Happy birthday to Sanctuary drummer Dave Budbill!

Happy birthday to Sanctuary drummer Dave Budbill!

November 7, 1967: Dave Budbill (Sanctuary drums 1984-1992, 2010-present)

"Sanctuary formed in Seattle in 1985. Guitarists and cousins Lenny Rutledge and Sean Blosl began the project after previously playing in separate bands, gradually recruiting the remaining musicians. The band began playing covers and original songs until their line-up was complete. The established line-up comprised Rutledge, Blosl, vocalist Warrel Dane, bassist Jim Sheppard and drummer Dave Budbill." -Wikipedia

According to information on The Metal Archives, Dave Budbill is an American metal drummer best known for his long-running work with the Seattle heavy metal band Sanctuary. He joined the group as its original drummer in 1984 and played on classic releases like their 1986 demo, their debut album Refuge Denied (1987), and Into the Mirror Black (1990), while also contributing backing and additional vocals. After the band split in 1992, Budbill rejoined Sanctuary when they reformed in 2010. Since returning, he has performed drums on the full-length album The Year the Sun Died (2014), the archival compilation Inception (2017), and the 2026 single "Not of the Living."

Sanctuary - Not Of The Living (Lyric Video)