Children of Bodom - Kissing The Shadows

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[@axlmoo]

Just coming back to the cleanest cover of one of the finest pieces of work by Alexi Laiho after hearing about his death. Rest in peace to an absolute monster.

[@YouWillNeverKnowMan]

I had no idea! I am heartbroken. I grew up with CoB

[@Malevo81metal]

una lastima que en vida alexi no vio este cover, estaria orgulloso

[@javier-medievaldes]

Yup, the best freaking cover of Kissing the Shadows, the best. I come here once in a while to listen this piece of work.

[@damonlynx8251]

I didn't know that he's dead... fuck.

[@JLchevz]

I periodically come back to this

[@dkdxkxkd617]

this guy was also in ninja turtles, shredder was his name

[@ViktorPopov2000]

LMAO

[@user-hq9gj1cm2m]

HAHAHA

[@oktaperdana9414]

nice

[@Malevo81metal]

JAJAJAJA SI

[@eldeberryhamster]

Haha!

[@alexwoodruff3409]

2021 - This song still blows my mind and this cover is no different. Absolutely flawless. RIP Alexi

[@mokuscsik]

Same here. One of my all time favourites. Legend says Alexi came up with this because they quickly needed something to round up the album time.

[@josemariagordon9584]

Just perfect

[@medievaldes]

Best Kissing the Shadows cover ever.

[@lordofmadness1]

3:44 "bye mom!"

[@finalfantasy7820]

lordofmadness1 I lol'ed

[@infectionofheaven6833]

hahahahaha nice comment xD

[@TS-dw4jt]

heard him ripping the solos

[@FilipGereg]

Seriously, flawless. Best one I have seen yet.

[@alone66666]

It's not even close to flawless, but yea, it's the best one.

[@karjii]

@@alone66666 please show us your playing

[@alone66666]

@@karjii I am shy, sorry :/

[@karjii]

@@alone66666 okay then, keep your secrets

[@alone66666]

@@karjii do you play the guitar?

[@kimitar1390]

Best guitar cover on KZbin! Everything is played so smooth and on point, amazing :) I know this Song is very challenging to play.

[@jordanfreeman4170]

You have one of the best covers as well! I dont think there is anyone else who can play this song on an Arrow and look as happy doing it lol.

[@DoA15511]

Whenever I want to watch a cover video, I find myself here every time. Still the best on KZbin \m/

[@user-hq9gj1cm2m]

Watching this again years later is still massively impressive.

[@thyrsosmakloklas6037]

been wondering for years where this god has been. I hope he's still shredding

[@ShatterTheSkiesAbove]

I wonder that same thing too! Feeling like I’d be on top of the world if I could shred like this 😉

[@redDragon050]

That's the fucking great cover. No one can beat this cover, pretty damn sure.

[@JustinSparkable]

God bless and rest his soul. Thank you for this upload. I've been watching it for years and boy did I need it today

[@darthvader4339]

Damn Alexi passed, I’ve been a fan for a while and I just got the news today. R.I.P. Alexi Laiho

[@ashleycarroll6298]

Been watching this video for years , always come back to the watch and enjoy it more every time. This is a unreal cover , something you can always be proud of and look back on forever.

[@johnanderson2112]

You are one of the first people I thought of when I found out Alexi died. Your Bodom covers are the absolute best. R.I.P. Alexi

[@Ty2052]

It's actually unbelievable how perfect you nail the solo dude. I've never seen Alexi come even close to playing the solo live as tight as you play it here bro. Seriously outstanding work!!!!

[@mikethebombdigz]

I agree!

[@rookiechemist5930]

Alexi is the one who composed it . Moreover he can play it if not drunk.

[@wardeni4806]

Alexi used to be nearly passed out drunk most shows, now less so, but still drunk.

[@barbatos7278]

Laughs in Stockholm

[@ChristianVirial]

Props to this player, he plays 100 times better than me, but sitting down and having infinite takes is way easier than playing this standing live on stage drunk. Just saying, Alexi is the boss, this dude here is a pro fighter!

[@jari56ify]

Very impressive. Not sure how people could dislike such a clean cut cover...regardless of whether or not they like the music this is some talent

[@Youthday90]

This is probably the best cover of this song i`ve seen on youtube :D Great work sir! I am just amazed how nice and clean you did this song! Hands down

[@jslian95]

3:42 when you nail the solo and you tell from your inside "OK, EVERYTHING WENT FINE, NEXT PART" . solid one man, even after 12 years

[@henzbeats]

it is incredible that this video have 38 dislikes , the guy is playing this shit like a fucking MASTER .

[@Melitzaneitor]

like? :D

[@desertazul]

Your life goes faster

[@5_string_bass]

Those are haters. Haters gonna hate))

[@Malaga209]

what a beautiful tone and clean playing

[@progpogs]

Absolutely flawless. Hands down the best cover of any metal song I've seen.

[@garrettprael4504]

the tap slide speed though... 3:12

[@rndletters]

that sweep picking is what kills me in this song when I'm playing it. U truely did a nice one here

[@peachkkt124]

watching in 2016 still awesome!!!!!

[@spawntein7733]

Watching in 2017 And still fuckin awesome

[@azrael_III]

2017 still awesome :D

[@h.w.8160]

2018 still the best Bodom cover on KZbin

[@unnamedplayer666]

2018, hell yeah )

[@surintendantechevalmarin-66]

Best fucking cover ever... watching for 4 years xD Can't get enough

[@MimicDaravon]

One time I turned that run at 3:06 into an exercise and practiced daily with a metronome, starting really slow and bumping up only 1 bpm after I was able to play it 5 times in a row with no mistakes. Never mastered it and gave up.

[@DevilizerRemasters]

MimicDaravon true story bro...btw your nick is from fft?

[@MimicDaravon]

DevilizerKao Yep.

[@MimicDaravon]

@watergod 83 ligma

[@jani14jani]

This comment it six years old, did you ever try again and did you master it?

[@MimicDaravon]

@@jani14jani No, I really should give it another try.

[@HardBassKier]

I listen to this cover more than the actual song now. You are simply fucking spectacular dude. I hope you're still killin guitar dude!

[@metfan4l]

you either really practiced the shit out of those solos or you're seriously just one of the most talented guitar players on youtube. either way, fucking amazingly played!

[@darthvader4339]

He most likely practiced the shit out of those solos.

[@xjt9787]

No one gets to this level without practicing a shit ton

[@TheHeavyMetalJunkie]

Incredible skills. Awesome job

[@TheLeoedvardo]

Tiene mucho tiempo que no veía este increíble cover. COB y Alexi fueron parte de mi adolescencia y bueno, hay mucha nostalgia en todo esto. Eres increíblemente bueno, dude.

[@3longatedmuskr4tmusic30]

been watchin g this vid on and off again for years now still the cleanest cover ive come across

[@azrael_III]

Dude you killed it with that solo that's awesome.

[@CatalanLlop]

Incredible... Still can't get tired of seeing this video xD

[@HardBassKier]

Absolutely amazing!!! Ive recently started guitar and this song is my goal. Its the best hobby ive ever picked up

[@xjt9787]

Hey! Still playing guitar? Have you already got this song down?

[@shuntarounakada4512]

何回聞いてもめっちゃうまいっ！ 座って弾いてる姿だけで ここまでかっちょよく魅せられるのか✨✨！

[@GeddyRC]

Jesus man, that was incredible. Well done.

[@sufferbl]

One of the best covers I have seen, not to mention that this is my favorite and technically most difficult Children Of Bodom song. Hats off, my friend. You really nailed it, Alexi would be proud of you.

[@IStarryZz]

idk what on earth he's doing at 3:32 but its god-like

[@wiselonewolfkol512]

keeping d (first string) steady while bending a (second string)

[@RobinHodaVEVO]

He is play no the first string 13 and 15 while bending and playing with the whammy... He then shifts to the same thing on the second string at the end of that

[@waynecook6097]

WiseLoneWolf kol bro you forgot the whammy bar lol

[@jsgoller1]

He's doing legato (rapid sucessions of hammer-ons and pull-offs) with his left hand while using the tremolo bar in his right hand to rapidly raise and lower the pitch of the strings, which is immediately followed by several sweep picking motions.

[@Nemanjap995]

Who cares, the best fucking part!

[@matteocoarezza3816]

I always come back to this video

[@thomaseubanks1699]

Love how he shows off with that salute after the second solo such a bad ass move

[@martinkingston1498]

Absolutely phenomenal playing, razor sharp, incredibly clean and WITH feel. Total respect.

[@nicholasdeville3870]

Viewed it 2019.... Great job dude!!!

[@darianglendenning1252]

I've watched this 100s of times it still blows me away. You're a beast

[@Ooky.]

Best coverman of COB Really awesome solo welldone 🤘✨

[@Nachteule96]

One of the best guitar covers in all of KZbin.

[@RaduOsraldescu]

True

[@CombatFrame]

watched this 5y ago and its still the best cover on YT

[@christianle357]

Coming back to this video every couple of years. It truly is the best cover to find on youtube. Thank you for letting us listen to you 🖤 see you somewhen in the future

[@SecretCailev]

It's odd how I know every note from this song perfectly but I haven't heard it in a looong loong time. Dude! Sick playing! You absolutely nailed those pinch harmonics! Wish I could let them scream like you haha

[@deedledee100]

That was tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight! One of COB most entertaining song to listen to and watch. Well done!

[@El_Is0o]

OUTSTANDING!!!!! R.I.P. Alexi :(

[@TribalTales-407]

that's a top pro guitarist right there! u made cob hardest solo look so simple . . .

[@theholyguitar4510]

I used to watch this video over and over trying to learn the solo like 10 Years ago, I cant believe Alexi passed away. :/

[@3X3Beastsu]

I watched this video like a thousand times and I can never get enough of it, amazing!

[@nbjkldsnbjkldsnbkjl564]

flawless.

[@zarasamo]

+Zoodel666 didn't know singed watches cob covers

[@nbjkldsnbjkldsnbkjl564]

zarasamo even singed needs to hear good music

[@lewismatos7835]

+Zoodel666 Jajajajajaj Rengar needs this as well

[@tqnpersonal]

+Zoodel666 Lee Sin needs to lee sin to good music as well.

[@amarek_]

this is really one of the best covers i ever heard and i am playing guitar for over 25 years now, keep on rocking and thx for this awesome work!!!

[@i6na6nesa]

いままで見たチルボドのカバーの中で一番クオリティが高い。すごい

[@lobatokof]

The 1st time I saw this video was back around 2013 and IDK! Im giving the "like" just about now!? This guy has been the real deal among the all metal cover youtubers from around the time!!

[@MrPESensation]

Excellent job! Very good sweep picking skills.

[@medievaldes]

Watched long time ago, and keep saying the same, nailed it, even the whammy bar. Great work bro. RIP Alexi, what a piece of work you made it.

[@stunningcactus978]

This is the best cover of this song on KZbin.

[@poppedouteyes]

I have many friends that don't know COB or Alexi. Never really knew how to present this music, because most of the tracks are f*ckin masterpiecess. But now, when i want to invite someone to listening to COB, i show them THIS video:) Thank You for that!

[@flamers8002]

I am so scared to believe that this is not a playback...

[@alejandroenmanuelcabreraco9780]

Where sis he plugged his guitar tho?

[@flamers8002]

+Alejandro Enmanuel Cabrera Contreras lol

[@flamers8002]

+Alejandro Enmanuel Cabrera Contreras jack gets under the guitar

[@icedragon131]

It's not a play back

[@flamers8002]

i know maate :)

[@FKCENSORSHIP]

Such an amazing song! One of my all time favorites! You absolutely shredded it... So sick! 🤘

[@marceloSanDenis]

...presicion....damn it!!!!! OUTSTANDING

[@imnovate]

Super sharp shredding, unbelievable! Greetings from Belarus! :)

[@freddiemcdonald9992]

Let's all celebrate the 7th year of this being on KZbin!

[@inflames66676]

Dude the crazy whammy part of the solo... finally i can know how to play it properly, thanks.

[@potatohead3333]

WHAT THE FUCK!!? this is disgustingly good

[@azakhryapa]

this is absolutely incredible! one of the best covers as i have seen!

[@ibalajibhaskar]

Alexi Laiho, stop hiding your face and posting awesome covers :) ! Great cover man!!

[@giacomom1275]

Man impressive solo cover... Best one I've seen in the web !! 😮

[@Rawnfella]

Alexi? Is that you?

[@svilendenchev9984]

No nail varnish

[@flamers8002]

+Svil Buscus HAHAHAAHAHAHAH

[@Melitzaneitor]

no, he's much better than alexi :)

[@DevilizerRemasters]

nah playing in the house sitting and retrying is faaaar way more easy than playing live and standing btw awesome cover

[@Melitzaneitor]

live alexi can't play half of the notes :P im sure live metalsuki would nail it.Plus he did it in one long take, i can only dream of reaching his skill one day,we'll see

[@kittymom2]

Hands down the best cover of the song ive heard so far. Solo and all

[@Nachteule96]

You melted my mind. Oh my god.

[@c3920]

Great job! Best cover i've seen on youtube. Great shirt and albums on your wall too! Flawless victory, finish him.

[@KarelPotuznik]

still best cover of anything ever on youtube

[@sm-jj2wp]

Incredibly done! One of my favorite songs and you crushed it!

[@VenenderViper]

Великолепно!

[@Simulacrum1310]

Holy shit your precision when playing superfast is simply amazing....every single fucking note is crystal clean when alternate picking and the timing in the sweep-tapping section was something even Gambale would be proud....hell of a job

[@fallkhild]

sick. I love that song.

[@Havran228]

the best flawless cover I have ever seen.. wow, great job mate

[@gillientertainment9584]

絶対ワールドクラス！あなたは私たちOHAを失望させたことはありません！

[@ultra-goth]

I am completely blown away by this masterpiece, and the best cover that has ever bin reported from this song. It's just... wow😮 R.I.P Alexi, one of the best guitar players of this time

[@ΒαλεριοςΚαβαλικος]

Laiho cant play it like this.

[@mariopokupec2652]

That was fucking awesome, extraordinary job mate. Keep up the good work.

[@llaysanttos9801]

Mano esse cara e um ninja 😱😱😱😱

[@broncoxy]

holy fckn shit man, that was perfect!! what a song, so fast, so melodic, just beautiful; one day I'll too be able to play it!

[@llRazorback]

3:44 "Nailed it" xD

[@mbzm1342]

There aren't enough words to describe how dead on balls accurate and amazing that was. Bravo.

[@AlterNateHeaDacHe]

Absolutely fucking perfect. Absolutely fucking amazing.

[@jannejankala9419]

Freaking phenomenal. God. You. I mean even Alexi sometimes messes up the licks on live gigs. The solo is just incomprehensibly hard and you make it look so easy. Wow!

[@ВиталийБарнаульский]

Огонь!!! 🤘

[@alexisherault9834]

i watched this video like a hundred time man. Geat song, great cover !

[@DimzDimzXTheMust]

2:53 Love this part :D

[@NIIXXTREME]

Dude, you absolutely annihilated every note. I'm actually very very impressed. Executed with raw precision, well done sir. My full commendations to you on this cover rendition!!!!

[@NeekoGood]

1:09 timestamping so i can replay it.

[@Alex25CoB]

After so many years still so fucking awesome dude, you nailed that solo

[@TonyHate94]

3.27 epic *__*

[@warlock7626]

Best cover of this song posted on yt so far. Well played! :)

[@Rectalium]

2018 : this is still fucking epic.

[@jreynolds9895]

Holy fuck! This is insane. Every note is flawless! Hat's down to you, sir. RESPECT \m/