''Independent'' is the third studio album by American

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band Sacred Reich, released in 1993 via

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and Hollywood Records. The album is considered to be a slight departure from the band's early thrash metal style heard on their previous releases, with the album featuring a groove metal sound. ''Independent'' was Sacred Reich's first full-length album with Dave McClain on drums. The title track can be heard in the 1993 college football film '' The Program''.

Track listing

Personnel

* Phil Rind – bass, vocals * Wiley Arnett – lead guitar * Jason Rainey – rhythm guitar * Dave McClain – drums

Additional credits

* Recorded and mixed at Eldorado Studios, North Hollywood, California, US * Produced by

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and Sacred Reich * Engineered by Bryan Carlstrom * Assistant engineered by Annette Cisneros * Mixed by Dave Jerden * Mastered by Eddy Schreyer at Future Disc Systems * Cover illustration by Paul Stottler * Portrait illustration (inlay) by John Dawson

References

External links

Sacred Reich official websiteBNR Metal Sacred Reich discography page
1993 albums Sacred Reich albums Hollywood Records albums Metal Blade Records albums Albums produced by Dave Jerden {{1990s-thrash-metal-album-stub