Sanctuary Release New Song 2026-04-10 by Trey STAFF | 4 Comments | Legendary American heavy metal band Sanctuary have released their first song in over twelve years, "Not Of The Living". This release comes with the announcement that the band have signed with BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group.
"Not Of The Living" marks Sanctuary's first new material since the passing of original vocalist Warrel Dane and stands as a bold statement of rebirth as the band celebrate 40 years of uncompromising heavy metal.
Mike Gitter, global head of A&R for Frontiers Label Group and BLKIIBLK label head, comments: "We're excited to be working with Sanctuary. Already a legendary band, in 2026, they're building upon that legend and taking it one step further. When [European head of A&R] Aldo Lonobile and I heard the songs, they had begun recording for their first full-length since their last full-length The Year The Sun Died [2014], it was clear, Sanctuary were back making some of the most vital music of their career. Vocalist Joseph Michael (Witherfall) has stepped in for the late Warrell Dane (Nevermore) and carried the ball magnificently. Lenny Rutledge (Sanctuary founding guitarist) is not only taking Sanctuary's legacy forward, but it already feels like he's intent on exceeding it."
Joseph Michael, vocalist for Sanctuary, shares: "The band and I are very happy to announce our partnership with heavy metal's preeminent record label BLKIIBLK! We hope you enjoy this new chapter in the history of Sanctuary. We look forward to bringing you new music while also honoring the past."
Sanctuary drummer Dave Budbill exclaims: "Very stoked to be signing with such a kick-ass metal label. Sanctuary is back!"
Now, with more new music on the horizon, Sanctuary is preparing to embark on a wide-ranging 40th-anniversary world tour, celebrating four decades of metal history. For the tour, Sanctuary has recruited guitarist Will Wallner (Neon Dragon, ex-White Wizzard) on second lead guitar. The tour will span North America, South America and Europe, featuring special sets highlighting the band's classic albums Refuge Denied and Into The Mirror Black, alongside fan favorites and new material, including "Not Of The Living".
Festival appearances confirmed for the tour include some of the most respected gatherings in the global metal community, including Keep It True, Hyperspace Metal Fest and Hell's Heroes.
Sanctuary's upcoming shows:
April 18 - Vancouver, Canada @ The Rickshaw/Hyperspace Metal Festival
April 22 - Athens, GR @ Piraeus Club Academy
April 24 - Geiselwind, DE @ Tauberfrankenhalle/Keep It True
April 25 - Drachten, NL @ Iduna
April 26 - Hamburg, DE @ Logo
April 28 - London, UK @ The Underworld
April 29 - Kortrijk, BE @ Dvg Club
May 01 - Zoetermeer, NLS @ Boerderij
May 02 - Andernach Rheinland-Pfalz, DE @ Juz Live Club/Andernach Metal Days
August 16 - Washington, USA @ Substation/Soldiers Of Steel
August 22 - Mexico City @ [to be announced]
August 23 - Mexico City @ [to be announced]
August 25 - Lima, Peru @ [to be announced]
August 27 - Chile @ Concepcion
August 28 - Santiago, Chile
August 29 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
August 30 - São Paulo, Brazil
September 18 - Wisconsin, USA @ Crucible-Blades Of Steel
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Not bad reminds me more of early Nevermore more than late Sanctuary... if that even makes sense, ha ha.
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This is pretty good!
I hear the Nevermore too in how dissonant everything sounds, but it retains the more traditional elements that make it distinctly Sanctuary
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So glad these guys are carrying on as well.
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pretty good stuff
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