Tag Archives: Warrel Dane

Lenny Rutledge talks ProgPower and the next chapter of Sanctuary

Posted by on September 4, 2019

On December 13, 2017, the metal community was at a loss after hearing about the sudden passing of Warrel Dane. The Sanctuary/Nevermore singer had one of the most recognizable voices, one that we will never forget. This tragic loss was unexpected. Dane had plans to work on his solo album as well as touring with […]

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Metal By Numbers 11/28: Nita Strauss has control

Posted by on November 28, 2018

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week.   Nita Strauss has been kicking around a couple years now, playing alongside the likes of The Iron Maidens, Femme Fatale, and most notably Alice Cooper. Landing a gig with a legend like Cooper […]

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Metal By Numbers 11/21: Holy holiday hell

Posted by on November 21, 2018

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week.   For Thanksgiving this year I am thankful that I don’t have to travel anywhere. I did all my traveling last week: I’ve relocated from Tennessee to Massachusetts. Which means…absolutely nothing to you, but […]

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Metal By Numbers 11/7: Chevelle are b-side themselves

Posted by on November 7, 2018

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Would you believe that one of the greater challenges of writing this column is coming up with a witty, punny title? Bram Teitelman was (still is) a master at the craft, and ever since […]

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Witherfall’s Jake & Joseph talk new album, Sanctuary, scattering Adam’s ashes at 70k

Posted by on November 2, 2018

Today (2nd), Witherfall’s sophomore album A Prelude To Sorrow has finally arrived via Century Media. The heavy/progressive metal project features Iced Earth guitarist Jake Dreyer and vocalist Joseph Michael who recently replaced the late Sanctuary vocalist Warrel Dane for their North American tour, and potentially more. The follow-up to 2017’s Nocturnes and Requiems is arguably […]

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Listen to “As Fast As The Others” a new song by the late Warrel Dane

Posted by on September 27, 2018

“As Fast As The Others,” the second single from the late Sanctuary/Nevermore vocalist Warrel Dane’s posthumous solo album Shadow Work is now available. Dane tragically passed away last december while he was working on his new solo effort. After a long debate, it was decided there was enough material to complete the the follow-up to […]

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Listen to Warrel Dane’s first single “Disconnection System” from posthumous solo album

Posted by on August 31, 2018

On October 26th, 2018, the late Sanctuary/Nevermore vocalist Warrel Dane’s posthumous solo album Shadow Work will be released via Century Media. Recordings for the follow-up to 2008’s Praises to the War Machine began last Fall at Orra Meu Studio in São Paulo. Unfortunately, the sessions were incomplete as Dane died during the process. After months […]

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Warrel Dane posthumous solo album to arrive in October

Posted by on August 7, 2018

Another icon was lost on December 13th, 2017 as the metal community mourned the death of Warrel Dane, who passed away of a heart attack during the recordings of his second solo album in São Paulo, Brazil. During that time, we weren’t sure if Sanctuary would continue to tour with Iced Earth nor did we […]

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Sanctuary debating continuing without Warrel Dane

Posted by on April 11, 2018

When Warrel Dane passed away late last year, we assumed Sanctuary would pull from touring with Iced Earth on their Incorruptible Tour. The group ended up making their scheduled run as a farewell to the late singer and recruited Witherfall vocalist Joseph Michael as Dane’s replacement. We were lucky to catch their show in NY […]

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Photos/Review: Iced Earth @ Gramercy Theatre w/ Sanctuary & Kill Ritual

Posted by on April 2, 2018

Despite going through a revolving door of lineup changes, Iced Earth has continued to deliver, and it’s all thanks to rhythm guitarist Jon Schaffer. Their resilient strength is evidently shown in their latest effort, 2017’s Incorruptible, which was the first to include the recruitment of lead guitarist Jake Dreyer as well as the return of […]

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