Metal Guitarist REACTS To Children of Bodom: Downfall [World Tour Day 10: Finland]

[@asobeeto6224]

RIP Alexi...this man had one of the most iconic stage presence, playing style, vocals, and guitar playing to me...definitely inspired me in so many ways

[@NightwishArena]

"Great riff". Alexi was about 18 years old when he wrote that riff...and hundred more. He was a true talent. They/he used to be much tighter back in the days, but I guess all that alcohol and injuries took their share...but they still had great shows til the end. I remember in early 2000's, that there were quite bad atmosphere in Finnish metal forums, and Alexi got a lot of critique about these riffs and leads, that "they are not even metal" or that "sounds like some Nintendo shit", and that "they are easy to play" etc. Well, he had his own style, and that made CoB so special to many.

[@einwindir7892]

i bet those that called them easy riffs, didnt even play guitar

[@NightwishArena]

@@einwindir7892 might be, or maybe they were phenomenal guitarists themselves, idk. We had (and still have) those in Finland quite a lot. Or maybe they didn't appreciate sweep picking, tapping or whammy use. I think the bottom line was, that they are not that hard as they sound, and that they didn't like the sound overall. Those are of course a matter of taste, but for me they always sounded incredible. And for what I have tried to learn myself, they are definitely not easy. I was metal guitarist myself back then.

[@TheCrimsonOne508]

Whoever said what Alexi wrote was easy to play is a fucking liar. The man wrote some of the most insane riffs and leads I've ever heard. It took me three years to learn how to play the solo for Kissing the Shadows, and to this day I still can't play it entirely correct.

[@Morhgoz]

It's one me favourite tracks ever.... I have been so out that by this video I did learn about his death.... Damn that hurts.... Music of this band has helped me so much!

[@nervanderi]

@@NightwishArena Stratovarius?

[@markokuha7128]

Their live guitar tone was 100% intentionally dry like that. And the keyboard player actually has a guitar overdrive pedal on his signal chain 😄 so the retro-tone with the keys isn’t unintentional either. Sidenote (for all of those who are unfamiliar with this band): one of the main things that makes them so respected in the metal community is how well their band works together, especially by composition how seamlessly those guitars and keys blend 👌🏻

[@bocatampere]

Aleksi and Roope were propably best guitar duo after Maidens Murray-Smith combo. Two unbelievble talented guitarist

[@jonathanouellet5309]

Don't forget Arch enemy brothers gyitarist...they are something

[@dudarino666]

Yeah, I've always kind of considered them a super group. For sure Alexi and Janne get a lot of the attention for their unique styles. But the rest of the band is just as solid. You can tell they fucking love music and playing. I love the covers they do. They play with their own attitude and not just "make it faster or heavier" and it's a metal cover.

[@yolomacswaggers4355]

Next should be follow the reaper live, or janne wirman vs alexi laiho duel.

[@matthewdicksoncrusher5592]

No. Hatecrew deathroll is some perfect performance from same session!

[@carterguitarrr8090]

The retro 80s keyboard sound is totally intentional, it's just their sound. Check out the song Silent Night Bodom Night from the same show! You'll like it.

[@kimmorintamaki4422]

Great thanks to that keyboard tune goes Stratovarius Jens Johansson!

[@piia253]

You should listen to this band more. They have their own very unique sound and Alexi was an amazing musician. They all are. And this is one of my favorite CoB songs. ❤

[@mattewing1]

Your smile at 3:38 says it all. This band was truly something special. Alexis was a god among men. Rest in peace brother ❤

[@al69420]

This is one of the best and most influential bands of all time. Alexi and me share the same name, he died on my birthday in 2020. The band is also managed by a company that shares my last name (Davis). He was my idol as a kid man. Can’t even describe the pain that I won’t see him again live. But he will live on forever.

[@alexraj2059]

Do everytime i die...silent night bodom night....needle 24/7 from children of bodom....rip to the wild child alexi laiho

[@Threegreentails]

Janne is a total virtuoso is the keyboards man its actually insane how good he is

[@XtreeM_FaiL]

1:49 Death metal & keyboards are not common, but this is the CoB!

[@TheAspiringFitnessGuru]

Props to you for not wanting to make a video just for views because of Alexi's death.

[@farficknugan]

What a great talent. It's a huge loss. Alexi, I hope you know we all love you man. So much respect

[@lucassalazar5458]

This was Bodom in their prime. I've watched Stockholm Knockout more times than I can count.

[@RelaxMode1]

6:33 i always watch those awesome moments, it's a reason to feel happy for a while..

[@al69420]

That pinch harmonic at 6:20 was one of the best live I’ve ever seen

[@tonehead7]

There's so much more to see of Alexi's playing - watch the whole Stockholm live video and look for close ups of his playing...especially the sweeps/taps/tremolo dive bombs etc. The more you listen to this band, the more you'll like them...

[@thomaseubanks1699]

If you love the keyboard check out the song silent night bodom night one of best songs for keys but listen to album version

[@howiefelthersnatch3862]

Kissing the Shadows by them is one you should definitely check out!!!

[@sickasshandy3543]

I second this, just the original track. Man if he liked the alexi/janne chemistry here then he'd freak out at kissing the shadows

[@PucaDuca13]

Yeah those keyboard patches are straight up from the eighties, they love that sound! So dated is definitely the correct word!

[@Kamui07]

The Song "children of bodom" is very good mate

[@megadeth8592]

Love seeing cob get some more reaction attention

[@GalacticCenterOG]

I’d always start on studio versions when having to do anything metal when first listening to it. Alexi was a great guitarist, a guitar god, but he was starting to be quite drunk when playing live and not at his best. That’s the whole reason he died. Consumption I thought was something people died from in the olden days, but I guess not. It’s sad knowing he lived that must drink like a fish lifestyle.

[@wilsonballthemagicball2201]

Well, it is good to hear that you did not hate the song. He however was one of the most inspirational guitar players in metal world that not only inspired by the his music but actually made countless amount of people to start playing guitar. In addition, he did played in 5 bands overall, COB being his own.

[@MattFarkas]

Nah, it was a good song! I can see why Alexi is so highly regarded in the guitar world. He's fantastic!

[@joeyj5924]

@@MattFarkas I am a BIG C.O.B fan and when someone nitpicks at one of your favorites, it just doesn't sit well lol. That being said, I do appreciate your honesty. I like being able to see and hear how others see and hear, whether its for, or against what I like. Rather that, than a fake reaction. It takes all different kinds of people to make the world go round. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for the honest reaction I'll be subscribing🤘 R.I.P ALEXI 🤘🤟

[@joeyj5924]

@Wilsonball ; its crazy just how much Alexi contributed. He inspires the hell out of me. What a guy!

[@VigilantX9]

dated keyboard sound might be from that it was recorded in early 2000's ?

[@dutchdykefinger]

even back in the day there were metalheads having gripes with the cheapish sounding harpsichord though i remember forum posts from all the way in the early naughties i don't share the same sentiments, as the playing is superb, but to each their own. anyway, that tells me the sound was even a tad dated when it was fresh which i don't mind either hell, pantera stuck to those 80s style gated reverb on the snaredrums until forever, they never really bothered to change that snare sound much, even when everyone was playing grunge and wanted that natural 90s drumkit sound, it worked for them just fine stick to the oversaturated 80s style of drums :D

[@mattewing1]

And at 7:12 your getting it 😁

[@andypick7533]

Please could you react to Holy Wolf by a multi national band ( Spanish/English/Brazilian) called Ankor ? Thanks.

[@MattFarkas]

I've had a lot of people suggest them and will try and give the band a look at some point in the future! Thank you for the suggestion!

[@H4kser0]

If you're in a power metal band, let's do a reaction vid to a Sinergy song ;)

[@tekonena]

RIP Laiho

[@tommy8159]

Great guitar playing?? The best

[@awesomereviews1561]

Keyboard feel dated because after they came out a lot of bands copied their keyboard sound. By the way, the keyboard player as a solo band called WARMEB and he plays some insane Neo classical stuff.

[@CoupeAudi1990]

This one is from Sweden

[@CrueHead18]

Some Mötley and Judas in the beginning. Like it!

[@MattFarkas]

Ohh, that was a Mötley Crüe song that I didn't recognize. Nice. 👍

[@CrueHead18]

@@MattFarkas Too young to fall in love and wild side

[@janiif]

And AC/DC

[@tomi_9212]

@@CrueHead18 Thanks, i could figure "some mötley fibes" but couldn't tell at the moment which songs \../

[@Lpfan32iK]

You should do Chaos of Nazareth - stranger in my land (demo). Its a Palestinian band

[@metal-adjacent]

Alexi is not a good vocalist but it never mattered. The performance was always great, the guitar work is phenomenal. The album mix is definitely better.

[@rafaell.atlanticforest603]

Sinergy

[@sampokemppainen3041]

I can appereciate not capitalizing on anyone's tragedy.

[@Eternalxrp]

The song was from the 90’s bro that’s y it sounded dated

[@peteb2523]

The keyboard probably sounded dated because the song was written in 98’