Members of Kids Of Bodom carried out the primary of two particular tribute concert events earlier tonight (Thursday, February 26) at Tavastia membership in Helsinki, Finland.
Dubbed Kids Of Bodom – A Celebration Of Music, the occasion introduced collectively authentic bassist Henkka Seppälä, keyboardist Janne Wirman, drummer Jaska Raatikainen and early-era guitarist Alexander Kuoppala. They had been joined by longtime buddy Samy Elbanna of Misplaced Society, who stepped in to honor late guitarist/vocalist and first songwriter Alexi Laiho.
Laiho handed away on December 29, 2020, at his dwelling in Helsinki. His dying was later confirmed to have been brought on by alcohol-induced degeneration of the liver and pancreas connective tissue. He additionally had painkillers, opioids and insomnia medicine in his system and had struggled with long-term well being points.
When the reveals had been first introduced final October, the band stated in a press release: “We wish to rejoice the life’s work of our band and on the identical time the musical legacy of our buddy and bandmate Alexi. The gig shall be performed on the Tavastia membership, which is necessary to Kids Of Bodom, and on the identical time, we’ll fulfill the long-standing want of our followers.”
Tavastia holds historic significance for the band, having hosted key performances all through their profession. The setlist for the primary evening spanned the group’s catalog, delivering a 20-song retrospective:
- Dwelling Useless Beat
- Sixpounder
- Bodom Seaside Terror
- Silent Night time, Bodom Night time
- Deadnight Warrior
- In direction of Useless Finish
- Everytime I Die
- Bodom After Midnight
- Lake Bodom
- Mattress Of Razors
- Needled 24/7
- Angels Do not Kill
- Blooddrunk
- Warheart
- Observe The Reaper
- Downfall
- Are You Useless But?
- Hate Me!
- Hate Crew Deathroll
- In Your Face
Fan-filmed footage from the live performance has already surfaced on-line, capturing an emotional night that paid tribute not solely to Laiho‘s virtuosity but additionally to the enduring legacy of one in all Finland’s most influential steel exports.
The second and ultimate Kids Of Bodom – A Celebration Of Music efficiency is about to happen at Tavastia as effectively, closing a heartfelt chapter within the band’s historical past.
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