Clayforge was formed in 1997. They released one demo called Kult Release in 1998, managed to sign a record deal, and subsequently changed their name to Murder in Art. Juha did not continue on in that project.

Tracks on the Demo:

1. Le Acteur de la Mort
2. Nightblade
3. Hell Parade
4. Blood Opera
5. The Flesh I Eat

The Members of Clayforge were:

Mikko "Deepthroat" Nurmi - Vocals

Juha "Speedpick" Raivio - Rhythm Guitar, Keyboard

Markus "Fastfinger" Jämsen - Lead Guitar

Tomi "Stormhand" Kankainen - Bass, Keyboard

Pasi "Thunderpedal" Pasanen - Drums