Ex-Children of Bodom’s Alexi Laiho dies age 41

We here at Distorted Sound are devastated to report that ex-CHILDREN OF BODOM frontman Alexi Laiho has passed away.

Alexi Laiho and drummer Jaska Raatikainen founded CHILDREN OF BODOM in 1993, and the band was one of the most internationally acclaimed metal acts in Finland up until their very last farewell concert in December of 2019. Last year Laiho put together new project, BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT, who recorded three songs and shot one music video, which will be released later on posthumously. He passed away in his home in Helsinki, Finland, last week and had suffered from long-term health issues during his last years.

“We are crushed by the sudden passing of our dear friend and band member. Words cannot describe this shock and the profound sadness that we feel,” Daniel Freyberg, Mitja Toivonen and Waltteri Väyrynen from BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT say in a statement.

The talented guitarist and musician relished his roles as stepdad in his patchwork family, and as uncle and godfather. Especially during the last years, the important family ties brought a welcomed balance to his life and the active touring. Laiho was particularly close with his big sister, parents and his sister’s daughter. Laiho‘s sister says, “we are all absolutely shocked and devastated. We ask for privacy and understanding during these hard times. My little brother’s funeral will take place privately.”

RIP Alexi Laiho.

All of us at Distorted Sound send our deepest condolences to Alexi’s friends, family, bandmates and fans.