The funny thing is Alexi Laiho himself said in one interview from 2005 that he didn't care what metal genre their music was called as long as it was not called power metal. R.I.P Alexi Laiho.
I mean before he *actually* committed Sudoku he was threatening it just after the first album was dropped.... I get being "down" and everything....but to me that means I don't want anything, like how does one write bangers after bangers when depressed to the point of suicidal ideation Definitely not the same brain in my own noggin compared to him
I think Alexi's drinking really hurt those later albums. During Hexed he had gone through one of his not drinking as much stages. Love Alexi his passing got me too.
tbh I think a lot of it was less Alexi's drinking and more Latvala not being as great as everyone thinks. The decline in quality started when he joined, and then after a low period, we got the triple punch of Halo, Chaos and Vexed. And yes i'm aware Latvala was still in the band during Halo, but he didn't really do anything on that album.
I actually love "All For Nothing" on I Worship Chaos. It's worth it for the dueling guitar and keyboard solos at the end where they mix in and out and start to blend in with each other. I think that's a great moment.
It's like became their trademark, dueling guitar and keyboards solo and sometimes they mix it into harmonies beetween guitar and keyboards. Follow The Reaper my fav album, my fav song is Living Dead Beat
The "Orchestral Hit" that you mention during the assessment of "Something Wild" reminds me of sound effects from a classic Super Nintendo game, like Super Castlevania. I in general love that sound effect, because of the nostalgia attached to it via retro game soundtracks.
Say whatever you want about Relentless. Not my funeral probably has one of the best children of bodom solos of all time. And one of the best metal solos in general
Yeah, it continuously boggles my mind how so many people seem to hate that album, like what the heck, every song is full of sick riffs and great solos.
I first came across Alexi when he was on EMG TV playing Not My Funeral. I'm from a thrash/NWOBHM background and had never heard of CoB. I understand why die hard fans might be disappointed with the band's move in a thrashier direction but, objectively speaking, the album is very accomplished. The build up in the intro for RRF, the epic guitar/keyboard solo at the end of Shovel Knockout, the uber-thrash riff in Ugly... Endless great riffs.
Thumbs up man! I have one favorite song from this album. It's "All Twisted" @BrdadleyHallGuitar check it. It has all best COB features. And guitar parts also hard to play.
Hate Crew Death Roll is probably my favorite COB album overall for all the reasons you said - it's the most "fun" album, accessible, and I always end up recommending it as the record to start with. Plus it has Angels Don't Kill which is probably my favorite Bodom song overall.
I remember when Are You Dead Yet came out and felt underwhelmed. I guess because it was more rhythm-based but it ended up growing on me and aged really well. Hatecrew and Reaper are my 2 favorites but you really can't go wrong with their first 5 records. RIP Alexi, you're a major guitar hero of mine.
3:44 of course the first song you play on the album is Hate Me... One of my all time favourite songs, I spent SO many hours watching live performances of that song on TH-cam during my teenage years
Every single bodom album rules. I used to think the blooddrunk era and the couple albums around that time weren't quite as good but i was won't, they're all great.
Really happy to see this video actually. CoB has been my favorite band since I was 14. Alexi's guitar shredding blew me away. Follow the Reaper is a fucking banger album as well as my personal favorite! Thank you Bradley for covering the discography of CoB!
Their worst with Relentless no doubt for me, still I like Widdershins, All for Nothing, Horns and Morrigan. There’s something great in every COB album.
@@metalanthology agree with relentless, i worship chaos has such a unique vibe, rly dark with guitars tuned down to drop B, alot of black metal riffs. And Alexi ones said that IWC one of his favorites
My first bodom song was "Touch like an angel of death" from tokyo warhearts. I randomly got it from someone's t̶o̶r̶r̶e̶n̶t̶ legal music sharing collection and it melted my face. The chanting and "the rock" theme in the intro lulled me into a false sense of security, then the song starts for real. Instant love!
The solo at the end of Towards Dead End was always my favourite, but right next to it was always the solo from "Next in line" and no one ever seemed to talk about it, I feel so validated that you did! Virtual high five !
One of my favorite bands back in the day. First record i bought was Follow the reaper and it was something i never heard before and absolutely loved it! Hatecrew was the last record i bought and stopped following them after that. Alexi was really a guitar god. I still remember i saw them live (2003 and 2006) next to my home town. Something ill never forget. I think we need a lesson on the guitar school. Only thing i would change is hexed one tier lower. And follow the reaper Roytier
I know you say "I Worship Chaos" is their worst album, but "Hold Your Tongue" intro riff is killer & the song in general is really fun to play on guitar.
CoB was there with Nightwish as my gateway bands to metal as a wee Finnish pre-teen boy. 'Are you dead yet?' was something I hadn't ever heard of until then and blew my mind. Alexi was one of my heroes too and his passing broke my heart. I was kinda hoping to hear what you thought of Bodom After Midnight, the little they got out before we lost him. Paint the Sky with Blood was a proper banger IMO. Still, thank you for the video. Got me to reminisce some really good, easier times.
Opinions are strange, because I really enjoyed I Worship Chaos more than Hexed and I was a bit disappointed with Hexed. And I feel like Halo of Blood was fantastic. Love them all though, so I don't really care!
They were the first proper band I went to London to see, on the Hatecrew tour I think. They played with Soilwork and Shadows Fall supporting. The classic Children Of Bodom sound, the blend of all the sonic flavours I love, especially the classical flavour coming from Alexi and his violin influenced playing, just shredded my brain. I adored their sound so, so much. Every time I think I'm OK, something reminds me that I'll never hear those soaring, acidic riffs live again, and then I become no longer OK. Still, Alexi, even in death, you're still inspiring me. I quit the booze this year, for a lot of reasons, and one of them was because I don't want to go out that way. Gone too soon, but what a legacy to leave behind.
I remember my first CoB concert back in 2011 (still have the ticket dedicated). One of the best shows I went ever. With Ensiferum as a guest, it was a 20 out of 10.
I miss metal magazines. I used to get Terrorizer, Metal Hammer, and Metal Edge at the bookstore. Those little sample cds changed my musical tastes until today. A lot of those bands are just gone and disbanded as well.
I was always a little iffy on Hate Crew Deathroll and Are You Dead Yet because I loved the power metal/black metal sound they had on the previous albums. I always thought HCDR and AYDY were a little too American sounding for lack of a better term. But I still blast them to this day, so obviously they're not that bad.
Same, and I remember vividly that this was the generell consensus among CoB-fans of the first three albums. Calling AYDY the „most complete“ album would have caused a riot, haha. Still can‘t connect with it, but by now I at least think HCDR has the very best sound of them all, first albums included.
Back in the day I bought Something Wild when I was about 9 years old. And fell in love straight away. Been a metal head ever since. To me, that is propably one of the best albums ever made
I were fan since first album released in 1999, so it's hard to choose between the first 4 albums. I bought all their albums, all Maxi CD's and other releases. Their Maxi CD's had songs not on main album.
I never poctked up a Bodom album I didnt love. These guys are my favorites. I'll never forget listening through follow the reaper the first time. It changed me. Cool video.
👏 I have to say cheers for this video as it made me curious to listen to Hexed. As a fan of COB since "something Wild" who lost interest after "are you dead yet" as the follow ups were just not that interesting, I had no idea this return to form even existed 🎉
I haven't listened to all of their material, but Under Grass and Clover seems like one of the few Bodom songs that's more emotional and moving in the sense that Alexi was coming face to face with his own mortality and pondering what comes next.
Saw them on both the HCDR and AYDY tours and the play-offs between Alexi and Janne were so entertaining. Not sure there's another metal band out there that has that kind of fun on stage these days.
CoB got me into metal in the mid 2000's, I listened to those 4 S-tiers so much. HCD is still my favorite to this day, it has this mean vibe to it that I love but can't explain. As many, I couldn't connect with any of their later albums and gradually lost interest. After Alexi's passing, I looked forward to the release of the Bodom after Midnight EP not expecting much really. But man, after so many years, Paint the Sky with Blood just hooked me a few seconds in. It felt like a return to the CoB I loved, I had it on a non-stop loop for hours. Still wonder what the complete record could have been... I guess I can only dream and feel frustrated that we will never know.
I discovered CoB when Something Wild came out, and since then I've been listening on-and-off to their music... Relistening and rediscovering things - and still discovering new details after so many years. This band had always been evolving throughout their career, in my opinion and there are so many layers and tiny details that play a crucial role in their songs that I find it extremely difficult to find a bad album. With all the respect I have for you, Bradley, I disagree with you on Blooddrunk, Relentless, Halo of blood and I worship Chaos. I don't think that the songs are uninspired or that the band has run out of ideas/not worked on the details. Being emotionally attached to Something Wild, which was prodigious for the time, I still tend to listen more to Blooddrunk, IWC and Hexed... They are different from their first albums, and that's absolutely perfect, as it should be! But they do bear the unique CoB stamp. Saying this, I'd pick out my favorite song - Next in Line, which is so underrated but the solo is....👌
Bradley you introduced me to this band in one of your videos titled "what every metal band sounds like to people who love them compared to people who hate them" the song you chose was needled 24/7, not my personal favorite but I listen to others like "Are you dead yet" and "in your face" I thank you
First time i heard Bodom, i seen thw Are you dead yet music video on the music channel (muchmusic) late at night, like 18 years ago, i went to the computer ( during the limewire days) downloaded songs, they were Lake Bodom, Hate me everytime i die. I knew right away i struck absolute gold. My favorite band to this day. COB forever. RIP Alexi.
I can relate with being truly affected by his death, all the time famous people die and go just "oh that sucks, moving on..." but his death really hit hard for me, I truly love his work and his playing. RIP #AlexiLaiho
I still remember them being the new thing here in the states. It was mind blowing. I was hooking instantly. Got to see them front row open for Zakk wylde in New Orleans. Alexi seemed like he didn’t want to be there but they still kicked ass! Happy to have gotten the chance to see them.
CoB is the band that makes me into Extreme Metal. First time I've heard of this band was in 2004, when I was 15, with the album Hatecrew Deathroll, and I remember quite well the slap I receive with the song Chokehold (Cocked 'n' Loaded), especially the keyboard solo, what a masterpiece 🤯. My fav album is Something Wild, followed, on this order, by Hatebreeder, Blooddrunk, Hatecrew Deathroll, Are You Dead Yet and Follow the Reaper. After that, I didn't really listen to the rest of their albums. But their 6 first albums are in my playlist and I often listen to them. RIP Alexi Laiho, and long live CoB 🤘 PS : Yes I agree, solos (guitar and keyboards) of Next in Line are probably the best of the entire Metal 🤘
God I miss these guys. Such an original style. I also grew up with Alexi as my ultimate music hero and was gutted when he left us. He finished on a high note with Hexed. RIP
"Like this bit is pretty cool:" 5:55 . The song part that sounds a little like it came from Rust in peace.. I see what you did there 😉 Great video, as always!
It is crazy that Alexi was just 19 when they recorded that album, "Hatebreeder"...and perhaps even crazier, that he had just turned 18 when they recorded "Something Wild".
This video brought lots of memories back! Got into bodom back in.... 07... I think and kept with them till 10ish I think. Great band that influenced my taste in metal a lot!
Understanding the lyrics requires certain knowledge about the Lake Bodom murders in Finland in 1960. At that time, 4 young people spent the evening in a tent on the shore of Lake Bodom, but only one survived. In stories and eyewitnesses' observations, a man dressed as a grim reaper has also often been associated with the murders. The incident has greatly inspired the band.
That's true, but it's not a band meant to be taken seriously. I think of their lyrics like I think of Obituary lyrics. Preschool level just so the frontman has something to bark.
The song that got me listening was bed of razors (a live version)…from there I was hooked!……but i pretty much agree with your album rankings for the most part
I can finally say I have a favorite band. I love classical and metal, so this is a perfect combination. And I've never actually "felt" music, but Towards Dead End went straight to my "Happy Songs" playlist.
Agree with the tier list! I should check out the Hexed. Haven't really checked their new releases after blooddrunk and what ever the next one was called. Era of Hatebreeder to Are you dead yet? was just something else!
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What do you guys think of our ranking? What's YOUR favorite COB album??
Hatebreeder
Follow the Reaper
Pretty fkn accurate, i enjoyed bloodrunk but relentless was a snoozer didnt listen to the ones after that but will give Hexed a try now
Oh and Favourite album is probably Hate Crew Deathroll.... Are You Dead Yet? is close though
Something Wild is kinda special when knowing that Alexi was only 17 years old when they record the album.
JOKES ON YOU BRAD, I’M GONNA LISTEN TO EVERY CHILDREN OF BODOM ALBUM ANYWAYS
Jokes on you ive listened to the whole discography before him
REAL (i have listened all of their stuff like 50 times)
Too late
He should eddit the tittle to "I Listened To Every CHILDREN OF BODOM Album So You HAVE To"
@@nomdeguerre8464 There is no such thing as too late when it comes to discovering music.
The funny thing is Alexi Laiho himself said in one interview from 2005 that he didn't care what metal genre their music was called as long as it was not called power metal. R.I.P Alexi Laiho.
if you ask them, they say we are punk. :)
I mean before he *actually* committed Sudoku he was threatening it just after the first album was dropped....
I get being "down" and everything....but to me that means I don't want anything, like how does one write bangers after bangers when depressed to the point of suicidal ideation
Definitely not the same brain in my own noggin compared to him
@@TheBfutgreg1. You’re thinking of Seppuku, not Sudoku. 2. Alexi Laiho did not kill himself
@@hooliganfanatic7241Calling seppuku sudoku is an old meme
@@hooliganfanatic7241 technically did, no one but yourself can make you abuse substances.
I think Alexi's drinking really hurt those later albums. During Hexed he had gone through one of his not drinking as much stages. Love Alexi his passing got me too.
yeah, "not drinking/using as much" phases usually are more productive for addict musicians.
tbh I think a lot of it was less Alexi's drinking and more Latvala not being as great as everyone thinks. The decline in quality started when he joined, and then after a low period, we got the triple punch of Halo, Chaos and Vexed. And yes i'm aware Latvala was still in the band during Halo, but he didn't really do anything on that album.
@@xerodelacroix5552facts! To me, Hexed was most like their older stuff, and I honestly think it was because they brought in Daniel.
It didn't help he in 2015 he hit the fuck it I'm drinking myself to death mood and didn't come out of it
@@needsmetal yeah, thanks to Kelly Wright
Children of Bodom RULES!!!! RIP Alexi!
I actually love "All For Nothing" on I Worship Chaos. It's worth it for the dueling guitar and keyboard solos at the end where they mix in and out and start to blend in with each other. I think that's a great moment.
Right! The solos are so emotional it’s so great
It's like became their trademark, dueling guitar and keyboards solo and sometimes they mix it into harmonies beetween guitar and keyboards. Follow The Reaper my fav album, my fav song is Living Dead Beat
Absolutely agree. I love that song
Absolutely this! A really great song!
Yeah me too, the only song on that album I still listen to.
Hatebreeder = best melodic death Metal album of all Time.
Change My Mind
I don't think I can change certified facts.
Clayman and Slaughter of the Soul
Nope. No need to change.
i agree but wintersun self titled
Follow the reaper
The "Orchestral Hit" that you mention during the assessment of "Something Wild" reminds me of sound effects from a classic Super Nintendo game, like Super Castlevania. I in general love that sound effect, because of the nostalgia attached to it via retro game soundtracks.
Follow the Reaper blew my mind when it came out. COB and Norther were constantly on repeat back in the days.
Kalmah, Bodom, Norther....the Finnish trinity
@@jordanfreeman4170 Follow up with Ensiferum and Wintersun. The Finnish pentagamity or something
Blooddrunk is an amazing album, love the thrashing sound with the tipical melodies of cob, kind of different but still a blast
Say whatever you want about Relentless. Not my funeral probably has one of the best children of bodom solos of all time. And one of the best metal solos in general
I love that album. And Shovel Knockout is fantastic!
Pussyfoot Miss Suicide too bro!
Yeah, it continuously boggles my mind how so many people seem to hate that album, like what the heck, every song is full of sick riffs and great solos.
Shovel Knockout is one of the best melodeath songs of all time.
I first came across Alexi when he was on EMG TV playing Not My Funeral. I'm from a thrash/NWOBHM background and had never heard of CoB. I understand why die hard fans might be disappointed with the band's move in a thrashier direction but, objectively speaking, the album is very accomplished. The build up in the intro for RRF, the epic guitar/keyboard solo at the end of Shovel Knockout, the uber-thrash riff in Ugly... Endless great riffs.
halo of blood is underrated for me, damaged beyond repair such a banger song
Thumbs up man! I have one favorite song from this album. It's "All Twisted" @BrdadleyHallGuitar check it. It has all best COB features. And guitar parts also hard to play.
I love Waste of Skin, Transference, Halo of Blood and Scream for Silence. That album catched my attention at first listen.
So so many good albums, Love them all ❤🤘
Widdershins from I worship chaos is a banger . Like among the best songs for me.
absolutely underrated
Whole album is strong imo. Maybe because this was the first time I heard CoB, I wasn't expecting their earlier style so wasn't disappointed.
Easily the best song of the album for me
I was blown away by the outro. So fucking heavy
Came here to say this. It's the best song on that shitty album.
Hate Crew Death Roll is probably my favorite COB album overall for all the reasons you said - it's the most "fun" album, accessible, and I always end up recommending it as the record to start with. Plus it has Angels Don't Kill which is probably my favorite Bodom song overall.
Something wild is a certified banger album.
He completely ignored Lake Bodom bruh.
Yep, the only album I consider S tier from them.
I remember when Are You Dead Yet came out and felt underwhelmed. I guess because it was more rhythm-based but it ended up growing on me and aged really well. Hatecrew and Reaper are my 2 favorites but you really can't go wrong with their first 5 records. RIP Alexi, you're a major guitar hero of mine.
3:44 of course the first song you play on the album is Hate Me... One of my all time favourite songs, I spent SO many hours watching live performances of that song on TH-cam during my teenage years
That sound effect is called Tao hit on Roland synthesizers and I love it.
His signature guitars are so insanely popular and iconic, I want one lol.
MACHINE HEAD would be a wild ride
Finnish guys here 🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮👇👍
Here I am👍
Present🫡
BEEAAAAAANSSSSSSS
Yeeeeeeaaaaaahhhhhh
Man, i used to be so into this band. Gonna binge their albums now, its been too long. RIP Alexi
“I worship chaos” rules! I love that album!
Same! Prayer for the Afflicted is probably my favourite song by COB.
Every single bodom album rules. I used to think the blooddrunk era and the couple albums around that time weren't quite as good but i was won't, they're all great.
Really happy to see this video actually. CoB has been my favorite band since I was 14. Alexi's guitar shredding blew me away. Follow the Reaper is a fucking banger album as well as my personal favorite! Thank you Bradley for covering the discography of CoB!
I Worship Chaos actually is a great album, one of my favorites of the entire discography
Their worst with Relentless no doubt for me, still I like Widdershins, All for Nothing, Horns and Morrigan. There’s something great in every COB album.
@@metalanthology agree with relentless, i worship chaos has such a unique vibe, rly dark with guitars tuned down to drop B, alot of black metal riffs. And Alexi ones said that IWC one of his favorites
lol same it’s a great album imo. The slander was tough 😂
same I don't understand the slander
Ok ish album to me. Blooddrunk also should be rated higher. bradley also ignored Lake Bodom, tbh I feel like beansley was never a fan but a "poser" 😆
You gotta add the Tokyo Warhearts album..... even though its not a studio album its just dripping in "zazz"
My first bodom song was "Touch like an angel of death" from tokyo warhearts. I randomly got it from someone's t̶o̶r̶r̶e̶n̶t̶ legal music sharing collection and it melted my face. The chanting and "the rock" theme in the intro lulled me into a false sense of security, then the song starts for real. Instant love!
The solo at the end of Towards Dead End was always my favourite, but right next to it was always the solo from "Next in line" and no one ever seemed to talk about it, I feel so validated that you did! Virtual high five !
One of my favorite bands back in the day. First record i bought was Follow the reaper and it was something i never heard before and absolutely loved it! Hatecrew was the last record i bought and stopped following them after that. Alexi was really a guitar god. I still remember i saw them live (2003 and 2006) next to my home town. Something ill never forget.
I think we need a lesson on the guitar school.
Only thing i would change is hexed one tier lower. And follow the reaper Roytier
I know you say "I Worship Chaos" is their worst album, but "Hold Your Tongue" intro riff is killer & the song in general is really fun to play on guitar.
Great song and not particularly hard to play either. Probably my favourite track off the album.
Bodom Beach Terror still has to have one of the best guitar solos of all time. period.
CoB was there with Nightwish as my gateway bands to metal as a wee Finnish pre-teen boy. 'Are you dead yet?' was something I hadn't ever heard of until then and blew my mind. Alexi was one of my heroes too and his passing broke my heart.
I was kinda hoping to hear what you thought of Bodom After Midnight, the little they got out before we lost him. Paint the Sky with Blood was a proper banger IMO.
Still, thank you for the video. Got me to reminisce some really good, easier times.
Actually I did have to listen to all of their albums, I was on the stream where you listened to all of their albums
Opinions are strange, because I really enjoyed I Worship Chaos more than Hexed and I was a bit disappointed with Hexed. And I feel like Halo of Blood was fantastic. Love them all though, so I don't really care!
the lowest tier could have been simply "The Bodom Tier..."
Tokyo Warhearts is one of my favorite live albums ever
They were the first proper band I went to London to see, on the Hatecrew tour I think. They played with Soilwork and Shadows Fall supporting. The classic Children Of Bodom sound, the blend of all the sonic flavours I love, especially the classical flavour coming from Alexi and his violin influenced playing, just shredded my brain. I adored their sound so, so much.
Every time I think I'm OK, something reminds me that I'll never hear those soaring, acidic riffs live again, and then I become no longer OK. Still, Alexi, even in death, you're still inspiring me. I quit the booze this year, for a lot of reasons, and one of them was because I don't want to go out that way.
Gone too soon, but what a legacy to leave behind.
I remember my first CoB concert back in 2011 (still have the ticket dedicated). One of the best shows I went ever. With Ensiferum as a guest, it was a 20 out of 10.
I miss metal magazines. I used to get Terrorizer, Metal Hammer, and Metal Edge at the bookstore. Those little sample cds changed my musical tastes until today. A lot of those bands are just gone and disbanded as well.
I know what will be in my playlist for work tomorrow...
I didn't realized how much I missed COB.
I was always a little iffy on Hate Crew Deathroll and Are You Dead Yet because I loved the power metal/black metal sound they had on the previous albums. I always thought HCDR and AYDY were a little too American sounding for lack of a better term. But I still blast them to this day, so obviously they're not that bad.
Same, and I remember vividly that this was the generell consensus among CoB-fans of the first three albums. Calling AYDY the „most complete“ album would have caused a riot, haha. Still can‘t connect with it, but by now I at least think HCDR has the very best sound of them all, first albums included.
Alexi is a legend. Hatebreeder is my favorite. Every album has its gems though
Back in the day I bought Something Wild when I was about 9 years old. And fell in love straight away. Been a metal head ever since. To me, that is propably one of the best albums ever made
I were fan since first album released in 1999, so it's hard to choose between the first 4 albums.
I bought all their albums, all Maxi CD's and other releases. Their Maxi CD's had songs not on main album.
Rip Alexi
The beatdown riff on In your face is 11/10
I never poctked up a Bodom album I didnt love. These guys are my favorites. I'll never forget listening through follow the reaper the first time. It changed me. Cool video.
👏 I have to say cheers for this video as it made me curious to listen to Hexed.
As a fan of COB since "something Wild" who lost interest after "are you dead yet" as the follow ups were just not that interesting, I had no idea this return to form even existed 🎉
I haven't listened to all of their material, but Under Grass and Clover seems like one of the few Bodom songs that's more emotional and moving in the sense that Alexi was coming face to face with his own mortality and pondering what comes next.
First COB song I ever heard was If You Want Peace, and I was absolutely hooked. Nobody sounded like them.
First one I've heard was "Children of Bodom".
Saw them on both the HCDR and AYDY tours and the play-offs between Alexi and Janne were so entertaining. Not sure there's another metal band out there that has that kind of fun on stage these days.
CoB got me into metal in the mid 2000's, I listened to those 4 S-tiers so much. HCD is still my favorite to this day, it has this mean vibe to it that I love but can't explain.
As many, I couldn't connect with any of their later albums and gradually lost interest. After Alexi's passing, I looked forward to the release of the Bodom after Midnight EP not expecting much really. But man, after so many years, Paint the Sky with Blood just hooked me a few seconds in. It felt like a return to the CoB I loved, I had it on a non-stop loop for hours. Still wonder what the complete record could have been... I guess I can only dream and feel frustrated that we will never know.
I discovered CoB when Something Wild came out, and since then I've been listening on-and-off to their music... Relistening and rediscovering things - and still discovering new details after so many years. This band had always been evolving throughout their career, in my opinion and there are so many layers and tiny details that play a crucial role in their songs that I find it extremely difficult to find a bad album. With all the respect I have for you, Bradley, I disagree with you on Blooddrunk, Relentless, Halo of blood and I worship Chaos. I don't think that the songs are uninspired or that the band has run out of ideas/not worked on the details. Being emotionally attached to Something Wild, which was prodigious for the time, I still tend to listen more to Blooddrunk, IWC and Hexed... They are different from their first albums, and that's absolutely perfect, as it should be! But they do bear the unique CoB stamp. Saying this, I'd pick out my favorite song - Next in Line, which is so underrated but the solo is....👌
bradley really puts me off when it comes to Children of Bodom to be honest.
thx for making this video! love bodom
Bradley you introduced me to this band in one of your videos titled "what every metal band sounds like to people who love them compared to people who hate them" the song you chose was needled 24/7, not my personal favorite but I listen to others like "Are you dead yet" and "in your face" I thank you
First time i heard Bodom, i seen thw Are you dead yet music video on the music channel (muchmusic) late at night, like 18 years ago, i went to the computer ( during the limewire days) downloaded songs, they were Lake Bodom, Hate me everytime i die. I knew right away i struck absolute gold. My favorite band to this day. COB forever. RIP Alexi.
Favorite band of all time, no question. So much fun to watch this and reminisce about my childhood. Laiho’s death hit me hard as well. Cheers
one bottle and a knee deep must be about alexis struggle with drinking and the liver issues that sadly caused his death
My love for CoB’s instrumental work makes me ignore the vocals that I’m not the most fond of. Definitely broke me into harder metal back in 2005.
I can relate with being truly affected by his death, all the time famous people die and go just "oh that sucks, moving on..." but his death really hit hard for me, I truly love his work and his playing.
RIP #AlexiLaiho
I still remember them being the new thing here in the states. It was mind blowing. I was hooking instantly. Got to see them front row open for Zakk wylde in New Orleans. Alexi seemed like he didn’t want to be there but they still kicked ass! Happy to have gotten the chance to see them.
CoB is the band that makes me into Extreme Metal. First time I've heard of this band was in 2004, when I was 15, with the album Hatecrew Deathroll, and I remember quite well the slap I receive with the song Chokehold (Cocked 'n' Loaded), especially the keyboard solo, what a masterpiece 🤯. My fav album is Something Wild, followed, on this order, by Hatebreeder, Blooddrunk, Hatecrew Deathroll, Are You Dead Yet and Follow the Reaper. After that, I didn't really listen to the rest of their albums. But their 6 first albums are in my playlist and I often listen to them. RIP Alexi Laiho, and long live CoB 🤘
PS : Yes I agree, solos (guitar and keyboards) of Next in Line are probably the best of the entire Metal 🤘
what in the 666samus is that thumbnail face oh yurrr
God I miss these guys. Such an original style. I also grew up with Alexi as my ultimate music hero and was gutted when he left us. He finished on a high note with Hexed. RIP
Literally eating blue cheese 🧀 watching this. I never knew they had such a delicious debut.
"Like this bit is pretty cool:" 5:55 . The song part that sounds a little like it came from Rust in peace.. I see what you did there 😉 Great video, as always!
It is crazy that Alexi was just 19 when they recorded that album, "Hatebreeder"...and perhaps even crazier, that he had just turned 18 when they recorded "Something Wild".
I love this kind of content of you ranking various metal bands' discography, could you please do iron maiden, anthrax or judas priest.
Alexi's last work, Bodom After Midnight EP was really amazing too. That's 10/10 material imo. Recommend it to anyone into COB to check it out.
This video brought lots of memories back! Got into bodom back in.... 07... I think and kept with them till 10ish I think. Great band that influenced my taste in metal a lot!
i got into COB with are you dead yet... the track in your face made me a big fan of them. rip alexi laiho! he will be missed.
it's my favorite metal band
The 2005-2011 CoB was a rough spot, but overall, goodness, they were so, so good. I loved this band so much.
Children of Bodom riffs: 💪
Children of Bodom lyrics: 🤡
Understanding the lyrics requires certain knowledge about the Lake Bodom murders in Finland in 1960. At that time, 4 young people spent the evening in a tent on the shore of Lake Bodom, but only one survived. In stories and eyewitnesses' observations, a man dressed as a grim reaper has also often been associated with the murders. The incident has greatly inspired the band.
Yep, read about it recently. It really sticks with you.@@EetuSalminen-uq3tz
@@EetuSalminen-uq3tz To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand COB lyrics...
That's true, but it's not a band meant to be taken seriously. I think of their lyrics like I think of Obituary lyrics. Preschool level just so the frontman has something to bark.
@@EetuSalminen-uq3tz Not gonna lie, thought it was the Rick and Morty copypasta for a bit
Me and my grandpa loved listening to the Children of Bodom. Haven't listened for years. Time to listen to them all today, lol !
You should do more of these videos!
4:04 Kissing The Shadows i think is their best song by a mile. Such a banger!
CoB mentioned instant like
This was the best live stream I’ve ever seen
Good video man! Bodom is forever in our hearts
You should do Dimmu Borgir next
On my bday. Thanks
The song that got me listening was bed of razors (a live version)…from there I was hooked!……but i pretty much agree with your album rankings for the most part
I love your reaction to the sixpounder intro. Best fucking riff ever, blew me away 15 years ago and still makes me smile like an idiot
i listened to every children of bodom album atleast 50 times each
Just started hearing this band.Absolutely amazing!
PD:Do a Galneryus speedrun challenge!
I agree with you in every point 👌🏼 And I got into COB with Are you dead yet as well!
saw them live 1997 in Tuiskula, it was great.
Interesting...I checked out at Are You Dead Yet and got back in with I Worship Chaos. Actually enjoyed IWC quite a bit.
You just made me WANT to listen to every Children of Bodom album 😅
One of my all time favorite bands.
I can finally say I have a favorite band. I love classical and metal, so this is a perfect combination. And I've never actually "felt" music, but Towards Dead End went straight to my "Happy Songs" playlist.
When Michael Palin grew long hair? He looks also bit younger.
Lots of good songs
POV: Your favorite album got absolutely violated in the review section
There’s a great series potential here. Would love to see this for other bands
Agree with the tier list! I should check out the Hexed. Haven't really checked their new releases after blooddrunk and what ever the next one was called. Era of Hatebreeder to Are you dead yet? was just something else!
I was hooked on Bambinos of Bodom since "From now one we are enemies. You and I."
Grew up with their shit. Loved it and still do. You're missed Wildchild 🤘
COB was my stepping stone into heavier music, I will always cherish this band for the doors they opened for me