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CHILDREN OF BODOM
- 1993
COUNTRY:
FINLAND
GENRE(S):
DEATH METAL, MELODIC METAL, OTHERS EXTREME
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SIMILAR BANDS:
WINTERSUN, NORTHER, DARK TRANQUILLITY, IN FLAMES, AMON AMARTH, PICTURED, ARCH ENEMY, INSOMNIUM, SOILWORK, KALMAH
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Children of Bodom have left a lasting imprint on the Death/Black Metal scene with their unique blend of fast, aggressive guitar work with catchy melodies and virtuoso solos.
TORPEDO
- 07.11.2023
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Children of Bodom is a melodic death metal band from Espoo, Finland. Formed in 1993, the band consists of five members: Alexi Laiho (vocals, guitar), Roope Latvala (guitar), Janne Wirman (keyboards), Henkka Seppälä (bass) and Jaska Raatikainen (drums).
Children of Bodom quickly gained popularity thanks to their unique musical style, which combines fast, aggressive guitar riffs with catchy melodies and virtuoso solos. Their songs are often characterized by dark, introspective lyrics, tackling themes such as death, violence and loneliness.
The band's debut album, "Something Wild", was released in 1997 to critical acclaim. It established Children of Bodom as one of the most promising bands on the metal scene. They went on to release several successful albums, including "Hatebreeder" in 1999, "Follow the Reaper" in 2000 and "Hate Crew Deathroll" in 2003.
Over the years, Children of Bodom have toured the world and built up a devoted fan base. Their live performances were energetic and intense, captivating audiences with their stage presence and musical virtuosity.
Sadly, in December 2019, the band announced its split after nearly three decades of existence. Alexi Laiho, the band's charismatic leader, passed away on December 29, 2020 at the age of 41, leaving behind an impressive musical legacy.
More informations on http://www.cobhc.com
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DID YOU KNOW?
Children of Bodom takes its name from Lake Bodom, near Helsinki, which was the scene of an unsolved murder in the 1960s.
Alexi Laiho was widely recognized for his guitar virtuosity. He won numerous awards for best guitarist in trade magazine readers' polls, and was admired for his speed and precision in solos.
Before adopting the name Children of Bodom, the band was called "Inearthed". They released an EP in 1994 under this name, entitled "Implosion of Heaven".
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