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Sacred Reich Parts Ways With Drummer Dave McClain as Eduardo Baldo Steps In for November European Shows

McClain, a key figure in the band's early 1990s era, rejoined in 2018 to record the 2019 album Awakening.

Overview

  • The band announced on October 20 that McClain is no longer a member and thanked him in an official social media statement.
  • Brazilian drummer Eduardo Baldo was confirmed to handle the November European dates with Hatebreed on short notice.
  • Sacred Reich said it is finishing a new album titled Into The Abyss for a Spring 2026 release on Metal Blade Records.
  • McClain has not issued a public statement, and the band has not clarified whether he plays on the forthcoming record.
  • Baldo most recently performed with Los Angeles–based Red Devil Vortex and will cover shows scheduled from November 15 to 22.