Dark Sanctuary is a French Ethereal wave/Gothic Neo-classical band formed in 1996. History The band's first official release was a 20 minute single track Mcd, Funeral Cry, released in 1997. At that time, the band only consisted of two members, Arkdae on keyboards and Marquise Ermia on vocals. In 1998, the band wanted to increase its strength by adding new members, like another keyboard player, Hylgaryss, a percussionnist/bassist, Sombre Cÿr and a violinist, Eliane. Together, they recorded the 1st album, Royaume Mélancolique. They also held their first concert in September 1998 near Paris. In November 1999, they signed with Wounded Love Records and after the 2nd violinist Marguerite joined, they recorded their 2nd album, De Lumière et d'Obscurité, which was released in November 2000. Right after their recording sessions, Marquise Ermia left the band to carry on her studies, and a new singer, Dame Pandor