Alexi Laiho rips through Are You Dead Yet Live on EMGtv

Alexi Laiho plays "Are You Dead Yet" with his signature EMG ALX Humbucker guitar pickup live at the EMGtv studios.
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[@yaircardenasornelas8516]

RIP Alexi Laiho. A true musician and guitar hero.

[@bishmartul2163]

It's so sad...R.I.P

[@Stan622]

Fuck man... this is so sad... sigh..

[@petruccifanboi]

WTFFF !! HOW BRO???

[@PrivateGear]

F**k 202x years ! R.I.P. our hero!

[@TheGazza83]

41... God rest his soul

[@mrlayzone1548]

Sad news today from Finland. Alexi just passed away and will be missed! What a great guitarist! Rest in peace Alexi!

[@tristanfeiken3695]

He passed last week

[@mrlayzone1548]

:(

[@kanjikingdom]

@@tristanfeiken3695 no

[@cenaakashakash]

@@kanjikingdom Yes brother he passed away last week but the band members announced it today, They said this themselves.

[@kanjikingdom]

@@cenaakashakash oh ok thanks for clarifying. I didn't know

[@davidguerrero941]

The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long. Farewell, Alexi.

[@ozgenuryavuz8581]

Well this made me cry again. I'm still in so much disbelief. I can't believe he's gone. He's the first artist I genuinly feel heartbroken about passing away. He will be missed so much. Rip legend

[@DiscolorBlind]

kimberly goss is abusing the laiho family. Please share this hate crew: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooTIXmh9aKZqptE the finnish press link is in the description. let's show this woman that Alexi was a god and she can not get away with harassing the family of a god. Spread the word. Alexi's family needs your help.

[@allysonnielson7800]

Well said.

[@OsQubiX]

Damn, that's a nice saying. I will use it later, sorry if i'm being rude. Just appreciating your wordmanship

[@davidguerrero941]

@@OsQubiX No problem. :)

[@hekter7593]

RIP Alexi.... Because of you I’m still here after a battle with heroine 6 years ago your voice and guitar playing saved me... I was so obsessed with your playing and when I learned, you sung at the same time... man... a true hero for me was born RIP and I hope to meet you one of these sad days.

[@mirav4866]

Bless u man... 👍👌, I Hope one day 3 of us Will sit at one table and have a tasty chilled Beer...

[@P9B]

we got ya

[@nfrankiksa4596]

Hope your doing well bud!

[@theparticleportal6369]

Anyone who kicks drugs or alcohol and gets into recovery is automatically a kindred spirit with me, but the fact that you love metal guitar adds to it. Hopefully you're still going strong with your sobriety!

[@jessl340]

i completely agree with everything you have said bar one. YOU saved you mate. YOU. Blessing be upon you and may you forever find that strength when you need it. Kia Kaha.

[@paulinekuzina7187]

Man, he was my first ever celebrity crush. And one of the few. Used to listen to Children of Bodom so much. I'm really sad he died so young 😭

[@Mrsdumee]

Same😊😢 And Johnny depp i am a huge fan of and kurt cobain for years

[@grantclark1806]

@@Mrsdumee Layne Staley🤩

[@RuinsOfMetal]

Don't worry ladies, I'm here for you if you need a new crush...

[@antti3779]

Was My idol 16 years ago

[@B-isfor]

Same here 😭😢

[@phoboswhiplash]

Remember that guy is also shredding the vocals while doing all this stuff EDIT: Just woke up to the sad news, can't believe it yet, Rest in Power Alexi, thank you for being there with your music when my soul always needed it.

[@demokraken]

vocals in non-native language....

[@juliusnisonen2431]

@@demokraken yes and you can barely hear it!

[@SpongeBath_ShitPants]

He's basically the Geddy Lee of death metal.

[@yabo2424]

Great comment !! Next level shit, but the guitar parts are so sick !

[@juliusnisonen2431]

@@SpongeBath_ShitPants no that would have to be Chuck Schuldiner(: but i get what u mean!

[@KarlRock]

Tight. Love this track.

[@eted2]

You're probably the last person I thought I'd find here 😂 love your content man

[@AviationCornerOfficial]

Fun to find u here. Nice content man

[@yash9410503314]

3:38 that pinch harmonic is everything

[@RobertPodosek]

You're not kidding bro, pinch harmonics give me life

[@rejaurrahman2524]

'' 03:40 ''

[@pietpadda593]

Totally! That little triple palm mute on 6th fret A-string jumping to the 8th fret G-string pinch is SWEET.

[@yash9410503314]

@@rejaurrahman2524 my apologies

[@nabicx]

@@pietpadda593 imagine reading this as a non guitarist lol

[@kwsssssssssss]

RIP ALEXI LAIHO! May you rest in peace my dear friend.

[@carlosfilhosantana]

R.I.P. Alexi Laiho. When i started playing metal, you was one of the first references. Thank you!

[@galahaaad]

In Finland's land of metal, A legend's story was told, Of a guitar god named Alexi, Whose music left us all enthralled. His fingers danced upon the strings, A virtuoso in every way, As Children of Bodom blazed forth, In a sound that was here to stay. With every riff and every lick, He pushed the boundaries of his craft, His talent shining like a beacon, Through every measure and every staff. From "Hatebreeder" to "Follow the Reaper", And beyond to "Are You Dead Yet?", Alexi Laiho's music lives on, A legacy we'll never forget. Though he's left us far too soon, His spirit lives within us all, Through his music and his passion, He'll continue to rock and roll. So let us raise a horn in his honor, And headbang to the sound of his guitar, For Alexi Laiho's legend lives on, A true metal superstar.

[@smogdanoff7053]

Beautiful

[@eli83627]

Sounds like chat gpt

[@CliveWarren69]

I read that in my head with jack blacks voice and it did not disappoint

[@lainez...]

i read this aloud in the style that amon amarth's songs are sung and it was phenomenal

[@matayorwakasenyi674]

beautiful poem!

[@thinkingape7655]

One of the first heavy songs I learned on guitar. I hope he knew how much he meant to his friends, family, and fans. RIP Alexi

[@DiscolorBlind]

kimberly goss is abusing the laiho family. Please share this hate crew: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooTIXmh9aKZqptE the finnish press link is in the description. let's show this woman that Alexi was a god and she can not get away with harassing the family of a god. Spread the word. Alexi's family needs your help.

[@raidzeromatt]

Same One of their only songs I could actually learn when I first heard cob Alexi is actually the main reason I actually got good at guitar RIP Alexi 🤘

[@user-nb7rz4oj5m]

На гитаре исполняют мелодию!! А песню поёт человек с помощью рта 👄!!!

[@kashfiaislam9995]

Alexi Laiho died a virgin. 🎨🥁🎸

[@TheMDbauS]

One of Finland's biggest and greatest guitar heroes. So many great albums I've heard hundreds of times. So many finnish metal bands who Bodom helped get noticed in the global scene. Thank you Alexi "WildChild" Laiho! Enjoy the rest of your days chilling at Lake Bodom!

[@PitchforkStudios]

The whole world bro not just Finland.

[@rivality100]

Roope Latvala is also guitar god but its so sad that he dont play anymore. Just drinking. These two guys are my biggest inspiration to start playing guitar. Hope alexi is better place now.

[@miikajortikka1514]

Stenu moi hyvä

[@DiscolorBlind]

kimberly goss is abusing the laiho family. Please share this hate crew: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooTIXmh9aKZqptE the finnish press link is in the description. let's show this woman that Alexi was a god and she can not get away with harassing the family of a god. Spread the word. Alexi's family needs your help.

[@snooganslestat2030]

@@DiscolorBlind its gone wrong

[@Luxpalloris]

R.I.P. Alexi. What a shock and what a loss.

[@DiscolorBlind]

kimberly goss is abusing the laiho family. Please share this hate crew: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooTIXmh9aKZqptE the finnish press link is in the description. let's show this woman that Alexi was a god and she can not get away with harassing the family of a god. Spread the word. Alexi's family needs your help.

[@kashfiaislam9995]

Alexi Laiho died a virgin. 🎨🥁🎸

[@Vashaco]

@@kashfiaislam9995 really?

[@kashfiaislam9995]

@@Vashaco Yes

[@Vashaco]

@@kashfiaislam9995 where is the proof?

[@fruitystrebles9053]

I was 10 years old when this video came out, made me pick up guitar, got me into metal, introduced me to the whole world of metal in fact. First solo I fully learned was this one. Alexi was one of the reason I learned how to scream. 10 years later I’m 20 saddened by my and so many other’s guitar hero. Rest in Power Alexi.

[@shermansmith1331]

His writing style is simply superior. What a unique and special talent he was. RIP Alexi. You're a god among gods now.

[@anish3183]

Good lord, he's just passed away. Wtf, so sad. What a great talent. World class player with a reputation even beyond Children of Bodom.

[@destinybennett666]

He was the reason I got into heavier music R.I.P.

[@TheTrooperMB]

Exactly the same : Everytime I Die was a new chapter in my music taste..

[@DiscolorBlind]

kimberly goss is abusing the laiho family. Please share this hate crew: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooTIXmh9aKZqptE the finnish press link is in the description. let's show this woman that Alexi was a god and she can not get away with harassing the family of a god. Spread the word. Alexi's family needs your help.

[@metalftw9652]

Same here, thanks to Sixpounder. All started there in 2009/2010. Thank God I managed to catch them in 2017, setlist comprised of stuff (some rare) from their first 4 albums only, including In the Shadows, which hadn’t been played for 20 yrs until then.

[@terran236]

haha same here. started with Maiden and Metallica then Bodom got me into heavier shit, now here i am with periphery, and various other prog/black/death metal bands. Thanks to Bodom. R.I.P Alexi Laiho

[@TomMorello725]

True... Children of Bodom was a door to another dimension in metal for me. He is a legend.

[@raminbohlouli1969]

I can't get over the fact that we lost this legend🤦‍♂️ You will always be in my heart man , damn

[@aieralong1210]

Listening to this brilliant piece in 2021... feels like Alexi is still alive around all of us. RIP buddy!!!

[@tommy8159]

2022

[@av8644]

2023

[@Runny117]

2024

[@ElephantWatchtower]

Damn this hurts. I remember being an 11 year old kid and being completely astounded by Alexi's tone, playing and songwriting. Bodom introduced me to so many musical aspects I had never heard before. I'll always owe a great debt to Alexi for his music. Rip

[@DiscolorBlind]

kimberly goss is abusing the laiho family. Please share this hate crew: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooTIXmh9aKZqptE the finnish press link is in the description. let's show this woman that Alexi was a god and she can not get away with harassing the family of a god. Spread the word. Alexi's family needs your help.

[@camonthejam]

You n me both. I discovered bodom at age 10. First time hearing "Kissing The Shadows" blew my fucking mind to pieces. I'm 23 and to this day that song specifically still peaks my interest like no other. They put out so many great songs. May Alexi shred in peace 🖤🤘

[@bbaa1350]

RIP Alexi Laiho from Japan. You made me buy Jackson RRV,and You taught me what the melodic death metal is.Thank you Alexi Laiho,Super guitar hero.

[@TheCJHowes]

As a teen just getting into more extreme metal, I was blown away by songs like Silent Night, Bodom Night; Warheart, Black Widow, Everytime I Die, Follow the Reaper, Downfall, etc. His riffs were unique, his guitar playing was masterclass, and his songwriting was unparalleled. RIP Alexi, you will be missed.

[@bigchiefsmackaho387]

When George Lynch and John Petrucci both are blown away by your playing you know you did something right.

[@williamsalloom7331]

Quarantine brought me back to Blooddrunk album. That led me to purchasing a bunch of Bodom cds. Now I’m here 😃

[@devildog65301]

#metoo

[@TheSadistNat1on]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppXGmmqCl8edh5I You can tell he stopped practicing so much starting like 2010 and then really drops off for the next few years. But this vid of are you dead yet shows him before that. nails the solo, so good! Thats why he can always make studio stuff because hes sittn down with himself pretty much being able to record what not and is still amazing but if you don't keep up practice and you play at such a level, the live n day to day playing is gonna suffer

[@RobboElRobbo]

@@TheSadistNat1on The reason he played like shit in 2010 is because he broke his arm but never admitted until recent that it really affected his playing

[@TheSadistNat1on]

@@RobboElRobbo oh yeah thats right. yeah he never got back to his top live playing because of that and then having I believe it has to be thyroid problems, which is why his weight is so suffered and all..all that drank. luckily he stopped goin so fuckn hard so he won't die at least right away. he's a goat

[@Ddhxii]

Where do you buy your CDs from?

[@MrEdxwx]

REPLAY 1000 times can`t stop :D

[@mohansukla2138]

Wat 😳😳.....????

[@JoachimNorbertProductions]

true

[@kumbandit]

SAME!

[@jamesdungan4426]

MrEdxwx no

[@kumbandit]

Every day ofc :)

[@emil8679]

I've heard this song a million times already and still, I just stare in awe shaking my head watching this. Just absolute master class. RIP WildChild.

[@UltraViolent21]

A legend that was lost way too young. I was at their first show they ever played in America in Austin. I later got to play on the same stage with my band. We miss you Alexi! Hatecrew! 🤘

[@Adott2]

RIP Legend Riff-Monster

[@arcanesiren629]

This guy was and IS the Bruce Lee of guitar-playing. Dude was so fluid like water on guitar, and when he shredded, he SHREDDED - the ultimate definition of guitar shredding. Never liked COB, but I always respected Alexi Laiho. Such a phenomenal guitar player. My condolences to all the fans and to Finland :(

[@adamrad2220]

Well said. I've played guitar for ~20 years, and Alexi was the guitarist who's style I would have most liked to emulate. He had a masterful ear for melodic metal riffing, and his approach to lead was fairly unique for metal. He would break into free flowing "unabashed guitar wizard" mode during his solos occasionally. His guitar fills were sometimes the same way. His approach to combining melodic metal and flowy guitar playing was, and still is, unrivaled. There are a lot of guitarists who might be faster or have chops just as good, but Alexi's approach to songwriting and the way he played was just...out of this world. I love metal, but guitarists generally are very "on the beat" when it comes to solos. They may very well be 32nd notes, but they're fairly grid oriented (in terms of where the notes fall). They are not very free flowing. Alexi was just....well, I'm repeating myself, but yeah, he was a master at doing exactly what he did.

[@Gramasz]

@@adamrad2220 I know what you mean. They are very schematic with the phrasing. The 2 metal guitarist I like the most are not like that. One is alexi and the other one is Marty friedman. The melodic rythmic is much more soul foul in those. Especially in Marty

[@f0otball41]

You not liking COB is fair enough, but is it really necessary to bring that up as it relates to the death of one of their members? Come on man, have a little respect.

[@s.a.3740]

@@f0otball41 Didn't you even read OP's comment? They said that they respected Alexi Laiho, and praised him for his musical talent on the guitar. If that isn't "little respect," then I don't know what is. Stop being fastidious and semantic about OP not being a fan of COB. At least they showed sympathy and respect by praising Alexi and gave condolences.

[@Wikdone]

A very good guitarist, but he's no Petrucci :) Easy, easy just ruffling ur feathers. Totally diff styles of guitar. For his style, Alexi was indeed a great guitarist. Seems this past 2yrs we are losing a lot of great musicians, young & old. R.I.P. Alexi. Shred on.

[@morbidghoul9654]

Always come back to check up on his vids . Such a cool dude and you can never go wrong with an ESP. Miss this guy for sure .

[@mattschultz4994]

He played guitar like my dreams ....fuckin amazing rip budday

[@alexfebrianoo]

this guy is a fucking genius

[@nikolalazar680]

Try listening to Chuck Shuldiner's band Death

[@JacksonBennett]

RIP to a legend of the genre.

[@DiscolorBlind]

kimberly goss is abusing the laiho family. Please share this hate crew: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooTIXmh9aKZqptE the finnish press link is in the description. let's show this woman that Alexi was a god and she can not get away with harassing the family of a god. Spread the word. Alexi's family needs your help.

[@OscarDGalea]

I remember when I didn't know much about metal, I even referred to the genre as "heavy rock". Well, searching the internet for heavy rock bands (what an idiot) I came across a yahoo recommendation for Children of Bodom. They were my entry into the most extreme metal; my personality received a permanent influence since then. Thanks Alexi, your voice was the first intense scream I heard in my life and back then I was immediately fascinated. You are the reason why I have a taste for gutturals like Arch Enemy’s or Insomnium’s today when before know you I did not tolerate that style.

[@sizoduke]

Bodom was also my gateway to extreme vocals. Up until then I used to think extreme vocals were stupid. Then everything changed. I think it was correlated with the awesome musicianship. If not for the great guitars and keyboards it would still, in my primal mind, be "just another screamo band". Alexi was an inspiration for so many people

[@pashon4percushon]

why do i always find these great musicians after they die?

[@OscarDGalea]

@@pashon4percushon Same, with Death's singer Chuck Schuldiner.

[@OscarDGalea]

@@sizoduke From the beginning I was impressed by their keyboards, even more so on Blooddrunk (my first album). By the way I am nailed to his entire musical career, I never understood so much controversy with his musical "changes" since Follow The Reaper, it would be quite insipid that all his albums sound the same.

[@waynedamron8006]

This is so relatable, I think they may have been my entry point as well. Them, Death, and honestly Killswitch was in there too just because they had clean vocals I could relate more to at the time. But COB is part of the period that changed my life...RIP to one of the best guitar players ever. Now I listen to black metal while I work....what a change

[@user-wh9hz7kn1v]

Мужик.. Я вырос в глубокой сибирской тайге.. в далекой деревне.. так далеко, что казалось солнце не может осветить этот древний лес.. Но твоя музыка дошла и до туда. Спасибо тебе за это.. Спи спокойно, друг! Мы еще встретимся!

[@Qwerty-bp1iv]

Где если не секрет?

[@user-wh9hz7kn1v]

@@Qwerty-bp1iv Томская область

[@user-jf2sy4vs4m]

Все увидимся Лех.

[@user-wh9hz7kn1v]

@@user-jf2sy4vs4m все, рано или поздно, увидимся, эт точно

[@jayj264]

I grew up in rural Texas, United States. Our lives could not have started differently, yet that pinch harmonic reached us both in the same manner. RIP Alexi

[@makor2817]

I havent really put a thought in this but this video is really an historic gem, it marked so many lives including mine i remember seeing this video a long time ago, it was my only way to be in the same room listening to alexi, so personal, so raw and down to earth. HE was relatable Because he want perfect but you could see he was giving 110 all the goddamned time and as he said in his dvd, you gotta practice a lot. He didnt achieve for technicality although he was pretty god, he achieved for singularity and originality and he truly marked his name in the history of metal.

[@DiscolorBlind]

kimberly goss is abusing the laiho family. Please share this hate crew: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooTIXmh9aKZqptE the finnish press link is in the description. let's show this woman that Alexi was a god and she can not get away with harassing the family of a god. Spread the word. Alexi's family needs your help.

[@winterhisagi2921]

I've listened to COB for literally over half of my life now and was super upset when I heard the news of Alexi's passing. Thank you for all of your music and inspiration throughout the years. Truly a guitar god and his legacy will live on. RIP Alexi Laiho.

[@DiscolorBlind]

kimberly goss is abusing the laiho family. Please share this hate crew: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooTIXmh9aKZqptE the finnish press link is in the description. let's show this woman that Alexi was a god and she can not get away with harassing the family of a god. Spread the word. Alexi's family needs your help.

[@gearwalker89]

I still come back to this video to enjoy seeing him rip through this track. One of the best front men ever. Children of bodom forever 🤘 Rest in power, Alexi.

[@jahvinci3826]

RIP. Still here

[@vicrattlehead5530]

So sad, I just discovered Children of Bodom last year. This man was a fucking legend, and he inspired me while learning guitar. R.I.P Alexi Laiho \m/

[@yum9inety4our]

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

[@fredbearplushgaming]

Though he has decided to leave this plane, his existence in the 5th dimension drives us all to be greater. Rest in Power Alexi

[@genesantina3000]

This is mesmerizing, he made it look so natural and easy.

[@jacobcraft6635]

Just found out about Alexi's death. It hurts knowing one of the guitarists who got me into Death metal genres 9 years ago when I was 15 has passed on. You will be missed. Rest in peace.

[@Barbiepancakes]

RIP Alexi you are the reason why i started in this kind of music ❤️

[@mpwhiteloon2316]

Still missing you brother. I often wonder what kindof killer songs you would have written had you still been here. You are not forgotten Alexi. PS I have a grandson that was named after you, “Laiho” 👊 Metal forever!

[@dopeymetalbud]

Had been listening to COB since like 2000-2001, and I could not have been more in love with a band at that time. They were the epitome of everything I wanted to hear in music. Alexi was such a HUGE inspiration, just like Mikael Akerfeldt from Opeth. The fact that both of these guys could blast away on their axes AND sing at the same time, it's just truly incredible and all around awesome. Don't know why, but tonight it has brought a tear to my eye that Alexi is no longer with us. Never met him, and never got a chance to see them live, but now that's gone forever. I hope his spirit will shred forever, he was truly one of the greatest in the genre, and he will never be forgotten. 😞🤘

[@jamesrogers9887]

I hate the comments on this video. He's clearly a great guitarist. He's playing at the EMG studio and has his own signature guitar and pickup. Even if you think this song is easy you ought to admire the fact it sounds good. Music isn't about how many notes you can play in 3 seconds it's about what triggers emotions. More over, that tone. Jesus. The rhythm tone is crazy.

[@nobrainsnoheadache2434]

late but fucking eh, I listen to this most every day it's awesome skill

[@watchlistenlearn]

Do people forget he sings too .....

[@nobrainsnoheadache2434]

@@watchlistenlearn for anyone watching the BVB one is good too, In The End, it has 2 guys, not nearly as sophisticated though kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ_TfWSbhLJ9iMk

[@cmspain24]

ENGL amps will do that!

[@rockgod2131]

"Music is about emotions". That sounds kinds feminine, bro. Do you even lift?

[@iviz_478]

R.I.P Alexi, pure talent.

[@nayob]

Such a pleasure to watch him play. Thank you for sharing your genius with us Alexi. Rest in peace

[@schwarg]

Hands down the biggest guitar hero of the 2000s

[@DiscolorBlind]

kimberly goss is abusing the laiho family. Please share this hate crew: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooTIXmh9aKZqptE the finnish press link is in the description. let's show this woman that Alexi was a god and she can not get away with harassing the family of a god. Spread the word. Alexi's family needs your help.

[@mustuuga]

everyone's an expert and a ruthless critic on youtube...

[@cenaakashakash]

mustuuga haha true bro But when we meet them in real life, they will hide their faces😂 ..

[@joshstiehl1170]

yop

[@johnstitt2615]

And unless they get on stage what they do doesn’t count...

[@phunsukh2810]

Exactly!

[@DefMettle]

everyones everything....critic, expert, comedian and their opinion is fact.

[@adamcooper1409]

Lemmy on bass dime and alexi on axes vinny on drums and dio as the frontman....fuckin heavens rockin tf out🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Citizen_JQP]

Who's still here? It's almost 2023

[@lukasschimpel9655]

Still here🖤👹☠️

[@Citizen_JQP]

@@lukasschimpel9655 me too

[@MetalManiacMetalManiac]

Still here!!

[@mrrie1593]

2024.. Still

[@Citizen_JQP]

Still here

[@redachiban6380]

He lives through his songs and musics. And that is true immortality.

[@noname-md6pw]

COB's music is pretty much in my fucking soul at this point.

[@DiscolorBlind]

kimberly goss is abusing the laiho family. Please share this hate crew: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooTIXmh9aKZqptE the finnish press link is in the description. let's show this woman that Alexi was a god and she can not get away with harassing the family of a god. Spread the word. Alexi's family needs your help.

[@kashfiaislam9995]

Alexi Laiho died a virgin. 🎨🥁🎸

[@prayassingh9184]

RIP legend.That flawless picking hand shall rule for eternity.Thanyou for keeping the metal scene alive \m/

[@napakamu9670]

Been listening to Bodom to this day since 2005, back when I was a kid. Have the first 5 album CD's since childhood. My favorite metal band by far. Their songs are extremely creative, unique and melodic masterpieces. RIP Laiho, you were a uniquely talented songwriter and guitarist. You have given me a shit ton of great memories that I can relive by listening to Bodom's songs, and I'm forever grateful for that.

[@milhouse777]

Dude's fucking nailed the solo, exactly like the album version, what a talent... RIP Alex

[@suprecam9880]

what a fucking legend. these riffs are so epic.. and the way he sings his guitar's tune into the rhythm and harmonizes.. it's just amazing! that is real talent.

[@Archferumphis]

Legendary riffs

[@elenamortolacobhc]

Damn, watching Alexi's videos brings tears to my eyes... you are the best guitarist that ever walked on this planet 🖤🎸

[@ErreEle-ls9su]

Still watching this

[@PERCEPTSIN]

At least twice a week minimum, I would sit here & watch this video multiple times without taking my eyes of the screen. Children of the bodom, is a bad i discovered through guitar hero & I knew i found something special. I dove deep into this band afterwards. Loved the way Alexi played. So fucking sad to hear he is gone 💔😥

[@ElioRigonat]

People that never listened to COB, please mind this is the technically easiest and most mainstream song they have. Listen to the album Hatebreeder and you will understand why he is known as a musical and guitar genius and God. It's gonna blow your minds.

[@elioesposito1186]

But this song is cool too :c

[@ElioRigonat]

It is, but if they want something badass and super hard to play showed down their throats - be it.

[@54MSAM]

***** their stuff in "halo of blood" actually sounds a bit more technical to me, but "hatebreeder", "follow the reaper", even "hate crew deathroll" in some ways is definitely more technical than stuff in this album

[@54MSAM]

***** I guess something like "Hate Me", "Waste of Skin", or this song

[@elioesposito1186]

54MSAM This song doesn't go "happy" that's the genre .-. Melodeath is like that... You shouldn't like Avatar if you think that's a happy song.

[@slidetv8152]

Amazing. RIP ALEX LAIHO 😔

[@maxkronqvist8723]

Still sad about he’s passing, it was when i got into guitar he passed away did not really know who he was but now after a few months it really hit me, now that i am learning their songs.

[@psd9850]

Can't believe he's gone. Such a talent, such an inspiration. RIP Alexi.

[@konsta9600]

I remember how this blew my mind in 9th grade, playing the guitar parts with my friend in music classroom during skip class. RIP Alexi Laiho

[@maxsteiner8268]

Cant help but think of Randy Rhoads when I see Alexi's guitar. Both stellar players who left their mark in the short time they were here.

[@vicenteguitars]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@ngb7604]

RIP legend. You and your band always in my mind! You were one of the best guitarists around the world!

[@bang_velix]

Rip 😢😢💔💔 always remember you alexi laiho the best guitarist ever ...

[@michaelirizzz121]

These play throughs will always be nostalgic and influential, RIP to one of the greats, what a legend! Rock on forever 🤟🏼

[@fordracing351w]

Such a legend. Truly a spectacle to watch him play so casually and yet so gnarly.

[@h.p.dominocus]

I remember hearing their first album when I was a teen in the 90s and they were also very young at the time from what i remember. It was pretty inspiring. Made me want to practice guitar all day. RIP

[@trypulling921]

Rest In Peace Alexi long live wild child

[@Wild.Gopher]

RIP Alexi, what an absolute legend. Hope you can rip through this song forever in Heaven

[@chief8825]

Rip Alexi, you were a legend and inspired millions

[@RISKStudioProduction]

First heavy music I heard was COB. He opened my mind to a insane amount of music. He will be missed, RIP.

[@BlackMessiah122]

This is unbeliveable, I really cannot believe he's passed away...

[@lexigrimhaive]

I cannot think of a single thing I can do as easily as this man shreds this song. I was utterly devastated when I heard of him passing & already miss him so much. RIP Alexi. 🖤

[@anthonyyoung9810]

Your genius will never leave us old friend. Until we meet again keep bending those strings in heaven.

[@ifgezroxy]

Thankfully I managed to see COB live many times, saw their every live in Finland, and I don't regret a thing.

[@SudipBishwakarma]

I had this video back in the school days. God I miss him. Rest in peace Alexi!!

[@andrewharper8974]

I never thought that an artist would make me cry. His departure really hit my feelings as a teenager.

[@B-isfor]

the same here, this realy hits hard

[@jellojackets]

man same here. never thought he'd go so soon.

[@amiralavi8125]

Rest in peace Hero ♥️

[@emilwilddude92]

Alexi Laiho, the main reason why I picked up guitar! Kiitos brother rest in eternal peace

[@VitorMendrone]

Rest in metal, master, you will be deeply missed. 🤘😥

[@randomyoko2]

You’ll be missed... You’ll always live in my heart. Thank you for all of what you’ve brought to us in this world. R.I.P.

[@MarcDevero]

Alexi was superb! 🎶🔥🎸🎵💖 🤘🏼

[@pokejmusic7302]

I will never forget first discovering Alexi when I stumbled across this video. RIP Alexi

[@alexharriott1180]

One of my biggest inspirations for learning guitar, was literally blasting in your face on my way to work before I heard the news, keep it metal in the heavens Alexi!

[@heshreds4049]

Rip dude, you were and still are a legend.

[@Mpimpimpi123]

3 years ago today we lost him… rest in peace wildchild❤

[@joeythomas9062]

Watching this just blows my mind how fuckin good Alexi was!! A beast on the axe and a bad-ass person.....You are missed by many..R.I.P. Alexi "WildChild" Laiho!😇🤘🤘🤘

[@SBguitarcovers]

He's already shredding that guitar in heaven for god

[@postmortem8767]

A legend has left us today, a true inspiration. his legacy will live on! RIP Alexi Laiho

[@michaelmarkle5133]

I got to see children of bodom in Kansas city seven years ago. I missed the guitar pick but caught a drum stick.

[@FromTheSky0]

I'll never forget my friend burning me a follow the reaper cd - I fell in love with this band. I was also learning guitar at the time and got my first electric guitar, then I discovered Drop C tuning through Alexi's lessons online. He was truly an amazing guitar player and really inspired me at the time. Rest in peace man and enjoy shredding it up in the after life, you definitely changed many people's lives. I was so grateful to see them preform live in 2009 with Lamb of God

[@yung_doood]

RestInPeace Alexi.....a true legend 😔❤