Ex-Nevermore and Sanctuary frontman Warrel Dane passed away at the age of 56 in December after having a heart attack. Dane's family launched a crowdfunding effort to help with his final costs and get Dane back from Brazil where he was recording his upcoming solo album, and announced a public memorial as well.
The service will take at Studio Seven in Seattle, WA at 4pm PST/7pm EST, and if you're not in the area, then you can stream the service in full from the video embedded at the bottom of the post, or here.
“Our dear friend Warrel Dane, who achieved fame with the bands SANCTUARY and NEVERMORE, passed away of a heart attack in São Paulo, Brazil while recording what was to be his second solo album.
For over 30 years, Dane had been one of the strongest singers in heavy metal, giving voice to a wide tapestry of different genres and forms using his incredible falsetto and precise harmonies.
Warrel had a one of a kind voice. The highs, the lows, the grit, the charm… he had it all.
His smile, infectious energy, and incredibly kind heart will forever be in our memories.
Warrel meant so much too so many.
In honor of Warrel, his beloved Seattle family are holding an informal community wide gathering, offering everyone who felt touched by his life, in any way, to share the grief of this loss and the joy of his sweet memory.
Sunday, January 7th
Studio Seven
110 S. Horton Street
Seattle, WA 98134
Times: 4pm
Food and drinks onsite.
Bring your memories, photo’s to share. Special Guest performances TBA.
Short film and slide show.
Members of SANCTUARY & NEVERMORE In attendance.
Plenty of room for all!!
21 + only.”
