Warrel Dane
Warrel Dane | |
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Dane performing in 2005 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Warrel George Baker |
| Born | March 7, 1961 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | December 13, 2017 (aged 56) São Paulo, Brazil |
| Genres | Heavy metal, progressive metal, thrash metal, power metal |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1983–2017 |
| Labels | Century Media |
| Formerly of | Serpent's Knight, Sanctuary, Nevermore |
Warrel Dane (/ˈwɒrəl/; born Warrel George Baker; March 7, 1961 – December 13, 2017) was an American musician and the lead singer for the heavy metal bands Sanctuary and Nevermore. He was a natural baritone; though he was initially known for his high-pitched vocals with Serpent's Knight and on the first two Sanctuary albums. Later in his career, Dane became more recognized for his distinctively deep, dramatic voice.