Sarcofagus is the legendary first heavy metal band in Finland, founded in 1977 by guitarist Kimmo Kuusniemi. All their original LPs are being re-released as Luxury Vinyl editions by Finnish SVART Records.
"Sarcofagus Live in Studio 1979" and "Cycle of Life" 1980 are already out, NOW in worldwide distribution by the following distributors:
Finland: Svart Records (www.svartrecords.com)
Sweden: Record Heaven
Germany: High Roller, Underground Power, Iron Bonehead
France: Season of Mist
UK: Code7 / Plastichead
USA: Relapse Records
Netherlands: Bertus, Clear Spot
The next worldwide Sarcofagus re-releases by SVART Records will be Luxury Vinyl Editions of 1980 "Envoy of Death" LP, and Sarcofagus guitarist Kimmo Kuusniemi Band's 1981 "Motobirds/Moottorilinnut" LP and full Album Length Video.
Sarcofagus is currently mixing the new "Live in Studio 2010" Album recorded in one day in October 2010 following their "Back from the Dead" tour in Finland.
Re-release of 1980 "Cycle of Life" Album, now out as luxury Vinyl edition, by SVART Records
This is luxury reissue of their first studio LP "Cycle of Life" from 1980. The new edition is remastered for vinyl from the original master tapes and wrapped inside a glossy gatefold jacket. Includes a large booklet with all the material from the original, rare inserts plus new liner notes from band leader Kimmo Kuusniemi, as well as previously unseen photos.
Technical Info:
140 gram clear vinyl, sturdy glossy gatefold jacket, large 8 page booklet with unseen photos and information. Limited to 500 copies on clear vinyl.
180 gram black vinyl limited to 200 copies, sturdy glossy gatefold jacket, large 8 page booklet with unseen photos and information.
This Luxury Vinyl release was made by SVART Records in Finland, 2010.
"Sarcofagus Live in Studio 1979" Brand New Black & Clear Vinyl LP Release
This is the first ever official vinyl release of this forgotten "Sarcofagus Live in Studio 1979" tape by the grandfathers of Finnish Heavy Metal. This tape was made in Pan Studio, Helsinki Finland, during a single recording session in May 1979 and buried in time soon after. Lately the tape was rediscovered and is now available on limited high quality vinyl, as it should be! The Vinyl is newly mastered respecting the original tape master.
These early tracks are a brilliant document of the birth of Sarcofagus - the music has its roots in blues and progressive rock, as the band was still searching for its distinctive heavy metal style. Finnish national radio played some of these songs, which then led to a record deal and the rest is heavy metal history.
Technical Info:
The Black Limited Edition 180 gram version, only few copies available! 350 gram heavy rough gatefold covers plus a large 16 pp booklet with liner notes and unseen photographs.
The Clear Limited Edition beautifully remastered on 140 gram clear vinyl! 350 gram heavy rough gatefold covers plus a large 16 pp booklet with liner notes and unseen photographs!
This Luxury Vinyl release was made by SVART Records in Finland, 2010.
There's still a LIMITED AMOUNT of these re-released vinyls and other stuff available straight from the Sarcofagus website:
http://www.sarcofagus.com/Sarcofagus/SHOP.html
Also available from our Ebay shop:
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/crystal-skulls/m.html
By buying straight from the Sarcofagus site you will support the band right away - and if requested Autographed by Guitarist Kimmo Kuusniemi!
"Sarcofagus Live in Studio 1979" and "Cycle of Life" 1980 are already out, NOW in worldwide distribution by the following distributors:
Finland: Svart Records (www.svartrecords.com)
Sweden: Record Heaven
Germany: High Roller, Underground Power, Iron Bonehead
France: Season of Mist
UK: Code7 / Plastichead
USA: Relapse Records
Netherlands: Bertus, Clear Spot
The next worldwide Sarcofagus re-releases by SVART Records will be Luxury Vinyl Editions of 1980 "Envoy of Death" LP, and Sarcofagus guitarist Kimmo Kuusniemi Band's 1981 "Motobirds/Moottorilinnut" LP and full Album Length Video.
Sarcofagus is currently mixing the new "Live in Studio 2010" Album recorded in one day in October 2010 following their "Back from the Dead" tour in Finland.
Re-release of 1980 "Cycle of Life" Album, now out as luxury Vinyl edition, by SVART Records
This is luxury reissue of their first studio LP "Cycle of Life" from 1980. The new edition is remastered for vinyl from the original master tapes and wrapped inside a glossy gatefold jacket. Includes a large booklet with all the material from the original, rare inserts plus new liner notes from band leader Kimmo Kuusniemi, as well as previously unseen photos.
Technical Info:
140 gram clear vinyl, sturdy glossy gatefold jacket, large 8 page booklet with unseen photos and information. Limited to 500 copies on clear vinyl.
180 gram black vinyl limited to 200 copies, sturdy glossy gatefold jacket, large 8 page booklet with unseen photos and information.
This Luxury Vinyl release was made by SVART Records in Finland, 2010.
"Sarcofagus Live in Studio 1979" Brand New Black & Clear Vinyl LP Release
This is the first ever official vinyl release of this forgotten "Sarcofagus Live in Studio 1979" tape by the grandfathers of Finnish Heavy Metal. This tape was made in Pan Studio, Helsinki Finland, during a single recording session in May 1979 and buried in time soon after. Lately the tape was rediscovered and is now available on limited high quality vinyl, as it should be! The Vinyl is newly mastered respecting the original tape master.
These early tracks are a brilliant document of the birth of Sarcofagus - the music has its roots in blues and progressive rock, as the band was still searching for its distinctive heavy metal style. Finnish national radio played some of these songs, which then led to a record deal and the rest is heavy metal history.
Technical Info:
The Black Limited Edition 180 gram version, only few copies available! 350 gram heavy rough gatefold covers plus a large 16 pp booklet with liner notes and unseen photographs.
The Clear Limited Edition beautifully remastered on 140 gram clear vinyl! 350 gram heavy rough gatefold covers plus a large 16 pp booklet with liner notes and unseen photographs!
This Luxury Vinyl release was made by SVART Records in Finland, 2010.
There's still a LIMITED AMOUNT of these re-released vinyls and other stuff available straight from the Sarcofagus website:
http://www.sarcofagus.com/Sarcofagus/SHOP.html
Also available from our Ebay shop:
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/crystal-skulls/m.html
By buying straight from the Sarcofagus site you will support the band right away - and if requested Autographed by Guitarist Kimmo Kuusniemi!
