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Dark Sanctuary is a French Ethereal wave/Gothic Neo-
classical band formed in 1996.The band's first official
release was a 20 minute single track Mcd, Funeral Cry,
released in 1997. At that time, the band only consisted of
two members, Arkdae on keyboards and Marquise Ermia
on vocals.
In 1998, the band wanted to increase its strength by
adding new members, like another keyboard player,
Hylgaryss, a percussionnist/bassist, Sombre Cÿr and a
violinist, Eliane. Together, they recorded the 1st album,
Royaume Mélancolique. They also held their first concert
in September 1998 ...read more
Dark Sanctuary is a French Ethereal wave/Gothic Neo-
classical band formed in 1996.The band's first official
release was a 20 minute single track Mcd, Funeral Cry,
released in 1997. At that time, the band only consisted of
two members, Arkdae on keyboards and Marquise Ermia
on vocals.
In 1998, the band wanted to increase its strength by
adding new members, like another keyboard player,
Hylgaryss, a percussionnist/bassist, Sombre Cÿr and a
violinist, Eliane. Together, they recorded the 1st album,
Royaume Mélancolique. They also held their first concert
in September 1998 near Paris.
In November 1999, they signed with Wounded Love
Records and after the 2nd violinist Marguerite joined,
they recorded their 2nd album, De Lumière et
d'Obscurité, which was released in November 2000.
Right after their recording sessions, Marquise Ermia left
the band to carry on her studies, and a new singer, Dame
Pandora, joined the band.
Their 3d album, L'Être las - L'envers du miroir was
recorded in March 2002 and released at the beginning of
2003, few months after the release of a two-track single.
This album had a huge success in France and Germany.
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After few concerts in France, the band returned to
Germany in order to record its 4th album, Les Mémoires
Blessées. This latest one, which was released in early
2004, confirmed Dark Sanctuary's own style while
providing a deeper maturity, as well as new musical
horizons.
At 2005 first compilation Thoughts:9 years in the
sanctuary was released.
The newest album of Dark Sanctuary is Exaudi Vocem
Meam. It consists of two parts, released at 2005 and
2006. « hide |
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