Name: Sanctuary
Brand: Sanctuary

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LP-SUND-5593

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-09-09

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

090771559319

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1 / Clear / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

CD-SUND-5593

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090771559326

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Sanctuary

Genre US

60s & 70s

Label US

Sundazed

Sanctuary is a heavy metal band that was formed in Seattle in 1985. They were discovered by Megadeth guitarist Dave Mustaine, who helped them get signed to CBS/Epic Records and produced their first album. Sanctuary had the opportunity to tour with Megadeth and gained recognition for their unique sound. The band consisted of vocalist Warrel Dane, guitarists Lenny Rutledge and Sean Blosl, bassist Jim Sheppard, and drummer Dave Budbill. Although they disbanded after their second album, Dane and Sheppard went on to form Nevermore.

In an interesting turn of events, Jeff Loomis joined Sanctuary as their guitarist after sending them a tape when he heard they had lost their previous guitarist. However, the group broke up just two months later in 1991. But out of the ashes of Sanctuary emerged Nevermore, a new band formed by Loomis along with two other former members.

Despite their relatively short-lived career as Sanctuary, the band's impact on the heavy metal scene cannot be overlooked. Their association with Dave Mustaine and successful collaboration with Megadeth allowed them to make a mark in the industry during their time together.

Progressive rock bent with a considerable amount of rock ‘n’ roll gospel soul! Sanctuary’s virtuosity is undeniable, and every song displays each member’s considerable talents. The album is abundant with soaring and passionate vocal arrangements that are carried on high by the lively interplay of Norm Weinberg’s percussive flurries as they weave their way through a tapestry of flutes, strings, and guitars. Deeply resonant keyboards set the foundation for the band’s sound, and in fitting, albeit unsuspecting, fashion, it is Eric Bikales’ flute playing that shepherds the listener through the album. Beginning with “All In My Dreams,” the flute’s light and colorful timbre captures the ear, serving as a clarion call for all to follow and creating moments of majesty, as music and message seamlessly transform into one. Sanctuary’s interpretations of Yes’s “Time And A Word” and Edgar Winter’s “Winter’s Dream” are not mere covers. They are bright and bold musical statements, refusals to submit to the negativity of the times. Their unique take on these compositions, as well as their own, provides the kind of bright eyed anthems their generation’s voice needed to compete against the backdrop of war and social upheaval dominating the headlines.

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