Artist description 5 piece from Austin, Texas...we're original and write about social injustice. IF YOU'RE EXPECTING A WALL OF GUITAR NOISE AND GRUNTS, WE AIN'T IT..We're proud to have been liked to Queensryche and Maiden/Priest.

Music Style Power/Meavy Rock

Musical Influences Queensryche, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath

Similar Artists LOL..see above...:)

Artist History November 2000 Sacred Realm finalized their lineup with the addition of English-imported singer Rick Clark, and after 5 months of intensive rehearsals, they entered the studio in their hometown of Austin, Texas, to begin work on their Debut CD release; "Enemy in Me".Clark joined the already established lineup of David Blake (lead guitar and the bands founder member), AJ Lujano (lead guitar), Bruce Edwards (Bass) and Andrew Astran (drums). They realized very quickly that they had a unique musical talent pool to draw from and their respective influences and extensive musical experience quickly metabolized into a tight, original and brutally heavy outfit.New songs emerged very quickly to add to the already lengthy setlist. Two of these new songs "Fallen Messiah" and "Enemy in Me" join 2 older tracks "Addiction" and Dysfunction" on the bands debut offering. From the brutal stomp of "Messiah" to the outright rage in "Enemy" to the heartfelt delivery of "Addiction", it's not hard to imagine what this band is capable of. Their songs of anger, contempt and frustration at the failings of modern society, are delivered with power and a vocal style much reminiscent of Rob Halford, Geoff Tate and Sebastian Bach. Behind the vocals is a stunningly aggressive rhythm section that simply pounds out the beat and to complete the attack superb dual guitars. Sacred Realm have a refreshing musical maturity and complete respect for their musical roots. I only had to sit and contemplate the last time I had heard a screaming guitar solo to be convinced that this band brought back much of the adrenaline I once felt listening to early Megadeth, Priest, Maiden and Queensryche. These comparisons may inadvertently pigeon-hole the band, but they have taken these influences and crafted them in their own way, the result (for me) is a breath of fresh air.Sacred Realm's approach is totally dis-similar to the myriad of bands that stock my local Music Store, but this is what makes them refreshing in every way. I've longed for the days of power rock to return, and this may well be the taste of things to come. The power of the aural assault is undeniable, yet clear and focused without hiding behind grunts or a wall of guitar distortion.This band has power, they have attitude, they certainly have catchy riff-driven songs. Their Debut CD is a tantalizing sampler of what they have already stockpiled in their musical arsenal. Their self-financed debut Album"World Crimes" is scheduled for release in November 2001.In the meantime it is up to the general public to witness one of their live performances and realize that despite what they may have thought, the days of heavy/power rock are not dead at all, they have simply been in hibernation, and it seems that Sacred Realm is doing everything they can to once again rouse the sleeping giant.Martin Dorrent - Slam Metal Fanzine

Group Members Rick Clark - Lead VocalsDavid Blake - Lead GuitarAJ Lujano - Lead GuitarBruce Edwards - BassAndrew Astran - Drums

Instruments Marshall, Gibson, Fender, Hartke, Mapex, Gibraltar, Zildjian, Sabian

Albums Enemy In ME

Location Austin, Texas - USA

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