What training ?

He plays sloppily and uninspired ..

I saw them live and didnt notice anything special at all

I still dont get it.

If you don't like him, then anything I say to you would be disregarded. [I]I [/I] like Alexi's guitar playing because he was the first person that really stood out when I started listening to that kind of music. I in turn looked at his stuff (tabs or whatever) and really liked how it was written. I've seen them live and [I]I[/I] find it impressive.

i guess it all depends on who ya compare him to. Hes the only reason i listen to CoB

I know that, be he's made out to be some demigod around here, yet i see nothing great about any members of this band, and their sound is in no way original at all.

I respect your opinion and i can accept your views, though.

[QUOTE=Squirrel]I know that, be he's made out to be some demigod around here, yet i see nothing great about any members of this band, and their sound is in no way original at all.

I respect your opinion and i can accept your views, though.[/QUOTE]

I think the reason a lot of people like Alexi around here is that this is a board for musicians, and I bet a lot of people have been inspired to play or to work harder at playing by him. Me included.

And Thanks. Thats what counts. :)

[QUOTE=Squirrel]What training ? He plays sloppily and uninspired ..I saw them live and didnt notice anything special at all. I still dont get it.[/QUOTE]

He practiced Steve Vai when he was little. Thats hard to do. He works his *** off so it doesnt matter to play perfectly all the time. They came out with an amazing cd when he was like 18; impressive?

[QUOTE=Taste My Scythe]lmfao. Thanks, that would be awesome.[/QUOTE]

Alright try these out:
Joe Satriani - Always With Me Always With You, Love Thing, Satch Boogie
Steve Vai - For The Love of God
Jeff Beck - People Get Ready
Yngwie Malmsteen - Black Star (WARNING on this one)

If you like the classicaly tinged soloing, you should check out Jason Becker, he was an absolute monster of the guitar.

[QUOTE=flamesofbodom]He practiced Steve Vai when he was little. Thats hard to do. He works his *** off so it doesnt matter to play perfectly all the time. Get it?[/QUOTE]

How the hell does practising Steve Vai count as training at all ?

I practise things much harder than Vai, i fail badly, yet i still practise them - does that make me a guitar god ? no.

No, i dont get it, he's not a great guitarist.

[QUOTE=flamesofbodom]
He practiced Steve Vai when he was little. Thats hard to do. He works his *** off so it doesnt matter to play perfectly all the time. They came out with an amazing cd when he was like 18; impressive? [/QUOTE]

Thats kinda what I was talking about. He's had classical and jazz training ever since he was little. In Finland kids are required to take music education through high school. He also attended a top music school. And then theres the whole having an album out when he's 18 thing. :)


[QUOTE=flamesofbodom] Alright try these out:
Joe Satriani - Always With Me Always With You, Love Thing, Satch Boogie
Steve Vai - For The Love of God
Jeff Beck - People Get Ready
Yngwie Malmsteen - Black Star (WARNING on this one)[/QUOTE]

I own the Joe Satriani album Is There Love In Space? ....are they on there? I will try check out those other songs. Any chance of some uploads?

Alexi is regarded as a good guitarist, simply because that's what he is: good. You can't deny the talent in him...he can play circles around other guitarists.

[QUOTE=Taste_My_Scythe]I own the Joe Satriani album Is There Love In Space? ....are they on there? I will try check out those other songs. Any chance of some uploads?[/QUOTE]

No, ill upload them in a bit. I dont have the Yngwie song though, so forget about that one since is probably too crazy. Ill post links for the other songs soon anyway

[QUOTE=Shattered_Future]Alexi is regarded as a good guitarist, simply because that's what he is: good. You can't deny the talent in him...he can play circles around other guitarists.[/QUOTE]

That is true, alot of his stuff is really good.

[QUOTE=Shattered_Future]Alexi is regarded as a good guitarist, simply because that's what he is: good. You can't deny the talent in him...he can play circles around other guitarists.[/QUOTE]

Thank you! :thumb:

Great point Shattered Future.

Here's the songs Taste My Scythe:

[url=http://s41.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1ERCPA9QE110I0PGGIWY2RTTD9]Joe Satriani - Always With Me Always With You[/url]

[url=http://s41.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0PFZJMIXMU31A3N94D356AFSOZ]Joe Satriani - Satch Boogie[/url]

[url=http://s41.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=091LPWCRH16TS1HWF93G99YHAL]Joe Satriani - Love Thing[/url]

[url=http://s41.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2G6K5T1WDEI5K1XKIIZFFCG5FB]Steve Vai - For The Love Of God[/url]

...way to take my old avatar...

I liked it :p

Children of Bodom rock so hard. I just got Tokyo Warhearts, It's awsome

[QUOTE=flamesofbodom]

Here's the songs Taste My Scythe:
[/QUOTE]

Thanks tons man.

If you guys like CoB you would like The Agony Scene theyre a good band

even though i would have to say CoB>The Agony Scene

[QUOTE=M3rL1N]If you guys like CoB you would like The Agony Scene theyre a good band

even though i would have to say CoB>The Agony Scene[/QUOTE]

Cool, I'll have to check them out.

[QUOTE=M3rL1N]If you guys like CoB you would like The Agony Scene theyre a good band

even though i would have to say CoB>The Agony Scene[/QUOTE]
You do realize that The Agony Scene is nothing like CoB at all, right?

[QUOTE=M3rL1N]If you guys like CoB you would like The Agony Scene theyre a good band

even though i would have to say CoB>The Agony Scene[/QUOTE]

After listening to them, here's my opinion.

His clean voice is standable...however, the rest of the music seems like your standard run of the mill metalcore.

[QUOTE=Shattered_Future]After listening to them, here's my opinion.

His clean voice is standable...however, the rest of the music seems like your standard run of the mill metalcore.[/QUOTE]


Ok then, Maybe I wont check them out... or will I

how are they nothing like CoB, TSASI

ehh i guess you could see why theyre not
but anyways listen to Habeus Corpus by The Agony Scene

[QUOTE=M3rL1N]how are they nothing like CoB, TSASI[/QUOTE]
Just listen to them. They are a completely different type of music.

CoB = Power Metal with harsh vocals
Agony Scene = Metalcore

Two totally different genres of metal, that's how they're nothing alike.

When is the the new CoB album coming out?

September 19th is the tentative release date.

[QUOTE=powerchord rock]When is the the new CoB album coming out?[/QUOTE]

Doesn't it come out in September?

With that comes touring...MUST go see them on tour.

[QUOTE=Shattered_Future]Doesn't it come out in September?

With that comes touring...MUST go see them on tour.[/QUOTE]

I hope they come to America.

so uh what would you consider the two diff genres the bands are cjborton

and id have to say my fav song is Triple Corpse Hammerblow

[QUOTE=M3rL1N]so uh what would you consider the two diff genres the bands are cjborton[/QUOTE]
Can't you read?

[QUOTE=cjborton]CoB = Power Metal with harsh vocals
Agony Scene = Metalcore

Two totally different genres of metal, that's how they're nothing alike.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=TSASI]Can't you read?[/QUOTE]

actually i didnt read that
lol

[QUOTE=M3rL1N]actually i didnt read that
lol[/QUOTE]

Cool, I'm glad you didn't start freaking out about that.

[QUOTE=cjborton]September 19th is the tentative release date.[/QUOTE]

BITCHIN'. I just got the EP (finally) on Sunday, and I have to say, it was different, but still Bodom, and still good. The "Trashed and Lost in Helsinki" segment was pretty funny, too...

[QUOTE=powerchord rock]I hope they come to America.[/QUOTE]
**** yeah

[QUOTE=powerchord rock]I hope they come to America.[/QUOTE]

Hell yes. That would be utterly awesome.

Now, if i can convince my dad to get tickets... :p

[QUOTE=Shattered_Future]Hell yes. That would be utterly awesome.

Now, if i can convince my dad to get tickets... :p[/QUOTE]

Yeah, that will be the hard part. My dad wont care so much, but my mom wont like it.

[QUOTE=powerchord rock]I hope they come to America.[/QUOTE]

They are coming to our area in October. House of Blues

[QUOTE=Taste_My_Scythe]They are coming to our area in October. House of Blues[/QUOTE]

OOoooooo...

wait...DAMMIT!

I was thinking of B.B. King Blues Bar in NYC...
Hopefully they come to NYC too...

[QUOTE=Shattered_Future]OOoooooo...

wait...DAMMIT!

I was thinking of B.B. King Blues Bar in NYC...
Hopefully they come to NYC too...[/QUOTE]

They might. I could try to check it out for you.

I would give absolutely [I]anything [/I] to see them. I know I won't be able to though. :angry: