Children Of Bodom announce new live album ‘A Chapter Called… Children of Bodom (Final Show in Helsinki Ice Hall 2019)’
CHILDREN OF BODOM have announced a new live album!
In 2019, the band held their last concert in Helsinki named, A Chapter Called Children of Bodom, before dissolving the band. In 2020, Laiho and Freyberg carried on as BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT but, sadly, Laiho, who was one of the founding members of CHILDREN OF BODOM, as well as the only songwriter, died on December 29th, 2020. The live album has been blessed by Alexi Laiho‘s estate.
Speaking about the upcoming album, guitarist Daniel Freyberg says, “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.”
“Needless to say that this night was very special,” adds bassist Henkka Seppälä. “When In Your Face started, the reality hit me and I had to turn away from the audience cos I actually started crying. But the beauty is that the memories and Alexi’s music will live forever!”
Keyboardist Janne Wirman says, “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.” And drummer Jaska Raatikainen says, “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.”
Alongside the announcement of the new live album, you can view both the track list and artwork for the upcoming new live album below:
Track List:
1. Under The Grass and Clover
2. Platitudes And Barren Words
3. In Your Face
4. Shovel Knockout
5. Bodom Beach Terror
6. Everytime I Die
7. Halo Of Blood
8. Are You Dead Yet?
9. 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
A Chapter Called… Children of Bodom (Final Show in Helsinki Ice Hall 2019) is set for release on December 15th via Spinefarm Records. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.
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