Sacred Reich + Vio-Lence New Zealand Shows Postponed

US thrash metal overlords Sacred Reich and Vio-Lence have broken the news their forthcoming Aotearoa shows with local champs Bulletbelt are currently being rescheduled, with potential new dates lined up for January 2021. Led by Phil Rind and exploding out of Phoenix, Arizona in the mid-eighties, Sacred Reich's hugely influential, frenetic and socially conscious sonic outpourings delivered four studio albums during their first tour of duty as an active unit – they split in 2000, reunited in 2006, and last year unveiled their first long player in more than two decades Awakening. Forged in the furnace of the mid-80s Bay Area thrash metal scene, Vio-Lence have returned to stages to renew their furious live assault following 15 years downtime – their output encompasses a trio of ear-bleeding studio albums: Eternal Nightmare (1988), Oppressing the Masses (1990) and Nothing to Gain (1993). Both bands shared their excitement for making it down under in the near future...

"Vio-Lence is sorry to announce that the tour with Sacred Reich in Australia and New Zealand will be postponed until next year due to the Covid 19 virus. We look forward to playing some new music in these 2 great countries next year and until them be safe." Sean Killian & Vio-Lence

"We are sorry to say that our shows with Violence in Australia and New Zealand will have to be rescheduled. We look forward to playing for you all when this pandemic blows over. Feel good. Be safe." Phil Rind & Sacred Reich

Sacred Reich + Vio-Lence w/ Bulletbelt

New date to be announced - Valhalla, Wellington
New date to be announced - Whammy, Auckland

All existing tickets remain valid with no action required.
Ticket purchasers can receive a refund via point of purchase until Friday the 8th of May or they can opt to hold onto tickets for the rescheduled shows.

Watch the vintage clip for the title track to Sacred Reich's 1990 album The American Way...

Experience Vio-Lence's 'Serial Killer' from their 1988 classic Eternal Nightmare...

Press release:

Due to the current situation with the Covid-19 pandemic and for the safety of the fans, bands and contractors, YCSS and Valhalla Touring wishes to advise that the Scared Reich + Vio-Lence New Zealand Tour will be postponed and rescheduled for a later date . All existing tickets remain valid with no action required.

Ticket purchasers can receive a refund via point of purchase until Friday the 8th of May or they can op to hold onto tickets for the rescheduled shows.

We appreciate your patience during these difficult times and can't wait to see you at the re-rescheduled Scared Reich + Vio-Lence shows

New Show Details to be announced soon