Originating from the vibrant music scene of Turku, Finland, SARS emerged in 2016 as a collective vision to forge a sound rooted in "Hatebreed inspired metallic hardcore".

However, it wasn't until 2019 that the band took its definitive form, with the foundational trio of Timo Heikkilä (drums), Sami Leinonen (guitar), and Juuso Linsamo (guitar) laying the groundwork for what would become a powerful musical force.

SARS' initial foray into the music scene saw them collaborate with the legendary Keijo Niinimaa (known for his work with Rotten Sound, Morbid Evils, and Goatburner).

This collaboration resulted in the release of their first three singles, during which Keijo shared vocal duties with Antti.

Notably, Keijo also took on the roles of tracking and producing the first two singles, contributing his wealth of experience to shape the band's early sonic identity.

SARS stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of collaboration and evolution within the music scene, carving their path with a blend of metallic hardcore and unapologetic intensity.

As they forge ahead, the band remains poised to leave an indelible mark on the global heavy music landscape.

'Nothing Hurts Quite Like Life' consists of 10 punishing tracks with a total run time of 36 minutes.

We look at hardcore through "a death/thrash metal kid's" lens, so attention is paid to songwriting and arrangements too without forgetting the chugs.

With three of the members as a backing vocalists (Timo, Sami & Juuso) joining in we were able to lift Antti's screams to a new level.Also drawing from a wide variety of music beyond the hardcore umbrella, we aim to keep tracks interesting all the time and are not afraid to introduce some melodies or even some atmospheric elements into the tracks.