Sanctuary (band)

Sanctuary
Sanctuary at Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany, August 2017
Background information
OriginSeattle, Washington, U.S.
Genres
Years active1985–1992, 2010–present
Labels
SpinoffsNevermore
MembersLenny Rutledge
Dave Budbill
George Hernandez
Joseph Michael
Joey Concepcion
Past membersSean Blosl
Brad Hull
Jeff Loomis
Jim Sheppard
Nick Cordle
Warrel Dane
Attila Vörös

Sanctuary is an American heavy metal band, formed in 1985 in Seattle. The band broke up from 1992 to 2010. The band consists of Lenny Rutledge (guitar), Joseph Michael (vocals), George Hernandez (bass), and Dave Budbill (drums). The lead vocalist position was held by Warrel Dane until his death in 2017. They have released four studio albums and one live EP.

Despite never reaching mainstream success, Sanctuary is often credited for popularizing the 1980s and early 1990s Seattle hard rock and heavy metal scene, which spawned bands including Mother Love Bone, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Queensrÿche, Metal Church, Fifth Angel, TKO, Culprit, Rail, Forced Entry, and Q5.

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