Photographer Roosa Sippola

Over 40 years ago founded Finnish heavy metal band Cobra 1981 has released their first single – “Who says that you cannot begin your career as a recording artist when you are over 60?”

The number on the name Cobra 1981 refers to the year that the band was founded in Finnish town of Kuortane. It’s not that typical that an over 40-year-old heavy metal band releases their debut single. But who says that you cannot begin your career as a recording artist when you are over 60? Here it is, the song “Vanha Kuoma” from 1980’s performed with today’s experience and skills.

Listen to “Vanha Kuoma” on music services: https://push.fm/fl/cobra1981-vanhakuoma
Their debut album will be released in spring 2024. Some of the songs are almost 40 years old with some more recent compositions. The band’s line-up consists of all the founding members with a couple of new recruits of which the youngest just celebrated his 50th birthday.

The album is energetic there is high tempo songs with heavy metal vocals and cinematic lyrics in the spirit of NWOBHM. On the other songs the atmosphere is ominous and on some parts power ballad -like. The album has been captured as studio live so the tight played experienced touch has a hint of roughness in it.

“Vanha Kuoma” is a story about a sea captain who in his darkest moment leans into his most precious treasure and his best friend – the ship. But the sea is merciless, and the captain cannot escape his destiny.

Cobra 1981:
Asko Ylinen – Vocals
Juha Sippola – Guitar & Backing vocals
Jukka Laitila – Guitar
Reijo Hakola – Bass & Backing vocals
Seppo Patteri – Drums

https://www.instagram.com/cobra_1981

https://cobrayhtye.wixsite.com/cobrakuortane

Production, studio engineering ja mix: Arttu Volanto
Mastering engineer: Mika Jussila / Finnvox
Photos & Graphics: Roosa Sippola