Sanctuary is back!

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[Agis]

I loved that band! 

I read this in Metal Rules.

NEVERMORE frontman Warrel Dane has announced that his late '80s cult metal outfit SANCTUARY will reunite to record a new studio album. "[I've] been talking with Lenny [Rutledge, former SANCTUARY guitarist]," Dane explains. "We are really good friends again and it feels good." He adds, "I missed my relationship with him for many years."

Regarding how the SANCTUARY reunion will affect NEVERMORE, which has a new studio album ("The Obsidian Conspiracy") coming out next month, Dane says, "NEVEMORE is never going away, so don't start any more rumors!"

On March 8, Ironbird via Cherry Red Records reissued SANCTUARY's first two albums — 1987's "Refuge Denied", produced by Dave Mustaine of MEGADETH; and 1990's "Into The Mirror Black", produced by Howard Benson — on a single CD.

"Refuge Denied" contains a great version of JEFFERSON AIRPLANE's "White Rabbit". "Into The Mirror Black", SANCTUARY's second and final album, is an overlooked masterpiece, blurring the lines between technical, Bay Area-style thrash, traditional heavy metal and European power metal.

Dane and bassist Jim Sheppard went on to extend SANCTUARY's ambition and songwriting sensibilities into the superb NEVERMORE.
Source: blabbermouth.net

[hERICtic]

One of my fave bands of all time. A shame they never put out a third album.

[Chris Foley]

This should be interesting to say the least. I'm a big Nevermore/Sanctuary fan. 

[Agis]

This is embarrassing. I didn't know that the two bands were related.   

[Chris Foley]

This is embarrassing. I didn't know that the two bands were related.   

Mainly due to Warrel Dane and Jim Sheppard, when Sanctuary disbanded in early 90's due to record label pressure those guys and touring guitarist Jeff Loomis formed Nevermore. Or something like that

[Sirliftsalot48]

Not sure how I feel about this.  I loved Refuge Denied, but there is no way in Hell Dane's vocals can perform like that anymore.  I've always found Sanctuary to be vastly superior to Nevermore, so I look forward to this much more than a new Nevermore album.  I'm interested to see what the band will sound like 20 years after their last record.

[MetalMike]

Unfortunately, like so many other bands, I'm doubtful this will live up to either of the original albums, let alone our expectations.

[Sargon the Terrible]

Oh hooray.  The return of 80's mediocrity.

[KevO]

Oh hooray.  The return of 80's mediocrity.

We really need a sarcasm emoticon   

[MetalMike]

We really need a sarcasm emoticon   

 

[KevO]

Touché, but the eye roll is not caustic enough. I want an emoticon that makes you wince with it's viciously demeaning sarcastic nature. Perfect for Sargon 

[madrid01]

Hello everybody,
                           I also agree with you

NEVERMORE frontman Warrel Dane has announced that his late '80s cult metal outfit SANCTUARY will reunite to record a new studio album. "[I've] been talking with Lenny [Rutledge, former SANCTUARY guitarist]," Dane explains. "We are really good friends again and it feels good." He adds, "I missed my relationship with him for many years."

Regarding how the SANCTUARY reunion will affect NEVERMORE, which has a new studio album ("The Obsidian Conspiracy") coming out next month, Dane says, "NEVEMORE is never going away, so don't start any more rumors!"

On March 8, Ironbird via Cherry Red Records reissued SANCTUARY's first two albums — 1987's "Refuge Denied", produced by Dave Mustaine of MEGADETH; and 1990's "Into The Mirror Black", produced by Howard Benson — on a single CD.

"Refuge Denied" contains a great version of JEFFERSON AIRPLANE's "White Rabbit". "Into The Mirror Black", SANCTUARY's second and final album, is an overlooked masterpiece, blurring the lines between technical, Bay Area-style thrash, traditional heavy metal and European power metal.

Dane and bassist Jim Sheppard went on to extend SANCTUARY's ambition and songwriting sensibilities into the superb NEVERMORE.
Source: blabbermouth.net

[themetalmessiah]

Well, I'll be the asshole. Both Sanctuary and Nevermore are stale and boring bands, complete with utterly directionless songwriting.

[hermer the metallian]

Well, I'll be the asshole. Both Sanctuary and Nevermore are stale and boring bands, complete with utterly directionless songwriting.

You dont say anything that most people already know.

[hERICtic]

Utter heresy!!!!!!






Ok.....maybe Nevermore isnt as melodic and catchy....but directionless?