Gus Pynn of SACRIFICE on The Zach Moonshine Show – The Return of a Thrash Metal Giant

Gus Pynn of SACRIFICE Talks "Volume Six," Thrash Legacy, and the Rebirth of Canadian Metal on The Zach Moonshine ShowCanadian thrash metal legends SACRIFICE have roared back with Volume Six , their first studio album in over 16 years — and drummer Gus Pynn joined The Zach Moonshine Show for a raw and riveting conversation about the band’s journey from the underground to the modern day.Formed in Scarborough, Ontario in 1984 , Sacrifice helped forge the early Canadian thrash metal scene alongside icons like Razor and Slaughter. Gus recalled joining the band in 1985 , after seeing them live at Larry’s Hideaway:“I was just this guy that happened to go to the show... next thing you know, I was lucky enough to get a phone call from those guys... I showed up, played a couple songs — a couple Slayer songs — and those guys were pretty impressed.”That jam included early Slayer tracks like “The Antichrist” , mixed with Sacrifice originals from their first demo, and helped cement Gus's place in the lineup.Volume Six showcases Sacrifice at their most intense and personal, with themes of war, addiction, trauma , and survival . Gus noted that most of the album was written after the pandemic, saying, "By the time the end of '22 came, we were like, all right, we're gonna bear down and finish this fucking record." Originally planned as an EP, the sessions exploded into a 11-track monster, recorded at Phase One Studios .The album is available on CD, vinyl, and cassette via Curse Blessings Records (North America) and High Roller Records (internationally). Gus praised both labels and emphasized how the band's old-school approach — from lyric sheets to layout — was key: "It seemed like one of our old records, like nothing has ever changed with us."In discussing the current state of metal, Gus made a powerful statement: “I think it's probably the best year for thrash I've ever seen in my lifetime. That's my own personal opinion.” He shouted out rising acts like Chemicide and Corrosive , applauding a new wave of bands keeping the fire alive.This interview is a must-listen for fans of true, uncompromising thrash metal — part history lesson, part celebration, and all heart.#SACRIFICE #VolumeSix #GusPynn #ZachMoonshineShow #CanadianThrash #MetalDevastationRadio #ThrashMetal #SupportTheUndergroundCheck out the full show here at this link: https://www.mixcloud.com/thezachmoonshineshow/gus-pynn-of-sacrifice-on-the-zach-moonshine-show-the-return-of-a-thrash-metal-giant/Check out the band here at this link: https://sacrificecanada.bandcamp.com/Check out more live interviews every Friday night at https://metaldevastationradio.com