Alexi Laiho’s cause of death has now been revealed. The late Children Of Bodom and Bodom After Midnight frontman died as a result of “alcohol-induced degeneration of the liver and pancreas connective tissue.” He was also said to have “had a cocktail of painkillers, opioids and insomnia medication in his system.” The news was confirmed…
Journalist and author Björn “Nalle” Österman has paid tribute to the late Alexi Laiho (Children Of Bodom) and the late Chuck Schuldiner (Death) by releasing live audio of Laiho singing Death’s “Within The Mind” and “Defensive Personalities” during a March 1, 2002 memorial concert for Schuldiner at Nosturi in Helsinki, Finland. Laiho performed the tracks…
Bodom After Midnight and former Children Of Bodom vocalist/guitarist Alexi Laiho has sadly passed away at the age of 41. The musician died at his home in Finland last week after previously battling long-term health issues. Bodom After Midnight issued the following statement: “We are crushed by the sudden passing of our dear friend and…
An updated edition of Alexi Laiho’s “Chaos, Control & Guitar” biography has been released in English. A description of the book, which was written by Petri Silas, can be read below: “Alexi Laiho is one of the most internationally successful metal musicians in Finland. When a punk rocker’s attitude to life is combined with dazzling…
Children Of Bodom recently played their final show with bassist Henkka T. Blacksmith, drummer Jaska Raatikainen, and keyboardist Janne Wirman and now the three former members have issued a new statement on their departure. According to them, the group “couldn’t find a shared viewpoint during these last few years.” Blacksmith, Raatikainen, and Wirman said the…
Last night (December 15), Children Of Bodom played their final show with bassist Henkka T. Blacksmith, drummer Jaska Raatikainen, and keyboardist Janne Wirman at the Jäähalli in Helsinki, Finland. You can find footage from the concert below. As previously reported, frontman Alexi Laiho and guitarist Daniel Freyberg plan to move forward with new members, but…
As previously reported, Henkka T. Blacksmith, Jaska Raatikainen, and Janne Wirman will be exiting Children Of Bodom after their December 15 show at Black Box in Helsinki, Finland. However, Soundi are now reporting that Alexi Laiho may have to change the band’s name due to AA & Sewira Consulting Oy, the company owned by the…
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…
Children Of Bodom have premiered an animated video for the title track of their latest album “Hexed.” The clip was created by students at the The Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology in Australia and it was produced by Aaron McLoughlin and Simon Norton. McLoughlin commented: “As always, we like to come up with something that…
Children Of Bodom have premiered a new video for their new song “Platitudes And Barren Words.” This track is from the band’s new album “Hexed,” which will be released on March 8. Alexi Laiho commented: “This one has been a lot of people’s favorite song since day one and when you think about it, every…
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