Sanctuary has signed to BLKIIBLK, part of the Frontiers Label Group, and marked the occasion with “Not Of The Living,” their first new single in over twelve years. The track arrives forty years into the band’s career, with Joseph Michael of Witherfall carrying the vocals forward following the passing of original vocalist Warrel Dane. The lyric video is out now. Continue reading
All too often bands falling under the “Power Metal” banner, lack power, diminishing many of the key elements, such as aggression, that are necessary for metal. On Sounds of the Forgotten (DeathWave Records) Witherfall take a heavier route, drawing from the mid-1980s. This tie to Thrash even led to singer Joseph Micheal taking the mantle from the late Warrel Dane to front Sanctuary for a reunion tour. Continue reading
Los Angeles-based dark melodic metal outfit Witherfall are hosting auditions to join guitarist/songwriter Jake Dreyer, vocalist/songwriter Joseph Michael (Sanctuary), bassist Anthony Crawford, and keyboardist Alex Nasla on a full-time basis. Ideal candidates will be available full-time, own their gear, be available for practice in Los Angeles, hold (or be ready to apply for) a valid U.S. passport, be available for tours in North America, Europe and beyond, but most importantly be passionate about their work. Continue reading