The metal world begins 2021 with a heavy heart with the announcement of the untimely passing of Children Of Bodom frontman Alexi Laiho after suffering from what his former bandmates say were "long-term health issues" over the past few years.
The announcement came with “great sadness” from the supergroup that the Finnish singer and guitarist started last year with his former COB axe man Daniel Freyberg, Bodom After Midnight.
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"It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Alexi Laiho," the announcement via Napalm Records' Twitter account reads. "We are absolutely devastated and heartbroken for the sudden loss of our dear friend and band member."
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In a subsequent statement, Laiho's former Bodom bandmates elaborated, although no official cause of death has been given at this time. "One of the most renowned guitarists in the world, Alexi Laiho, has passed away," COB shared.
"The musician, most notably known as the front man of Children of Bodom, died in his home in Helsinki, Finland, last week. Laiho had suffered from long-term health issues during his last years. More than 25 years of friendship. We lost a brother. The world lost a phenomenal song writer and one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Memories and Alexi’s music will live forever."
The band's last album, Hexed, was released in 2019 before their final show in December of the same year. COB officially launched their new webstore just before the year's end. Now would be a good time to pick up an item in tribute.
As they say, "the Legacy lasts forever."
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