Finnish melodic death metal band Children of Bodom will release a live album of its final performance, titled "A Chapter Called Children of Bodom (Final Show in Helsinki Ice Hall 2019)," on Dec. 15, 2023, via Spinefarm Records. Pre-order the album here. Released with the blessing of the estate Alexi Laiho, who died in 2020, the album... Continue Reading →
Review by Greg Maki Even in a pandemic, 2021 was shaping up to be a big year for Bodom After Midnight. Formed by guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho and guitarist Daniel Freyberg from the ashes of Children of Bodom when that long-running Finnish act dissolved in late 2019—and named after a song from the band’s third album—Bodom... Continue Reading →
Bodom After Midnight, featuring late guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho, has released a music video for the title track of its upcoming EP, "Paint the Sky with Blood." The band features Laiho, who passed away in December 2020 and his former Children of Bodom bandmate, guitarist Daniel Freyberg, along with Waltteri Väyrynen, Mitja Toivonen and live keyboardist... Continue Reading →
Bodom After Midnight, the band formed by the late Finnish guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho and intended to be the successor to Children of Bodom, will release the EP "Paint the Sky with Blood" on April 23, 2021, via Napalm Records. In addition to Laiho, who died in December 2020, Bodom After Midnight features guitarist Daniel Freyberg,... Continue Reading →
Alexi Laiho, best known as the frontman of metal band Children of Bodom, died last week at his home in Helsinki, Finland. According to a press release, he had suffered from long-term health issues during his last years. He was 41 years old. Laiho and drummer Jaska Raatikainen founded Children of Bodom in 1993. Before... Continue Reading →
Bodom After Midnight, featuring former members of Children of Bodom, has signed an official worldwide (excluding Japan) contract with Napalm Records. The band—(Alexi Laiho, vocals/guitar; Daniel Freyberg, guitar; Mitja Toivonen, bass; and Waltteri Väyrynen, drums)—released the following statement: "We are far beyond thrilled to start working with Napalm Records. We feel that they can provide the best... Continue Reading →
Finland's melodic death superstars Children Of Bodom will release their tenth album, "Hexed," on March 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band is proud to announce their Hexed 2019 North American Tour. The trek will kick off in Quebec City on March 13 and conclude in New York City on April 19th.
Finland's melodic death superstars Children Of Bodom are proud to the announce the release of their tenth album, “Hexed,” on March 8, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. See below for album art and tracklisting. COB frontman, guitarist, and mastermind Alexi Laiho comments, “People have said that the album is generally catchier. So I started thinking about that, perhaps the... Continue Reading →
What happens when you put a bunch of bloodthirsty, music-loving goblins together? You get a brand of crushing music otherwise now known as goblin metal. Enter Nekrogoblikon, featuring its goblin hype-man, John. So is this a parody? Nope. Is this a gimmick? Sure. Is this awesome? Yep. Formed more than a decade ago and "practicing... Continue Reading →
Alexi Laiho of Children of Bodom Review by Greg Maki-----With four bands from four different countries, Children of Bodom’s “I Worship Chaos” tour was an international affair. Even better, each act brought a very different sound to the stage, making for a pleasantly diverse night of metal in Baltimore. The progressive metal stylings of Oni,... Continue Reading →
