We are gutted from yesterday’s news on Children Of Bodom/Bodom After Midnight frontman Alexi Laiho who passed away last week due to long-term health issues. While the tributes continue to pour on social media, Laiho’s bandmate Daniell Freyberg shared a heartfelt message on his passing via Instagram:
“We’ll play together until the grave.”
Your words to me not that long ago. I just never thought that the day would come this soon…It was an honour to play alongside you Alexi. You were one helluva talent, a legend who created magic and raised the bar to the next level.
I feel grateful and privileged that our paths crossed and we became friends and eventually ended up playing together. An adventure that gave me so much and will always stay in my memories.
It’s so devastating to write this because every time I try to type something I start crying… I know there won’t be a single day that goes by where I wouldn’t miss you. My heart goes out to your family and loved ones. Sleep well brother, see you on the other side ”
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Laiho’s ex-wife and Sinergy bandmate, Kimberly Goss went to Instagram to share the following tribute:
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You can read additional tributes below:
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Berserkers, we are saddened by the unfortunate passing of our brother Alexi Laiho. We have shared the stage many times together and always had a good time with him and the rest of the Children of Bodom crew. A true guitar hero gone too soon, RIP Alexi.. Photo: Veronika Nyssa pic.twitter.com/RrsMIsco43
— Amon Amarth (@AmonAmarthBand) January 4, 2021
So sad to hear about the passing of Alexi Laiho. We often toured together, he was truly an incredible talent. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/pcEpQxQRNL
— Dave Mustaine (@DaveMustaine) January 4, 2021
GOD BLESS ALEXI LAIHO • 1979 – 2O2O • tBLSt SDMF • pic: Jon Blacker pic.twitter.com/Am2DXlHGYB
— Zakk Wylde (@ZakkWyldeBLS) January 5, 2021
So sorry to hear of the passing of Alexi Laiho of Children of Bodom. With his band he was part of a powerful movement that ushered in hi octane, intense Metal at its most brutal and beautiful. pic.twitter.com/cL8eWKbRBf
— Steve Vai (@stevevai) January 4, 2021
Damn. Rest In Peace Alexi Laiho shown here with @COBHC at #OzzFest 2017 pic.twitter.com/DUhd3YLIRA
— OzzFest (@TheOzzFest) January 4, 2021
Rest in Peace Alexi Laiho.
Alexi has been an incredible gift to the metal world with his amazing talent and monster guitar playing. I’ve always regarded Alexi as one of the best metal guitarists of this generation, together with his exciting approach and attitude. pic.twitter.com/cWgB5IQPCJ— Herman Li (@HermanLi) January 4, 2021
We’re deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Alexi Laiho. Our deepest condolences go out to the Laiho family and all of Alexi’s friends and loved ones.#alexilaiho #childrenofbodom #seymourduncan pic.twitter.com/OU2yzOs64C
— Seymour Duncan (@SeymourDuncan) January 4, 2021
