---
title: "Sanctuary"
type: "MusicGroup"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/band/sanctuary"
genre: "Progressive Metal"
country: "United States"
formed: 1985
---

# Sanctuary

**Sanctuary** is a progressive metal band, from United States, active 1985 to present.

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 three studio albums and one live EP.

Biography source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanctuary_(band)

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Name | Sanctuary |
| Genre | Progressive Metal |
| Parent genre | Metal |
| Origin | Seattle, United States |
| Formed | 1985 |
| Releases in catalog | 3 |

## Genres

[Progressive Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/progressive-metal) · [Thrash Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/thrash-metal) · [Heavy Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/heavy-metal) · [Power Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/power-metal)

## Line-up

| Musician | Instruments | Years | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Jim Sheppard](https://themetalnet.com/musician/jim-sheppard) | Bass guitar | 1985 to present | Current |
| [Lenny Rutledge](https://themetalnet.com/musician/lenny-rutledge) | Guitar | 1985 to present | Current |
| [Jeff Loomis](https://themetalnet.com/musician/jeff-loomis) | Guitar | 1990 to 1992 | Former |
| [Nick Cordle](https://themetalnet.com/musician/nick-cordle) | Guitar | 2015 to 2016 | Former |
| [Brad Hull](https://themetalnet.com/musician/brad-hull) | Guitar | 2011 to 2015 | Former |
| [Warrel Dane](https://themetalnet.com/musician/warrel-dane) | Lead vocals | 1985 to 2017 | Former |
| [Sean Blosl](https://themetalnet.com/musician/sean-blosl) | Electric guitar | 1985 to 1990 | Former |

## Discography

| Year | Release | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1987 | [Refuge Denied](https://themetalnet.com/album/d1bfbfff-dd9f-32bc-ba08-224d20430af6) | Album |
| 1989 | [Into the Mirror Black](https://themetalnet.com/album/b722a7f6-4227-3b8c-9b3a-d66339818d17) | Album |
| 2014 | [The Year the Sun Died](https://themetalnet.com/album/1318d6c0-f298-4e20-b769-cf30328a9dcb) | Album |

## Related bands

- [Nevermore](https://themetalnet.com/band/nevermore) (listened together)
- [Savatage](https://themetalnet.com/band/savatage) (listened together)
- [Overkill](https://themetalnet.com/band/overkill) (listened together)
- [Saxon](https://themetalnet.com/band/saxon) (listened together)
- [Mercyful Fate](https://themetalnet.com/band/mercyful-fate) (listened together)
- [Annihilator](https://themetalnet.com/band/annihilator) (listened together)
- [Running Wild](https://themetalnet.com/band/running-wild) (listened together)
- [Death](https://themetalnet.com/band/death) (listened together)
- [Children of Bodom](https://themetalnet.com/band/children-of-bodom) (listened together)
- [Queensrÿche](https://themetalnet.com/band/queensryche-deeea939) (listened together)
- [Carcass](https://themetalnet.com/band/carcass) (listened together)
- [Warrel Dane](https://themetalnet.com/band/warrel-dane) (listened together)

## Official and external links

- facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sanctuaryfans
- spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1XolQApHVLzp4L8AeOZ7nx
- metal archives: https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Sanctuary/343
- deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/65733
- apple music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/539478
- instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanctuary_metal/

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Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/band/sanctuary](https://themetalnet.com/band/sanctuary). Catalog data from MusicBrainz and Metal Archives. Full site index: https://themetalnet.com/llms.txt