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Contrarian

Track Premiere: Contrarian “The Philosopher” (feat. Joseph Michael) (Death)

December 13, 2021 Chris Dick

Members of Contrarian, Witherfall/Sanctuary, and Flotsam and Jetsam deliver as masterclass in this cover of Death’s “The Philosopher.”

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Exclusive, Featured, Streaming, Track Premiere Brian Mason, Chuck Schuldiner, contrarian, death, death metal, Flotsam and Jetsam, Jim Tasikas, Joseph Michael, Neil Kernon, premiere, sanctuary, Shadow Of Intent, song premiere, streaming, track premiere, Witherfall.
Joseph Michael

Joseph Michael (Witherfall, Sanctuary) Lists Top 5 Albums That Influenced His Vocals

July 29, 2019 Chris Dick

Heavy metal vocalist Joseph Michael (Witherfall, Sanctuary) lists his Top 5 albums that influenced his singing ability and style.

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Lists American Heavy Metal, Century Media Records, Dream Theater, featured, guns n' roses, Iced Earth, Joseph Michael, King Diamond, Progressive Dark Metal, sanctuary, Savatage, Type O Negative, United States, Witherfall.
Sanctuary

Q&A: Lenny Rutledge Soldiers Sanctuary Onward

December 17, 2018 Chris Dick

Sanctuary guitarist Lenny Rutledge pledges to continue band after death of singer Warrel Dane.

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Interviews Century Media, Heavy Metal, Interviews, Joseph Michael, Progressive Metal, sanctuary, Seattle, United States, Warrel Dane, Witherfall.

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