1) Sanctuar… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least nine artists with the name Sanctuary:
1) Sanctuary is a heavy metal band founded in Seattle, Washington in 1985 consisting of Warrel Dane (vocals), Lenny Rutledge (guitar), Sean Blosl (guitar), Jim Sheppard (bass), and Dave Budbill (drums). Former Metallica and Megadeth guitarist Dave Mustaine was the influential force in getting the band signed to Epic Records. He produced their first album and played guitar on their cover of Jefferson Airplane's White Rabbit. The band was dissolved in 1991, following pressure from Epic Records to fit in with the flourishing Seattle grunge scene. Warrel Dane and Jim Sheppard disagreed with this change, and left to form Nevermore.
In May 2010 Warrel Dane stated that Santuary were to reform with the original line-up to record a new album and tour.
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2) Sanctuary is an atmospheric electronic project of Alex Bober.
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3) Sanctuary is a young gothic metal Dutch band. They're a Gothic Metal band who wrote own material and also performed several covers songs from Epica, Nightwish and Sonata Arctica.
4) Sanctuary was a thrash metal band from Australia.
5) Sanctuary was a German Heavy Metal band who released two demo tapes in the mid-eighties and split up in 1988.
6) Sanctuary is a Heavy Metal band from Columbia. They released one demo tape called "La Marca Del Mal" in 2008.
7) Sanctuary was a Progressive Power Metal band from Germany. They changed their name to Deathless Sanctuary in 1990 after their self titled demo was released.
8) Sanctuary is Electronic artist Jonah Smith from Chicago. Also associated with The Mysterious PXRTY BXYZ and Sensitive Thugs.
9) Sanctuary is a black metal project from the United States. They have released three untitled demos to date - one in 2011, and two in 2012.
Frozen
Sanctuary Lyrics
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Yet there was a sense of numbness and loss of emotion"
Look at my face and fall away bleeding black decision
I am the one unfortunate son knee deep in division
Look at my face, stare in my eyes, witness what never dies
Crave indifference my own
System enslaved and stoned
Fractured and burned the world is turned
The arrogant feed the fascists
Hate is front page stacked in their graves
Disposable lives have vanished
I've made indifference my own
System enslaved and stoned
If everything is frozen, nothing feels the same
If the martyr is the chosen, welcome to the hollow game
Look at my faith and count the days
The opulent train, the tragic
Torture reborn through hate and scorn
In arrogant ways impassive
Look at my face, stare in my eyes, witness what never dies
Crave indifference my own
System enslaved and stoned
If everything is frozen, nothing feels the same
If the martyr is the chosen, welcome to the hollow game
If everything is frozen, nothing feels the same
If the martyr is the chosen, welcome to the hollow game
If everything is frozen, only gods can feel the shame
If the circle is unbroken, welcome to the hollow game
The lyrics of Sanctuary's song "Frozen" convey a sense of desensitization and detachment from the world around them. The first stanza talks about the supposed immortality of conviction, but how the numbness and loss of emotion is pervasive nonetheless. The second stanza describes the divide between the singer and the rest of the world - they are knee-deep in the division that has been created by an enslaved and stoned system. The third stanza speaks of a fractured and burned world, where hate is rampant and disposable lives have vanished. The singer has made indifference their own, and everything feels frozen and hollow.
The chorus repeats the idea that everything is frozen and nothing feels the same anymore. The martyr is the chosen one, welcomed into the hollow game where only gods can feel the shame. The final stanza talks about counting the days and witnessing the tragedy unfolding around them. Torture is reborn through hate and scorn, and the arrogant remain impassive to the suffering of others.
Overall, the lyrics of "Frozen" convey a sense of disillusionment and detachment from the rest of the world. The singer has become indifferent to the suffering of others, and everything feels frozen and hollow as a result. The song seems to be a commentary on the state of the world and the systems that perpetuate hate and division, and how it can make people feel powerless and numb.
Line by Line Meaning
It was told that conviction never dies
Belief was meant to be steadfast and unchanging
Yet there was a sense of numbness and loss of emotion
But somehow, I feel empty and devoid of feeling
Look at my face and fall away bleeding black decision
My appearance causes pain and confusion
I am the one unfortunate son knee deep in division
I'm a victim of circumstances beyond my control
Look at my face, stare in my eyes, witness what never dies
See the unrelenting strength of my convictions
Crave indifference my own
I have resigned myself to apathy
System enslaved and stoned
The world is controlled by oppressive forces
Fractured and burned the world is turned
The world is in chaos and disarray
The arrogant feed the fascists
Those in power abuse their authority
Hate is front page stacked in their graves
Their hatred will lead to their downfall
Disposable lives have vanished
The marginalized have been forgotten and ignored
If everything is frozen, nothing feels the same
When everything is stagnant, life loses its meaning
If the martyr is the chosen, welcome to the hollow game
If martyrdom is our only option, then life is meaningless
Look at my faith and count the days
My faith is my only hope in this bleak world
The opulent train, the tragic
The rich indulge in extravagance while the poor suffer
Torture reborn through hate and scorn
Violence and cruelty beget more violence and cruelty
In arrogant ways impassive
Those in power are indifferent to the suffering of others
If everything is frozen, only gods can feel the shame
When everything is stagnant, even the divine are powerless to help
If the circle is unbroken, welcome to the hollow game
If the cycle of oppression never ends, life will always be meaningless
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Written by: BAKER WARREL GEORGE, RUTLEDGE LEONARD LEE
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lindy
“It was told that conviction never dies, yet there was a sense of numbness and loss of emotion”
Look at my face and fall away bleeding black decision
I am the one unfortunate son knee deep in division
Look at my face, stare in my eyes, witness what never dies
Crave indifference my own
System enslaved and stoned
Fractured and burned the world is turned
The arrogant feed the fascists
Hate is front page stacked in their graves
Disposable lives have vanished
I've made indifference my own
System enslaved and stoned
If everything is frozen, nothing feels the same
If the martyr is the chosen, welcome to the hollow game
Look at my faith and count the days
The opulent train, the tragic
Torture reborn through hate and scorn
In arrogant ways impassive
Look at my face, stare in my eyes, witness what never dies
Crave indifference my own
System enslaved and stoned
If everything is frozen, nothing feels the same
If the martyr is the chosen, welcome to the hollow game
If everything is frozen, nothing feels the same
If the martyr is the chosen, welcome to the hollow game
If everything is frozen, only gods can feel the shame
If the circle is unbroken, welcome to the hollow game
Michael Michaels
Impressive how Warrel Dane's vocals can define its own genre! One of the most powerful and singular vocals on metal!
JAC JAC
Every single listening of his voice I'm getting goosebumps....irreplaceable Rest in
peace Dane!
No Gods, No Masters
This album is a masterpiece. RIP
mxt3k
RIP Dane, one of the best metal vocalists to ever live
A. Azazagoth
What an incredible pre chorus and chorus. Gives me the chills. Rest in Power brother!
SEBBY SHREDZ
I remember seeing “The Year The Sun Died” in Best Buy, without having heard of this band I bought it bc the album cover looked cool, best decision I ever made and Warrel is definitely missed
Mayhem81
I'll never forget that day back in 2003 right after I graduated high school, my friend brought out his uncles 80's vinyl, I grabbed this album with a zombie on the cover. When Battle Angles played I had never heard such an epic sound and from that day on I was a lifetime fan of Refuge Denied. Then in winter 2011 I got to see Sanctuary live in Seattle on New Years.
I informed many friends and metal fans of Refuge Denied and in doing so created some life long Sanctuary and Nevermore fans.
I hope their new album is a success.
Fragallo 11
One of the most unique, warm, powerful, awesome, perculiar and....first of all....TRUE voices EVER. Thank you so much for all you did for us. Love
Dany Halford
Fantastic comeback for Sanctuary ! The new album is a masterpiece ! Well done guys !
Tim Brown
I STILL love this record. I wish Brad Hull were still in the band - his playing fit really well with Lenny Rutledge's. I do Miss Warrel hitting some of the uber-highs in songs, but in all honesty, his voice sounds freaking awesome. (I'm always looking for the super high end scream like the "tell them a" line in "White Rabbit" .)