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Children of Bodom/Bodom After Midnight’s Alexi Laiho dead at 41

Children of Bodom/Bodom After Midnight’s Alexi Laiho dead at 41

by Zenae Zukowski | Jan 4, 2021 | News, Sad News

  We are deeply saddened to report Children of Bodom/Bodom After Midnight’s Alexi Laiho passed away in his home in Helsinki, Finland last week. He was 41-years-old. While a cause of death has not been revealed, Laiho suffered from long-term health issues during...
Ex-Children Of Bodom frontman’s biography being released in English

Ex-Children Of Bodom frontman’s biography being released in English

by Elise Yablon | Apr 22, 2020 | News

  Chaos, Control & Guitar, the biography of ex-Children Of Bodom/current Bodom After Midnight frontman Alexi Laiho, is being released in English for “international readers and fans.” The new copies ship on April 24. “When a punk rocker’s attitude to life is...
Alexi Laiho forms new band, Bodom After Midnight

Alexi Laiho forms new band, Bodom After Midnight

by Chris Annunziata | Mar 16, 2020 | News, Updates

Children of Bodom’s Alexi Laiho has started a new band called Bodom After Midnight. Joining him in the band is Daniel Freyberg, who was in Children of Bodom since 2016, bassit Mitja Toivonen and Paradise Lost drummer Waltteri Väyrynen. This new chapter...
Ex-Children Of Bodom frontman’s biography being released in English

Alexi Laiho might not be able to use the name Children of Bodom

by Chris Annunziata | Nov 19, 2019 | Break (Up) Stuff, Departures, Drama, Updates

Earlier this month, Children of Bodom announced the departure of three original members: drummer Jaska Raatikainen, bassist Henkka T. Blacksmith, and keyboardist Janne Wirman. This left frontman, Alexi Laiho on the search for new members, however a new obstacle...

Children of Bodom’s Alexi Laiho: I save the bad stuff for the music

by Bram Teitelman | Oct 1, 2015 | Interviews, Metal on Metal, News

It’s hard to believe that Children of Bodom have been around for over 20 years. Having formed in 1993, the band has  come to signify melodic death metal, and with their ninth studio album, I Worship Chaos, coming out tomorrow, they’re at the top of their...
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Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video
Martijn Westerholt’s Eye of Melian unveil “Symphonia Arcana” video

Martijn Westerholt's Eye of Melian project has unveiled a new video for their latest single, "Symphonia Arcana." The track is the second single from their upcoming album, Forest of Forgetting, scheduled for release on February 20, 2026, via Napalm Records. Founded by...

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Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”
Myrath unveil cinematic video for new single “The Funeral”

Myrath have released a cinematic video for their latest single, "The Funeral." The track is taken from their upcoming album, Wilderness of Mirrors, which is scheduled to arrive on March 27, 2026, via earMusic. Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here: ...

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In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project
In Vain say final farewell to beloved vocalist, drop his final project

Norwegian progressive death/black metal outfit In Vain have left a parting gift for 2025 and, in honor of late vocalist Sindre Nedland, are sharing the release of his final solo album, Embers. The record was completed just days before Nedland's passing in March 2025,...

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New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy: Echoes In Releases – 11/7/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. November kicks off with new music from the likes of Finger Eleven, Agnostic Front, Armor For Sleep, Drain and Alcatrazz among the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases Go in the Forest – 10/31/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Halloween saw new music from the likes of Avatar, Aephanemer, Despised Icon and Primitive Man, as well as an early holiday EP from...

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New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy: You Are Safe From Releases Here – 10/24/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week saw new music from the likes of Warrant, Mammoth, Serj Tankian, The Acacia Stain, Dayseeker and Soulfly amongst the many...

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