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INNER SANCTUM 'AGE OF LIGHT' LIVE SHUNTERS 1995

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Channel: SYNAPTIK · 2013 · Music

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Rising within the UK's electrifying metal scene of the late 80's, INNER SANCTUM eventually found themselves at odds with the majority of their surroundings. While during their early years they embraced the popularity of the exploding Thrash scene, but they simply were not content attempting to fit a mold of what that type of band should be. They grew more exploratory, stretching their creative wings and drifting further into much more progressive territories. Was this a calculated maneuver or a huge misstep on their part? History might suggest the latter, but these 6 demo tapes reveal a band embracing their enigmatic destiny and steamrolling headlong down the road less traveled.

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DISC 1
KNOWLEDGE AT HAND (1995)
1. Again
2. Age Of Light
3. Of Profit To The Wise

QUESTIONS? (1994)
4. Enemy Unseen
5. Questions?
6. Poverty of Intellect
7. Birth of Acquisition
8. Longevity
9. Green/Grey

SHINE (1993)
10. Shine
11. E.F.M.S.
12. Sensorium

DISC 2
SENSORIUM (1992)
1. A Brief Madness
2. Excellence Or Stagnation
3. Regression

STATIC VEINS (1991)
4. Static Veins
5. The Unloving Touch
6. Influx Stupidity

FEAR IS LIFE'S BLOOD (1989)
7. Turn A Blind Eye
8. Beyond Apocalypse Dawn
9. Sensing The Horror
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Biography
INNER SANCTUM (UK)
After the initial line up variations customary when seeking to establish the ultimate band formation - INNER SANCTUM evolved into one of the most promising melodic technical metal outfits in the British isles. Drawing off influences, such as Atheist, Watchtower, Deathrow, Believer, Deadly Blessing- (to name a few)- combining power and ferocity with the complexity of technical thrash, INNER SANCTUM created a uniqueness once (lightheartedly) labeled as "the thinking man's Metal"
The culmination of innovative, talented musicians and a vocalist possessing a wide vocal power and range, propelled INNER SANCTUM to the fore of their field.
From the first recording "Fear is life's Blood" (1989), the stunning "Static Veins" demo (1991), brutal "Sensorium" Demo (1992) INNER SANCTUM continually progressed, feeding off each others capabilities and pushing themselves to acheive excellence.
Supporting thrash legends EXODUS (Classic line up), Dead on and top U.K bands of the time funk thrashers Atom Seed, Scat Opera & folk metallers Skyclad etc- showed INNER SANCTUM's ability to appeal to the most diverse audiences.
The songwriting continued to mature- with the releases of the melodic & technical "Shine" demo (1993) & the dark technical intensity of the "Questions?" six tracks E.P (1994). Ending with the melodic & progressive "Knowledge At Hand" (1995)
INNER SANCTUM made their mark in the technical metal world- recieving rave reviews from world magazines,radio stations, fanzines etc through dedication & endless trips to the post office with tapes in packages for around the globe. (years before the internet existed)

Review snippets -

"Noticeably tight considering the self disciplined complexity of their technical metal - INNER SANCTUM are cleary very talented and serious about what they do- a band to watch" JASON ARNOPP (Kerrang! Ed) Sept 1993

"Astonishingly good musicians, Thrash with intelligence- a band with enormous potential" MALCOLM DOME (METAL FORCES) Magazine jan 1993

In the fall of 1995 INNER SANCTUM evolved into the band (that would become) progressive metallers FIFTH SEASON
Guitarist Ian Knight left I.S to form tech metal thrashers SIEGE SOCIETY (with bassist STEVE WOODCOCK- now with tech masters Linear Sphere & Foe). After which Ian (with English/Norwegian band members) formed the Extreme Death/Black Metal band TWISTED AUTUMN DARKNESS and released one album and an E.P .
Singer John Knight sang with London band Necropolis and Awakened before rejoining Bassist Kevin Jackson & returned to their tech metal roots - forming the melodic technical metal project thE.thinkinG.principlE.

Vocalist, Bassist & guitarist from Inner Sanctum - are currently in the Progressive Thrash band SYNAPTIK (www.facebook.com/synaptikmetal and combine the ferocity of Twisted Autumn Darkness with shades of Inner Sanctum and the melodic styling and vocals of Fifth Season. Check it out. \m/

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