Hard rock/Metal

Finnish heavy-hitting psych machine Craneium returns with "Point Of No Return" - The band's fourth album is their most ambitious one yet, washing over you through a constant ebb and flow of fuzzy heaviness, complemented by melodies and atmospheric passages. With... 

A new satanic panic is upon us! Satanic North is what happens when you let two well-known Finnish metal artists stare into the abyss for too long. Enter Petri Lindroos (Ensiferum, Warmen) and Janne Parviainen (Ensiferum), far-travelled, well-versed musicians who have been staring... 

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‘What Lies Beneath’ is the second rock studio album by Finnish solo artist Tarja. Originally released in 2010, it is considered a classic and must-have for both fans and critics and includes timeless Tarja hits like ‘Until My Last Breath’, ‘I Feel Immortal’ and... 

Apocalyptica is a Finnish cello metal band known for their unique style of music, blending heavy metal with classical cello arrangements. The song "Nothing else matters", which the band has covered on their album "Apocalyptica plays Metallica by four cello" recorded in... 

Svart Records proudly present The 69 Eyes' Motor City Resurrection first time on vinyl!

Motor City Resurrection is a... 

Svart Records proudly present The 69 Eyes' Motor City Resurrection first time on vinyl! Motor City Resurrection is a compilation of early material by the Finnish rock band The 69 Eyes. Originally released in 1994 by 1 + 2 Records, the compilation presents... 

“Rankarumpu” is the 12th studio album by KORPIKLAANI offering a perfect mix of old school up-tempo catchiness, brilliant folk elements by Olli Vänskä (violin) and Sami Perttula (accordion), Jonne Järvelä’s impeccable hooks and lyrics, resulting in... 

Blind Channel julkaisee perjantaina 1.12. uuden biisin Die Another Day, jossa vierailee suosittu brittiläinen pop-artisti ja -lauluntekijä, klubeja loppuunmyyvä RØRY. Sello-osuudet biisiin soitti kansainvälisesti tunnetun Apocalytica-yhtyeen Perttu Kivilaakso. ”Die... 

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Alunperin vain CD:nä julkaistu Niskalaakin neljäs studioalbumi vuodelta 2004 nyt ensimmäistä kertaa vinyylimuodossa. Albumi möi kultaa Suomessa julkaisuvuotenaan 2004. 

Amorphis guitarist Tomi Koivusaari digs into his bloody roots with solo project Bjørkø and upcoming album "Heartrot" Best known as the driving force behind Finnish metal icons Amorphis, guitarist Tomi Koivusaari steps into his own spotlight with Bjørkø, his long-awaited... 

After 5 years since the release of their self-titled 7″, RIVETTE returns with their debut album True Distance, forged to the rhythm of the still beating heartland. True Distance encompasses the trek started already before the In Harmony days of 2018, as thoroughly described in... 

Finnish metal legends Sonata Arctica finally return with a new album that leads them back to their classic power metal roots. As second single, they've revealed 'A Monster Only You Can't See', a touching song about friendship. Vocalist and songwriter... 

Children of Bodomin tarina tuli päätökseensä 15.12. 2019 kun se soitti viimeisen keikkansa Helsingin... 

Children of Bodomin tarina tuli päätökseensä 15.12. 2019 kun se soitti viimeisen keikkansa Helsingin jäähallissa. Tasan neljä vuotta... 

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"Dark Christmas" is the highly anticipated second volume of Tarja's 2017 album "From Spirits and Ghosts (Score for a Dark Christmas)" - a surprise hit and on-going strong seller. This time, Tarja has added a haunting twist to classic Christmas hits and carols with the addition... 

"Dark Christmas" is the highly anticipated second volume of Tarja's 2017 album "From Spirits and Ghosts (Score for a Dark Christmas)" - a surprise hit and on-going strong seller. This time, Tarja has added a haunting twist to classic Christmas hits... 

Deadache is the fourth studio album by Finnish rock band Lordi, released in October 2008. For the release of the album the band renewed their monster outfits. Deadache is a melodic hard rock album but has a heavier sound and includes more horror-themes than Lordi's previous albums. The... 

During the difficult years of the pandemic, Finland's dark metal masters AMORPHIS seized their time at home to record this energetic live album "Queen Of Time (Live At Tavastia 2021)" – available in several audio formats and Blu-ray, the album includes the... 

Originally released in 1996 and out of print on vinyl for almost 20 years, 'Elegy' saw the Finnish death metal giants expand their signature sound into uncharted territories. A captivating blend of progressive metal, lush atmospherics and traditional Finnish... 

AMORPHIS's classic debut full-length is a crushing crusade of majestically moving atmospheric death metal! 

The longstanding Finnish metal masterpiece that forever took the genre to new heights! 

AMORPHIS defy expectations at every turn, always producing spellbinding and vivid music. Am Universum is AMORPHIS' most complete and memorable work to date. 

AMORPHIS' legendary Privilege of Evil EP available on vinyl for the first time in 10 years! Originally released in 1993, the EP contains the bands first demo material recorded in 1991. A thick slab of early Finnish death metal, Privilege of Evil has... 

Finnish progressive post-metal band Besra releases their second album ”Transitions” Change is often painful. Since the release of their critically acclaimed debut Anhedonia, Finnish progressive post-metal band... 

Finnish progressive post-metal band Besra releases their second album ”Transitions” Change is often painful. Since the release of their critically acclaimed debut Anhedonia, Finnish progressive post-metal... 

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Limited 30th Anniversary Vinyl Edition Long before Lordi and Nightwish put Finnish metal on the map globally, Waltari were there churning out a curiously engaging concoction of various genres molten into metal. Waltari signed with Roadrunner Records in the early nineties and released Torcha, the... 

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Are you in the mood for some extremely catchy melodic death metal from today? Your supper has just been delivered! The legendary Finnish Metal band Omnium Gatherum proudly presents this mouthwatering four-course meal under the title "Slasher - EP". Including the fantastic 80s... 

The return of one of Finland’s finest death metal bands, Kalmah! Kalmah is an old school melodic death metal band from Pudasjärvi, norther Finland, formed in 1998. In 2000 they signed with Spinefarm Records and released their legendary debut album ’Svamplord’ (2000) with great success. Since... 

USCH! ENSIMMÄISTÄ KERTAA VINYYLINÄ!!! Juhlimme kolmannen studioalbumimme 15-vuotispäivää julkaisemalla sen ensimmäistä kertaa vinyylinä. 15th Anniversary Ultimate Synthetic Party Edition ilmestyy 9.6. Albumin vinyylille masteroi Run-Q ja kansitaiteen on tehnyt SG.7. 

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First time on vinyl! Reissue of the 1997 album Skin Of My Teeth by Mad Juana. Including a bonus CD with demo versions of five of the album's tracks. Svart Records will release Mad Juana’s debut album, (a band founded by Sami Yaffa and Karmen Guy in the mid-1990s) in... 

First time on vinyl! Reissue of the 1997 album Skin Of My Teeth by Mad Juana. Including a bonus CD with demo versions of five of the album's tracks. Svart Records will release Mad Juana’s debut album, (a band founded by Sami Yaffa and Karmen Guy in the mid-1990s) in... 

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Few bands bring together sounds of darkness, melody, and musicality like Finland’s INSOMNIUM. With ‘Anno 1696’, the ninth installment in their sonic explorations that include masterworks like ‘Shadows of the Dying Sun’ (2014) or ‘Winter’s Gate’ (2016), INSOMNIUM... 

Few bands bring together sounds of darkness, melody, and musicality like Finland’s INSOMNIUM. With ‘Anno 1696’, the ninth installment in their sonic explorations that include masterworks like ‘Shadows of the Dying Sun’ (2014) or ‘Winter’s Gate’ (2016), INSOMNIUM continues... 

Classic Black Vinyl Edition Reverend Bizarre's debut album In The Rectory Of The Bizarre Reverend was released on... 

Limited Deep Purple Vinyl Reverend Bizarre's debut album In The Rectory Of The Bizarre Reverend was released on... 

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PRESTIGE were barely out of their teenager years, yet fully aware of the problems in the society and the world around them when they started making music in 1987. Often the band took a humoristic approach to song lyrics, but if you dig deeper, there is always a... 

PRESTIGE were barely out of their teenager years, yet fully aware of the problems in the society and the world around them when they started making music in 1987. Often the band took a humoristic approach to song lyrics, but if you dig deeper, there is always a... 

The pioneering metal band Xysma ends 25 year hiatus with new album announced Since the late 1980's when a new form of metal started to emerge from the ashes of the speed and thrash metal movement, Xysma were there making a racket. They've gone a long way from the pus-oozing... 

The pioneering metal band Xysma ends 25 year hiatus with new album announced Since the late 1980's when a new form of metal started to emerge from the ashes of the speed and thrash metal movement, Xysma were there making a racket. They've gone a long way from the... 

The crushing and merciless satanic speed metal assault by Vitriolic finally on 180g black vinyl. The record has been mastered for vinyl and the covers stamped with a metallic silver foil print. Includes a two-sided lyrics insert. 33rpm to rip your guts to pieces and make you... 

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Tarja Turunen julkaisee 2. joulukuuta parhaista paloista koostuvan albumin nimeltä Best Of: Living The Dream. Kokoelma valottaa Suomen menestyneimpiin artisteihin... 

Tarja Turunen julkaisee 2. joulukuuta parhaista paloista koostuvan albumin nimeltä Best Of: Living The Dream. Kokoelma valottaa Suomen menestyneimpiin artisteihin lukeutuvan Tarjan 15-vuotista soolouraa. Levyllä kuullaan Tarjan suosituimpia kappaleita... 

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Suomalaisia metallipäitä on askarruttanut aina kysymys siitä, mikä on maamme ensimmäinen heavy metal -yhtye. Svart Records antaa vastauksen. Se on Hard Rock Sallinen, joka perustettiin vuonna 1974 ja sitä vanhempaa suomalaista metalliyhtyettä emme ole toistaiseksi... 

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2022 has been a historically remarkable year in many ways, one of them being that the recorded legacy of Finland's top melodic death metal export Omnium Gatherum turns 20. After the now-defunct label Rage of Achilles put these songs out on a mini-CD, Omnium Gatherum...