Alexi Laiho performs In Your Face Live at EMGtv

Alexi Laiho shreds at EMGtv performing In Your Face live on his ESP with his EMG ALX-HZ passive humbucking pickup and ABQ gain boost with EQ.
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[@marosvarga9198]

Rest in Peace Alexi, your music will never be forgotten

[@CrowLy90]

Never, man!

[@dw4696]

Fuckin sucks man, this one hit hard. CoB was my first concert, they served as an introduction to my first and thus far lifelong metalhead friends. My hyper Christian dad, who was very against me listening to metal, heard CoB and bought me tickets immediately saying "you're not missing this one bud." My gf in high school didn't like metal much, but even she liked CoB, which was the coolest thing to me at the time. Alexi brought so much lasting joy to my life.

[@paulgarot9267]

Yeah 🤘😢

[@jomi5802]

Do pice vies jaky som bol smutny ked som si to precital... 41 rokov to je nic

[@Trhonator]

528??????? WTF

[@Skreemish]

Looking at his face you can practically hear him thinking to himself "dont scream here, dont sing here," lol

[@haroldbodom2513]

LOL that's right.

[@Herdur96]

he likes "In Your Face" so much so he is probably headbanging and screaming inside

[@justsomeguy8385]

Sing? He only screams.

[@guitarcarrot2087]

Cole Howard hahahahahahaha you sir have made my day

[@adolfoalbornoz3730]

@@justsomeguy8385 that's right hahahahahaha, however there are parts in some songs where he does really sing, for example: "angels don't kill", the chorus of "are you dead yet?", the chorus of "living dead beat" etc

[@SirKlarck]

0:15 Don't look at the camera, Don't look at the camera 0:16 Fuck

[@melodic44]

...... :v

[@TheSantysanti]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAH

[@erencelikkanat7421]

LMFAO HAHAHAHAAHAHH

[@ДмитрийКичигин-ы1б]

hahahah 👍👍👍👍

[@nom_0de]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@saadhaider8242]

REST IN POWER WILD CHILD 🤘

[@michaelfraser1607]

Made me think of rust in peace 👍

[@dem8667]

This guy writes riffs that people would kill for. Even though he can shred, so can a million other players, but in my opinion a good riff is harder to write and more original. He was a true original. A monumental talent and guitar player. Sadly destined to become almost a mythical figure given his untimely passing. Thank you alexi. 🤘

[@moonchant]

This, the discussion always tend to lean towards his solos and shredding, but what has kept me CoB and Alexi fan all these year was his riffs. And the influence of classical music which Alexi brought to metal and nowadays so many bands and artist are doing the same. He is still my hero, he won't die in my mind before I die too.

[@MikaelLV]

The riffs in this particular song has everything. Going from heavy chugging into a fast thrash metal riff into an even faster gallop. Laiho churned out riffs like that for fun.

[@TheGodilas]

@@moonchant Νοwadays? Neoclassical melodeath became a thing 3-4 years after Bodom appeared in the scene. Kalmah, Norther, Wintersun, Imperanon, Archeon aka Made of hate and others.

[@knowledgelibrary1141]

@@TheGodilas I think he was just saying that it was Alexi who pioneered it

[@SpectralUltra]

I had been a Trans of l

[@_bnuro]

This was the very first video that I watched Alexi playing when I was learning to play guitar. I will miss you so much, brother. Rest in peace :(

[@Deatheater900]

Same here. 😔🤘

[@josgracee5856]

Same! Remember leaning the song and feeling like a badass when i was 15

[@braindead_johnny]

Same 😔

[@thejackoat7687]

It almost brings me to tears watching this, I remember being an angsty teenager blasting COB in my headphones ignoring the world. 😭😭🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@the_handler_96]

same 😭

[@JLchevz]

still doing that

[@buebecutlen8963]

much relaxed. 40 now. but i love this shit.

[@darimuhittin]

same :(

[@ynghendricks8168]

Damn i remember watching this over and over when i was 14

[@moescalper]

Same bro

[@lashedandscorned]

and i am 14

[@lashedandscorned]

@InJesperWeTrust Nice. I am about to be 15, in two weeks ish.

[@lashedandscorned]

@InJesperWeTrust thanks

[@noname-md6pw]

@@lashedandscorned im 22, gonna be 23 this December.

[@guilhermegreg4368]

This song was important for me on my teen years. Rest in peace Alexi and thanks for everything.

[@happohajotus]

I caught myself yelling "Incoming" 😂

[@zackovalltrades760]

Me too

[@baklavabelle]

Me three !

[@Max-The-Axe]

Me five

[@Max-The-Axe]

Same

[@ambatukam0]

Rest In Peace Alexi 😢 You will be missed

[@wyldeyouth]

Why all the hate? Silly kids needs to learn how to be humble and respect others. I bet 90% of the haters couldn't come up with half of the riffs he puts out here.

[@lithiumirl2238]

sadly i cannot +100 your post mate. but +1 will do it...for now =)

[@IAmKingHomey]

thats the thing. yes its easy to play but you have to write it first. creating a song so simple but yet so enjoyable is an art too. playing arpeggios from hell doesnt make you yngwie malmsteen. your merely good enough to copy what others invneted.

[@Icecubez420]

.

[@matt3477]

Nick I don't know man. Sometimes I'm just a dick cause I feel like it, and there isn't anything wrong with me or my life.

[@hieuma1993]

Tim lefa you lose, it's about 99.99% of the haters couldn't :P

[@ДмитрийАбышев-з4щ]

Покойся с миром, ЛЕГЕНДА.

[@kukkaro7749]

Brings back memories. I remember my old friend played CoB end of 90s to me when I was something like ten or slightly more. It literally blew my mind how anyone can play music like this

[@HeavyMoto]

Легенда! Как же мне не хватает тебя... Потеряв, пришло понимание, что лучшей, такой разнообразной, красивой и многогранной музыки в тяжёлом стиле больше мне не найти. Ты оставил прекрасный, бессмертный вклад в развитие металла! Покойся с миром и живи в наших сердцах! Играй...

[@villehavana4636]

love u man

[@villehavana4636]

красиво написано

[@CarryTT]

RIP Wildchild. Once in a lifetime guitar experience.

[@hitmancrow]

You are the reason why I've always wanted to have a Jackson V guitar, which I finally bought in 2007. Your image is what I have always imitated. It's just too sad that we can't escape death's grasp even when it takes the most wonderful, talented, driven and inspirational people of our lives. You'll live forever in our hearts, play persistently in our minds, and resonate endlessly in our ears. Rest in peace, Alex "Wildchild" Laiho. 🖤

[@alexoday5224]

I remember watching this numerous times, in high school. RIP, Alexi. Proud to have shared the stage of Harpo’s with him, in 2012.

[@kashfiaislam9995]

Alexi Laiho died a virgin. 🎨🥁🎸

[@Corrosive1]

Laiho, Tolkki, Mäenpää, Liimatainen, Viljanen, Raatikainen... the list goes on forever and forever. Finland is full of guitar heroes

[@rosvokomppania]

My childhoods only hero. RIP Wildchild 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@peternikoletti]

RIP Alexi.. You were one of the best guitarist! \m/

[@brodyaga2633]

С какой же лёгкостью он играл. Настоящий виртуоз! Талантливый музыкант! 🤟

[@razvandumitru2252]

He's here, brothers. Always playing for us, inspiring us.

[@PeterZvenKruspe]

2:13 THIS!! What a legend is Alexi Laiho! Rest In Power Wild Child! We miss you so much!!

[@tungatroll9117]

Fuck I used to watch this video 10 years ago, he was one of my guitar heroes... now he’s gone and thinking about this makes my inner 16yo is crying his soul out. Thanks for everything you gave us, you’re for sure in a better place now 🙏

[@jamilaandersson4778]

The world have missed a legend A master in guitar playing R.I.P. Alexi Laiho my Hero You will for always be missed

[@ChrisHelheim]

Flawless playing,really smooth with that kind of tone but when he looks at the camera I get the feeling like he's about to say ,,Dude, do you mind?''...:D

[@metalfreekz13]

Dear haters, Listen to Kissing The Shadows, Hatcrew Deathroll, Deadnight Warrior, or Silent Night Bodom Night. Love, A fan who actually forms opinions of a guitarist by listening to more than one song.

[@luciavalentova2206]

I'm not hater i like cob and you missed needled 24/7 downfall follow the ripper angels don't kill

[@b0gdan491]

metalfreekz13 the first 4 albums are melodic death metal masterpieces.

[@guitarcarrot2087]

metalfreekz13 not my funeral is also a good example he's legendary

[@XepPOMA]

And Shovel Knockout

[@CreepingDeath_]

Hatebreeder, The Nail

[@wbspensfan28]

Rip my brother . You were genuinely skilled

[@davidguerrero941]

The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long. Farewell, Alexi. You were so, so bright. No shooting stars in my sky tonight.

[@Ledjent]

R.I.P Alexi Laiho... I've came here to re-watch one of my favourite EMG TV's video and live through my teens again!

[@aliakarsumusic]

Rest In Peace my childhood idol.I hope you rest well.Sad news for the whole world.

[@lexigrimhaive]

Just... HOW?! The world has lost such a talented man, I am so devastated.

[@yabo2424]

He is so killer, love his style!!

[@Misfit_Hockey]

This video alone got me hooked on COB. RIP legend.

[@dial3ctic289]

You will be missed .... I watch this video almost weekly the last years....

[@metallicsavage788]

Its no surprise that Alexi was a popular guitarist on EMGtv. A very innovative and real talent🤘👌

[@dentistlinguist6569]

This is a super gifted guitarist. Wow!

[@jamilaandersson7533]

Alexi Laiho You Are A Talent Master Hero. . " One In A Million " I Admire You..Playing Like a God..All Respect Best You...

[@therealrmac]

Man I was such a huge fan of COB in high school and its kind of sad that this type metal isn't what people want to do anymore but that's just how it goes. Alexi's style of playing and writing at the time was extremely influential on young metal guitarists.

[@HellhammerFFF]

REST IN POWER! ALEXI! ❤️

[@malcolm824]

His music will never be forgotten 🤘

[@OpnDoarPlcy]

I love the neo-classical metal elements in present in COBs music because it pays homage to the tonal formality that arose shortly after the epoch of music as a field of science and academic discipline.

[@Fab4Forever]

Huh ????

[@EricJh21690]

OpnDoarPlcy I think I get what you are saying, but just in case can you translate that to a more simple explanation for us dumb people lmao.

[@gredangeo]

I don't see how Science and Academic discipline has anything to do playing music. By all means please explain.

[@wardkdouglas]

What in the fuck are you talking about dude

[@dedicatoriaj]

its 2016 and I'm still listening to it.

[@seva1235]

+Rakista Jad its 2016 and we dont fucking care

[@dedicatoriaj]

speak to my middle finger ..|..

[@angelmedina691]

2017

[@jackoconnor6797]

About to turn 2025

[@SerbanGhita]

Wow, the amount of hate on this video is incredible ... this guy is a really good guitar player, can't you just enjoy his craft? Sometimes I forget how many guitar aficionados are on the Internets these days ...

[@freyjaasgard5270]

Eres y serás mi ídolo por siempre,tu música es ahora eterna,fuiste el soundtrack de mi vida universitaria. DESCANSA EN PAZ ALEXI...¡¡ 🤘🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸🎸🤘🤘🤘

[@XxXxSabooxXxX]

Finland’s best!!!!!! This dude made me want to play guitar. He was generous w his fans and a kickass performer on stage. End of an era... RIP WILDCHILD!!!!!

[@kashfiaislam9995]

Alexi Laiho died a virgin. 🎨🥁🎸

[@Eman1072]

Thank you for the legendary music and style. One of my biggest guitar influences.

[@Xennox2]

oh only been eleven years since this upload And only 15 years ago since the album was released.. Il be back in another 20 years

[@trashmusic5621]

Why he didn't spit?

[@afrabros]

trashmusic hahahaaaa well said

[@tyhnbgtyhnbgt]

Yes!!! And great riff is one that leaves the group, makes its statement, stands alone, catches your soul, grooves your heart and then rhythmically jumps back into the group seamlessly.

[@tmph25]

The most fun I had on an electric guitar was playing COB songs. RIP master Laiho

[@Bladeclone]

Why are people complaining about how sloppy his playing is? Considering the amazing talent this man has, I doubt there are many people viewing this video that can play to his level.

[@6teen167]

Bladeclone you are completely insane...

[@Kilteddrumguy]

I'd prefer the slop opposed to the 'perfect' quality. He's human, and Bodom had dynamics in their songs, which is more than I can say for 'super heavy, clean tone, super heavy' formulas of today

[@juandaviso4267]

Absolutely right....100% correct

[@qmccarr89]

Just so effortless. One of the best metal guitarists that ever lived. Mix’s his idols together so well and made it his own style. RIP.

[@-cfh-architector7963]

Long Live Legend! The Reaper Never Die...And i Hunt Forever when the Night Falls... Stay Away from the Shadows...RIP

[@وصفاتالمغربوالعالم]

Alexi followed the reaper too early. Your artistic creations and memories will live on. Respect and condolences from Morocco.

[@Patstickyman]

These playthrough a with him at emg are some of the reasons I love emgs, esp and guitar in general, still watching these like 10 years later

[@NicoStormchild]

I perfectly understand the reaction of most. The two songs on EMG are really far from COB highlights. Truth is, Alexi is an amazing talented guitarist and seriously, after seeing him live a few times, following his bands for years, the last 2 or even 3 albums have been a lot less technical and more groovy. Good stuff but if you're looking for technical stuff, not the right albums to buy. Alexi's technique is excellent and is above pretty anyone posting here. The guy was already impressing your parents when they were 16 years old lol. I was listening to this band back in highschool in the 90s.

[@Theenragedone]

The end of your statement is pretty ignorant, you make the assumption that anyone not you posting on this thread is a teen,and then attempt to puff yourself up. Its a pretty lame closing to a decent post.

[@NicoStormchild]

Wasn't intended to piss people off. To be honest, the tone was more meant as a joke. Why would I puff myself with my age lol.

[@thefreezingmoon1]

Nico Stormchild Im sorry, "Alexi's technique is excellent and is above pretty anyone posting here" is total bullshit, sorry. He sounds like a piece of crap today. Sorry, if you got butthurt. And no, I'm not saying that I'm a better player but I do care about my live-performances.

[@DrHamza-sy4gq]

"Buy"? More like "download"!!!

[@juandaviso4267]

Fuckin A right

[@TehRasia]

you gotta admire how well he plays considering the massive amounts of hard liquor he consumes

[@jonathanvisagie2884]

and all the weed he smokes

[@WayneTwitch]

***** Yea but Alexi is the best and drinks the most. Ale is part of his name hes one of the best melodic/death guitar players. Besides from Jeff Lommis cant spell his name but ya get the point.

[@WayneTwitch]

***** I'm talking about melodic/death guitar players there 2 of the best and most successful obviously not everyone thinks that and i have many other guitarist i like from different styles

[@recyclebin32]

Lol, This is the funniest thing I've ever read. Alexi Laiho is better than Jeff Loomis xD No doubt Alexi is a good guitar player but he cannot even come close to Loomis. Laiho cannot play stuff Loomis can. I'm pretty sure Laiho is going to have a hard time covering some of the toughest Loomis tracks which he actually composed! :)

[@demonhunter666ish]

Rushil Gupta well hey now, loomis is great but he works around scales, so he makes complex sound out of simple progression. which makes him amazing. alexi uses lots of tension notes which is very complex because its not natural. therefore loomis and laiho CANNOT be compared because its far from the same style. trust me, i play too.

[@morlock9216]

What does he only do with the guitar!😍 This is godlike creativity and the highest virtuosity!!! Thanks to Alexi, I began to look at melodic death metal in a different way, being an adherent of black (and remaining so). Everlasting memory. Sleep well.😢

[@pentagrammezarkabul4491]

Gorgeous 🤘🏻🔥🎸❤

[@aeternalofficial287]

🤘🏻🤘🏻Rest In Power🤘🏻🤘🏻 🎸🎸We'll never forget you.🎸🎸

[@Lahnapylly]

I met the guy two times and they'll last with me 'till I die. Such a down to earth guy with a good humour and humbleness.

[@Guitarristaadministrador]

10 years since this video i’m getting old 😖

[@gokayylmaz4933]

RIP legendary of riffs

[@TheKame24]

Thank you to the concert that I visited in Thailand on May 16, 2014. It was a great concert. I remember and keep you forever in my memory. Rest in peace Alexi, forever my guitar hero

[@dw4696]

There needs to be a movement to get COBHC or some kind of Alexi Laiho related tattoos in the metal community. I had been wanting to get one for over a decade. I think it's time. Rest in power Alexi, you're missed and mourned and celebrated.

[@hectorg362]

0:16 dat eye contact tho. Also rip. Can’t believe your gone mate :/

[@MrNoob-jx1nc]

My favourite guitarist of all time 🥰

[@XxTRIPPINGxxGUITARxX]

The technicality is strong with this one. 0:00 - 0:33

[@rtdn1]

Im still in shock with this sad news... :( rest in peace, legend...

[@metalfreekz13]

P.S. This album is more restraining on Alexi's skills. Something Wild, Hatebreeder, Follow The Reaper, and Hatecrew Deathroll are sheer perfection.

[@francescom2027]

if you consider hatebreeder perfection may I suggest you to check out a fairly unknown band called "blink 182"? you' ll love them

[@ElioRigonat]

Francesco Maraspini Hatebreeder is perfection when it comes to music and technical playing you moron. Take your blink 182 and shove it up your ass dumb troll.

[@francescom2027]

lol, imo hatebreeder sucks as much as dude ranch by blink182 (except the fact that blink182 don't pretend to be "hardcore"), it's just cheesy, just saying, no need to insult. anyway, i understand if you really love the music (i hate it, but this is subjective) but you must not know many guitarists if you find technical playing perfection in some random pop-deathmetal riffs, a load of very fast (and very banal) solos, 100%standard drums, constant 4/4 signature, obnoxious vocals.. blink182 only miss solos and high tempo. just IMO, don't get angry!

[@francescom2027]

tell me why you like it instead of getting offended

[@sdotmurda]

Francesco Maraspini I enjoy his playing because the repetitive notion that you have to always play super technical to make good music is ridiculous. I like to enjoy a wide variety of metal genres.

[@denelva]

Just to remind some of you who obviously don't know nordic people: Alexi's lack of face expressions is totally natural for being finnish and there is actually impossible to see if he's drunk, bored, having a hangover and so on... He also seperates from most nordic people by the fact that he probably has Asperger's Syndrome and ADHD. His bodylanguage, lack of eye contact and things he has told about his personal life indicates this... I'm quite sure he's not drunk here.

[@Pennywise_789]

I think he's just concentrating on his playing. It's really clean, almost like the studio recording

[@joshsolomon7392]

He looks focused to me

[@0_3_6_9]

Too far conclusions man

[@nighthawkarts]

You’re over thinking it. He just didn’t have a facial expression = “well achtually because he’s Nordic … “

[@Jagheter123]

It’s called being focused

[@John_Moria]

Straight into The amp, only by his hands. Thank you for all Alexi !

[@alessandrazevallos1646]

te amooo alexyyy♥

[@jinjaninja20]

That's fucking awesome OMG!

[@EliasPortilloE]

es una mierda...

[@EliasPortilloE]

jaja. Volví a ver el video, me sigue pareciendo una mierda. La composición suena como la de un principiante. Lo siento. Abrazo.

[@ArronP]

what's the tattoo on his left hand mean? he was def one of the best metal guitarist out there, he wanted a Randy Rhoads type flying v but as u see here it's very different in the design. the solo he did here was mostly improv..man he was one of the best. nobody can take that from him... he was incredible and is missed very much

[@AntoineNovahkiinCharbonneau]

The fact that he is very talented and it looks too easy makes you very angry and hateful. Get on his level!

[@CaptnP00pyP4nts]

I'm surprised to see him so calm. Never seen him not flipping someone off or screaming obscenities. Strange.

[@Rosmi-t6s]

suka lagu ini bapak

[@xXxglassgowdreamxXx]

There's some serious shit going on at 3:23

[@sicboyslim7531]

I wish they did a close up of that part.

[@komobg6403]

@@sicboyslim7531 he did not realy play the arpeggio

[@rasmuswellejus2809]

It's impressive that he can play that kinda things when singing at the same time...

[@jessepalmer793]

My favorite song ever by COB R.I.P Alexi laiho you magical guitar playing will be missed by many in the metal world!

[@samuski36]

Ok That, was awesome, Flat Out AWESOME!

[@planetbintang]

Wowsome !!!

[@moltfreaky]

RIP my dear Wildchild, loved you so much. Thanks for everything

[@NyxxieeD]

Gotta love the missed harmonic at 2:21 :D Pissing my self :P

[@MrLustor]

2:21 what was that? o.O

[@ScottyWiard]

Proof they used the audio from one take and the video from another for that part lol

[@RISKStudioProduction]

@@ScottyWiard so fucking what, dude shreds and was an inspiration to millions. You’re a douche online that’s insecure looking for someone else’s imperfections to validate your own.

[@ScottyWiard]

@@RISKStudioProduction No, I’m not criticizing. I’m just answering a 7 year old question. I have no problem with them using different takes. It’s done all the time. You’re being an internet douche for reading more into something than was actually there.

[@briansullivan3424]

Such great talent! Definitely will be missed!

[@alexpetik6510]

RIP mate..

[@handofblood1695]

alexi is incredible yes, and he uses alot more technical/theory in his playing but you cannot deny that synyster gates is an incredible guitarist in his own right, they just have very different styles of playing and its down to the listener which they prefer

[@jerrywaldron834]

This is the first time I've had a chance to look at this, we'll started about this last year. The first thing I thought was amazing. I think it is some of the best I've seen in my 45 years.

[@daviddelpuerto9140]

That fcuking tone, I'm geting EMG pickups for Christmas!

[@daviddelpuerto9140]

***** Of course, but I have a pretty decent amp just need want good pickps.

[@joedell71]

I have EMG pickups in all of my guitars. And while they are awesome and give you a great starting point I would have to agree with the above comment that alot of the tone is coming from that ENGL amp he is using. I have been LUSTING after a powerball model forever but would have to sell my firstborn to get one :(

[@vm36s18]

Guitar - 5000-6000 usd Guitar stack - 2300 usd I'm afraid some pickups do not

[@behemothokun]

joedell71 A Powerball isn't that expensive. But if you have to save some money, then the Ironball might be an interesting alternative. 20 watts is more than enough for every situation ever, as long as you can live with fever features.

[@joedell71]

Thanks for the tip man. I actually just went out and traded in my old Marshall JCM200 and got a brand new Orange OR100. It's got 4 different power setting 100,70,50,and 30 watts. so it has a power setting for every situation. And it sounds AWESOME. much richer and more detailed sound than my old marshall. Im not even running any OD pedals anymore cuz the amps dirty channel is just that killer sounding. thanks again. CHEERS

[@kepatati9146]

2:15 he does a pinch harmonic but i can't hear it :P

[@andreabordoni7371]

he missed it ,i guess he prolly hit the string too hard with his picking hand thumb and muted the string

[@2paktolife]

Andrea Bordoni nope, it's not a single shot, this was recordered at least 3 times in 3 different angles

[@MetalDavidRulez]

It's a harmonic (not pinch) that matches the chord. Basically making it sound fuller. If he played just the chord on it's own and then with the harmonic, you'd hear the difference.

[@hubertgagne3628]

Andrea Bordoni i think it's more some video editing failure

[@hubertgagne3628]

Andrea Bordoni cuz he has no reaction to failing it, if he wouldve actually failed it he wouldve probably started laughing

[@TheChrispablo]

energy never dies! may he rest in peace

[@kdp8346]

Alexi is King!!!

[@tabreudoido]

Rest in Peace Wildchild

[@nayob]

The first video of its kind that I ever saw. it was clear ... I want to learn guitar RIP you were amazing.

[@kamalkay1242]

a big loss for the metal universe R.I.P

[@johnnypatterson77]

the riff on the open E sounds like a pantera riff

[@frankiesaenz1395]

Johnny Patterson open D bro he plays in D standard. Why criticize when you don’t even have a clue.

[@ladiesman5622]

@@frankiesaenz1395 this song is drop c. I thinks its fairly obvious what e string means

[@manbird2184]

@@frankiesaenz1395 you dont know how to assume.