SACRED REICH · Heal (Re-Issue 2024) | TRANSPARENT STEEL BLUE MARBLED LP

Transaprent steel blue marbled vinyl, limited to 300 copies.

Background information about 'Heal (Re-Issue 2024)'

There are albums that simply refuse to age, and Sacred Reich's Heal is one of them. Originally unleashed in 1996, this record found the Arizona thrashers at a fascinating crossroads — still armed with razor-sharp riffs and socio-political fury, but evolving beyond the strict boundaries of speed metal into something broader, groovier, and arguably more dangerous. The title track Heal kicks things off with a swagger that practically dares you to stand still, while Blue Suit, Brown Shirt delivers a gut-punch of righteous anger that feels disturbingly relevant today. Sacred Reich never got the mainstream recognition they deserved, but albums like this prove they had the songs, the attitude, and the brains to hang with anyone.

What makes Heal such a rewarding listen is its refusal to be pigeonholed. Tracks like Don't Do It and Who Do You Want To Be? weave melody into the aggression without sacrificing an ounce of heaviness, while Criminal grooves with a menacing intensity that only true metal veterans can pull off. The production is punchy and clear, letting every bass line and drum hit land with satisfying weight. This 2024 re-issue breathes new life into a record that deserves to be heard by a new generation — and on this gorgeous transparent steel blue marbled vinyl, it sounds better than ever.

For fans of:
Testament, Exodus, Overkill, Flotsam and Jetsam

Track listing

A1 Blue Suit, Brown Shirt
A2 Heal
A3 Break Through
A4 Low
A5 Don’t
B1 Jason’s Idea
B2 Ask Ed
B3 Who Do You Want To Be?
B4 Seen Through My Eyes
B5 I Don’t Care
B6 The Power of the Written Word
B7 Beef Bologna (Bonus Track)

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com