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CHILDREN OF BODOM Bassist Interviewed In Montreal; Video Available

Metalship webzine conducted an interview with bassist Henkka Seppälä (a.k.a. Henkka T. Blacksmith) of Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM on April 17, 2009 when the band played in Montreal, Quebec, Canada during the "No Fear Energy Tour" with LAMB OF GOD and AS I LAY DYING. Watch the chat in two par...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman: 'After The New York Show, I Knew It Was Going To Be Over'

Finnish heavy metal band CHILDREN OF BODOM was forced to cancel its remaining live dates as part of the No Fear Energy Tour with LAMB OF GOD due to injuries sustained by guitarist and frontman Alexi Laiho. Laiho, 30, broke his shoulder two weeks ago when he was ejected from his tour bus bunk after ....

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Officially Drops Off LAMB OF GOD Tour

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM have officially dropped off the "No Fear Energy Tour" with LAMB OF GOD, AS I LAY DYING, GOD FORBID and MUNICIPAL WASTE. The band's frontman, Alexi Laiho, broke his shoulder late last month when he was ejected from his bunk as a result of the group's tour bus takin...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Performs Abbreviated Set In New York City

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM performed an abbreviated, three-song set last night (Friday, May 8) at the New York City stop of the "No Fear Energy Tour" alongside with LAMB OF GOD, AS I LAY DYING, GOD FORBID and MUNICIPAL WASTE. The band's frontman, Alexi Laiho, broke his shoulder late last mo...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM: New Video Interview Available

Metal Injection conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho and keyboardist Janne Wirman of Finnish metal masters CHILDREN OF BODOM when the band played the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival in late April. Watch the chat below. CHILDREN OF BODOM bassist Henkka Seppälä (a.k.a. He...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM's HENKKA Comments On Frontman's Broken Shoulder

Bassist Henkka Seppälä (a.k.a. Henkka T. Blacksmith) of Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM recently spoke to Noisecreep about frontman Alexi Laiho's broken shoulder which he sustained when he was ejected from his bunk as a result of the band's tour bus taking an irregularly harsh sharp turn. "It wa...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman Comments On Broken Shoulder: 'I'm Jinxed!'

Alexi Laiho, front man for the Finnish metal band CHILDREN OF BODOM, sustained a serious injury while on the road as part of the "No Fear Energy Tour" alongside with LAMB OF GOD, AS I LAY DYING, GOD FORBID and MUNICIPAL WASTE. Laiho, who was recently named the world's "Best Metal Guitarist" in the 1...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman Breaks F**king Shoulder, Vows To Continue F**king Touring

CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho broke his shoulder earlier this week after falling from his tour bus bunk while travelling with the rest of the band during the No Fear Energy Tour with LAMB OF GOD, AS I LAY DYING, GOD FORBID and MUNICIPAL WASTE. Addressing the audience prior to laun...

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WARMEN: Japanese Edition Of New Album To Include ROXETTE Cover

CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman will release the fourth album from his WARMEN project, "Japanese Hospitality", on August 24 via Spinefarm Records. The 10-song effort includes two cover versions — "Separate Ways", originally recorded by JOURNEY, and "Black Cat" by JANET JACKSON, featuring...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Keyboardist's WARMEN: New Album Title, Release Date Revealed

CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman has set "Japanese Hospitality" as the title of the fourth album from his WARMEN project, due on August 24 via Spinefarm Records. The 10-song effort includes two cover versions — "Separate Ways", originally recorded by JOURNEY, and "Black Cat" by JANET JACKS...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM's LAIHO Named 'Best Metal Guitarist' In GUITAR WORLD's Readers' Poll

Alexi Laiho, guitarist and front man for the award-winning Finnish metal band CHILDREN OF BODOM, has been named "Best Metal Guitarist" in Guitar World magazine's 15th annual readers' poll. Laiho "trounced the competition" to win the coveted award, according to the respected publication, besting well...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM: Canadian Signing Sessions Announced

CHILDREN OF BODOM members Henkka Seppälä (bass; a.k.a. Henkka T. Blacksmith),Alexi Laiho (guitar, vocals) and Roope Latvala (guitar) have scheduled the following ESP-sponsored signing sessions at Axe Music stores in Edmonton, Alberta and Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Friday, April 10 from 4:00 p.m. to...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Keyboardist Completes Mixing New WARMEN Album

CHILDREN OF BODOM keyboardist Janne Wirman has finished mixing the fourth album from his WARMEN project, due later in the year. One of the new cover songs the band recorded is JANET JACKSON's "Black Cat", featuring a guest appearance by the Finnish pop/rock queen Jonna Kosonen. Other guest singers s...

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ANNIHILATOR Honored At Canada's INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS

Canadian metal veterans ANNIHILATOR were honored in the "Favorite Metal Artist/Group" category at the 2009 Indie Awards (Independent Music Awards),which was held this past Saturday, March 14 at the Royal York Hotel (Canadian Room) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Also nominated in the "Metal" category...

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GEORGE LYNCH Talks 'Guitar Generation Tour'

Rock Confidential recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE). An excerpt from the chat follows below. Rock Confidential: How are things goin', George? I know you've got a full plate already this year. Lynch: The SOULS OF WE record has been...