Rising from the developing Melbourne metal underground in 1983, Nothing Sacred were one of the mainstays of the Australian Metal scene during the mid 1980’s. With a sound that blended the speed of bands like Anthrax with the melody and twin leads of bands like Thin Lizzy and Iron Maiden, Sacred brought a powerful live presence to the stage. Countless gigs through out Melbourne’s network of metal venues, multiple tours of Adelaide and Sydney, appearances at the legendary Metal For Melbourne shows in 83 and 84/85, and a headlining performance at Metal For Melbourne 86 cemented the band’s reputation as a hard working, high energy live act.
The core of Nothing Sacred was the trio of vocalist Mick Burnham, bassist Karl lean and drummer Sham Hughes. Guitarists Mark Woolley and Buddy Snape formed the initial lineup, with Snape replaced in 86 by George Larin, followed by Terry Campbell and Richard Bubica replacing Woolley and Larin in 88.
In 1985 the band released its debut recording, the 4 track “Deathwish” EP featuring the tracks “Deathwish” and “No Rest” -iconic songs from the band’s live repertoire.
In 1988 the 12 track album “Let Us Prey” was released. The album featured cover art by Danish Artist Joe Petagno, the man behind Motorhead’s album covers.
In 1989 the band as booked to open for Megadeth on the Melbourne leg of their Australian tour, but the gig was cancelled when Megadeth abandoned the tour. The band returned to the studio to record the second album, “Nemesis”, but internal pressures within the band at the time lead to the recording sessions being abandoned and the album was never completed.
In 1993 the band returned for a 10th anniversary performance, headlining the “Metal Foundry” gig.
Line-up:
1983-86
Mick Burnham – Vocals
Sham Hughes – Drums
Karl Lean – Bass
Mark Woolley – Guitars
Buddy Snape – Guitars
1986
Mick Burnham – Vocals
Dave Browne – Drums
Karl Lean – Bass
Mark Woolley – Guitars
Buddy Snape – Guitars
1987
Mick Burnham – Vocals
Sham Hughes – Drums
Karl Lean – Bass
Mark Woolley – Guitars
George Larin – Guitars
1988-89
Mick Burnham – Vocals
Sham Hughes – Drums
Karl Lean – Bass
Terry Campbell – Guitars
Richard Bubica – Guitars
2012-
Mick Burnham – Vocals
Sham Hughes – Drums
Karl Lean – Bass
George Larin – Guitars
Ross Percy – Guitars
