After the initial line up variations customery when seeking to establish the ultimate band formation-INNER SANCTUM evolved into one of the most promising melodic technical progressive metal outfits in the british isles.

Drawing off influences, such as Atheist, Watchtower, Deathrow, Believer, Deadly Blessing- (to name a few)- combining power and ferocity with the complexity of technical thrash, INNER SANCTUM created a uniqueness once lightheartedly labeled as "the thinking man's Metal" The culmination of innovative, talented musicians and a vocalist possessing immense vocal power and range, proppelled INNER SANCTUM to the fore of their field.

From the first recording "Fear is life's Blood" (1989), the stunning "Static Veins" demo (1991), brutal "Sensorium" Demo (1992) INNER SANCTUM continually progressed, feeding off each others capabilities and pushing themselves to acheive excellence. Supporting thrash legends 'EXODUS', 'Dead On' and top U.K bands of the time funk thrashers Atom Seed, Scat Opera & folk metallers Skyclad etc- showed INNER SANCTUM's ability to appeal to the most diverse audiences.
The songwriting continued to mature- with the releases of the melodic & technical "Shine" demo (1993) & the dark technical intensity of the "Questions?" six tracks E.P (1994). INNER SANCTUM made their mark in the technical metal world- recieving rave reviews from world magazines,radio stations, fanzines etc (years before the internet existed)

"Noticeably tight considering the self disciplined complexity of their technical metal - INNER SANCTUM are cleary very talented and serious about what they do- a band to watch" JASON ARNOPP (Kerrang! Ed) Sept 1993

"Astonishingly good musicians, Thrash with intelligence- a band with enormous potential" MALCOLM DOME (METAL FORCES) Magazine jan 1993 (More reviews soon)

In 1995 INNER SANCTUM evolved into the band (that would become) progressive metallers FIFTH SEASON Guitarist Ian Knight left I.S to form tech metal thrashers SIEGE SOCIETY (with bassist STEVE WOODCOCK- now with Linear Sphere & Foe. After which Ian formed the Extreme Death/Black Metal band TWISTED AUTUMN DARKNESS which continues to this day(See also Masscoma on Myspace)
www.myspace.com/twistedautumndarkness
www.myspace.com/masscoma for Ian Knight related music-

Fifth Season recorded two albums- performed at many venues- supported IRON MAIDEN as special guests of STEVE HARRIS, but finally split in early 2000.

Vocalist JK & Bassist Kev Jackson formed D-void with ex Dearly Beheaded/one minutes silence/Outfield(U.S) Drummer Simon Dawson-(and recorded promo videos, T.V inteviews -Scuzz metal channel & performed at DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2004) -See www.myspace.com/dvoidrock for more details etc.

Singer John Knight & Bassist Kevin Jackson returned to their tech metal roots forming the melodic technical metal band thE.thinkinG.principlE in late July 2005- (see www.myspace.com/thethinkingprinciple)

INNER SANCTUM would appreciate people spreading the word about the myspace site-and promoting TECHNICAL METAL Band INNER SANCTUM to everyone who missed out the first time. The possiblity of a compliation CD of all the INNER SANCTUM tracks- plus some rarities etc becoming available is a possibility. so please let us know what you thinK about it. Thanks for giving us your time and checking out our sounds- Keep it TECH and keep thinkinG! JK-(on behalf of all the Inner Sanctum members)

Source : www.myspace.com/innersanctumuk