Alexi Laiho performs "Not My Funeral" for EMGtv

[@MonstoyGuitar]

Rip alexi. I've never been able to play like you but thanks for the inspiration.

[@guntherachterhof4876]

You shouldn't play like him. You should play like YOU! But I agree %100, he definitely is an inspiration for many.

[@mrdubachery]

Nobody can play like he did. Such a legend

[@yabo2424]

@@mrdubachery he was so killer 🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@jillalexiestrada6034]

Stop saying he's dead!

[@Soily9]

@@jillalexiestrada6034 Still in denial?

[@666Blackhead]

Rip Alexi:( You are the best guitarist in the world!

[@christophersutton4764]

Was

[@kkkkk79]

not even close

[@ChazzyMcD]

@@kkkkk79 one of my favorite songwriters as far as melodies and solos.

[@DyatlovMann]

No.

[@acdc6899]

R. I. P from Russia

[@saltpeter7429]

I'm 41. Dont keep up with new music these days. I still think of COB and ARSIS as new bands I like, lol. Condolences to his friends and family, I did not know the man but he was an artist with an excellent ear who incorporated the best of thrash and classic metal to create his own signature "sound", which is the goal for many of us who pick up a 6 string to play and express ourselves. He was a top gun . Blazed his path, made his mark, I hold him in high esteem . Recorded music is a legacy and testimony of an indeviduals existence, Alexi succeeded in leaving a huge load of kick ass heavy metal guitar mastery.

[@madmonty4761]

Well said sir, well said.

[@nejobeigott2928]

dude im 46 and listen cob since something wild...

[@ryanking8246]

Agreed! And great post about it man. The first guitar I ever bought was a Jackson rhoads (way back when they were still signed by Jackson) I wanted to play just like Alexi. The flow of those sweeps and the complexity of his scores were amazing. He was 100% a guitar God and will be missed amongst fans, family, friends, and guitarists around the globe.

[@somethingbluue5327]

I'm totally agree ! he will missed so much! Such a talent boy! p.p I'm 45

[@t-6273]

Couldn't have said it better. RIP

[@Jaiwho]

3:29 that solo is beautiful it's insane

[@konspiracybeats]

I remember the first time I heard this solo I had to rewind and listen to it again like 20 times in a row......so much soul and OOOMPH in this solo!!!!!!

[@brosciencePhD]

@@konspiracybeats dude.... understand you🥲😁

[@Soily9]

@@konspiracybeats Every time I listen to this song, I rewind at least 10 times to the begining of that solo to listen to it again. Every single time ! This is one of the best solos I've ever heard.

[@baharavi]

The technique in this solo is incredible, everytime I watch this vid I have to rewind multiple times. Especially at 3:42 where he does the sweeps and transitions into the tapping bends

[@Kaaredra]

@@baharavi It looks super hard to do

[@madmonty4761]

God this is painful to watch. He was so young, so talented. Any guitar player that listened to him was inspired in some sort of way by his playing. Damn

[@kietchu2761]

he wasn't that young but still rewatching his videos this week still got a few tears out of me

[@blackcitadel37]

KZbin suddenly recommend me "Are You Dead Yet?" And "Not My Funeral" when the guitarist who play it dies. This algorithm has a morbid sense of humour.

[@qtwyxiejdzfmaqq543]

These videos are just popular now lol

[@Timetofly8888]

Hopefully, you're a true Musican, that or someone who understands quality Musical Composure outside of Stereotypes and Microwave Meal Structures and chords simply delivered in $5 downloads driven by a Mouse as if painting by closing and throwing something with your eyes closed until a color "Sticks" that you like having ZERO idea what it was you just "Created" ... coz YOU didn't.....................! Someone else just made "Musical Minecraft" for you and you now wanna show everyone (Enter Sound Cloud) Hopefully, you're NOT one of those "People" who have ZERO idea what Middle C means .... You won't often find this level of actual hard work earned raw talent displayed on many musical Genres in 2021. Hopefully, you heard something you liked and saw the hard work and practice displayed to earn this level of ease "Playing" something this difficult for the rest of us still alive only look back in awe , and hate the fact that with 20/20 hindsight eyes we just didn't put in enough hard work to aim for, to be this good at something 100% KNOWING what it was we were doing to learn this level of displayed craft originally as he did. RIP Alexi ..

[@jessesoyabean4202]

@@Timetofly8888 I respect your intelligence,but damn.

[@thirstycobras9190]

That's metal

[@evebobyo]

Nope, its just the way Alexi took...

[@jasonabraham7673]

The vocals, the riffs the solos He was a metal god....

[@markushor]

Rest in peace Lord Alexi Laiho - a masterful and talented guitarist from this planet! Grateful to have seen him in 2008 at Wacken.

[@siulbelt]

I still looking for that set, you're so lucky.

[@emilwilddude92]

Slovenia 2013 first row the first and last show I watched! Rest in Peace, brother!

[@Kyrieru]

For "death" metal, Alexi had some of the most genuine and uplifting solos in music.

[@kiwiboy234]

it is melodic death metal so it's not gonna be super heavy like brutal death metal

[@windowedthoughts]

I will miss him too much :(

[@NorgGrimm]

It's funny how the 1st album could partly be considered melodic black metal and then the "sudden" change to melodic death metal, to even melodic hc punk at some point.

[@guthrie1181]

@@NorgGrimm which songs would have been considered hc punk?

[@tyshred9251]

They aren't death metal at all man even alexi said they play thrash and or melodic metal. Never seen him classifying cob as DM. Not like they could be lol. Big difference between cob and severed savior. My band is on the same label. Theyre all great dudes that play awesome shit and they're fun to be around but they aren't DM lol.

[@Beccati.sto.trapezio]

An Immortal Legend dont needs a funeral.

[@cloudsss83]

indeed!

[@MrVladalv]

your comment made my day. thanks

[@Beccati.sto.trapezio]

@@MrVladalv thanks to you 🤟

[@yuriyv4239]

funeral is just the body, music and legacy remains and can not be destroyed /forgotten...

[@Rawnfella]

Alexi has such a unique tone. It's uncommon to hear such raw leads and shreds without reverb and delay to mask the sloppyness :o.

[@alexwright1464]

Rimfeldt I know, I hate when guitarists do that. The only thing I personally use is a little wah from time to time (Hendrix style, not Hammett style).

[@phill3033]

Rimfeldt actually, even without reverb and delay he is sloppy....

[@Rawnfella]

Phil L Don't you mean "*Even with"?? It's the sloppy players that use heaps of reverb and delay.

[@phill3033]

no, not at all. Paul Gilbert is perfectly clean, even if he uses reverb and delay, Joe Satriani uses all kind of effects and never is sloppy live or in studio. . Alexi is sloppy whether he uses multiple effects or not.

[@phill3033]

wow... Gilbert and Satriani could change Alexi's dypers... i could name you at least 10 guitarist much cleaner and better than Alexi. Alexi is good, just sloppy. dont get me wrong, i like COB and i listen to it. i just find that Alexi has a lack of consistence in his playing and doesnt play clean when performing live, tutorials or on EMGTV

[@MrJoHnConsTanTine1]

RIP Alexi. This is extremely heartbreaking. Can't believe this.

[@sitiayusitiay1820]

I see me to

[@analisamelojete1966]

He had a unique style! You’ll never be forgotten! RIP Legend.

[@kashfiaislam9995]

Alexi Laiho died a virgin. 🎨🥁🎸

[@jamilaandersson4778]

Alexi was " one in a million." a master, best guitarist in the world. we miss you wildchild.. you will never be forgotten R. I. P Alexi Laiho our legend

[@thibautanglade3804]

Legends never dies. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace badboy :'(

[@MiidniightG]

Jeeez that chorus melody is so nice aha

[@Jesus02-h1m]

yeah bro

[@pavlazar]

Gta san andreas?

[@pentictonj]

Beauty in death metal

[@orvcharl1]

Alexi is one of the best songwriters in metal. RRF is a welcome blend of mainstream melody and complex chord progression.

[@kingslayer152]

There are no words that can express the hole in my heart... Hes the reason i picked up guitar in the first place and that means soooo much to me... I am forever greatful to have him in this world and changing helping me through my dark days 💔 R.I.P

[@sayandeepsaha6079]

Alexi is immortal through his music.

[@fatthorstumtum6593]

sleep peacefully wildchild. thank you for the music.

[@afinch93]

Alexi man, Im so sorry for all and every pain youve been through that led to any and everything that had you doing all the things you did to help and cope with the pain. You're not the only soul to experience that and thats why we resonate with you and your work through this life. Personally right now, it doesnt feel like something i will get "get through." Children of Bodom has been there with me through everything good and downright utter shit. Im glad that, for what its worth, i got to be part of the meet and greet during the Hexed tour and got to tell you the impact youve left on my life. COBHC forever.

[@mr.apathyy913]

🖤

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaafasd]

I still remember the show in Japan 2011, it was started this song...RIP Alexi, Thanks a lot for your great music.

[@CarryTT]

RIP Wildchild. Once in a lifetime guitar experience you took us on.

[@dowlink9109]

R.I.P Your legend lives on.

[@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. 🖤

[@Rullplayz]

Many people influenced by Alexi, myself included, wear beanies, grow long hair, buying V shape guitar, I copy and custom his esp stripes to my guitar, he's gone now but his looks, his musics keeps living

[@jani14jani]

This song perfectly showcases why Alexi even today is still regarded one of the best guitarists ever. His technical ability isn't anything out of the ordinary by todays standards but it's his songwriting and compositional ability that are out of this world.

[@hellrazzer23]

His left hand might not be out of the ordinary but I always felt like his right hand is peak guitar playing. Can't play it any better on that hand.

[@TonyTombstone]

the leads and riffs he writes are brilliant, theres a lot of subtle things that i really like. yeah hes not as technical as he used to be but its inspiring to see him play like a human! some very technical players get very boring and play like robots!

[@kungfuman82]

I'm inclined to agree. While his overall style has changed and he's not as technical as he used to be, the guy still jams.

[@ParallaxDG]

I'm sorry but if you played guitar you would know that starting with AYDY his guitar parts got a hell of a lot more technical. If you meant less melodic then yeah I can agree.

[@kungfuman82]

ParallaxDG I've played guitar for over 10 years and I disagree. Material before AYDY was much more "shreddy" and had very technical passages throughout the entire albums. They still had underlying melodies and a sense of correct placement (as opposed to just random notes thrown around like, say, Buckethead), but these days he seems more focused on whammy bar stuff than he does technical solos. Starting with AYDY, it seems he changed his riffs over to more chugging grooves (as if he got away from the original power metal influence he once had, as even the overall speed of the songs have slowed). I dare say his riffs are more "catchy" now (not meaning that in the typical metalhead insulting way) and, while he still has awesome solos, they're nowhere near as technical as they used to be. Not that I care, I still love COB.

[@kungfuman82]

***** Yeah, I can agree with you on that one. Children of Decadence and the main riff to Sixpounder jump to mind first.

[@kungfuman82]

***** Yes, we have to qualify catchy as "positive" because, as we all know, if you're a metal musician and you write something that a lot of people like, you're a "sell-out!" :-P Speaking of catchy, I've always liked how they do metal covers of the most oddball songs. Country, pop, punk… it doesn't matter, they make it heavy as shit.

[@yum9inety4our]

another metal guitarist who has left us all, condolences to his family...

[@mrdubachery]

So effortless for him. Such a master. And a humble, nice person. Miss you, Alexi

[@GlobalTossPot]

All these people saying how many could play better than Alexi; It really doesn’t matter if anyone could play better than him, he still wrote the damn songs. Talent is not just about how well you play, but how creative you are. Just because you can play better than him doesn’t mean anything. Try writing your own music that millions of people will listen to... RIP Alexi

[@jaykusan4396]

can't believe he's gone. Rest in power, Alexi, you are, and always were, a guitar legend. an inspiration. thank you for everything. \m/

[@kashfiaislam9995]

Alexi Laiho died a virgin. 🎨🥁🎸

[@CoreyMcCumber]

I rediscover this video every year or so, and I am constantly reminded how much more I like this version than the album version because of that brutal divebomb out of the solo. RIP.

[@davidaames8280]

F . his playing was unique great composer . R I P guitar legend

[@RobertPodosek]

How can you be such an insanse rythym AND solo guitarist at the same time?! Alexi is just on another level. RIP

[@heirapparent4877]

Perhaps one of the tastiest solos he has ever played, i say...

[@Steve_Rotter]

RIP Alexi. This is such a great version!

[@k7j007]

I found COB back in 2000 when follow the reaper came out. I was a 14 year old metal head that just started playing guitar a year earlier. Coming up on metallica, slayer, pantera and megadeth I had never heard anything like Bodom. I can still remember the first time playing that record just staring at the cover of follow the reaper thinking it was the coolest album cover ever and being completely mesmerized and in awe of what I was listening to. That single experience had more impact on me than anything before or since. I literally did not know that it was possible to do the stuff Alexi was doing with a guitar. Alexi became my favorite guitar player that day and has been ever since. I've obviously discovered many other amazing players and influences since then but Alexi will always be THE guy that made me take guitar seriously and really give 110% every time I play. I'm 34 now and hearing he passed broke my heart. I spent well over half my life looking up to him and trying to nail every track on every Bodom record. I never knew him personally but In a wierd way it feels like I lost an old friend. It has been cool seeing so many comments on youtube and social media with tons of guys with very similar stories as mine. Its awesome seeing he had such a huge influince on so many people like myself. He was a 1 of a kind musician and will be missed. I hope wherever he is, he can rest easy and knows what a massive impact he had on so many

[@leilanijordison8799]

It's been 4 years since you left, I miss you with every fiber of my heart 😞

[@fallkhild]

That solo was amazing 3:26

[@froththegrothy]

epic

[@atx-ac]

fuck you that was awesome

[@DrVink86]

Quite possibly my favorite Bodom solo

[@Burglebutt]

I feel like this is the quintessential metal song. He's the ultimate rock star and legendary composer in my opinion.

[@koulisterkenlis5457]

The feeling you get from Alexi's solos is unique, and this one in particular is one of his most original ones.

[@junaidabbas6463]

Alexi , he was a very good guitar player & song writer, RIP

[@gerrardkilgrave1401]

Kiitos, Alexi ! For all these masterpieces, full of original edged riffs and ripping solo parts. RIP.

[@Gaikotsu_Kenshi]

アレキシのプレイって酔ってる時と酔ってない時で全然違うよね。Live中でも酔ってる時はグダグダなのに酔ってない時は死ぬほど上手い！ 天国でも安らかに

[@geera.dasilva]

Sometimes I come here to remember good times RIP Alexi 🥰

[@massimowa]

RIP legend, your riff, your music will never dies...

[@matthewdicksoncrusher5592]

Thank you Alexi for everything you gave to us over the years!

[@maurilo.rezende]

Beautiful and powerful... COB is awesome!!

[@LakeBodomsReaper]

I know he's not the best guitarist out there, but god damn, no one can write like Alexi Laiho!

[@dwilaksonoadi4193]

One of the best song. R.I.P Legend.

[@francovargas6201]

Tan solo ver estos videos y ver la manera en como tocaba la guitarra era una gran motivación para seguir tocando y aprendiendo, Descansa en paz (R.I.P Alexi Laiho)

[@Boss-zo7us]

I love his style and his way of making the tunes in the sound only distinctive and wonderful

[@osvaldoalarcon5264]

Thanks for your legacy. We never forget you Alexi 🤘🇫🇮. You become a legend.

[@qmccarr89]

RIP to this wizard. What an inspiration this guy was/still is. Phenomenal talent gone to soon.

[@arcaneblaze3969]

Tears are dropping from my eyes, but i'm gonna play "Angels Don't Kill" over and over again wright now, until my pain is gone small. Body can die, but music gonna live when we listen it. Alexi your music forever in my heart, unseparated piece of my life.

[@wilberrimachi8343]

siempre estaras aqui viejo alexi querido, tus obras te hacen eterno

[@MethicalYT]

Rest in peace legend...

[@Israfel518]

Often imitated, never duplicated. Rest in peace Alexi and thanks for all the years of high quality riffage \m/ Can't wait to hear what you and Dime come up with up there!

[@anadoluprepping6876]

RIP, such a legend.

[@musicswede1]

God those riffs are absolutly brilliant

[@knowledgelibrary1141]

I'm not a metal person, but for some reason I absolutely love COB. I've tried to find other bands that are similar but nothing hits the way COB does and it's all due to this guy. Incredible guitar work, riffs, sound, etc.

[@xsploit]

NORTHER

[@kashfiaislam9995]

Alexi Laiho died a virgin. 🎨🥁🎸

[@serge_in]

alexi was a wonderful man. as a guitarist and vocalist he is so cool and professional that i watch his show every time i get drunk. I remember him. and his solos. I hope there are a lot of people like that here

[@leonardotestai1236]

The king of metal riffs, still havent found anyone who can write more badass riffs than Alexi.

[@-cfh-architector7963]

Long Live Reaper! Long Live Legend! RIP

[@blainemorin]

Probably one of Alexi's better performances on emg tv. Good stuff!

[@TheCoronaMortis]

RIP big man. Massive loss to the metal community

[@jonw5860]

Rest is power Alexi , you and CoB where very influential to me and many others

[@krthkh]

He always creates such melodic riffs and these melodic interludes with some technical solos as well. Such a legend, just created such amazing music with original sound.

[@Dezperandum]

Now it's your funeral, my brother. Rest In Peace, we will never forget you.

[@TheRustyNailx]

I could literally listen to him play for hours!!! Gone way too soon

[@matforsbon]

What's more impressive, he sang while playing like this, freakin unbelievable!

[@AutodromoF1]

All depressed listening to this, this man lifting up my spirits. Even after passing he still brings joy to the world.

[@oscarandresbustamante930]

R.I.P Aprendí mucho de guitarra con Alexi, una verdadera lastima lo ocurrido. Espero de alguna forma su música se haga mas presente. Children Of Bodom fueron pioneros en varios aspectos. Recuerdo haber disfrutado bastante mi niñez y juventud sacando sus canciones!

[@TheNathrzeim]

RIP Alexi , you were one of the reasons i start playing guitar seeing your amazing riffs and solos you always amazes us \m/

[@ARKWalton]

Absolutely stunning guitarist. Never realised how much of an Avenged Sevenfold vibe this song gives off without Alexi's vocals.

[@myworstenemy680]

Love his inlays. Great playing. The way he fuses rhythm, melody lines and soloing is outstanding. You don't see that a lot these days.

[@gabrielfraser2109]

You will be missed, Alexi.

[@Lahnapylly]

I've sat on a couch besides him, on a backstage, with Anssi Kippo by our side, doing his magic. He's from another world. Missing him so.

[@groundzero517]

This right here could stand on its own as an instrumental

[@marinoraven9598]

The best part was the whole thing..but the amazing thing was from 3:28-4:00 Aleksi, I am watching every video there is on youtube of you playing or speaking. You were unique. Too bad that you did'nt get to hear that enough before you passed away. There were so many people who cared about you and listen to your music. Farewell. And Thank you so fkn much

[@pashon4percushon]

One of the rare guitarist like Eddie Van Halen where they can make a song out of the guitar without vocals and the entire song sounds awesome. 3/20/2021 Update, just completed learning In Your Face in E standard, slightly different but totally awesome. I'm up to the first solo on Not My Funeral.

[@DrVink86]

RIP Alexi. Such a unique and interesting guitar player, and phenomenal musician. You are sorely missed.

[@samwarrier311]

RIP Alexi, you will be missed

[@Bob_Greasy_The_3rd]

The perfect solo. Genuienly.

[@FirdausTahrin]

when will i ever get the chance to see him playing kissing the shadows :( Edit : now i wont ever get the chance to even see him playing. R.I.P Alexi youre the best there is

[@lucagrieman3681]

I diiiiiiid!

[@psychedelicpain420]

FIDO Please no! The world is not ready yet...

[@bunnypig1]

***** I bet he can do it, I just think he shouldn't do it because of all the retards. He would get too many bad reviews about it because apparently, everyone is better than him on guitar.

[@cool_sword]

***** Dude you're right. I come back to CoB every once and a while, and they really aren't that great live. Probably because they drink too much before they perform.

[@alfiek6309]

Ricktard1010 dude watch stockholm live it was awesome

[@markusantonio4866]

Suomi Tsunami, hail Laiho! To hear without vocals, just shows he's a fantastic musician. The riffs, parts and solo layouts.

[@laniemiller4747]

His tone in this video is absolutely ridiculous. So damn good.

[@patsplat]

Just discovered these pickups. Such an amazing tone.

[@MegaWumba]

Although delay can mask slops, reverb and delay are mainly use to fatten up the overall tone, especially during leads.

[@OhNobozo]

Year 2023 and this video came up😞 R.I.P Aleksi . Can’t wait to hear the new riffs and solos when we join you 🤘🏼

[@diazzsama]

This time it is yours. Rust In Peace

[@jhonassantos13]

Vai deixar tantas saudades! Minha adolescência inteira ouvi os sons do Alexi , CoB sempre irá ser minha banda favorita. Todos os dias , nós melhores momentos eu estava lá com fone de ouvido ouvindo eles ! Estava ansioso por o novo trabalho do Alexi sair nesse ano . Só tristeza eu tenho a sentir

[@smallfaucet]

interesting use of D sharp, and damn that solo is nice, Alexi always rocks; thanx for sharing this

[@ElevatedLevetator]

his picking technique is superb and beautiful to look at.

[@paolaabril9250]

I love this one! one of my fav songs of them

[@Austindogftw]

One of the greatest guitarists of all our generation. I hope and pray that he made it to heaven.

[@Cellynapaixao]

I still can't cope with the fact that his gone

[@draganapasti_]

Power of a man! I’ve always loved Alexi’s original & direct approach to the instrument and their awesome design. Such an incredible genuine playing, I’m on my bending knees!!! Miraculous magic . That’s Alexi Laiho✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@janneko8200]

1:34 sounds like gta san andreas theme

[@amerikanpopechku2139]

i got this too

[@itszuanshi]

I thought that I was the only one ..

[@Vetkach]

Damn, you're 146% right

[@leocalostros7442]

Thats right xD

[@Artixdu06]

WTF ?

[@jordanvillarreal1388]

27 years the history musical , forever alexi.....

[@aeternalofficial287]

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

[@narshadda]

This is the best Alexi has sounded IMO! Great work Alexi and EMG