08.03.2010
SARCOFAGUS Band App: Now Out In The Apple Store - Free
SARCOFAGUS Band App: Now Out In The Apple Store - Free for a limited time!
"As one of the world’s first Heavy Metal bands, SARCOFAGUS has been a major influence on many bands around the globe. With the release of this interactive iPhone application, the band is once again on the cutting edge of music innovation just like they were back in 1977. The App includes the first full album-length Metal Video ever produced (1982), their complete 2007 "Core Values" CD, and several new videos. Here’s your chance to see how Heavy Metal began and experience the music format of the future." (Brendan Biryla, HollywoodMetal.com)
THIS APP CONTAINS:
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•1982 Full album length video “Moottorilinnut - Motorbirds” (34 minutes)
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•2007 Full album “Core Values” (11 Songs - 1 hour))
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•New videos (13 minutes)
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•History
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•Photo Galleries
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•Bio
Copyright Sarcofagus 2016
05.03.2010
"Promised Land of Heavy Metal" now distributed via Apple App Store
Pioneer film makers prefer to distribute new documentary through the Apple App Store.
The film, called "Promised Land of Heavy Metal" is an HD documentary app available now for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The feature film investigates the history and philosophy of Finland's prominent, and world renowned, Heavy Metal music scene.
With over 50 Million iPhone and iPod Touch users in the world, and over 7 Million Applications downloaded each day, the App Store is sure to become an important distribution medium for video content producers around the world. The app store eliminates many of the distribution barriers facing independent filmmakers and makes it easy to get their films into regions outside the country of origin.
This is the first indie-film app released in the world.
"Promised Land of Heavy Metal" App costs $2 USD/ £1.19 / €1.79/ and it includes:
- 522min TV version of the film (in English)
- Photo galleries
- Digital booklet about the "Promised Land of Heavy Metal" - Finland
- Web links for those traveling or looking for information about the Finnish Metal scene including: Travel information, Merchandise, Music Festivals etc.
The application is also available in a free "LITE" version, which features a trailer and other information from "Promised Land of Heavy Metal" documentary.
The film's makers, UK based Finnish couple Kimmo Kuusniemi and Tanja Katinka Karttunen, plan to release more of their projects as apps and expect many other film makers to follow their lead. The couple's "Hunt For U-479" is their next film App.
Kimmo was a founding member and guitarist for one of the world's first Heavy Metal bands, Sarcofagus.
For more information visit: www.promisedlandofmetal.com
App Link (USA):
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/promised-land-of-heavy-metal/id347890175?mt=8
App Link (Europe):
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/promised-land-of-heavy-metal/id347890175?mt=8
Lite App Link (USA):
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/promised-land-of-heavy-metal-lite/id350056476?mt=8
Lite App Link (Europe):
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/promised-land-of-heavy-metal-lite/id350056476?mt=8
21.03.2010
Kimmo Kuusniemi Interviewed at USA FM radio WXRX
"Promised Land of Heavy Metal" film producer and forefather of Finnish Metal Kimmo Kuusniemi from Sarcofagus was interviewed by FM Rock Radio station WXRX, From Rockford, Illinois USA, on 17th of March 2010 (St Patrick's Day). The interview was made by the daily rock radio show "Stone and Double T".
You can listen to the whole interview here: http://www.promisedlandofmetal.com/WXRX/WXRXInterview.html
14.06.2010
NEW INTERVIEWS:
1. Three legendary heavy metal guitarists KK Downing (Judas Priest), Kimmo Kuusniemi (Sarcofagus) and Varg Vikernes (Burzum) were interviewed for an extensive US rock webzine Peacedogman "Guitargument" article.
This is in depth interview makes comparisons between three generations of influential metal guitarist -KK Downing from the 60's, Kuusniemi from the 70's and Vikernes from the 80's... and asks - amongst other things - about their music making methods, guitar preferences and the essence of metal. The article has some brilliant and interesting revelations! READ THE FULL ARTICLE: http://www.peacedogman.com/gtrgriff.htm
2. Kimmo Kuusniemi Interviewed by the 80srocks.net members about Sarcofagus Past, Present and Future. This interview is in Finnish so if needed use Google Translate to read the Interview in other languages :)
16.09.2010
Sarcofagus "BACK FROM THE DEAD" Show and Official Vinyl Release by SVART Records
Sarcofagus Show "Back from the Dead" will rock the place 23.9.2010 at Dante's Highlight, Fredrikinkatu 42, Helsinki, Finland. Sarcofagus is the first heavy metal band in Finland. It was formed by guitarist Kimmo Kuusniemi and singer Hannu Leiden in 1977 and released early metal recordings during the years 1979-1981 (single: Go to Hell/All Those Lies and albums: Cycle of Life, Envoy of Death and Moottorilinnut/Motorbirds 1979-1981).
At the Dante's Show SVART Records will release "Sarcofagus Live in Studio 1979", the first ever official Vinyl release of the long lost "Live in Studio 1979" tape. This new Vinyl release will include never before seen photos and information. Other merchandize such as memorabilia and T shirts will also be available at the event. SVART Records is planning to release all the old Sarcofagus recordings on Vinyl soon, dates are to be announced.
Following in the footsteps of the old Sarcofagus stage show: videos, surprises and guest stars will be part of the event. The founding singer Hannu Leiden, legendary metal musician Tapio "Papa" Wilska, electric Kantele player and throat singer Jyha Jyrkäs from Poropetra and members from Enochian Crescent will visit the stage.
16.09.2010
Some Video Captures from the Helsinki & Kouvola Gigs. Live videos to follow as soon as I have time to edit them :)
Sarcofagus Interview by Ismo Karo in Imperium. READ IT HERE! (in Finnish only - English version coming up later...)
07.11.2010
NEW LP “Live in Studio 1979” and T-Shirts For Sale! VERY Cool release from SVART Records out now!
17.10.2010
Sarcofagus in Studio!
The band re-recorded 13 songs from “Cycle Of Life”, “Envoy of Death”, “Motorbirds” and “Core Values” albums.
17.11.2010
NEW LPs “Cycle Of Life” & “Live in Studio 1979” and T-Shirts Out & For Sale!
Black or Clear Vinyl.
VERY Cool releases from SVART Records out now!
Also 2 different Sarcofagus T-Shirts out now!
You can buy them straight from the band HERE & GET THE BEST DEAL AROUND!
06.9.2010
SARCOFAGUS - BACK FROM THE DEAD
The first heavy metal band of Finland SARCOFAGUS is back together and touring in Finland.
Sarcofagus was formed by guitarist Kimmo Kuusniemi and singer Hannu Leiden in 1977 and released early metal recordings during the years 1979-1981 (single Go to Hell/All Those Lies 1979 and albums Cycle of Life, Envoy of Death and Moottorilinnut/Motorbirds 1980-1981).
The band starts touring in Finland in September 2010, after a 30 year break, with most of the original line up on board: guitarist Kimmo Kuusniemi, keyboard player Esa Kotilainen and bass player Juha Kiminki are all members of the old Sarcofagus. Famous Finnish drummer Anssi Nykänen and singers Jukka Ritari from Kimmo Kuusniemi Band Moottorilinnut/Motorbirds album and Tanja Katinka Karttunen from the latest 2007 Sarcofagus Core Values album are part of the current line up.
Following in the footsteps of the old Sarcofagus, a stage show, surprises and guest stars will be part of the act. The founding member singer Hannu Leiden will join the forces when not busy with his own band Havana Black. The Kimmo Kuusniemi's notorious flame thrower guitar will be used, when allowed.
Helsinki dates include: 12.9 headlining at Metal Warning Festival at Gloria, and 23.9 Sarcofagus Show "Back from the Dead" with guest stars at Dante's. More dates to be announced soon.
- Sarcofagus also pioneered in making one of the first full album length music videos in the world (1981 for the Moottorilinnut/Motorbirds album).
- Sarcofagus guitarist and film maker Kimmo Kuusniemi produced the international documentary "Promised Land of Heavy Metal" about the Finnish Metal phenomenon in 2008 (co production with YLE TV.) www.promisedlandofmetal.com
- A comprehensive Sarcofagus iPhone App came out in the Apple store in 2010.
- Early Sarcofagus recordings will be re released on Vinyl by SVART Records, starting in
September 2010 with the previously unreleased "Sarcofagus Live in Studio 1979" and the first 1979 album "Cycle of Life".
06.03.2010
We are getting the Sarcofagus Facebook page up to date! It will be
much faster and easier to share news on Facebook than here on the page.
JOIN US ON FACEBOOK HERE! If you are not on Facebook we will of course keep on updating these pages.
If you want to sign for an occasional Sarcofagus Press Release, please click here: news@sarcofagus.com
04.03.2010
Kimmo & Tanja were interviewed for “Finnish Metal Week” in New Zealand.
30.03.2010
Kimmo was interviewed for Irish National FM Station “Newstalk” about Finnish Metal & Sarcofagus on 18.02.2011. Listen the Interview here:
04.02.2012
Sarcofagus “Black Contract” from “Envoy Of Death” Album (1980) featured in Brutal Ballet “Out Of The Darkness” Ballet performance : READ MORE!
06.12.2012
Big Story about Sarcofagus Past & Present in new Issue of IRON FIST Magazine: READ MORE
2015
Sarcofagus song used as a title song for a Horror Movie “Cutting Room”. Music Video coming up soon.
CUSTOM AMFISOUND KAIRA 7 SUSTAINIAC SHOW GUITAR: READ MORE
28.05.2015 “ENVOY OF DEATH 2015” Featuring the new Lineup!
Kimmo Kuusniemi Guitars and Keyboards Pete Ahonen (Stargazer, Burning Point) vocals
Jukka Jokikokko (Burning Point, Zenith Reunion) bass Ville Hanhisuanto (Zenith Reunion) drums
2016
NEW “BACK FROM THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS” album out! BUY IT ONLY FROM HERE!
The final album of the original lineup and introducing the new lineup.
IN DEPTH KIMMO KUUSNIEMI INTERVIEW IN IRON FIST.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE ORDERING THE NEW CD
One of the best from the archives - back in issue #2The Finnish godfathers are still raging and still putting out albums
All hail Sarcofagus
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