Kimmo Kuusniemi’s Introduction to CORE VALUES CD:

I have always had my own style in composing songs and to me Core Values is a natural progression from Motorbirds.

Although there is 26 years between Motorbirds and Core Values the time gap is somewhat downplayed: the Motorbirds was quite ahead of time as a Heavy Metal Album. Core Values is heavier and more complex and progressive than Motorbirds.

I am VERY pleased with the new album, as is the whole band. The synergy between us is fantastic. I set out to make a very heavy progressive album with postmodern screaming feedback guitars. Then Esa added the original Hammond B3, Minimoog, Mellotron and real Accordions in an authentic 70´s Deep Purple style. Tanja did unusual progressive influenced vocals with cool lyrics based on my song ideas. As always, Juha played strong supportive bass.

The result is a Post Modern Progressive Metal album which also embraces our roots. World is full of good bands and music. We went out on the limb to make a unique fresh new album. I think we have succeeded in that; whether you like it or not, it´s something you haven´t heard before!

ENJOY!

Kimmo Kuusniemi

Tanja Katinka (Vocals), Esa Kotilainen (Keyboards), Juha Kiminki (Bass) & Kimmo Kuusniemi (Guitars)

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REVIEWS and QUOTES for the “CORE VALUES” CD:

"I can honestly say I have NEVER heard an old cult band who managed to both renew themselves and still keep their original, obscure sound so well. Best. Comeback. Album. Ever."
-The Corroseum: DaN-

"It's decidedly Sarcofagus from the word 'go' till the end of the French version of "2nd coming", the last cut on offer. "Core Values" is heavy in every sense of the word."
-The Corroseum: Mattila-

"The music is definitely metal, but if you want to categorize it you'd better start a fresh category for it, because this CD just don't fit under the usual tags.”

-ProgPower USA: St Enigma-

"After quarter of century one can easily say that the band is living a new spring time through their new "Core Values" album. Even after 10 plays it is easier to describe what the album is NOT than what it IS. In 2007 Sarcofagus is not being retro or repeating the old."

-Imperiumi-

"It is very hard to describe or compare "Core Values" to any recent metal releases. Uniqueness and certain type half controlled madness makes "Core Values" hypnotic to hear."
-Noise.Fi: Antti Kavonen-

The music roars onwards with endless speed and energy."
-Newspaper Karjalainen: Kimmo Nevalainen-

"Every new play brings up new dimensions. The multi dimensional aspect of the songs is absolutely riveting. I dare you to find a more challenging and innovative album than "Core Values" in 2007. This is a fantastic voyage to the outer limits of music."
-Kouvolan Sanomat: Harri Koskinen-