We Close it Because of Alexi Laiho - Children of Bodom

We Close it Because of Alexi Laiho - Children of Bodom

In this video, we'll explore the story of Alexi Laiho and the dissolution of his band, Children of Bodom. Children of Bodom was a pioneering Finnish melodic death metal band that enjoyed widespread success and critical acclaim throughout their career, thanks in large part to Laiho's distinctive guitar playing and songwriting.

In late 2019, news broke that Laiho had left Children of Bodom and formed a new band, Bodom After Midnight. However, tragically, Laiho passed away in late 2020, leaving fans and fellow musicians around the world in mourning.

We'll delve into the history of Children of Bodom and the impact that they had on the melodic death metal scene, examining Laiho's unique guitar style and songwriting approach, as well as the band's enduring influence on the wider metal community.

We'll also take a closer look at the circumstances surrounding Laiho's departure from Children of Bodom and the formation of Bodom After Midnight, exploring the challenges that Laiho faced in maintaining his creative vision and finding a new musical direction.

Finally, we'll consider the legacy of Alexi Laiho and the impact that his music has had on the metal community and beyond. Whether you're a longtime fan of Children of Bodom or simply interested in the evolution of melodic death metal, this video offers a deep dive into the life and music of one of metal's most iconic figures. So join us as we explore the story of Alexi Laiho and the disbandment of Children of Bodom.

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[SlugCult]

It's hard dealing with alcoholism. When you quit heroin, or drugs, it's easier to not be around them. Just separate yourself from people places and things involved with drugs. But with alcohol, it's everywhere. Everywhere you go. Imagine quitting heroin, and then going into the store and seeing billboards for heroin on sale. Watching a game on TV and seeing heroin commercials. Playing a gig and seeing fans in the crowd shooting up. That's what alcoholics deal with everyday. It's not an excuse, but you can kind of understand.

[SamLazier]

I see many saying the rest of the band's statement is disrespectful bc Alexi isn't alive anymore. Actually this was the best way they could've come out with the truth.

They didn't do it when Bodom split, because that would've just caused unnecessary drama while Alexi was still drinking.

They thought it was Alexi's job to tell the truth when he was ready and sober. That sadly never happened and the guys were tired of keeping things secret, so they explained things in the most honest and respectful way possible.

They by no means slam Alexi, but just told things as how they felt it at the time. In the long form interview they continuously praised his talent and cherised their friendship.

[jussipankalainen]

There is no need to badmouth Alexi or any other bandmates. Everyone is an invidual and feels everything their own way. Alexi was sick and knew many years before that he is going to die because of his addictions. We are all human. Flawed.

[Aonia]

If Alexis had lied. Why didn't they ask him to correct it, why didn't they come out to contradict him when he was alive, maybe because they thought at the time that if they did, they would embarrass him. But it's odd that he didn't have the same problems with his new band. When I listen to his latest work. I understand that, everyone, including himself, was disciplined and had worked hard. How is that possible? When they said, he didn't even want to warm up anymore.
If he was self-destructive, why didn't he continue his self-destructive behavior in b.a.m. But instead, his latest music shows signs that he had become a better musician? I've heard and read things. To me, he was the soul of C.O.B. He gave his heart to the band, loved those guys like brothers. He suffered when he was struggling with his addiction (he says it on the album Hexed). He didn't seem like, a person who would just tear it all down for no reason and without caring. But a spontaneous person, who gave his heart to music, people and his dreams. I think he wouldn't want people to judge and speak ill of or attack people who were his. Whether it was friends, band members, family or ex and current spouses. And I don't think I have any right, to criticize situations and people, when I wasn't in front of them. But I'm still shocked by the breakup of the band and the sudden death of the band. And my mind is tormented by a photo of Alexis in his last years that I saw on the internet. His face expressionless, but his eyes full of pain. Very emotional pain, like his soul was suffering. And then a thought crosses my mind: "Who big asshole could have hurt him so badly?"
(I don't mean the members of the cob, there is no implication).

[smallfaucet]

No one ever wants to quit fun and feels good but gets to a point where one needs to drink.
It's a hard road.
I know I feel like the world is less without met him or even seen them live.

[jays.]

Rip Alexi❤😢, shit I been sober for 1 year and 2 months. Yeah quit liquor is very hard trust me on that one.

[HeirOpethian]

Glad I never got into drinking or drugs. It’s taken away too many greats over time.

[GoldenGateNum]

"Whoa... Rock n' Roll!"
- Marty Mcfly 😎

[BadEconomyOfficial]

When people say Alexi was wearing makeup on stage, let me tell you folks, that was NOT makeup.

[SLEDIIK]

Translate this.Давайте признаем все несмотря на конфликты и проблемы группы, мы всë равно любим их всех за чудесную музыку. Translate this please.

[wayneG]

Funny really if it wasn’t for Alexi they wouldn’t be making any money today…. He’s no longer here but t still get emails from the children of Bodom store…. We have this we have that. Who gives a shit…. Give Alexi’s mum and dad some of the profits and I’ll think about ordering.

[PyroShredder]

You know, this is pretty tasteless considering he is no longer with us

[mrmurdx]

It's easy to make fun of someone s demons when he's no longer here to defend himself such trash news.

[bimmyfrizzo]

Cob saved me from losing interest in death metal. At the time, I never heard the blend of death vocals combined with power metal.

RIP Alexi laiho

[bobravenscraft]

PLEASE DONT DRINK. WE ALL DID IT. DONT

[alexisgordon]

If your going to speak of an accomplished band such as Bodom. You might want to get your pronunciation correct eh?!

[BusyMEOW]

Interesting, his cause of death seems to be private out of respect, I suspect it may have been an overdose of sorts.

Jeff Hanneman from Slayer passed from a spider bite complication, but in truthit was the alcohol that killed him.

RIP both those guitar legends

[rycka]

you forgot to mention, he also kicked out Roope, for being better guitarist...

[leoguzman]

Why was he giving rights and money to other bandmates when wrote all the music? Nobody cares about this band with out alexi

[Hadouken]

Alexi was a legendary guitarist, but he was also a POS person.