Sacred Rite is an American heavy metal band formed in 1980 hailing from Honolulu, Hawaii. Sacred Rite was one of the two notable heavy metal bands from Honolulu, Hawaii (the other being Hawaii). The group's self-titled debut album was released in Europe on Axe Killer Records, which helped grow their fanbase and led to the band getting an opening act spot for the band Triumph during a tour stop in Hawaii. The band relocated from Honolulu to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1987. Drummer Kevin Lum left the band in 1988 due to complications from diabetes, and later died in 2002 as a result of heart failure. Band members Last known lineup Mark Kaleiwahea - vocals, guitar (1980-1989, 2007) Jimmy Dee Caterine - guitar (1980-1989, 2007) Peter Crane - bass (1980-1989, 2007) Former members Kevin Lum- drums (1980-1988) (died 2002) Scott Dickerson- drums (1988-1989) Robbie Littlejohn- Vocals (1980) Discography Sacred Rite 1984 The Ritual 1985 Is Nothing Sacred? 1986 Rites of Passage, Vol. 1 (best of/compilation) 2002 Rites of Passage, vol. 2 (best of/compilation) 2002 Rendezvous Leftovers (best of/compilation) 2003 SR-IV (best of/compilation) 2003 Live (live album) 2005 Resurrection 2007 References https://www.rockhard.de/reviews/sacred-rite-is-nothing-sacred_222411.html https://www.rockhard.de/reviews/sacred-rite-the-ritual_226089.html https://rockhard.de/reviews/sacred-rite-resurrection_291861.htm External links The Official Sacred Rite Website Heavy metal musical groups from Hawaii Musical quartets Musical groups established in 1980