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Sanction

metalcore/hardcore·Music·emerging·United States
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Incredible quality, almost nobody knows them
LISTENERS
105
SOCIAL
27K
CHAMPIONS
0

Sanction is a five-piece metalcore/hardcore band from Long Island, New York, formed in 2015. The band has released four albums between 2015-2021, including their debut 'Crypts of the Imbalance' and most recent self-titled release 'Sanction'.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (3)
  • Signed to Pure Noise Records
  • Released four albums in six years
  • Active touring and festival appearances
SIMILAR ARTISTS (5)
FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Sanction underrated?

Sanction has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 84 out of 100. despite having 105 monthly Spotify listeners, their artistic output and fan engagement suggest they deserve a significantly larger audience. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including signed to pure noise records.

Q:What genre is Sanction?

Sanction works in metalcore/hardcore originating from United States (New York). As a music artist at the "emerging" level, Sanction is categorized within the broader metalcore scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Sanction have?

Sanction has approximately 105 monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have approximately 27K combined social media followers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to Sanction?

Fans of Sanction often also enjoy Vein.fm, Judiciary, Jesus Piece, Code Orange, Knocked Loose. These artists share common ground in the metalcore space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Sanction's approach to metalcore/hardcore, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Sanction more famous?

With a Gap Score of 84/100, Sanction's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (emerging). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; they lack a Wikipedia page, reducing their visibility in search engines and AI-powered discovery tools; with 105 monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.

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