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Former CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman ALEXI LAIHO Launches New Band, BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT

Former CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho has launched a new band called BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT. Joining him in the group are guitarist Daniel Freyberg (ex-CHILDREN OF BODOM),drummer Waltteri Väyrynen (PARADISE LOST),bassist Mitja Toivonen (ex-SANTA CRUZ) and touring keyboardist Lauri...

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Former CHILDREN OF BODOM Bassist Joins MOON SHOT

Former CHILDREN OF BODOM bassist Henri "Henkka T. Blacksmith" Seppälä has joined a brand new Finnish rock band called MOON SHOT. Completing the group's lineup are vocalist Ville Malja (LAPKO),guitarist Jussi Ylikoski and drummer Mikko Hakila (DISCO ENSEMBLE). Seppälä announced his latest project in...

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Former CHILDREN OF BODOM Members Confirm They Are Rightful Owners Of Band's Name

Less than two months after announcing their departures from CHILDREN OF BODOM, Jaska Raatikainen (drums),Henri "Henkka T. Blacksmith" Seppälä (bass) and Janne Wirman (keyboards) have confirmed that they are still the rightful owners of the CHILDREN OF BODOM brand. On November 1, Raatikainen, Seppäl...

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SLIPKNOT's MICK THOMSON Meets Fans At New York's SAM ASH (Video)

This past August, SLIPKNOT guitarist Mick Thomson stopped in to meet all of his adoring fans at Sam Ash's New York City store to take photos and sign their gear, including his new Jackson Pro Series Signature Mick Thomson Soloist SL2. Check out a video recap below. As previously reported, Thomson a...

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SLIPKNOT's JIM ROOT And MICK THOMSON Named World's Best Heavy Metal Guitarists

SLIPKNOT's Jim Root and Mick Thomson have been named winners of this year's Music Radar poll for "Best Metal Guitarists In The World." The pair received over 17,000 votes, beating out such names as James Hetfield (METALLICA); James "Munky" Shaffer and Brian "Head" Welch (KORN); Olavi Mikkonen and Jo...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Plays Final Show With RAATIKAINEN, SEPPÄLÄ And WIRMAN In Helsinki (Video)

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM played the final show with drummer Jaska Raatikainen, bassist Henri "Henkka T. Blacksmith" Seppälä and keyboardist Janne Wirman last night (Sunday, December 15) at the Black Box in Helsinki Ice Hall. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert, dubbed "A Chapter Calle...

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THE LOCAL BAND Feat. CHILDREN OF BODOM, THE 69 EYES, RECKLESS LOVE Members: Video Of Entire November 2019 Helsinki Concert

THE LOCAL BAND, the Finnish covers act featuring Alexi Laiho (CHILDREN OF BODOM),Jussi 69 (THE 69 EYES),Olli Herman (RECKLESS LOVE) and Archie Kuosmanen (SANTA CRUZ),performed on November 29 at the Circus in Helsinki, Finland. Fan-filmed video footage of the entire concert can be seen below. Feat...

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WEDNESDAY 13 Releases Cover Of GARY NUMAN's 'Films'

Wednesday 13 has debuted an previously unreleased cover of Gary Numan's song "Films", from Numan's debut solo album, "The Pleasure Principle", which just turned 40 this past September. The track is taken from the sessions for Wednesday 13's recent album, "Necrophaze", and features guest vocals from...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM's ALEXI LAIHO Could Be Forced To Use Different Band Name For New Lineup

Alexi Laiho could be forced to abandon the name CHILDREN OF BODOM for his next project because of an apparent dispute with the three musicians who recently announced they were leaving the band. Earlier this month, drummer Jaska Raatikainen, bassist Henri "Henkka T. Blacksmith" Seppälä and keyboardis...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Announces Departure Of Drummer, Bassist And Keyboardist

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM will play the final show with drummer Jaska Raatikainen, bassist Henri "Henkka T. Blacksmith" Seppälä and keyboardist Janne Wirman this coming December. "A Chapter Called Children Of Bodom" will take place at the Black Box in Helsinki Ice Hall on December 15. The...

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WEDNESDAY 13: Official Visualizer For 'Necrophaze' Title Track Featuring ALICE COOPER

The official visualizer for the song "Necrophaze" from horror-punk stalwart Wednesday 13 can be seen below. The track is the title cut of his new album, which will be released on September 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. Commenting on the new song, Wednesday 13 says: "The title track 'Necrophaze' is o...

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WEDNESDAY 13: 'I Like To Keep People Guessing; I Don't Like To Put The Same Record Out'

Australia's Heavy magazine recently conducted an interview with Wednesday 13. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the "movie element" to the band's forthcoming "Necrophaze" studio album: Wednesday: "I've always had this movie element...

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WEDNESDAY 13: Visualizer For New Song 'Bring Your Own Blood'

The official visualizer for the song "Bring Your Own Blood" from horror-punk stalwart Wednesday 13 can be seen below. The track is taken from his new album, "Necrophaze", which will be released on September 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. Commenting on the new song, Wednesday 13 says: "'BYOB' is one...

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WEDNESDAY 13: Why I Decided To Cover W.A.S.P.'s 'Animal (F**k Like A Beast)'

Horror-punk stalwart Wednesday 13 spoke to Sticks For Stones about his decision to cover W.A.S.P.'s classic song "Animal (Fuck Like A Beast)" for his upcoming album, "Necrophaze", due on September 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. "I've been a W.A.S.P. since I can remember," Wednesday 13 said (hear audi...

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WEDNESDAY 13 To Release 'Necrophaze' Album In September; 'Decompose' Single Now Available

Horror-punk stalwart Wednesday 13 will release his new album, "Necrophaze", on September 27 via Nuclear Blast Records. The disc's first single, "Decompose", can be streamed below. Commenting on the new song, Wednesday 13 says: "The track 'Decompose' is one of the first songs that was written for the...