Metal Anarchy

Children Of Bodom have announced that bassist Henkka T. Blacksmith, drummer Jaska Raatikainen, and keyboardist Janne Wirman will be exiting the band at the end of 2019. The group’s December 15 show at Black Box in Helsinki, Finland will be their last to feature the current lineup.

Children Of Bodom issued the following statement:

“It is with heavy hearts that we announce that 2019 will be the last for Children Of Bodom with this line-up.

After almost 25 years with Bodom, thousands of shows & 10 albums it is time for Henkka, Janne and Jaska to step back and change direction within their lives. All three will miss the fans and supporters in every city in every country the band ever played.

The last show of this line-up will be on the 15th of December at Helsinki Ice Hall. Tickets still remain for some of the Finnish shows in December.

Alexi and Daniel will have further announcements about their plans to keep creating new music in the future.

Thanks again for everything – Children Of Bodom“

Tour Dates:

12/05 Seinäjoki, FIN – Rytmikorjaamo
12/06 Oulu, FIN – Teatria
12/07 Tornio, FIN – Teatria
12/10 Helsinki, FIN – Tavastia
12/11 Tampere, FIN – Pakkahuone
12/12 Turku, FIN – Logomo
12/13 Jyväskylä, FIN – Lutakko
12/14 Jyväskylä, FIN – Lutakko
12/15 Helsinki, FIN – Black Box

Furthermore, the band’s “Hate Crew Deathroll” set at the 2020 Tuska Open Air Metal Festival has been cancelled.