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Children of Bodom is a Finnish band from the city of Espoo, near Helsinki. The name of the band comes from one of the most famous Finnish murder cases of all time. (The murdering of three teenagers one night at Lake Bodom back in the 60’s.)
Early Children of Bodom albums are inspired by classical music and death metal (Red Light in My Eyes pt. 1 starts with a line from J.S. Bach’s Invention No.13 in A minor and Red Light in My Eyes pt. 2 includes selections from Mozart’s 25th Symphony), and later albums are more inspired by a commercial thrash and hair metal, losing some of its earlier melodic style. A precise definition for their musical genre is discussed by fans and the specialized press alike, often discounting the influences of the band and the composition of songs. The lyrics of their songs are written in the English language and are often of a simplistic nature, dealing with the subjects of death and personal struggles. As the band grows in experience, so does their playing style. They seem to change one way or another with every album that gets released. Even the album cover arts seems to change as the band grows. They are now also hitting the mainstream part of metal, their name and style being more known now. COB continues to inspire many musicians alike and more join the COBHC everyday.
The bandmembers include Alexi Laiho (lead guitar and vocals), Janne Warman (keyboard), Roope Latvala (rhythm guitar), Jaska Raatikainen (drums) and Henkka T. Blacksmith (bass guitar).
Early Children of Bodom albums are inspired by classical music and death metal (Red Light in My Eyes pt. 1 starts with a line from J.S. Bach’s Invention No.13 in A minor and Red Light in My Eyes pt. 2 includes selections from Mozart’s 25th Symphony), and later albums are more inspired by a commercial thrash and hair metal, losing some of its earlier melodic style. A precise definition for their musical genre is discussed by fans and the specialized press alike, often discounting the influences of the band and the composition of songs. The lyrics of their songs are written in the English language and are often of a simplistic nature, dealing with the subjects of death and personal struggles. As the band grows in experience, so does their playing style. They seem to change one way or another with every album that gets released. Even the album cover arts seems to change as the band grows. They are now also hitting the mainstream part of metal, their name and style being more known now. COB continues to inspire many musicians alike and more join the COBHC everyday.
The bandmembers include Alexi Laiho (lead guitar and vocals), Janne Warman (keyboard), Roope Latvala (rhythm guitar), Jaska Raatikainen (drums) and Henkka T. Blacksmith (bass guitar).
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ManiektheGiant wrote:
Gay shit
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YesterdaysRain wrote:
achujwie - Ty naprawdę chuja się znasz. Cannibal Corpse to dopiero gówno
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mikebrew150 wrote:
Amon Amarth drum cover :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBUAPUN0Bac
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Cazzeyy wrote:
ye brah
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achujwie wrote:
Cannibal Corpse supporting THEM? This ain't gonna happen for real. And their new album sucks so much.
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Tapani69ofBodom wrote:
Already got my ticket for Amsterdam. It's gonna be my 3th time. And fuck yeah I'm looking forward. They're worth it!
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DarkEpitaph wrote:
\\m// In The Shadows \\m// [2] the whole debut is criminally overlooked, certainly their best album iny my opinion!
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CHARLOTTExNW wrote:
Going to buy my ticket for their show in Amsterdam any soon. It's gonna be the first time I'll see them live. Looking forward to it
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Ashtray_bliss wrote:
\\m// In The Shadows \\m//
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Trve_Mallkorr wrote:
v fuck you. http://www.last.fm/user/Slash0666/journal/2012/01/08/5a114n_die_for_scenecore?setlang=en This is my high class poetry, lolowned
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kukkkkkka wrote:
My poem called "The Gods of Metal" They came from Finland. A little known to them. They brought a lot of heavy. Their songs are strong and dark. It does not take skill. But you ask: "how to call them?" Call them the gods of metal.
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Bastos99 wrote:
Living Dead Beat♫
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nnnienke wrote:
ARE YOU DEAD YET?!
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Rister68 wrote:
They killed it last night in St.Louis. One of the best live acts I've seen...
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orangexlemon wrote:
Last album was a great comeback. Fuck the critics.
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FjordSweetFjord wrote:
The counts are in, and at COB's gig tonight Alexi said the word "fuck" 83 times during a 90 minute set haha. It was my 5th time seeing them, so I knew he was more than fond of the word. Wonderful gig, lots of old material, and the band as a whole played wonderfully.
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AJ_armando wrote:
http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lysu4qh4nn1qgr0aio1_500.jpg Janne's Epic Answer is Epic.
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IronBullet wrote:
why thaa fuck isnt tie my rope more popular?
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YesterdaysRain wrote:
whoa!
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undeadxchild wrote:
They're will be working in the next album this summer. http://www.guitarworld.com/children-bodom-begin-writing-new-album-may
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Children Of Bodom 15th Anniversary Tour
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CHILDREN OF BODOM ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING TOUR
12 Apr 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/childrenofbodom
CHILDREN OF BODOM ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING TOUR
AWARD WINNING METAL BAND's NEW ALBUM "RELENTLESS RECKLESS
FOREVER" LANDS AT #41 ON BILLBOARD TOP 200
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