NOTHING SACRED – Let Us Prey / Deathwish LP
One of the earliest Australian bands to play thrash/speed metal, Nothing Sacred was conceived in Melbourne, Australia in 1983. Unleashing their debut EP "Deathwish" in early 1985, launching the band as one of the most sought-after pit makers with the record's title track becoming a classic within the Australian metal scene. In 1988, the band unleashed their first full-length entitled "Let Us Prey" on Cleopatra Records, before calling it quits in 1991.
Fast forward to the 2000s and a new generation of Metal fans were discovering the past. Sacred decided to get back together with a focus on writing and recording new material and playing selected high-profile gigs. The announcement pricked ears and suddenly Sacred were at the fore of the Metal music scene again, both Sham and Karl being requested to appear in the 2014 Metal Downunder documentary, discussing the rise of Metal in Australia during the 80s.The documentary appearance led to invitation by a prominent Metal promoter to play in Japan. Overawed by the reception, they decided there was still a demand for them to be seen and heard.
In 2020, a 7″ red vinyl single was released as a preview for the “No Gods” album, the first full length recording in over 30 years. A boxset was also released, distributed across Europe and South America, that contained unreleased outtakes from the original Deathwish EP, and the Japan show on DVD. In 2023 a 6-track EP titled “Leviathan” was released on CD.
2023/2024 Nothing Sacred has been busy picking up international supports with Udo Dirkschneider, Metal Church, Paul Dianno and co-headlining the Metal United Down Under Festival. The band is currently preparing for their first ever Eurpean tour starting late July at the Headbangers Open Air Festival in Germany.
Limited To 500 on Black Vinyl with Inlay. Mastered By Andy Süss
Diabolic Might Records 2024
