The first Finnish heavy metal band SARCOFAGUS has a limited amount of new stuff available straight from their website as well as their Ebay shop:

Sarcofagus - Live in Studio 1979 Brand New Black & Clear Vinyl LP Release

This is the long-lost first recording of 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.

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.

This is the first ever official vinyl release of this forgotten Sarcofagus Live In Studio 1979 tape. Previously it has only been available as a limited edition CD from the band's website.

Original lineup: Kimmo Kuusniemi (guitar), Hannu Leiden (vocals), Juha Kiminki (bass) and Kai "Sandy" Sand (drums).

All tracks by Kuusniemi/Leiden:

'All Those Stories'

'Back To Black'

'Go To Hell'

'Here I Am'

'Lies'

'When I'm Gone'

'Thought Of A Sculpture'

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. The vinyl is newly mastered respecting the original tape master.

Svart Records will soon re-release also the Cycle Of Life 1980 Vinyl, limited amount will be also available from the band's website.

By buying straight from the Sarcofagus site you will support the band right away - and if requested get Kimmo Kuusniemi's signature!