Sanctuary release new song ‘Not Of The Living’

SANCTUARY have released a new single!

The legendary American heavy metal band have returned with Not Of The Living, their first new material since the passing of original vocalist Warrel Dane. The track arrives alongside a lyric video and coincides with the announcement that the band have officially signed with BLKIIBLK.

Speaking about the signing, founding guitarist Lenny Rutledge says, “SANCTUARY is really excited to sign with BLKIIBLK. We are looking forward to working with our new team to bring future SANCTUARY music to metal fans all over the world!”

Commenting on the partnership, Mike Gitter, Global Head of A&R for Frontiers Label Group and BLKIIBLK Label Head, adds, “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.”

Produced and mixed by Zeuss [QUEENSRŸCHE, METAL CHURCH, ROB ZOMBIE, WITHERFALL], Not Of The Living features a guest guitar solo from Jake Dreyer [WITHERFALL, DEMONS & WIZARDS, ICED EARTH] and marks a new chapter for the band as they celebrate forty years of heavy metal. Vocalist Joseph Michael adds, “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.”