Interview Sacred Sin

"We were young, hungry, and completely possessed by the idea of making extreme music. There was this feeling of stepping into unknown territory, because death metal in Portugal was barely a shadow back then. Everything felt new, unpolished, and full of potential."

I don't want to resort to an old cliché and use the oft-repeated phrase “It seems like it was just yesterday,” but it really doesn't seem like it's been over thirty years since I read a praising review of the album “Darkside” by the Portuguese Sacred Sin in German magazine Rock Hard. My goodness, how time flies! Nevertheless, this album is still great and, in my opinion and that of several others, represents a classic at the intersection of death and thrash metal that more people should know about. I spoke with José Costa, founding member, vocalist, and bassist, who was very willing to share information about this gem, as well as about Sacred Sin being the first Portuguese metal band on MTV and the entire history of the band. Come along on a journey through time to the wild beginnings of the then still young band.

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How are things going in the Sacred Sin camp at the moment?

Right now things are feeling strong in the Sacred Sin camp, we just came from a mini tour with Troops Of Doom, it was a great inspiring experience. We’re in one of those phases where the energy is flowing naturally - shows are tight, with a lot of intensity, and everyone’s focused on pushing the band forward. There’s a good balance between discipline and excitement, which isn’t always easy to maintain after so many years on the scene, but somehow we’re hitting that stride again. We’ve also been reconnecting with a lot of old fans and reaching new ones, especially after the recent shows. That kind of response gives us fuel - it reminds us why we do this. At the same time, we’re working on a new album, refining what we want the next chapter of Sacred Sin to sound like. No shortcuts, no compromises, just honest death metal with that unmistakable Portuguese edge. So yeah, things are moving, the spirit is high, and we’re hungry for what comes next.