Dark Sanctuary
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| Dark Sanctuary | |
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| Origin |  France |
| Genre(s) | Ethereal wave Gothic Neo-classical |
| Years active | 1996 – present |
| Label(s) | Ancestral Craft Productions Projekt Wounded Love Records |
| Website | www.dark-sanctuary.com |
| Members | |
| Dame Pandora Arkdae Marguerite Hylgaryss Eliane Sombre Cÿr |
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| Former members | |
| Marquise Ermia | |
Dark Sanctuary is a French Ethereal wave/Gothic Neo-classical band formed in 1996.
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[edit] History
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: Hylgaryss (Keyboards), Sombre Cÿr (Percussion/Bass) and Eliane (Violins). Together, they recorded their debut 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 Marguerite (Violins) joined them, 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 3rd 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 was a huge success in France and Germany.[citation needed]
After few concerts in France, the band returned to Germany to record their 4th album, Les Mémoires Blessées. This album, which was released in early 2004, confirmed Dark Sanctuary's own style while providing a deeper maturity, as well as new musical horizons.
In 2005, their first compilation album Thoughts: 9 Years In The Sanctuary was released.
Their latest album is Exaudi Vocem Meam. It consists of two parts, released in 2005 and 2006.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Royaume Mélancolique (1999)
- De Lumière Et D'obscurité (2000)
- L'être Las - L'envers Du Miroir (2003)
- Les Mémoires Blessées (2004)
- Exaudi Vocem Meam - Part 1 (2005)
- Exaudi Vocem Meam - Part 2 (2006)
[edit] Singles and EPs
- Funeral Cry (1998)
- Vie Ephémère (2002)
- La Clameur Du Silence (promo) (2004)
[edit] Compilations
- Thoughts: 9 Years In The Sanctuary (2005)
[edit] Line-up
Current Members:
- Dame Pandora - vocals
- Arkdae - keyboards/guitars
- Marguerite - violins
- Hylgaryss - keyboards/guitars
- Eliane - violins
- Sombre Cÿr - bass/percussion
Former Members:
- Marquise Ermia - vocals
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