New album Release

Pl. International Law, the punishment inflicted by various parties upon a party that has broken a treaty or law. That is just what Sanction is out to enforce, a ban on the inferior new sound of "TRASH" Metal. Armed with a musical arsenal containing the ballistic driving beat of Judas Priest, and the rapid fire harmonies of Iron Maiden. Sanction is on a seek and destroy mission to return the musicianship to Heavy Metal.

Founded in 1988, by Guitarist Rick SanFilippo the foundation of Sanction was formed. Auditions were held to fill the remaining slots, many recruits were called, but when the smoke cleared, all that remained were: James Baldassano - Drums; John Flaherty - Guitar; Dennis Schwan - Bass and Fritz O'hara - Vocals. Now, with the line up firmly in place, Sanction set out on their musical crusade. Sanction's assault started on Long Island, New York at The Right Track Inn.

Their uncompromising battalion of sound instantly captured all ears in the crowd. Victory was theirs. As the word spread, so did Sanction's following. Soon, even larger rooms such as Bay Shore's Sundance and Deer Park's Sparks were filled to capacity with Sanction's followers. Show after show all ears fell captive to the Sanction Sound.

The second coming of Sanction happened in 1993 with the addition of Cary Bond - Vocals and saw their direction change to a heavier thrashier sound with the release of their “Arrival of Addiction EP, which featured songs such as Ignorance Bliss and L.I.S. (Life is Spent).