Dark Angel with Sacred Reich and Hirax

Sacred Reich, from Phoenix, Arizona, is a thrash metal band known for political lyrics and a satiric edge. Key albums include Ignorance and The American Way. They made a comeback in 2019 with Awakening, featuring Phil Rind and Wiley Arnett. The band has played high-profile shows like Wacken Open Air.

Formed in Los Angeles in 1983, Dark Angel delivered complex, aggressive thrash metal and was known for the albums "Darkness Descends" and "Time Does Not Heal." The band, which included notable members like Gene Hoglan and worked with Combat Records, never broke the mainstream but was influential in the metal underground. After several lineup changes, they disbanded in the early '90s but left a lasting impact with records like "Leave Scars" and the live album "Live Scars." Guitarist Jim Durkin passed away in 2023.

Hirax, from Buena Park, CA, formed in 1984, is a notable thrash metal band led by Katon W. DePena. Known for high-pitched vocals and short, hardcore-influenced songs, they released key albums like *Raging Violence* and *Hate, Fear and Power*. Despite early struggles, their cult following grew. Collaborations include Scott Owen, Ron McGovney, and former D.R.I. drummer Eric Brecht. Revived in 2000, they released *The New Age of Terror* in 2004, solidifying their place in speed and thrash metal history.