BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT - Paint The Sky With Blood (23 avril 2021)

Les derniers enregistrements d'Alexi Laiho sortent sous la forme d'un EP, avec trois titres dont une reprise (de Dissection !   ).



BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT, the band launched by ex-CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho, will release an EP, "Paint The Sky With Blood", on April 23 via Napalm Records. The effort was recorded in Finland back in 2020 and was meant to be the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Sadly, that chapter ended far too soon with the December 29 passing of Laiho, and now, the three-track piece embodies a whole new meaning. "Paint The Sky With Blood" is an overwhelming tribute to an outstanding artist and an exceptional sonic heritage, and, at the same time, a modern homage to the genre itself.

A storm of raging guitars and blaring drums merge with Laiho's versatile vocal power, leading into a heavy attack — title track "Paint The Sky With Blood" – opening the 14-minute EP of the same name. The song is strikingly reminiscent of early CHILDREN OF BODOM elements, while also adding exciting modern influences into the fold. Second track "Payback's A Bitch" and its massive riffing are on a quest for retribution, delivering a hard-hitting, second-to-none offense. The interplay of Laiho, guitarist Daniel Freyberg, drummer Waltteri Väyrynen (PARADISE LOST), bassist Mitja Toivonen (ex-SANTA CRUZ) and live keyboardist Vili Itäpelto is not only a testament to the band's extraordinary musical ability, but also showcases their skill in deftly incorporating a variety of genre influences.

Closing cover track "Where Dead Angels Lie" is an absolute triumph — originally performed by Swedish extreme metal formation DISSECTION, the track shines as a timeless classic with a new edge. Eerie riffs and vocals alternating between menacing murmurs and characteristic guttural, distorted vocals stay faithful to the original while branding this version with an undeniable BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT punch.

The surviving members of BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT said: "Like ourselves, Alexi was beyond stoked about these songs and anxious to get these out so we are happy that we can fulfill his wish. Needless to say that we are honored and proud to be a part of his very last creative work and unleash it the way he wanted it to. It's time to let the beast out of the cage one more time as a celebration of Alexi's music, legacy and the man himself."

"Paint The Sky With Blood" track listing:

01. Paint The Sky With Blood
02. Payback's A Bitch
03. Where Dead Angels Lie (DISSECTION cover)

"Paint The Sky With Blood" will be available in the following formats:

- 10" Spined Sleeve Oxblood
- 10" Spined Sleeve Inkspot Ox/Black

- 10" Spined Sleeve Black
- Deluxe Box
- 1 Digipak Mini CD
- Digital Album
[Deluxe Box]

C'était prévu cette sortie ? Parce que là ça fait un peu... Bof quoi.

Ben ça aurait dû être un album mais ils ont pas eu le temps. Je suppose que c'est tout ce qu'ils ont pu enregistrer.

Bon on s'en doutait un peu..

Ex-CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman ALEXI LAIHO: Official Cause Of Death Revealed

Alexi Laiho's cause of death has been revealed. According to his former SINERGY bandmate Kimberly Goss, to whom he was still legally married at the time of his passing, the ex-CHILDREN OF BODOM frontman died of "alcohol-induced degeneration of the liver and pancreas connective tissue." Furthermore, Laiho had a cocktail of painkillers, opioids and insomnia medication in his system.

La famille de Laiho et son ex Kimberly Goss (la chanteuse de Sinergy avec qui il était bizarrement encore marié) se déchirent publiquement et c'est pas très beau à voir...  
La famille reproche notamment à Goss d'avoir divulgué publiquement les raisons du décès.

Drama and In-Fighting Erupts Within Alexi Laiho’s Family


Pour revenir à la musique, le guitariste Daniel Freyberg confirme que Bodom After Midnight n'a rien enregistré de plus que les trois morceaux du futur EP.  

BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT: INSIDE ALEXI LAIHO'S FINAL RECORDINGS

Premier morceau:

Tout le monde s'en fout ? C'est triste...

Le visage monolithique et totalement inexpressif de Laiho sur une bonne moitié du morceau semble vraiment annonciateur de ce qui allait se passer peu de temps après...

Bon en gros le premier titre est un single sympa et efficace, le second est un filler sans trop d'intérêt, et la reprise de Dissection est fidèle mais vraiment très bonne et leur va comme un gant.

Voila, ça n'aurait dû être qu'un petit EP de mise en bouche en attendant l'album, mais il faudra s'en contenter.


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Et si vous voulez acheter du matos ayant appartenu à Laiho, c'est en vente: https://www.musamaailma.fi/en/alexi-laiho-gear-auction

ALEXI LAIHO's Ashes Finally Buried, Nearly A Year After His Death

Un an après sa mort !

Children of Bodom vous manque ? Le claviériste Janne Warman a remonté son groupe Warmen avec Petri Lindroos au chant.

Pas passionnant ce Warmen (assez logiquement en fait).

Le dernier concert de Bodom va sortir sous forme d'album live (je pensais qu'on en avait déja parlé ). Le premier extrait est en écoute.



CHILDREN OF BODOM's final concert, which took place on December 15, 2019 at the Black Box in Helsinki Ice Hall in Helsinki, Finland, will be released as a live album, "A Chapter Called... Children Of Bodom (Final Show In Helsinki Ice Hall 2019)", on December 15, 2023 via Spinefarm.

Released with the blessing of late CHILDREN OF BODOM frontman Alexi Laiho's estate, the concert album completes the legendary band's career which began in Espoo, Finland in 1993 as INEARTHED. Over their career, CHILDREN OF BODOM released ten studio albums, two live albums, two EPs, two compilation albums and one DVD. The final lineup of the group upon their split in 2019 consisted of Alexi Laiho (lead guitar, lead vocals),Jaska Raatikainen (drums),Henkka Seppälä (bass),Janne Wirman (keyboard) and Daniel Freyberg (rhythm guitar).

Freyberg said: "It's great to have that final show transformed into a live album. For those who attended, it's a time travel back to that moment. And for those who didn't, it's an opportunity to experience how the chapter called CHILDREN OF BODOM was closed."

Seppälä stated: "Needless to say that this night was very special. When 'In Your Face' started, the reality hit me and I had to turn away from the audience 'cause I actually started crying. But the beauty is that the memories and Alexi's music will live forever!"

Wirman said: "It felt surreal to be on that stage in Helsinki Ice Hall as I knew that I was probably not gonna play with the guys ever again nor get to perform for the amazing fans anymore. It felt sad but also somewhat relieving. It is great that the last show and its emotional rollercoaster can now be enjoyed by everyone who couldn't make it to the show."

Raatikainen added: "When I got on the stage, I felt calm, probably because I no longer felt the need to prove anything but to enjoy the music and the presence of all the fans. I was just so grateful to have been a part of all this, knowing that our music wouldn't disappear even if we never ever played together again."


"A Chapter Called... Children Of Bodom (Final Show In Helsinki Ice Hall 2019)" track listing:

01. Under The Grass And Clover
02. Platitudes And Barren Words
03. In Your Face
04. Shovel Knockout
05. Bodom Beach Terror
06. Everytime I Die
07. Halo Of Blood
08. Are You Dead Yet?
09. Blooddrunk
10. I Worship Chaos
11. Angels Don't Kill
12. Follow The Reaper
13. Deadnight Warrior
14. Needled 24/7
15. Hate Me
16. Hate Crew Deathroll
17. Lake Bodom
18. Downfall