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1988 EP by Sacred Reich
Surf Nicaragua
EP by Sacred Reich
ReleasedOctober 4, 1988
GenreThrash metal
Length17:28
26:03 (re-issue)
LabelMetal Blade Records
ProducerBill Metoyer
Sacred Reich
Sacred Reich chronology
Ignorance
(1987)
Surf Nicaragua
(1988)
Alive at the Dynamo
(1989)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic

Surf Nicaragua is an EP from American thrash metal band Sacred Reich. It was released on October 4, 1988, on Metal Blade Records and follows the band's debut album, Ignorance, released the previous year.

Songs

The title track is about American imperialism in Latin America and the possibility of Americans going to war in Nicaragua. According to lead guitarist Wiley Arnett, Rind explained that the song was about "the Sandanistas and what’s going on in Managua." "One Nation" expresses themes of anti-discrimination and prejudice, being described as "a call for Americans to reject racism and bigotry and work together to improve things" by Alex Henderson of AllMusic. The third track is a cover version of the Black Sabbath song, "War Pigs". The last two tracks are live recordings of the songs "Ignorance" and "Death Squad" respectively, originally from their debut Ignorance.

Track listing

All tracks are written by Phil Rind, except where noted

Side A
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Surf Nicaragua" 4:39
2."One Nation"Rind, Wiley Arnett3:24
Side B
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
3."War Pigs" (Black Sabbath cover)Iommi, Osbourne, Butler, Ward6:07
4."Draining You of Life" 3:18
Total length:17:28
Bonus Tracks On All Formats
No.TitleLength
1."Ignorance" (Live)4:04
2."Death Squad" (Live)4:31
Total length:26:03

Credits

  • Phil Rind – bass, vocals
  • Wiley Arnett – lead guitar
  • Jason Rainey – rhythm guitar
  • Greg Hall – drums
  • Produced by Bill Metoyer and Sacred Reich
  • Cover art by Paul Stottler

References

  1. "Surf Nicaragua | Sacred Reich". Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025. released October 4, 1988
  2. ^ Henderson, Alex. "Surf Nicaragua - Sacred Reich". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  3. Injection, Metal (2019-08-21). "Album Review: SACRED REICH Awakening". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2025-01-06.
  4. D'Andrea, Niki. "Interview with Wiley Arnett of Sacred Reich, Part 1". Phoenix New Times. Archived from the original on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 2025-01-05.

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Sacred Reich
  • Jason Rainey
  • Greg Hall
  • Jeff Martinek
  • Dan Kelly
  • Ray Nay
  • Mike Andre
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