Sanctuary (band)
Encyclopedia
Sanctuary is an American
heavy metal
band founded in Seattle in 1985. The band consisted of Warrel Dane
(vocals), Lenny Rutledge (guitar), Sean Blosl(guitar), Jim Sheppard
(bass), Dave Budbill (drums), and in the end Jeff Loomis
.
in 1986, which was well received, and that lead them to sign with Epic Records
in 1987. They released their debut album, Refuge Denied
, in the year after. It was produced by Dave Mustaine
, frontman of thrash metal
band Megadeth
. Thus followed a tour alongside Megadeth and the German band Warlock
.
After the tour, they entered the studio to record their second and final studio album, Into The Mirror Black
, in 1989. A video clip for the song "Future Tense" was made and it received some airplay on MTV
's Headbanger's Ball. During the tour (with the bands Forbidden
and Death Angel
), the guitarist Sean Blosl left the band and was replaced by Jeff Loomis
.
Shortly after, pressure from Epic Records to fit in with the flourishing Seattle grunge
scene, caused disagreements between band members (regarding the band's musical direction). In 1991, Sanctuary officially disbanded.
Epic Records was to release a full length live recording from this final tour, but only a limited number of copies of a promotional live EP ever saw the light of day. It was named Into the Mirror Live
.
Refuge Denied
and Into The Mirror Black
were re-released as a double CD set by IronBird Records on February 22, 2010.
in 1991. Dave Budbill lives in Florida, and is currently the drummer for Alive Inside. Sean Blosl is creating music and film through Golden Flower Media. Lenny Rutledge became a musical producer, and has his own studio. Additionally, he helped Nevermore on the demo sessions of their 1998 album, Dreaming Neon Black
.
A US appearance in 2011 will take place at ProgPower USA, Atlanta on Friday, September 16, 2011. The band also played on the 70,000 Tons of Metal festival onboard Royal Caribbeans' Majesty of the Seas
in January 2011 on the same date as Nevermore.
Former
United States
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heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band founded in Seattle in 1985. The band consisted of Warrel Dane
Warrel Dane
Warrel Dane is the lead singer of the progressive metal band Nevermore. He is also the singer of the metal band Sanctuary, who have recently reformed...
(vocals), Lenny Rutledge (guitar), Sean Blosl(guitar), Jim Sheppard
Jim Sheppard
Jim Sheppard is an American musician.He is the bassist and founding member of the progressive metal band, Nevermore, and its predecessor, SanctuaryHe and singer Warrel Dane are certified chefs, and formerly owned a restaurant in Seattle....
(bass), Dave Budbill (drums), and in the end Jeff Loomis
Jeff Loomis
Jeff Loomis is an American musician, best known for his role as lead guitarist in the progressive metal band Nevermore.-Early days:...
.
History
They released a demoDemo (music)
A demo version or demo of a song is one recorded for reference rather than for release. A demo is a way for a musician to approximate their ideas on tape or disc, and provide an example of those ideas to record labels, producers or other artists...
in 1986, which was well received, and that lead them to sign with Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
in 1987. They released their debut album, Refuge Denied
Refuge Denied
Refuge Denied is the debut album by the band SanctuaryThis was the only album to feature extremely high pitched, layered vocals from vocalist Warrel Dane...
, in the year after. It was produced by Dave Mustaine
Dave Mustaine
David Scott "Dave" Mustaine is the founder, main songwriter, guitarist, and lead vocalist for the American heavy metal band Megadeth. Prior to Megadeth, Mustaine was the first lead guitarist and a co-songwriter of the heavy metal band Metallica until he was fired from the band in 1983. In 2009, he...
, frontman of thrash metal
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
band Megadeth
Megadeth
Megadeth is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California which was formed in 1983 by guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine, bassist Dave Ellefson and guitarist Greg Handevidt, following Mustaine's expulsion from Metallica. The band has since released 13 studio albums, three live albums, two...
. Thus followed a tour alongside Megadeth and the German band Warlock
Warlock (band)
Warlock was a German heavy metal band, assembled in 1982. The band gained some commercial success in the mid 1980s. By the end of the decade, singer Doro Pesch was the sole original member who remained in the band, and thus proceeded to form Doro, a band that was essentially a continuation of...
.
After the tour, they entered the studio to record their second and final studio album, Into The Mirror Black
Into the Mirror Black
Into the Mirror Black is the second album by the band Sanctuary, who disbanded in 1991.A video clip for the song "Future Tense" was made to promote the album.The video had some air play on MTV's Headbangers Ball....
, in 1989. A video clip for the song "Future Tense" was made and it received some airplay on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
's Headbanger's Ball. During the tour (with the bands Forbidden
Forbidden (band)
Forbidden is a thrash metal band from the San Francisco Bay Area. Formed in 1985 as Forbidden Evil, the group was founded by Russ Anderson and Craig Locicero, who are both permanent members. Since their formation, Forbidden have broken up and reformed twice with numerous line-up changes...
and Death Angel
Death Angel
Death Angel is a Filipino-American thrash metal band from Concord, California, initially active from 1982 to 1991 and again since 2001. Death Angel has released six studio albums, two demo tapes, one box set and two live albums....
), the guitarist Sean Blosl left the band and was replaced by Jeff Loomis
Jeff Loomis
Jeff Loomis is an American musician, best known for his role as lead guitarist in the progressive metal band Nevermore.-Early days:...
.
Shortly after, pressure from Epic Records to fit in with the flourishing Seattle grunge
Grunge
Grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged during the mid-1980s in the American state of Washington, particularly in the Seattle area. Inspired by hardcore punk, heavy metal, and indie rock, grunge is generally characterized by heavily distorted electric guitars, contrasting song...
scene, caused disagreements between band members (regarding the band's musical direction). In 1991, Sanctuary officially disbanded.
Epic Records was to release a full length live recording from this final tour, but only a limited number of copies of a promotional live EP ever saw the light of day. It was named Into the Mirror Live
Into the Mirror Live
-Personnel:*Warrel Dane – vocals *Lenny Rutledge – guitar *Sean Blosl – guitar*Jim Sheppard – bass *Dave Budbill – drums-External links:*...
.
Refuge Denied
Refuge Denied
Refuge Denied is the debut album by the band SanctuaryThis was the only album to feature extremely high pitched, layered vocals from vocalist Warrel Dane...
and Into The Mirror Black
Into the Mirror Black
Into the Mirror Black is the second album by the band Sanctuary, who disbanded in 1991.A video clip for the song "Future Tense" was made to promote the album.The video had some air play on MTV's Headbangers Ball....
were re-released as a double CD set by IronBird Records on February 22, 2010.
Post-breakup
After disbanding, Warrel Dane, Jim Sheppard and Jeff Loomis formed the band NevermoreNevermore
Nevermore is an American heavy metal band from Seattle, Washington. Formed in 1991, they are known to incorporate elements from styles such as thrash, power, progressive, and neo-classical metal into their songs, and also makes use of acoustic guitars and a wide range of vocal styles.-Early years...
in 1991. Dave Budbill lives in Florida, and is currently the drummer for Alive Inside. Sean Blosl is creating music and film through Golden Flower Media. Lenny Rutledge became a musical producer, and has his own studio. Additionally, he helped Nevermore on the demo sessions of their 1998 album, Dreaming Neon Black
Dreaming Neon Black
-Credits:Nevermore* Warrel Dane - vocals* Jim Sheppard - bass* Jeff Loomis - guitars* Tim Calvert - guitars* Van Williams - drumsAdditional personnel* Christine Rhoades - additional vocalsProduction* Neil Kernon - production, mixing, mastering...
.
Reunion
Warrel Dane announced in May, 2010, that Sanctuary will reunite to record a new album. Dane confirmed on Nevermore's official forum that he can still hit the high notes he did in Sanctuary's early days. However, he did not say whether or not he would be implementing them into the new album. Blosl is currently working on a film called Into The Heart Of Shiva and will not be taking part in the reunion.A US appearance in 2011 will take place at ProgPower USA, Atlanta on Friday, September 16, 2011. The band also played on the 70,000 Tons of Metal festival onboard Royal Caribbeans' Majesty of the Seas
Majesty of the Seas
MS Majesty of the Seas is a Sovereign-class cruise ship owned and operated by Royal Caribbean International. She was built at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyards in Saint-Nazaire, France, and placed in service on April 26, 1992...
in January 2011 on the same date as Nevermore.
Discography
- Refuge DeniedRefuge DeniedRefuge Denied is the debut album by the band SanctuaryThis was the only album to feature extremely high pitched, layered vocals from vocalist Warrel Dane...
(1988) - Into the Mirror BlackInto the Mirror BlackInto the Mirror Black is the second album by the band Sanctuary, who disbanded in 1991.A video clip for the song "Future Tense" was made to promote the album.The video had some air play on MTV's Headbangers Ball....
(1990) - Into the Mirror LiveInto the Mirror Live-Personnel:*Warrel Dane – vocals *Lenny Rutledge – guitar *Sean Blosl – guitar*Jim Sheppard – bass *Dave Budbill – drums-External links:*...
(1991)
Charity
20% of all publishing royalties received for the two records originally released on Epic Records, Refuge Denied and Into the Mirror Black, are being donated to help prevent child abuse in America.Members
Current- Warrel DaneWarrel DaneWarrel Dane is the lead singer of the progressive metal band Nevermore. He is also the singer of the metal band Sanctuary, who have recently reformed...
- Vocals (1985–1991; 2010–present) - Lenny Rutledge - Guitars (1985–1991; 2010–present)
- Jim SheppardJim SheppardJim Sheppard is an American musician.He is the bassist and founding member of the progressive metal band, Nevermore, and its predecessor, SanctuaryHe and singer Warrel Dane are certified chefs, and formerly owned a restaurant in Seattle....
- Bass (1985–1991; 2010–present) - Dave Budbill - Drums (1985–1991; 2010–present)
Former
- Jeff LoomisJeff LoomisJeff Loomis is an American musician, best known for his role as lead guitarist in the progressive metal band Nevermore.-Early days:...
- Guitars (1990–1991, 2010–2011) - Sean Blosl - Guitars (1985–1990)