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 have been joined by longtime pal 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 house in Helsinki. His loss of life was later confirmed to have been attributable to alcohol-induced degeneration of the liver and pancreas connective tissue. He additionally had painkillers, opioids and insomnia treatment in his system and had struggled with long-term well being points.
When the reveals have been first introduced final October, the band mentioned in an announcement: “We need to have fun the life’s work of our band and on the identical time the musical legacy of our pal and bandmate Alexi. The gig might be performed on the Tavastia membership, which is vital to Kids Of Bodom, and on the identical time, we are going to 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:
- Residing Lifeless Beat
- Sixpounder
- Bodom Seaside Terror
- Silent Night time, Bodom Night time
- Deadnight Warrior
- In direction of Lifeless 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 Lifeless 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 every of Finland’s most influential steel exports.
The second and ultimate Kids Of Bodom – A Celebration Of Music efficiency is ready to happen at Tavastia as nicely, closing a heartfelt chapter within the band’s historical past.
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