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SACRED REICH – Founding Guitarist Passes Away

SACRED REICH have confirmed the sad news of the passing of their founding guitarist Jason Rainey. Rainey had performed with the band across several different stints and exited the lineup in February of 2019 in the face of mounting health issues. His former bandmates in Sacred Reich announced that he passed away yesterday, March 16th, as the result of an apparent heart attack at the age of 53. The band comments:

“It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we must announce that our friend, guitarist and founding member of Sacred Reich, Jason Rainey has passed away.

Jason started the band after only playing guitar for six months. With sheer determination and will, he lead us through the early years of the band. He worked tirelessly. Sacred Reich was his life.

In recent years he faced some serious medical issues. He ultimately succembed to a heart attack on Monday, March 16. He was 53 years old.

Jason, we wish you peace and love. ❤️

Jason Wesley Rainey
February 14, 1967 – March 16, 2020″