Children Of Bodom

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I can't see a banner.

[Shattered_Future]

Hey Leah, check out the forum. I added a new banner. It's simple but I like it. What do you think?

Sweet banner. :p

That Bed Of Razors video is cool...only thing is the keyboards are too loud.

EDIT: Up at the top, Leah.

[IheartSP]

Josh - I'll go check now
IheartSP - Cool! It'll be cool to actually hear them. Did you tweak anything according to my review?
No, not yet. I have like 8 bars left in my latest song which I am gonna finish sometime this week. After that I'll go back and revise our songs based on you and Flames' reviews.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Sweet banner. :p

That Bed Of Razors video is cool...only thing is the keyboards are too loud.

EDIT: Up at the top, Leah.

You mean where the AD INFINI thing was? It's still there.
Bed of Razors was awesome; the guitars weren't loud enough. :p
I want to see Kissing the Shadows, damnit!

[IheartSP]

In almost every Bodom video I see the volumes are all off.

[AA-12]

Try refreshing the page. The old banner physically can't be there, haha. It's deleted from the server. Maybe your browser messed up.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I'll check again. Or maybe...can you give me the link to the site?

[Unhappy_poet/bassist]

I didnt see a Children of Bodom thread so i decided to make one myself. If you want to talk about this amazing band then this is the place to do it. Lets get the ball rolling.

What is your favorite Bodom song?

Follow the Reaper. Now if only they payed a real vocalist we'd have the perfect band. I hate Alexi's voice, he should stick to guitar.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Follow the Reaper. Now if only they payed a real vocalist we'd have the perfect band. I hate Alexi's voice, he should stick to guitar.

You and everyone else except me. :lol:

[Shattered_Future]

Follow the Reaper. Now if only they payed a real vocalist we'd have the perfect band. I hate Alexi's voice, he should stick to guitar.

Whoa...you actually looked at the first page. Bravo. :thumb:

Alexi's voice takes time to grow on you...although it STILL is irritating at times.

Leah: *cough*obsessed*cough* :p

[Shadows]

I love Alexi's voice...his old voice, that is. Back in the day he sounded black metal, but now he has a more conventional scream. I still think he's **** good though.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Leah: *cough*obsessed*cough* :p

Not funny.
I just happen to think he's talented, funny and hot.
:p

I still see no banner!!

[Shadows]

Not funny.
I just happen to think he's talented, funny and hot.
:p

I still see no banner!!
Me too. I think he's really hot. :D

And I still can't see the ****ing banner either.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Me too. I think he's really hot. :D

And I still can't see the ****ing banner either.

Awesome! Someone who agrees with me!! ;)

[Shattered_Future]

Not funny.
I just happen to think he's talented, funny and hot.
:p

I still see no banner!!

I still don't see it... :confused:

/shamelessly whores Cristina Scabbia picture

http://www.soniccathedral.com/photosx1/LC%20Pics/cristinaph1.jpg :D

I see the banner...

[Shadows]

I still don't see it... :confused:

/shamelessly whores Cristina Scabbia picture

http://www.soniccathedral.com/photosx1/LC%20Pics/cristinaph1.jpg :D

I see the banner...
She is SERIOUSLY hot. I hate Lacuna Coil, but I can't win them all.

[Shattered_Future]

She is SERIOUSLY hot. I hate Lacuna Coil, but I can't win them all.

/another sexy picture

http://www.soniccathedral.com/photosx1/LC%20Pics/LCnew.gif :D

I'm special.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I like the other picture you posted, Mike. The same time you posted this one.

EDIT: :p That one.

[Shadows]

/another sexy picture

http://www.soniccathedral.com/photosx1/LC%20Pics/LCnew.gif :D

I'm special.
You are special. I like that one better.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I've got a nice picture of her wearing a spike collar in my metal mag from Italy. It's awesome.

[Shattered_Future]

One more. :p

http://www.soniccathedral.com/photosx1/LC%20Pics/lc4.jpg

I SERIOUSLY have no life... :upset: :p

[Shadows]

One more. :p

http://www.soniccathedral.com/photosx1/LC%20Pics/lc4.jpg

I SERIOUSLY have no life... :upset: :p
But at least you have good taste. :)

[Shattered_Future]

Course. ;)

Here's a few more pictures I like (not of her. :p )

ttp://www.soniccathedral.com/photosx1/flowingtears/Flowing%20Tears%207.jpg
Flowing Tears. I like red hair...AND cleavage. :p

http://www.soniccathedral.com/photosx1/Lennon%20Pics/001.jpg
Lennon. Does this picture really need an explanation?

http://www.soniccathedral.com/photosx1/Nightwish%20Pics/pictur9xx.jpg
Guess who. :p Leather is always good...

[Taste_My_Scythe]

You guys are such guys. :rolleyes:

[AA-12]

http://www.soniccathedral.com/photosx1/Lennon%20Pics/001.jpg
Lennon. Does this picture really need an explanation?


:eek: :eek:

Man, she's great.

[Shattered_Future]

You guys are such guys. :rolleyes:

We gotta pass the day SOMEHOW... ;)

EDIT to Josh: Yea...that's a beautiful picture. :naughty:

[Taste_My_Scythe]

We gotta pass the day SOMEHOW... ;)

:amaze:

Oh, perfectly lovely.

[Shadows]

Course. ;)

Here's a few more pictures I like (not of her. :p )

ttp://www.soniccathedral.com/photosx1/flowingtears/Flowing%20Tears%207.jpg
Flowing Tears. I like red hair...AND cleavage. :p

http://www.soniccathedral.com/photosx1/Lennon%20Pics/001.jpg
Lennon. Does this picture really need an explanation?

http://www.soniccathedral.com/photosx1/Nightwish%20Pics/pictur9xx.jpg
Guess who. :p Leather is always good...All of those pictures are great, but the chick with the leather was a little sub-par. I love the Flowing Tears.

You guys are such guys. :rolleyes:You're just upset because if you said what we were saying people would start to wonder about you.

[Shattered_Future]

All of those pictures are great, but the chick with the leather was a little sub-par. I love the Flowing Tears.

You're just upset because if you said what we were saying people would start to wonder about you.

Are you calling Tarja SUB-PAR??! :mad:

Brilliant singer though...

[Taste_My_Scythe]

All of those pictures are great, but the chick with the leather was a little sub-par. I love the Flowing Tears.

You're just upset because if you said what we were saying people would start to wonder about you.


The chick with the leather was Tarja from Nightwish. :D


People wonder about me anyways! Most people are freaked out by me. :lol:

[GaggingOrder]

She looks like **** in that pic.


I like the Lennon picture. I think I'll look at it again.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

:lol: I am SO off this thread.

[Shadows]

People wonder about me anyways! Most people are freaked out by me. :lol:
But I'm willing to bet they don't accuse you being a lesbian, which is what I was referring to before.

NP: Athesit - Mother Man

Thanks to Josh's uploads.

[Shattered_Future]

:lol: I am SO off this thread.

You'll be back...

You can't resist his scowl (http://www.headbanger.hu/be/htdocs/updir/289_kati_alexi10.JPG)

Atheist is unbelievably weird...

[AA-12]

I'm actually not a huge fan of Tarja :-\

She's definitely not bad though.

[Shadows]

You'll be back...

You can't resist his scowl (http://www.headbanger.hu/be/htdocs/updir/289_kati_alexi10.JPG)
You took my profile picture!

Tarja's not bad, but that wasn't the greatest picture of her.

[Shattered_Future]

Yknow who looks really good, and sounds almost nothing like a girl?

Angela Gossow.

http://www.neighbourof666.blogger.com.br/angela001.jpg

[Shadows]

I was just thinking that exact same thing. I saw her live last year. She looked so hot yet sounded so metal.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

You'll be back...

You can't resist his scowl (http://www.headbanger.hu/be/htdocs/updir/289_kati_alexi10.JPG)

Atheist is unbelievably weird...

/is ashamed.

I love that picture. I hate you for knowing I'd be back. :p
The HateCrew leader can't stay away from the Children of Bodom thread for long.

[Who?JohnPetrucci]

fav song? I'd definetly have to say Children of Decadence.

The lead guitar during the chorus is so happy sounding, its straight up evil.

[GaggingOrder]

A little something for everyone. (http://tinypic.com/view/?pic=9tjuiv)

[Taste_My_Scythe]

A little something for everyone. (http://tinypic.com/view/?pic=9tjuiv)

:evil: You suck.
The joke's been told many, many times.

[Shadows]

That was uncalled for. Unfortunately for Avril, Alexi doesn't suck at music.

[GaggingOrder]

I really couldn't help it.

At the time of the page, there was a next and previous button, and I picked 'next' just to see what i would get a photo of, and I got pr0n. :upset: / :)

[Shattered_Future]

Yknow...I've never seen that picture before.

That's scary... :amaze:

[GaggingOrder]

I don't even see the resemblance. Avril is far better looking, as most males would testify.

I got some hatemail in my room I'm gonna go find.

"Who the **** is this Avril Lavigne look-alike junior meatball. and why does he grace the cover between two far superior masters like Steve Vai and Zakk Wylde? I don't think Alexi Assho and Children Of Bogus can ever be on the same playing field as John Petrucci and Dream Theater. Go home, Alexi, you're Finnished." ~John Gois.

What a dick.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I don't even see the resemblance. Avril is far better looking, as most males would testify.

I got some hatemail in my room I'm gonna go find.

"Who the **** is this Avril Lavigne look-alike junior meatball. and why does he grace the cover between two far superior masters like Steve Vai and Zakk Wylde? I don't think Alexi Assho and Children Of Bogus can ever be on the same playing field as John Petrucci and Dream Theater. Go home, Alexi, you're Finnished." ~John Gois.

What a dick.

****ing jerkoff! Just because Alexi doesn't like Dream Theater. :angry:

[Shadows]

****ing jerkoff! Just because Alexi doesn't like Dream Theater. :angry:
I back Alexi completely on that point. Dream Threater couldn't possibly be more overrated.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I back Alexi completely on that point. Dream Threater couldn't possibly be more overrated.

Me too. I can't stand Dream Theater.

[Shadows]

Me too. I can't stand Dream Theater.
They are all very good musicians, but their songwriting is just horrid and laughable.

[Moses]

I like Dream Theater but I can understand how thier music can be intolerable to people.

[GaggingOrder]

I've heard one song by DT (Take Me As I Am) and it was good, but I won't look into them in the future, because I don't like listening to music much.

:amaze:

[Shadows]

I have Train of Thought burned. It's the only DT I can stand.

So has anyone heard In Your Face yet? Leaked copies are being thrown all around the CoB messageboard. Apparently the song is ****ing amazing. I'm still trying to decide if I'll download the album once it's leaked or just wait and buy it.

[IheartSP]

Upload the leaked copy here I wanna hear it!

[AA-12]

I'm gonna get the leak in a few minutes.

To the DT thing, i'm a huge DT fan. I almost have all their albums. I am getting sick of the whole CoB vs. DT thing though. They are completely different bands.

[Shadows]

I don't we were comparing DT to CoB, just commenting on how we liked DT.

And where did you get a leaked copy? I've been looking around but couldn't find it. An upload would be very cool as well.

[AA-12]

****.

The site I had killed the link to it. I'll have to look around some more.

[Shattered_Future]

Somebody upload the leak...I wanna brag to my COB-loving friend how i have it and he doesnt. :D

Dream Theater is a great band...true, they can get boring at times, and some of their songs are sheer wankery, but they craft really beautiful music. Going to see them on Gigantour. :smoke: Is gonna be ubersweet.

[Shadows]

Please, for the love of God, someone find a leak.

So I've been listening to the band Nevermore lately...

[Shattered_Future]

Please, for the love of God, someone find a leak.

So I've been listening to the band Nevermore lately...

Also going to see on Gigantour. :D

I've been getting into them more and more lately. Their music is unbelievable. I love...crap, whats that called...Ambivalent. The solo in that song is brilliance.

[Shadows]

When I ordered Tokyo Warhearts it came with a two-song sampler from Nevermore's newest "This Godless Endeavor". I never thought I'd enjoy metal without screaming as much as I do with these guys. The guitar work is incredible.

[flamesofbodom]

We gotta pass the day SOMEHOW... ;)
This needed to be said :p

Another band i havent heard much of is Nevermore....why dont i know anything :angry:

[Squirrel]

When I ordered Tokyo Warhearts it came with a two-song sampler from Nevermore's newest "This Godless Endeavor". I never thought I'd enjoy metal without screaming as much as I do with these guys. The guitar work is incredible.

Jeff Loomis is an absolute machine.

Ive been listening to Nevermore for years and all of a sudden everyone only just appears to start listening to them, its weird.

[Shadows]

I definitely need more of those guys. It's weird because metal archives says they've been around for quite a whil, but this was the first I'd heard of them. Is Dreaming Neon Black a good album?

[CaptainWaits]

Is Dreaming Neon Black a good album?

That is their best IMO :cool: , then followed by "Dead Heart In A Dead World".

[Shadows]

I'm downloading DNB right now, along with TGE. I'll buy them both as soon as I get a chance. I'll check out DHIDW ASAP as well. They couldn't have made a better first impression on me.

[Squirrel]

Dreaming Neon Black and This Godless Endeavor are their best 2, the latter currently being my favorite.

[Shadows]

I'm listening to Dreaming Neon Black right now (but I still can't get Psalm of Lydia out of my head). I will definitely buy several of their albums. Great riffs, excellent solos, just a great metal sound overall. The vocals are quite good, which is saying something for me because I tend to favor screaming in metal.

[Squirrel]

I hate metalcore screaming, i love gutteral growls and screams - Cryptopsy, carcass, at the gates, Hate Eternal, Death etc



Today the warning came in the flood !!!!!!!!!!!!

/Nevermore

[Shadows]

I love the gutteral screaming to, like the bands you listed. I also like the higher pitched almost black metallish shrieking like old Children of Bodom, Arsis, old Emperor, and Enthroned. Singing is very unusual for me, but these guys pull it off.

[Squirrel]

Emperor fricking rule, Arsis are great, new Black Dahlia Murder is great, gone off CoB ( :( )

anyhow, youre a great person to chat to, ill have to speak to you some other time, in this thread or msn or whatever

but i g2g to bed now, off to amsterdam tomorrow :)

[Shadows]

Thanks, that's cool of you to say. :) We'll have to talk some other time, whether in these forums or over a messenger.

Good night and have fun in Amsterdam. :)

[Shred Danson]

/has yet to get new Nevermore CD :(

I agree with ya, Squirrel, metalcore screaming tends to get annoying after a while (i.e. Bury your Dead, Atreyu, From Autumn to Ashes, Still Remains...). A lot of it doesn't have a lot of range, it's just the same sound over and over. Michael Akerfeldt, however, is a madman (not saying Opeth is metalcore, calm down dudes, I know better, just showing an example of what I like).

I do like singing, as well. Just not when it's done crappily (like most metalcore bands :) ) I'm not raggin' on metalcore, because I dig the music, but the vocals in general suck.

I do love Trivium's vocals though...

Why do I have a feeling that there's going to be a lot more "singing while not actually singing" from Alexi on the new CD? "Angels Don't Kill", "Thrashed Lost and Strungout", "Knuckleduster"...

[chorbalan]

I hate metalcore screaming, i love gutteral growls and screams - Cryptopsy, carcass, at the gates, Hate Eternal, Death etc



Today the warning came in the flood !!!!!!!!!!!!

/Nevermore

Same, I can't stand the metalcore screaming, I used to hate the growls, but now I do enjoy them so who knows maybe that will happen with the screaming, unlikely though.

[Hells Bells]

Can someone upload Follow the Reaper? That's probably their best album and I still don't have it.......

http://s40.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2X4N3E5G0CW983R1EKBGEDX27J

There ya go, enjoy :D

And this is more for Taste_My_Scythe, seems like we like the same kind of guys :p
These are some awesome pics of Alexi...since the guys are all whoring their pics lol.

http://s40.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2A53R0D939CYE0VG8GRETJLXHM
http://s40.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1WYOHH8AZC6GG3HVU31E5AHIV1

[EverytimeIBodom]

Hey I'd Just like to introduce myself, I'm Jeremy O. :wave:
I thought I'd read the thread before i posted, but after 80 pages i just decided to post. I personnaly love Bodom, and I get to see them live in Montreal Nov. 10th :D I can't wait for that. Now I'm going to attempt to spark some Bodom discussion.
What was the first Children of Bodom song you ever heard?
for me it was Red Light in my Eyes part 1. I liked it very much and now im a diehard Bodom fan

[Dr. Killgreedy]

mine was northern comfort. that made me a diehard bodom fan. after i heard it i had to go and get the follow the reaper album.

[IheartSP]

Welcome to the forums and to the Bodom thread! You will find were all pretty cool people around here, a lot of regulars. We made our own forum http://www.musicianalliance.net/phpbb2/index.php go check it out.

My first song was Kissing the Shadows. I have an explanation somewhere in the Hatecrew forum of what I thought of it, I don't feel like typing it again.

[EverytimeIBodom]

Well I joined the forum but mistyped my username, Is there a way to change it?

[IheartSP]

just make another account

[EverytimeIBodom]

just make another account
yes but then i would need another e-mail account

[Forlorn Hope]

Hey I'd Just like to introduce myself, I'm Jeremy O. :wave:
I thought I'd read the thread before i posted, but after 80 pages i just decided to post. I personnaly love Bodom, and I get to see them live in Montreal Nov. 10th :D I can't wait for that. Now I'm going to attempt to spark some Bodom discussion.
What was the first Children of Bodom song you ever heard?
for me it was Red Light in my Eyes part 1. I liked it very much and now im a diehard Bodom fan
my first song was angels dont kill, which i think is why i still prefer the newer stuff over the older stuff such as something wild...but i still greatly enjoy hatebreeder and follow the reaper...i like the newer vocals better, to me the vox in hatebreeder sounded a little too sloppy, and the vox in follow the reaper were a little too raspy for my taste...the vocals in hatecrew were my favorite along with the new stuff, but the guitar work in follow the reaper is by far my favorite.

[EverytimeIBodom]

my first song was angels dont kill, which i think is why i still prefer the newer stuff over the older stuff such as something wild...but i still greatly enjoy hatebreeder and follow the reaper...i like the newer vocals better, to me the vox in hatebreeder sounded a little too sloppy, and the vox in follow the reaper were a little too raspy for my taste...the vocals in hatecrew were my favorite along with the new stuff, but the guitar work in follow the reaper is by far my favorite.

Yeah the first song you hear by a band can greatly influence what parts of them you like, in this case whether you prefer newer stuff like hatecrew or older stuff like something wild. I like something wild better, partly because the first song i heard by them was red light in my eyes part 1

[Moses]

I think mine was Bodom After Midnight.

[Hells Bells]

What was the first Children of Bodom song you ever heard?
for me it was Red Light in my Eyes part 1. I liked it very much and now im a diehard Bodom fan

Mine was either Kissing the Shadows or Falling the Reaper. Someone I knew got me to listen to them, and I remember thinking the instrumental part of the song was absolutely incredible, but that it sounded like something crawled down the throat of the lead singer and died. Then again, that was when I was first getting into metal, and I couldn't stand harsh vocals. Since then that style's really grown on me, and I really like Alexi's vocals.

[Huber]

My first was Silent Night, Bodom Night.

[EverytimeIBodom]

Alrite well I'm signin off ciao Bodom fans

[Huber]

Alrite well I'm signin off ciao Bodom fans

Later.

What would you guys say is the easiest/funnest riff in a CoB song? I've only been playing guitar seriously for like 6 months and I'd like to play some CoB. I can play the opening riff to Bodom After Midnight but that's it.

[Dr. Killgreedy]

needled 24/7 to me is very easy and i enjoy it very much.

[lollerskates]

for anyone who hasn't heard it
heres the radio rip of in your face
hxxp://s58.yousendit.com/d.php?id=3AVNUCNTK5A8O2ANB6HRUY8CGO

[Huber]

That song kicks major ***.

[IheartSP]

Ahhhh nooo...my dear Bodom!

I feel like I'm going to cry. That was full fledged metalcore right there, with some industrial in it. Say goodbye to Power Metal, for Bodom is no more. Alexi, I can't believe you could pull a Metallica like this. I don't care what oyu all say, we all love Bodom here yes but I bet half of you lie and say you like it just because it's labelled Bodom.

Sliptallica I know you like Metalcore tho, so I bet you are happy for the change, but in my book this is blasphemy. I have lost a lot of respect for Bodom right now, and I am crushed.

[Moses]

Yes, it's blasphemey if someone wants to make different types of music than previous works.

Still sounds powerish to me.

[Huber]

Ahhhh nooo...my dear Bodom!

I feel like I'm going to cry. That was full fledged metalcore right there, with some industrial in it. Say goodbye to Power Metal, for Bodom is no more. Alexi, I can't believe you could pull a Metallica like this. I don't care what oyu all say, we all love Bodom here yes but I bet half of you lie and say you like it just because it's labelled Bodom.

Sliptallica I know you like Metalcore tho, so I bet you are happy for the change, but in my book this is blasphemy. I have lost a lot of respect for Bodom right now, and I am crushed.

I don't hear a change, and I don't hear metalcore. Listen to it a few more times man.

[GaggingOrder]

It's just one song. Sixpounder was straight riffing without the symphonics, and you couldn't just assume that all of HCDR was like that, because it sure as hell wasn't.

Metallica's Ride THe Lightning was a true thrash album, but if Escape was the first cut you heard, you might think otherwise.

What I'm saying is, lighten up, it's just one track. *downloads*

[Huber]

It doesn't even have a single trait of Metalcore though. I don't get your logic. There's no more hardcore punk influence than there was before, and there isn't even a breakdown.

That just sounded like a great Metal song to me.

[IheartSP]

Idk I heard Thrashed, Lost & Strungout too. I was dissapointed in that as well. I don't see your thing on Escape, sounds like Thrash to me. Sixpounder had it's melodic parts. This Bodom just isn't my thing at all, and I can't stand to see yet another band do this. Metallica already went, as did In Flames. Next thing you know Maiden will be making Metalcore.

[GaggingOrder]

Next thing you know Maiden will be making Metalcore.Perish the thought.

I don't see your thing on Escape, sounds like Thrash to me. Sixpounder had it's melodic parts.Escape sounded weaker than St. Anger, to me. Basically, I'm just saying that it's just one song, and a lot of albums have one bad apple. Something Wild was great, and most people don't like In The Shadows.

[IheartSP]

I love In the Shadows I don't see a problem with it. It's just that if you played me this song and you played me something from Hatebreeder I wouldn't be able to tell you it was the same band. There are no similarities left. The vocals are different, the keyboard isn't really powermetal anymore. The guitar is way heavier and there aren't really any leads. The riffs weren't even that great.

[Huber]

Idk I heard Thrashed, Lost & Strungout too. I was dissapointed in that as well. I don't see your thing on Escape, sounds like Thrash to me. Sixpounder had it's melodic parts. This Bodom just isn't my thing at all, and I can't stand to see yet another band do this. Metallica already went, as did In Flames. Next thing you know Maiden will be making Metalcore.


That's called evolving. Bands do it, it normally makes them better.

In Your Face definetly has some great Melodic parts too.

I love In the Shadows I don't see a problem with it. It's just that if you played me this song and you played me something from Hatebreeder I wouldn't be able to tell you it was the same band. There are no similarities left. The vocals are different, the keyboard isn't really powermetal anymore. The guitar is way heavier and there aren't really any leads. The riffs weren't even that great.

Did we listen to the same song?

[GaggingOrder]

I love In the Shadows I don't see a problem with it.I had a feeling you would do this. Most people don't, though, and CoB don't.

I wish I could download and give better thoughts on the subject, but my computer has gone to hell and is completely rejecting YSI.

[IheartSP]

Ehh I'm Jewish there's no reasoning with me. Especially during something like this, it's a big crisis in my world.. I was hoping they'd go in the opposite direction of Hatebreeder. I'd hate to call Bodom sellouts, and everyone calls it "evolution" but don't you people find it odd that whenever a band "evolves" they become more and more like the current scene of music?

[GaggingOrder]

The light just went out in my neighbor's window.

It is odd. It's not always for $$$++ though. It could be to get more radio play and fans, to be more relevant, or it's just the type of music they want to play.


These aren't really hardcore ways of doing things, but it does seem appealing to be a better known band. And bands don't just make music they don't like, they often pick styles that they like, just not as much as their main genre.

I'm sure a lot of local metal bands compromise to classic rock, which is their second favorite genre, because it's more agreeable and easier to get gigs.

Kthx.

/bad post++

[Huber]

Ehh I'm Jewish there's no reasoning with me. Especially during something like this, it's a big crisis in my world.. I was hoping they'd go in the opposite direction of Hatebreeder. I'd hate to call Bodom sellouts, and everyone calls it "evolution" but don't you people find it odd that whenever a band "evolves" they become more and more like the current scene of music?

But they didn't!

What's Metalcore about that song? Just because it's a tad fast and has some more palm muting? That has nothing to do with Metalcore, it's just a move in a heavier direction.

Also, the term sellout is so stupid. What's wrong with the band wanting to make a more popular type of music? It's there job to please the world with their music so they can make the money they need to pay for making the record, and to live. If they can do that and enjoy making the music, who cares what you think?

Have you ever noticed that when bands evolve they become more popular? That's a common statement. Have you ever considered they become more popular because they become a better band? It would only make sense you know.

[IheartSP]

Yes I see your points but being in a band myself the only thing that ever holds me back from doing something more like this or more like that is that I'm not capable of it as a writer. If I knew how to write anything I'd probably be more like old Bodom. Seeing as Bodom is capable of being old Bodom, I'd think they'd at least keep around some of the sound. Whenever bands "evolve" they always go the comptetely wrong way musically and do a more mainstream much much less technical and skillful route. If Bodom really evolved they'd be doing something more intricate like Wintersun.

If Bodom did it to get more fans or publicity that is selling out also. And as a musician I think that the easier the songs the more boring it is. Trashed, Lost & Stungout and In Your Face seem much less demanding in technical skill compared to Kissing the Shadows. I would think Alexi and Roope would thirst for a more technical route, instead of riffs, and lack of solos.

[GaggingOrder]

I write crap rock ala Simple Plan, and when not doing that, I'm doing songs that make no musical sense and are less intelligent than Limp Bizkit. I can't write anymore, though.


I'm working on thrash metal pieces ala Master Of Puppets era 'tallica, and I'm enjoying pushing myself as a songwriter. If I could, I'd be writing stuff like AJFA, but I have to play crap likeI mentioned at the beginning of this post becuase that's all I can do, and maybe it's better than nothing. They're kinda fun to play, though.

/needs to stop making bad posts.

[IheartSP]

But they didn't!

What's Metalcore about that song? Just because it's a tad fast and has some more palm muting? That has nothing to do with Metalcore, it's just a move in a heavier direction.

Also, the term sellout is so stupid. What's wrong with the band wanting to make a more popular type of music? It's there job to please the world with their music so they can make the money they need to pay for making the record, and to live. If they can do that and enjoy making the music, who cares what you think?

Have you ever noticed that when bands evolve they become more popular? That's a common statement. Have you ever considered they become more popular because they become a better band? It would only make sense you know.
Being popular really has nothing to do with how good you are as a band, and in fact usually the worse of a band you are the more popular you are. Going by what you said, Ashlee Simpson is better than Bodom by 10 fold.

The song definately had a big metalcore influence. Listen to the intro. Count how many notes there are. Even a two year old could do it, because there is only 1 note. Metalcore also uses repeated palm mutes of one note like that, and they do it in the middle of the song especially, also known as a breakdown. The vocals also seem a bit metalcore. The scream is becoming less and less harsh. The whole mood of the song makes me think I'm listening to Bury Your Dead or something.

[Huber]

Yes I see your points but being in a band myself the only thing that ever holds me back from doing something more like this or more like that is that I'm not capable of it as a writer. If I knew how to write anything I'd probably be more like old Bodom. Seeing as Bodom is capable of being old Bodom, I'd think they'd at least keep around some of the sound. Whenever bands "evolve" they always go the comptetely wrong way musically and do a more mainstream much much less technical and skillful route. If Bodom really evolved they'd be doing something more intricate like Wintersun.

If Bodom did it to get more fans or publicity that is selling out also. And as a musician I think that the easier the songs the more boring it is. Trashed, Lost & Stungout and In Your Face seem much less demanding in technical skill compared to Kissing the Shadows. I would think Alexi and Roope would thirst for a more technical route, instead of riffs, and lack of solos.

You don't have to become more technical to evolve, you just have to gain a new sound you like.

Why is going the route of a more popular route "the wrong way"? That's borderline elitism. I'd argue this but I already did in my above post.

[IheartSP]

You don't have to become more technical to evolve, you just have to gain a new sound you like.

Why is going the route of a more popular route "the wrong way"? That's borderline elitism. I'd argue this but I already did in my above post.
It's the wrong way because they do it for money, or popularity, or whatever else it is. It's only the right way if it's for the music. Entirely possible, yes, but it seems like a lot of bands do this and believing them all sounds a bit regodammdiculous if you ask me.

I listened to the song again, and I have nothing else to say I stand by everything I said. If I hadn't heard anything past FTR and you played me and I'd say I have no clue what band that is, but it definately isn't Bodom.

[Huber]

Being popular really has nothing to do with how good you are as a band, and in fact usually the worse of a band you are the more popular you are. Going by what you said, Ashlee Simpson is better than Bodom by 10 fold.

That excuse again? People always use that even though it makes no sense.

Obviously Ashlee Simpson is more popular, she's on top of her genre. Whether you think the genre is BS or not doesn't matter.

If I were to look into the metal community and ask who most of their favorite bands were, I bet I'd get tons of Iron Maiden, Metallica, Pantera etc...Are those bands the worst of metal? No, they are simply great bands that became popular.

Edit:

Meh, I'm over it. You just think differently than I do (Hell, my name is Sliptallica, heh) and I just agree to disagree.

One thing though, we can't really judge if this song will put CoB into the mainstream until it is released. Maybe the Metalcore fans will agree with me.

[IheartSP]

That excuse again? People always use that even though it makes no sense.

Obviously Ashlee Simpson is more popular, she's on top of her genre. Whether you think the genre is BS or not doesn't matter.

If I were to look into the metal community and ask who most of their favorite bands were, I bet I'd get tons of Iron Maiden, Metallica, Pantera etc...Are those bands the worst of metal? No, they are simply great bands that became popular.

Edit:

Meh, I'm over it. You just think differently than I do (Hell, my name is Sliptallica, heh) and I just agree to disagree.

One thing though, we can't really judge if this song will put CoB into the mainstream until it is released. Maybe the Metalcore fans will agree with me.
What you said about the top of the metal genre may be true, but those are top bands of all time, not currently. Ashlee Simpson is not know as being a classic pop star like Michael Jackson for example, nor are Killswitch Engage known for being a classic metal band. What you said doesn't really apply because I am talking about current trends, not what metal has seen over the years.

[AA-12]

To the cool new guy: I'll change your name on the forum.

[flamesofbodom]

I think IheartSP is overreacting. This needed to be said. Take a mai tai and go down by the lake and just chill :cool:

The new song is pretty good so far...

[EverytimeIBodom]

To the cool new guy: I'll change your name on the forum.
Thanks :D

[AA-12]

I think IheartSP is overreacting. This needed to be said. Take a mai tai and go down by the lake and just chill :cool:

The new song is pretty good so far...
Got a link to the song?

[flamesofbodom]

WTF no solo?

[AA-12]

Got a link to the song?
Please?

[EverytimeIBodom]

Got a link to the song?

hxxp://s58.yousendit.com/d.php?id=3AVNUCNTK5A8O2ANB6HRUY8CGO

Personnaly..I don't like it, the intro is just boring, its gets very repeptitive. There's a pitiful solo compared to what Alexi and Janne usually do, not much of a melody. The background yelling by the band is annoying. When it goes quieter, that part annoys me. Overall I didn't like the song, most likely because I favor old Bodom.

[Hells Bells]

WTF no solo?
Go to 2:30, there isn't much to it, but it's there.

I've gotta say I'm very disappointed, it does sound metalcore. I'm not gonna judge Bodom's direction by this one song though, hopefully it's not all like this.

[Mr. Squiggles]

hxxp://s58.yousendit.com/d.php?id=3AVNUCNTK5A8O2ANB6HRUY8CGO

Personnaly..I don't like it, the intro is just boring, its gets very repeptitive. There's a pitiful solo compared to what Alexi and Janne usually do, not much of a melody. The background yelling by the band is annoying. When it goes quieter, that part annoys me. Overall I didn't like the song, most likely because I favor old Bodom.

I'm listing to it right now, it's not bad but difinatly not great. It's nothing compared to old bodom. I still kinda like it though. The solo isn' t that great.

[AA-12]

This song is much better than people say. I really like it. Not as much as the old though.

[Mr. Squiggles]

This song is much better than people say. I really like it. Not as much as the old though.

Yeah, it's good. I'm just comparing it to old Bodom.

[EverytimeIBodom]

This song is much better than people say. I really like it. Not as much as the old though.
After listening to it repeatedly, I can't say I agree, It was boring and dull. Lifeless.

[IheartSP]

Yeah I'm definately with EverytimeIBodom here. I'm still gonna buy the album but I know I'm going to be dissapointed, and the only reason I'll listen is cuase it's labeled CoB.

[EverytimeIBodom]

Yeah I'm definately with EverytimeIBodom here. I'm still gonna buy the album but I know I'm going to be dissapointed, and the only reason I'll listen is cuase it's labeled CoB.

Yes, I'll also buy it, for that reason and because I shall be seeing them in nov. and they'll be touring on that album, and it sucks when you dont know the songs that your favorite band is playing

[IheartSP]

I'm going to see them too. I'd go even if they played 1 old song it'd be worth it.

[Shattered_Future]

:eek:

This song is...blasphemy!!

:p

It's not as good as old Bodom though...where's Alexi's trademark crappy vocals? They've been replaced by...crappier vocals. Alot of the riffing seems uninspired as well...

[IheartSP]

I think what has happend, this is just a theory, is that Alexi is taking CoB a different direction because he sees Sinergy as a "replacement." He might think, well if I still do powermetal with them who's gonna complain? Sure I like Sinergy but it never compared to powermetal era Bodom, so if this is what Alexi is thinking he has the wrong idea.

[EverytimeIBodom]

I think what has happend, this is just a theory, is that Alexi is taking CoB a different direction because he sees Sinergy as a "replacement." He might think, well if I still do powermetal with them who's gonna complain? Sure I like Sinergy but it never compared to powermetal era Bodom, so if this is what Alexi is thinking he has the wrong idea.
Could he be so dense?

[Taste_My_Scythe]

for anyone who hasn't heard it
heres the radio rip of in your face
hxxp://s58.yousendit.com/d.php?id=3AVNUCNTK5A8O2ANB6HRUY8CGO

Thank you TONS! I've downloaded, will now listen, and tell you all what I think.

http://s40.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2X4N3E5G0CW983R1EKBGEDX27J

There ya go, enjoy :D

And this is more for Taste_My_Scythe, seems like we like the same kind of guys :p
These are some awesome pics of Alexi...since the guys are all whoring their pics lol.

http://s40.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2A53R0D939CYE0VG8GRETJLXHM
http://s40.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1WYOHH8AZC6GG3HVU31E5AHIV1

Thanks much, Hell! Awesome pics! :thumb:

EDIT: and to Jeremy; welcome to the HateCrew. :wave:

Alrighty. My thoughts on the song. Bless Janne for adding the cool keyboards in at the intro; because if he didn't, the intro would've just plain sucked. The scream in the beginning, was cool. BUT. Here's where it gets ugly. The song wasn't impressive. It didn't make me go "my ****ing god! This is amazing!! I wish I could play like that!" like all their other songs have done. For Bodom, it was a bad song. But, you guys know what the deal is, the single is always the worst song on the album. Alexi said there wasn't going to be a HateCrew Deathroll part two, and I believe him. Though, this song isn't showing that.

Janne: I don't even know what the single song is going to be called!!
Alexi: In your face!
Janne: In my mother****ing face?
Alexi: In your mother****ing face!

[Hells Bells]

After listening to it repeatedly, I can't say I agree, It was boring and dull. Lifeless.

Lifeless it a good way to describe it. Yeah, I tried to get into it, I listened to it until I realized there was nothing to listen for. The solo sounds forced, or just carelessly thrown in for the sake of having a solo. It fits in well with the song because it's just as lifeless as the rest of it. It's like it was just put there to make fans of the older stuff happy, and that hasn't worked.

[Shattered_Future]

I thought the only decent part of that song was the keyboards...

[IheartSP]

I don't know how Janne agrees to stay in the band, he's a powermetal freak. Doesn't seem like his kind of music.

[EverytimeIBodom]

I don't know how Janne agrees to stay in the band, he's a powermetal freak. Doesn't seem like his kind of music.

Maybe (Hopefully) the rest of the album is more powermetal and that's why he's still in the band.

[IheartSP]

I severely doubt from the 2 songs I've heard from the album that it's powermetal. HCDR was barely powermetal.

[Hells Bells]

Glad you liked the pics Taste_My_Scythe!

I thought the only decent part of that song was the keyboards...

haha, I agree, the keys are the only thing that makes that song at least somewhat bearable.

[AA-12]

I like the song a lot now :-\

I don't really see anything bad about it.

[IheartSP]

I like the song a lot now :-\

I don't really see anything bad about it.
It's not about good or bad, it's about standards. On the Bodom scale this is just crap. On the count all the metal out there now scale it's ok.

[Shadows]

Meh, I'm with you. I like the song. It had cool riffing, **** good keyboards, an aggressive feel, and just shows a new style of the band. The atmosphere created by the guitar riffing and Janne I thought was excellent. Alexi's vocals are worse than ever, but I expected that. I'm a little disappointed that the song is hardly power metal - no insane guitar licks, the solos could've been better, and like I said, Alexi's vocals are a more aggressive and conventional scream.

Overall I like it a lot. Bodom is changing, and we just need to accept that. I think I'd rather have a band change their style over time like Bodom has instead of just re-releasing Follow the Reaper five more times. In the end, you have to understand that the band does what they want for themselves. They don't owe anything to the fans, they just give us new material and say take it or leave it. Expecting them to go back to the old style and do what they did for years is not only unrealistic, but also stupid.

[AA-12]

Overall I like it a lot. Bodom is changing, and we just need to accept that. I think I'd rather have a band change their style over time like Bodom has instead of just re-releasing Follow the Reaper five more times. In the end, you have to understand that the band does what they want for themselves. They don't owe anything to the fans, they just give us new material and say take it or leave it. Expecting them to go back to the old style and do what they did for years is not only unrealistic, but also stupid.
Exactly

[EverytimeIBodom]

Overall I like it a lot. Bodom is changing, and we just need to accept that. I think I'd rather have a band change their style over time like Bodom has instead of just re-releasing Follow the Reaper five more times. In the end, you have to understand that the band does what they want for themselves. They don't owe anything to the fans, they just give us new material and say take it or leave it. Expecting them to go back to the old style and do what they did for years is not only unrealistic, but also stupid.
I dunno, FTR was a really good album ;)

[flamesofbodom]

Yes but do you want them to just keep releasing the same **** over and over instead of doing what they want?

[EverytimeIBodom]

Yes but do you want them to just keep releasing the same **** over and over instead of doing what they want?
I was just joking :p

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Agreed with you three dudes up there. Bodom is changing, and us hardcore fans have to accept it.

[Hells Bells]

I think I'd rather have a band change their style over time like Bodom has instead of just re-releasing Follow the Reaper five more times. In the end, you have to understand that the band does what they want for themselves. They don't owe anything to the fans, they just give us new material and say take it or leave it. Expecting them to go back to the old style and do what they did for years is not only unrealistic, but also stupid.

I wouldn't want them to do that either, but there's a difference between a band evolving and doing something that sounds like they're putting no effort into their music.

Anyway, where's everyone hearing about the North American tour? I couldn't find anything about it on their website.

[EverytimeIBodom]

I wouldn't want them to do that either, but there's a difference between a band evolving and doing something that sounds like they're putting no effort into their music.

Anyway, where's everyone hearing about the North American tour? I couldn't find anything about it on their website.
I'm going to a Montreal show which I found out about on a local flyer

[Hells Bells]

Yeesh, they're putting info on local flyers and not posting anything on their website?
Well, if they're stopping in Montreal, they'll most probably stop in Toronto, which I'm definitely going to be looking forward to :D

[EverytimeIBodom]

Yeesh, they're putting info on local flyers and not posting anything on their website?
Well, if they're stopping in Montreal, they'll most probably stop in Toronto, which I'm definitely going to be looking forward to :D
I know they're also stopping in Quebec, but I have yet to hear anything about Toronto. Keep your fingers crossed.

This is the flyer I saw, I almost cried when I did. http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/5418/mysaviour6tv.jpg

[Hells Bells]

Ummm...are you sure that isn't an old flyer? That looks like Alexander in the pic.

[EverytimeIBodom]

yeah I saw that, but I contacted the local Metal Organizing people (http://www.ottawametal.com) and they are organizing a bus and such.

edit: And yes it is Alexander

[Huber]

I'm glad to see acceptance to that new song.

I don't hear a shred of metalcore in it though, just a new direction.

Edit:

I don't see a point in saying "I favor old blah blah" because I like them both. What's the point? This song IMO is good enough to merit a "Hell yeah! Can't wait until the new album!" There isn't any shame to hide.

[Shred Danson]

Agreed with you three dudes up there. Bodom is changing, and us hardcore fans have to accept it.

Yeah, and it's a good change, I think. I mean, I love the older stuff, but I love the newer songs just as much as I do, say "Silent Night Bodom Night" or "Wrath Within". Bodom is Bodom, they're always great.

[Hells Bells]

yeah I saw that, but I contacted the local Metal Organizing people (http://www.ottawametal.com) and they are organizing a bus and such.

edit: And yes it is Alexander

I'm surprised that they'd put that pic instead of one of the new line up...

[dest. Chaos]

Yeah, and it's a good change, I think. I mean, I love the older stuff, but I love the newer songs just as much as I do, say "Silent Night Bodom Night" or "Wrath Within". Bodom is Bodom, they're always great.
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[Shadows]

Yeah, and it's a good change, I think. I mean, I love the older stuff, but I love the newer songs just as much as I do, say "Silent Night Bodom Night" or "Wrath Within". Bodom is Bodom, they're always great.
I agree completely. It may be new Bodom and it may be different Bodom. But in my book, there's still no such thing as bad Bodom.

[IheartSP]

I agree completely. It may be new Bodom and it may be different Bodom. But in my book, there's still no such thing as bad Bodom.
Even if they played poppunk? :p

[Shadows]

Even if they played poppunk? :P
Let's not get carried away now...

[IheartSP]

I can't get into this Bodom cause I have a pretty big dislike for NWOAHM (which I like to call metalcore but all you crazys out there yell at me) and it sounds way more like that than anything else.

[Shadows]

I can't get into this Bodom cause I have a pretty big dislike for NWOAHM (which I like to call metalcore but all you crazys out there yell at me) and it sounds way more like that than anything else.
Well, some NWOAHM are metalcore, but not all. I don't see any resemblance between that and new Bodom. I mean really, how many NWOAHM bands do you know that use keyboards like that?

[Hells Bells]

Well, some NWOAHM are metalcore, but not all. I don't see any resemblance between that and new Bodom. I mean really, how many NWOAHM bands do you know that use keyboards like that?

That's true, but I think he's talking about how the song sounds overall. I think most people agree that the keys are the only thing about that song that makes it sound remotely like bodom.

[Shadows]

That's true, but I think he's talking about how the song sounds overall. I think most people agree that the keys are the only thing about that song that makes it sound remotely like bodom.
I disagree. Take away the keys and I think it sounds in the exact same vein as Knuckleduster.

[IheartSP]

Knuckleduster wasn't a very good song either...

[Shadows]

I don't like Knuckleduster much either. I really dig this one, though. It's like they used the same style as Knuckleduster but improved on it. I'm guessing there will still be tracks on the new album like TL&S as well, so I'll buy as soon as I get the chance.

[Hendrix92]

I recently started listening to them, I like Trashed, Lost, and Strungout the most, the flange intro is sick. I also like how he sings on key but still growls in the chorus. My other favorite song of theirs is Better off Dead. I like Children of Bodom because they use a different catchy melody with guitar and keyboard in each song, and Alexi ****in' rips on guitar too.

[Hells Bells]

Knuckleduster wasn't a very good song either...

Yeah I wasn't too impressed with it either. I completely forgot about the TL&S EP, I liked Trash Lost and Strungout, it'll probably be on the new album..I'm starting to feel better about the new album haha.

[ArcLite]

Huh, I'm quite a fan of Knuckleduster myself. I love it cranked up in the car. I guess it's just a good pump up song for me.

Yes, I am back after 4 weeks of Time Warner Cable screwing me over...nice to have internet again, I almost killed myself.

[Shadows]

Yeah I wasn't too impressed with it either. I completely forgot about the TL&S EP, I liked Trash Lost and Strungout, it'll probably be on the new album..I'm starting to feel better about the new album haha.
TL&S is on the new album. I've heard they will be remastering it for the new album, too. I love that song, so there's a plus to buy the new stuff.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

25 Jul 2005 - In Your Face tracklisting, tour dates
Here's the tracklist of the upcoming "In Your Face" single:

01. In Your Face
02. Oops I Did It Again (Britney Spears cover)
03. In Your Face (censored version)

The band will embark on an Australian and a Japanese headlining tour in October. Check out the tourdates here.

[Mr. Squiggles]

25 Jul 2005 - In Your Face tracklisting, tour dates
Here's the tracklist of the upcoming "In Your Face" single:

01. In Your Face
02. Oops I Did It Again (Britney Spears cover)
03. In Your Face (censored version)

The band will embark on an Australian and a Japanese headlining tour in October. Check out the tourdates here.

I bet that Britney Spears cover is ****ing hillarious.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I can't wait to hear it!
I'm looking for a place to pre-order the single right now. I'll let you guys know if I find place.

[Mr. Squiggles]

I can't wait to hear it!
I'm looking for a place to pre-order the single right now. I'll let you guys know if I find place.


That would be cool. If I can, I'm going to pre order that and the new Opeth album.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

That would be cool. If I can, I'm going to pre order that and the new Opeth album.

You know, I've got to start making a list of all the kickass albums coming out that I need to buy when I can.
I'm looking on the official messageboard on COBHC.com to see if I can get a leak of the cover. :D

[Mr. Squiggles]

You know, I've got to start making a list of all the kickass albums coming out that I need to buy when I can.
I'm looking on the official messageboard on COBHC.com to see if I can get a leak of the cover. :D

Yeah, there are alot of albums I wan't to buy.

/needs to get job

If you find a leak, please post it.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Yeah, there are alot of albums I wan't to buy.

/needs to get job

If you find a leak, please post it.

:rolleyes: No, I'm going to keep it all to myself.



:p


Still looking, but here's something to keep you occupied in the mean time. Not Children of Bodom, but still quite funny.

http://babes.gn-network.de/deraco/cp/Elixir_Toxic_(Britney_Spears_Cover).mp3

[Shadows]

You know, maybe Alexi isn't as good as we all make him out to be...

[Mr. Squiggles]

You know, maybe Alexi isn't as good as we all make him out to be...

Why do you say that?

[Shadows]

Why do you say that?
I'm listening to John 5's solo album and it's really making me wonder.

[Mr. Squiggles]

I'm listening to John 5's solo album and it's really making me wonder.


Yeah, I have heard some of that album. that guy is wicked good

[AA-12]

Well, Alexi Laiho isn't the most amazing guitarist technical wise by any means, but's he's an amazing metal guitarist.

[Shadows]

Very true, but I think John 5 blows most of those "guitar virtuousos" right out of the water. He deserves so much more credit as a musician.

[Mr. Squiggles]

Very true, but I think John 5 blows most of those "guitar virtuousos" right out of the water. He deserves so much more credit as a musician.

Yeah, you never hear much of him. And he is really great.

[Shadows]

Yeah, you never hear much of him. And he is really great.
He's incredible. I should bring up some uploads just to introduce people to him. I'm writing up a Vertigo review right now.

[AA-12]

I'd say the greatest overall vituoso living today is John McLaughlin, I don't think anyone can match his skill level. If Shawn Lane was still alive i'd say he would be right up there with McLaughlin.

[Shadows]

Shawn Lane is dead? How old was that video you uploaded?

[AA-12]

Shawn Lane is dead? How old was that video you uploaded?
Yeah, he is. I'm not sure on the date of the video. He died in '03 though.

[Mr. Squiggles]

He's incredible. I should bring up some uploads just to introduce people to him. I'm writing up a Vertigo review right now.

Yeah, that would be cool. I'm sure people woud appricate it.

[Shadows]

Yeah, that would be cool. I'm sure people woud appricate it.
I think so too. I'll upload some stuff, that way I could include them in my review too.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

:angry: I'm so pissed! I've been on the COBHC official messageboard for about an hour, reading a long *** thread on the new cover they are doing it's been released on Finnish radio, and some of the people are going to get up early in the morning and record it. Now I've got to wait, and I don't even know if they'll post it. Damn them.

EDIT: yeah, I've heard about John5 being good. I haven't heard him though.

[Shadows]

yeah, I've heard about John5 being good. I haven't heard him though.
Oh, I'll fix that.

Are you really that eager to hear Britney Spears? :lol: I was the same way you are about In Your Face, but I'll just wait for the cover.

[Mr. Squiggles]

:angry: I'm so pissed! I've been on the COBHC official messageboard for about an hour, reading a long *** thread on the new cover they are doing it's been released on Finnish radio, and some of the people are going to get up early in the morning and record it. Now I've got to wait, and I don't even know if they'll post it. Damn them.

EDIT: yeah, I've heard about John5 being good. I haven't heard him though.

That will be cool if they post it.

Edit: You know you have this exact same post in the community thread right

[Shadows]

Here are some John 5 uploads. I'd like to know what you guys think of these.

Needles, CA
hxxp://s52.yousendit.com/d.php?id=3G67TZNV6YGWK323CGQVPJ0AOC

Feisty Cadavers
hxxp://s44.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0UKQWPI1S2E8Q2TPU5P1934WCC

Flatlines, Thinlines
hxxp://s48.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2YM772PI7CAC332RGMWIVON1FZ

Vertigo
hxxp://s48.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=38P75UUR4MS4E1DTTIXKYW26FQ

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Oh, I'll fix that.

Are you really that eager to hear Britney Spears? :lol: I was the same way you are about In Your Face, but I'll just wait for the cover.

Dude, I'm eager to hear anything new from Bodom. The cover is supposed to be ****ing halarious. They've got a Finnish girl in there too, doing some female vocals, and sometime during the cover, the guys can be heard speaking in Finnish about beer or something along those lines.

John - I'm aware. :lol:

Ok. Here's how you preorder the single, and keep tabs on buying the album when it comes out.
http://www.spinefarm.fi/orders.php#visa
That is the order information.

http://www.spinefarm.fi/showband.php?id=9
This is where you go to get the catalog number of the single.

[Shadows]

Ok. Here's how you preorder the single, and keep tabs on buying the album when it comes out.
http://www.spinefarm.fi/orders.php#visa
That is the order information.

http://www.spinefarm.fi/showband.php?id=9
This is where you go to get the catalog number of the single.
Are they going to be offering preorders on the new album too? I've been wondering about that for a while. I'll place an order for AYDY? as soon as the option arises.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Are they going to be offering preorders on the new album too? I've been wondering about that for a while. I'll place an order for AYDY? as soon as the option arises.

Probably, that's why I said the links will be good for you to keep checking up on it. Spinefarm is Finnish or at least Europe based anyways, and the album comes out there first. So, I'm assuming it's possible.
I'm going to ask for my parents' credit card asap. :thumb: The only problem is, they have a problem with ordering things in euros for some freakish reason. I hope I can get it. :evil:

[Shadows]

Probably, that's why I said the links will be good for you to keep checking up on it. Spinefarm is Finnish or at least Europe based anyways, and the album comes out there first. So, I'm assuming it's possible.
I'm going to ask for my parents' credit card asap. :thumb: The only problem is, they have a problem with ordering things in euros for some freakish reason. I hope I can get it. :evil:
I will too. My parents are pretty cool when it comes to using their credit card.

I'm sure the album will be offered here in the US too, so you most likely won't have to worry about importing it from Finland and paying in Euros.

[GaggingOrder]

When it is released in US, I'll probably tell my mom to give me twenty of the like seventy dollars she owes me, then I'll quietly sneak to Store and purchase it. No questions asked.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

The thing about the album is that music stores will probably get it way late, like what happened with the TLS EP. They still don't stock the DVD anywhere, which I also plan to get. The only place I'd look when the album comes out is Barnes, Amazon or Best Buy.

I already filled out all the information to pre order the single from Spinefarm. Now, all that's missing is the consent and card of the 'rent. :thumb:

EDIT: I gotta go, I'm starting to feel worse and quite woozy. I'll keep tabs on the cover for you guys, and will post the link as soon as I get it. Providing I get it.

[dest. Chaos]

The thing about the album is that music stores will probably get it way late, like what happened with the TLS EP. They still don't stock the DVD anywhere, which I also plan to get. The only place I'd look when the album comes out is Barnes, Amazon or Best Buy.

I already filled out all the information to pre order the single from Spinefarm. Now, all that's missing is the consent and card of the 'rent. :thumb:

EDIT: I gotta go, I'm starting to feel worse and quite woozy. I'll keep tabs on the cover for you guys, and will post the link as soon as I get it. Providing I get it.
I have seen the TLS dvd in a music shop nearby me...also very cheap..
And can't you book the new album on a site in your own country? I can on cdon.com

[Shadows]

I have seen the TLS dvd in a music shop nearby me...also very cheap..
And can't you book the new album on a site in your own country? I can on cdon.com
What country are you from? TL&S was released much later in the US than in other countries, and I think the DVD version was never released in America.

[dest. Chaos]

What country are you from? TL&S was released much later in the US than in other countries, and I think the DVD version was never released in America.
Sweden...

[Shadows]

Sweden...That would make the process different from mine.

[dest. Chaos]

That would make the process different from mine.
yepp....

[IheartSP]

Sweden, your lucky! I wish I lived in Sweden or Finland.

[Shadows]

I wish I could go to just about any Scandinavian country.

[dest. Chaos]

haha. but ya know. the goverment has too much power. the goverment controlled "systembolaget" is the only shop allowed to sell alcohol product over 3.5% alc. vol. so they can charge any prices they want to. but now cos of this nice EU people goes to denmark or germany to buy alcohol cos it's so much cheaper there. haha!!!

[IheartSP]

Yeah the government can be a bit annoying in some countries, but I'm sure htey aren't as big of jerks as the U.S. government, who I fear will someday get us all killed. Plus, you have good music over there.

[dest. Chaos]

Yeah the government can be a bit annoying in some countries, but I'm sure htey aren't as big of jerks as the U.S. government, who I fear will someday get us all killed. Plus, you have good music over there.
haha yeah.. best swedish metal bands IMO are In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, Hammerfall, Yngwie Malmsteen (is he metal? but anyways)...

[dest. Chaos]

but you know in denmark it's 16 yrs on everything!!!!(alcohol,tobacco) but in sweden it's 18 on tobacco, any alcohol at pubs,bars,restaurants (if they have permission, which most have, they are allowed to seel all alcohol products."systembolaget" is still the only SHOP where you can buy over 3.5% alc.),and you must 20 to buy at "systembolaget"...

[Taste_My_Scythe]

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3972591#post3972591post3972591

Sorry, guys. :angry: Ah well, we'll just have to wait.

Chaos: you live in Sweden!! That's awesome. Yeah, I've heard about the alcohol situation in Scandanavia. Must be frustrating, huh? :D

[dest. Chaos]

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3972591#post3972591post3972591

Sorry, guys. :angry: Ah well, we'll just have to wait.

Chaos: you live in Sweden!! That's awesome. Yeah, I've heard about the alcohol situation in Scandanavia. Must be frustrating, huh? :D
yes that really sucks. :upset:

[Taste_My_Scythe]

At least we got In Your Face. I'm glad. I don't like buying an album if I haven't heard anything off it. Even if it is Bodom; I might've been too shocked.

[dest. Chaos]

At least we got In Your Face. I'm glad. I don't like buying an album if I haven't heard anything off it. Even if it is Bodom; I might've been too shocked.
can somebody upload In Your Face? I can just find a live version with very bad quality on DC++. no free slots on the radio rips.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

can somebody upload In Your Face? I can just find a live version with very bad quality on DC++. no free slots on the radio rips.

I'll try. Hold on.

[dest. Chaos]

I'll try. Hold on.
great..

[Taste_My_Scythe]

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=41Q03WA2

Here ya go. Enjoy! don't be too quick to judge, listen to it a few times. ;)

[dest. Chaos]

"Please wait for 187234 seconds" lol!!!

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Meh, it's worth it. :D

[IheartSP]

Has yousendit found a way around the hxxp thing too?

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Don't know. I just started using MegaUpload because it tells you how much longer until it's done. :thumb: My kind of program.

[dest. Chaos]

hxxp.......... when someone links a link with hxxp I just change it to http and it works.......btw the song was really good

[IheartSP]

I'm listening to In Your Face again. I think the part that bothers me most is the bridge that is those 4 quarter note powerchords. It sounds really stupidly heavy, it reminds me a lot of metalcore with the unneccessarily heavy progression. The breakdowns before the chorus remind me of metalcore a lot too. The chorus is ok, but the keyboard there and the intro kind of sounds industrial. The keyboard on HCDR was at least powermetal, but it seems to have become more industrial now. I don't mind the keyboard solo that much, but the guitar solo is no good. The riff after the solos isn't too bad. I stil have trouble enjoying the song overall because I hate way more parts than I like. The vocals especially bother me, they have a big metalcore vibe.

When I say metalcore people yell at me but I mean that in a very literal sense. Everything in this song that I call metalcore I mean it has a big hardcore punk influence. Like it or not, all NWOAHM does, thus I call it all metalcore.

[dest. Chaos]

I'm listening to In Your Face again. I think the part that bothers me most is the bridge that is those 4 quarter note powerchords. It sounds really stupidly heavy, it reminds me a lot of metalcore with the unneccessarily heavy progression. The breakdowns before the chorus remind me of metalcore a lot too. The chorus is ok, but the keyboard there and the intro kind of sounds industrial. The keyboard on HCDR was at least powermetal, but it seems to have become more industrial now. I don't mind the keyboard solo that much, but the guitar solo is no good. The riff after the solos isn't too bad. I stil have trouble enjoying the song overall because I hate way more parts than I like. The vocals especially bother me, they have a big metalcore vibe.

When I say metalcore people yell at me but I mean that in a very literal sense. Everything in this song that I call metalcore I mean it has a big hardcore punk influence. Like it or not, all NWOAHM does, thus I call it all metalcore.
I like the guitar solo.....

[IheartSP]

I like the guitar solo.....
As far as Alexi goes it was a dissapointment.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

I disagree, SP. I don't think it's metalcore. It's clearly still Bodom, in my opinion. The keyboards, the guitar runs and the harmonization during the chorus of the guitar and keyboards. Not to mention Jaska does a great job. The only thing I disliked slightly about the song was the vocals.

[IheartSP]

The keyboards had some Bodom sound but clearly were different than before, it never had an industrial vibe. I wouldn't expect Jaska to change anything, it'd be odd for the drummer to play differently, he usually just sticks to the double bass. I still don't see how you can deny the metalcore sound, not 1 person has agreed with me on this but it sounds so clear to me. Even HCDR sounded slightly metalcore to me.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Maybe because when I think of metalcore, I think of Killswitch Engage; the only metalcore band I like. You can't be saying that In Your Face sounds like anything Killswitch has done...

[IheartSP]

I'm not sure what band I'm saying it sounds like becuase I have an idea of what metalcore sounds lik ein a very broad sense, not as a band specifically. I'll go look at some As I Lay Dying and Killswitch Engage tabs to see if I can find what I'm trying to say.

[dest. Chaos]

Do you think TLS sounds metalcore too?

[IheartSP]

Slightly, but not nearly as much as In Your Face. TLS sounds like it could go on HCDR.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Do you think TLS sounds metalcore too?

:lol: I hope not!


EDIT: :evil:

[IheartSP]

The intro sounds a bit metalcore. A lot of metalcore bands repeat 1 note like that.

[Taste_My_Scythe]

Oy vay. Alright. I'm done talking about what genre Children of Bodom is. I still love em, and I support whatever they're doing. To each her own, I guess.

EDIT: Goodnight, guys.

[IheartSP]

I've never been anything but pro-melody, and the direction Bodom is going in is the exact opposite.

[dest. Chaos]

well then it might be just this song which is "metalcorish". if now TLS isn't at all as much as IYF. they're both on the new album.....

[IheartSP]

Well if all the songs on the album are like TLS then I think Alexi would be lying when he said this wasnt going to be another HCDR.

[Shadows]

So far, not only does In Your Face not sound metalcore at all, but it also sounds nothing like HCDR. I think IYF is very melodic thanks to Janne. Hardly opposite of pro-melody.

[IheartSP]

I wouldn't call that song melodic at all. The keyboard is sorta, but not enough to call the song melodic, it's absolutely nothing melodically compared to something off of Hatebreeder. I looked at the song The Rose of Sharyn by Killswitch Engage and the intro to that reminds me a lot of IYF. I should watch Headbanger's Ball on saturday because I know I have heard stuff ont here that reminds me of this song.

[dest. Chaos]

gtg to bed now. good night guys.. cya

[Shadows]

I wouldn't call that song melodic at all. The keyboard is sorta, but not enough to call the song melodic, it's absolutely nothing melodically compared to something off of Hatebreeder. I looked at the song The Rose of Sharyn by Killswitch Engage and the intro to that reminds me a lot of IYF. I should watch Headbanger's Ball on saturday because I know I have heard stuff ont here that reminds me of this song.
The guitar is not at all similar to that of their older stuff. Alexi's actually trying to riff now instead of constantly shredding the licks and solos we love oh so much. But the keyboards haven't changed at all, and that's what makes the song still quite melodic.

I couldn't tell you if it sounds like Killswitch, since I don't like/listen to them. I wouldn't say IYF sounds like metalcore in general.

[Scoot]

Anyone know how the new album sounds?

[Shadows]

Anyone know how the new album sounds?
Judging by the one new song I've heard, I'd say it sounds great. Almost every other person here would say the opposite.

[IheartSP]

Judging by the one new song I've heard, I'd say it sounds great. Almost every other person here would say the opposite.
2 songs you mean, TL&S is on the album.

I'd say it sounds ok. If you like older Bodom and older powermetal this won't appeal to much to you, but if you are into HCDR Bodom and NWOAHM it'll be good.

[IheartSP]

*sniff* I'm listening to Bed of Razors and it makes me miss Bodom so much. I'm still gonna see a show so I can hear some old stuff. I'd be satisfied if they played 10 new songs and 1 old one even as long as I see Bodom.

Anyone following the Ultima thing I have good news and bad news. My band has finished 2 more songs as of today, the bad news is we still don't have any recordings and may not for over a month. If anyone is interested in seeing a gp of the 2 songs that were finished, I know some of you saw half of one of them, just tell me and I'll upload them.

[Shattered_Future]

Bodom's new song doesn't sound ANYTHING like Killswitch...where'd this comparison come from? :confused:

Judging from their 2 new songs, the new album is...different. They're going in a new direction, for better or for worse. Personally, I liked their older stuff, but knowing Bodom, they'll probably pull off what they're doing just as well. :)

[Flynn]

I didnt see a Children of Bodom thread so i decided to make one myself. If you want to talk about this amazing band then this is the place to do it. Lets get the ball rolling.

What is your favorite Bodom song?


Children Of Decadence

[leomondaine]

WAIT? the singles out?! hows the britney spears cover?

[Shadows]

WAIT? the singles out?! hows the britney spears cover?
The single isn't out yet. A rip of In Your Face has leaked onto the internet and most of us have heard it. The Britney Spears cover is still unknown.

[Huber]

So far, not only does In Your Face not sound metalcore at all, but it also sounds nothing like HCDR. I think IYF is very melodic thanks to Janne. Hardly opposite of pro-melody.

THANK YOU!

En espanol:

GRACIAS!

[dest. Chaos]

THANK YOU!

En espanol:

GRACIAS!
På svenska (In Swedish): Tack!

[ArcLite]

Just listened to IYF, not quite sure what to think yet. Whoever said it sounds metalcorish, I'd be lying if I didn't agree with you somewhat. It definitely has a bit of that vibe. Also, the industrial elements were certainly there, as predicted. Not a bad tune at all, but certainly is another new sound for them.