studio. Hope to see you all out there in the world again. Now back to my drum room! Thanks, Dave”
On the split, Sacred Reich issued the following statement: “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.”
Sacred Reich‘s upcoming tour dates with Hatebreed are as follows.
11/15 Eindhoven, Netherlands Helldorado
11/16 Herford, Germany Kulturwerk Herford
11/17 Aalborg, Denmark Skråen
11/18 Bremen, Germany Aladin Music Hall
11/19 Wrocław, Poland Zaklęte Rewiry
11/20 Leipzig, Germany Felsenkeller (Ballsaal)
11/21 Geiselwind, Germany Eventzentrum
11/22 Eindhoven, Netherlands Revolution Calling Festival
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