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France (1996 – 2009)

Dark Sanctuary is a band from France that was created in February 1996. Their songs can be categorized primarily as belonging to the “Dark Atmospheric” genre, most of them having a unique feel to them - mixtures between gothic, ethereal and tranquil, relying on classic instruments for the most part. Their first official release was a 20 min single track Mcd, ” Funeral Cry “, released in 1997 and, at that time, the band only consisted in two members,Arkdae on keyboards and Marquise Ermia on vocals.

In 1998, the band wanted to increase its strength by adding new members; another keyboards player, Hylgaryss, a percussionnist/bassist, Sombre Cÿr and a violinist, Eliane joined Dark Sanctuary. Together, they recorded the 1st album, ” Royaume Mélancolique ” and made 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.

But, right after their recording sessions, Marquise Ermia left the band to carry on her studies, and a new singer, Dame Pandora, thus joined Dark Sanctuary.

Their 3d album, ” L’Etre 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, which has had a huge success in France and Germany, definitely established Dark Sanctuary as one of the greatest bands in this musical style.

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1	La Clameur du Silence full track	181
2	Summoning of the Muse	149
3	Cet Enfer au Paradis	138
4	L'Ombre Triste full track	136
5	La Chute de l'Ange full track	132
6	L'Autre Monde full track	128
7	Interludia	124
8	Le Paradis Noir	114
9	Preludia	112
10	Au Milieu des Sepultures full track	111
11	Les Entrailles de ce Purgatoire	81
11	Funerailles	81
11	Assombrissement de l'âme full track	81
14	Présence full track	80
15	Abre los Ojos	73

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headbenscha wrote:
9 hours ago

release date of the new album?

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Sianevsky wrote:
19 hours ago

Que linda banda!

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Scintillante wrote:
11 days ago

what the fuck is this shit? they disbanded? what the FUCK

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PsychoPrincesss wrote:
19 days ago

wow...awsome :X

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adelinadarkstar wrote:
last month

I have to get all their albums its a must.

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TUNGUSKANO wrote:
last month

Angels are real, and they love these musics.

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GloomyShade wrote:
last month

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpVBSaobr5s&feature=related

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dark_tower wrote:
last month

Oh my goddess I cannot believe they're disbanding ç__ç

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Lysander wrote:
last month

It was a wonderful evening and we're really appreciative to everyone who turned up, especially those who came from far away specially to see the show. It was a fantastic atmosphere - and performance by the band [did anyone recognise Gaelle from Artesia on the violin? :) ].

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kaiserbock wrote:
last month

That final concert was a truly unique and emotional experience. A soaring performance from the band - more than happy I finally got to see them, so sad that it was their last. Dame Pandora's voice is truly angelic. Thanks to the organisers of the show and to everyone who turned up to see an extremely exquisite band. RIP

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ReissyReiss wrote:
last month

I share that sadness of their decision to split up, I only just found them and they disband. Well atleat I got to see them live, still in my memory from last night, something that will stay with me forever. But reading their explanations, it is good to see it is not completely evaporated, on the night of their last performance already there were side albums seperate performers from the band have done, and talk of for future releases. It really is something I will never forget, and what too many people missed, never even knowing of their existance.

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melpomenah wrote:
last month

anyone knows the date of releasing their last album?

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HostOfSeraphim wrote:
last month

doomaker13 : see on their website.

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doommaker13 wrote:
September 2009

Why did they decide to split up?

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blackadder213 wrote:
September 2009

Why can't I get "L'adieu à l'Enfant (1)" to scrobble?

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fruzsi222 wrote:
September 2009

The last album and the last concert, that's so sad. It was a really awesome band.

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gothikaceltic wrote:
September 2009

bravi davvero, specie l'album "l'envers du miroir"

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LeParadisNoir wrote:
September 2009

I love this band.

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EdipoElegia wrote:
September 2009

A melhor.

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demian89 wrote:
August 2009

Ame cada una de sus canciones, estan llenas de originalidad y senimientos; ¡cada una de sus melodias fue maravilloso escuchar! Gran Banda :)

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