Formed: 1993
From:
Helsinki,
Finland
Last Known Status: Active
Background
Children of Bodom was bred in spring 1993 when guitarist Alexi Laiho (Sinergy, Kylähullut, ex-Impaled Nazarene, Thy Serpent) and drummer Jaska Raatikainen (Virtuocity) decided to form a death metal band under the moniker "Inearthed." They recruited bassist Samuli Miettinen and recorded their first demo "Implosion of Heaven" in 1994. Soon after, the band added guitarist Alexander Kuoppala and keyboardist Jani Pera Pirisjoki. Later on, Miettinen and Pirisjoki left the band and Henkka Seppäla (bass) and Janne Warman (keyboards; Warmen) joined in.
With their own money, the band recorded their debut album "Something Wild" in 1997, blending elements of speed, death and power metal. The album impressed Spinefarm Records so much that they decided to sign the band. Inearthed changed its name to Children of Bodom (named after a notorious mass murdering that occured at Lake Bodom just outside of Helsinki in 1960) in order to get out of their previous contract with a Belgian label. Children of Bodom got a licensing deal with Nuclear Blast to handle releases to the rest of Europe.
Alexander left the band in July 2003, leaving fans in shock as the band had said that they would quit if one of its members left. But Alexi said "Children of Bodom ain't ready to fucking die yet!" as they recruited Alexi's fellow Sinergy guitarist, Roope Latvala (Walhalla, ex-Stone, To/Die/For, Waltari). After ruling Europe, Children of Bodom began to take over North America with their first ever North American tour with Dimmu Borgir in late 2003.
Latest Children of Bodom News
Below is our complete Children of Bodom news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Slipknot Announces Show In Israel
Slipknot has announced that they will take their world tour to Israel this November to play in the city of Tel Aviv, which is Israel's main financial centre. The concert will be held on November 2nd at Hangar No. 1 at the Fair, Trade and Convention Center. Also on the bill are Machine Head and Children Of Bodom.
Slipknot are currently touring in support of their latest album, "All Hope Is Gone" which went to number one after a historic recount.
Children Of Bodom Bassist Posts Tour Report
Children Of Bodom bassist Henkka Seppälä has posted the following update from the road:
"The first headlining tour in the States since 2006. We are excited!!! Our first time in Baltimore was really cool. Of course we didn't expect anything but there were people and the crowd was great!! Thanks for that. McNulty didn't show up tho...
"And the show in Masquerade in Atlanta was one of the hottest we have experienced ever. Really. It was difficult for us, but I bet it was difficult for the crowd too. But we pulled it off somehow and it was sweaty and intense. Just the way I like it!
"Now we are heading to Texas, hope there are no hurricanes coming our way. Looking forward to play the new venue in Dallas, and also to hang out more with the Black Dahlia and Between guys later on, not enough parties yet, but I m sure we'll fix that!"
Testament Announces Headlining US Tour Dates
TESTAMENT has announced a string of headlining dates this October with Louisiana metallers Soilent Green. The tour includes TESTAMENT’s appearance at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 9 in New York City, where they will be direct support to headliners Children of Bodom; also special guests, The Black Dahlia Murder and Between The Buried and Me.
Guitarist Eric Peterson checked in to discuss the Metal Masters tour and the band’s upcoming US headlining dates: "We just finished the Metal Masters tour, and it was a great tour to be on. Unfortunately, it went by too quick. We got to know everyone towards the end, and it started to feel like family. It’s too bad it had to end so soon, especially after getting to know everyone. Hopefully, the Metal Masters will continue next year in Europe."
"In the meantime, we’re heading to Japan and Australia. The last time we played there in ’06, we promised our fans we’d have a new record out the next time we came around. We kept our promise and we’re excited to get back there and play it for them."
"Once we get back, we’ll be headlining some east coast shows, including a one-off with Children of Bodom at the infamous Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC. We’ll have full production, so we’re excited to put on our whole show. This tour is going to focus on secondary markets, so we don’t spoil anything for next year. We plan on having a big year and putting a big package together, wink wink."
Upcoming Testament tour dates are as follows: More...
Children Of Bodom Posts New Video Online
Finnish metallers Children Of Bodom has posted their new video online for the song, "Smile Pretty For The Devil" at Head Bangers Blog. You can check it out below (please note, only residents of the United States are able to watch the clip.)
The song comes off the bands latest effort, "Bloddrunk" and the band will soon be heading out on the road with The Black Dahlia Murder and Between The Buried And Me to support the album. More...
Slipknot Adds More European Shows
Slipknot has added some more tour dates in Germany and Austria to their European trek this winter. Also on the bill will be Machine Head and Children Of Bodom.
The new tour dates are as follows:
November
15 - Berlin, Germany - Arena Treptow
24 - Dusseldorf, Germany - Philipshalle
25 - Offenbach, Germany - Stadthalle
26 - Stuttgart, Germany - Schleyerhalle
28 - Vienna, Austria - Stadthalle
29 - Munich, Germany - Zenith
Slipknot And Machine Head Announce U.K. Dates
Slipknot has revealed the tour schedule for their run of the U.K. in December with Machine Head and Children Of Bodom.
The tour dates are as follows:
December
1 - London, UK - Hammersmith Apollo
2 - London, UK - Hammersmith Apollo
5 - Cardiff, UK - Arena
7 - Birmingham, UK - NIA
8 - Glasgow, UK - SECC
9 - Manchester, UK - MEN Arena
11 - Newcastle, UK - Metro Arena
12 - Sheffield, UK - Arena
Amon Amarth Posts New Song Online
Amon Amarth have posted a brand new song online entitled "Twilight Of The Thunder God." You can check it out at the bands official Myspace. The song is the title track from the bands forthcoming new album and includes a guest spot from Children Of Bodom guitarist Roope Latvala.
Testament To Support Children Of Bodom In New York
Finnish rockers Children Of Bodom has announced the addition of Bay Area thash legends Testament to the lineup of their show in New York on October 9th at the legendary Hammerstein Ballroom venue. Also on the bill will be The Black Dahlia Murder and Between The Buried And Me.
Children Of Bodom Announces Fan Jam Contest
Children Of Bodom have posted the following message on their official website:
"Win a trip for two to Los Angeles to jam with CHILDREN OF BODOM on-stage during the soundcheck before their show on September 19! All you have to do is to upload a video of you playing the guitar solo from the song 'Blooddrunk'. Your video entries will be voted on by members of ESP Guitars and band management, as well as the general public.
Of course you can also win other awesome prizes without uploading a video, for example an autographed Alexi Laiho Signature Series ESP guitar, Marshall amplifiers, Hot Topic gift cards, Rock House Method instructional DVDs, the entire Spinefarm Records U.S. catalog, Guitar World subscriptions and much more.
Enter the contest where you can also find additional information. Read the rules.
Sign up now because the sweepstakes and guitar competition end August 29, 2008! (Open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are the age of 13 or older at the time of entry)."
Black Dahlia Murder Joins Children Of Bodom Tour
Children Of Bodom announced today that in addition to the already confirmed support act of Between The Buried And Me, they will also be joined by The Black Dahlia Murder on their North American tour. The trek is scheduled to kick off on September 11th in Baltimore, Maryland.
Children Of Bodom Posts Tour E-Card Online
Children Of Bodom recently announced a headlining North American tour and to help promote it, they've posted a special tour E-Card online which you can check out below. Also on the tour will be Between The Buried And Me and an unannounced special guest.
Tour dates are as follows:
September
11 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live
12 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
13 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
14 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
16 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
18 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre
19 - Los Angeles, CA - Wiltern
20 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
21 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
22 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
23 - Seattle, WA - Showbox Market
25 - Salt Lake City, UT - Salt Air
26 - Denver, CO -Gothic
27 - Kansas City, MO - Beaumont Club
28 - St.Louis, MO - Pop's
30 - Minneapolis, MN - Myth
October
1 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
2 - Milwaukee, WI - The Eagles Club
3 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
4 - Detroit, MI - Clutch's Cargo
6 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
7 - Rochester, NY - Water Street Music Hall
8 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
9 - New York, NY - Hammerstein
10 - Worcester, MA - Palladium More...
Children Of Bodom Announces U.S. Tour
Children Of Bodom will embark on a headlining U.S. tour this September with Between The Buried And Me as direct support plus an unnamed "very special guest" act.
The tour dates are as follows:
September
11 - Baltimore, MD - Rams Head Live!
12 - Norfolk, VA - The NorVa
13 - Atlanta, GA - Masquerade
14 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live
16 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
18 - Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre
19 - Los Angeles, CA - Wiltern
20 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues
21 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
22 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
23 - Seattle, WA - Showbox Market
25 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Great Salt Air
26 - Denver, CO - Gothic Theatre
27 - Kansas City, MO - Beaumont Club
28 - St. Louis, MO - Pop's
30 - Minneapolis, MN - Myth
October
1 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
2 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
3 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
4 - Detroit, MI - Clutch's Cargo
6 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues
7 - Rochester, NY - Water Street Music Hall
8 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory
9 - New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom
10 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
Scuzz Posts Interviews From Download Festival
British music channel Scuzz has recently uploaded interviews with bands that played at the recent British Download Festival 2008 in Donington Park. The interviews up so far on their site, Scuzz.com, are In Flames, 36 Crazyfists, Coheed & Cambria, Children Of Bodom, HIM, Ash, Brigade, Biffy Clyro, A Day To Remember and Jimmy Eat World with more to uploaded soon.
Testament Wins Golden God Award For Best Album
Bay Area legends Testament have won the Metal Hammer Golden Gods award for Best Album with their latest offering "The Formation Of Damnation", beating Down, Atreyu, Bullet For My Valentine and Children Of Bodom for the honour. No other information has been found as of yet regarding the winners of other awards.
Headliners Announced For Rock and Shock Fest
While no real news has surfaced about the 5th annual Rock and Shock festival, which takes place at The Palladium in Worcester, MA, the headliners have quietly been added to the venue's website. The festival will go from Friday, October 10th to Sunday October 12th. The bands announced for Friday are: Children Of Bodom, Between The Buried And Me, and Obituary. The bands for Saturday are GWAR and Mushroomhead. The only band listed for Sunday is Insane Clown Posse.
Children Of Bodom Bassist Posts Gigantour Report
CHILDREN OF BODOM bassist Henkka T. Blacksmith has posted this message from Gigantour 2008:
"Yo yo yo,
"We are here in Arizona! It rains and it is like 60 degrees! Sweet.
"Tomorrow flying home, and of course it sounds sleazy, but it is kind a sad, such funny and good people on this tour. And the whole package has pulled many people each night, which is amazing.
"The other night in San Diego was bad for us though. During 'In Your Face' our light console went down. So we played in almost complete darkness. Haha, that was weird, and difficult of course. And the rest of the show we got lights, but just basic bright ones and nothing moving pretty much. It felt like playing in Youth Club's Christmas party. But luckily the crowd didn't seem to care. We were just laughing and had good times.
Last days some of us caught Bronchitis, again, so it's rough now! But as said, tonight is the last night!"
Slipknot, Machine Head and COB Will Tour Europe
Slipknot have posted a message on their website, confirming rumours of a European tour with Machine Head and Children Of Bodom. It reads as follows:
"Europe… your time has come.
"After spending the summer tearing up North America on the [Rockstar Energy] Mayhem tour, we will finally bring our chaos to you. Joining us on this journey this time around will be MACHINE HEAD and CHILDREN OF BODOM. It's been a long time coming… we know the European fans have been waiting for this. We are breathlessly waiting as well. We cannot wait to throw down with you.
"Remember, if it doesn't come from us, the choice is yours on whether or not to believe it. See you soon."
Slipknot's new, as-yet untitled album is scheduled for release on August 12th.
Slipknot, Machine Head And COB To Tour Europe?
A Machine Head fansite has said that Slipknot, Machine Head and Children Of Bodom will play a show together in Paris this November (21st to be exact). The details can be found below.
Date : November 21, 2008 (Doors: 7.30pm)
Venue: Zenith de Paris - Paris, France
Capacity: 6,300
Tickets : 44 €
Rumours are flying as to whether this is just a one off show or part of a full European tour. Stay tuned for updates.
Anterior To Support Children Of Bodom In The U.K.
Anterior have posted the following message via their Myspace account:
"Hey guy's pretty exciting news, we've been confirmed as the only support on Children of Bodom's two UK shows ahead of Download Festival. The first date in Ireland and the second in Scotland go check our site for dates and further info..
"Tickets are available on all Major online ticket retailers such as Ticketmaster and Aloud....
"Hopefully see you there fuckers, it's gonna be awesome!!!!!
Anterior"
Children Of Bodom Posts New Music Video Online
Children Of Bodom have posted the new music video to "Hellhounds On My Trail" online. You can watch it below.
The song is the second single off the bands latest album, "Blooddrunk". More...
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