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ALEXI LAIHO: CHILDREN OF BODOM Hasn't Yet Decided If DANIEL FREYBERG Will Join Band Permanently

In a brand new interview with Ultimate-Guitar.com, CHILDREN OF BODOM frontman Alexi Laiho spoke about the recent addition of touring guitarist Daniel Freyberg (NAILDOWN, NORTHER) to the band's lineup. He said: "I've actually known him for over ten years. He's played in a couple bands so I always kne...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman On PHILIP ANSELMO: 'There's Nothing Rock And Roll About' Racism

CHILDREN OF BODOM frontman Alexi Laiho has weighed in on the incident two months ago when ex-PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo made a "white power" gesture onstage at a concert. Anselmo performed the PANTERA classic "Walk" at the January 22 "Dimebash" event at the Lucky Strike Live in Hollywood, Califor...

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Why MARTY FRIEDMAN Doesn't Like Shaking Hands

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman says that he doesn't like shaking hands with people because it hampers his ability to play his instrument. The Japan-based axeman, who was a member of MEGADETH's classic "Rust In Peace" lineup, tells Metal Wani (hear audio below): "Yeah, I don't like shaking...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM's ALEXI LAIHO: Rig Rundown With PREMIER GUITAR (Video)

On February 12, Alexi Laiho, frontman and guitarist for Finnish melodic death metal band CHILDREN OF BODOM, took Premier Guitar through his sparse, but powerful, setup before the group's Nashville show at the Exit/In. A combination of ESP guitars, Marshall amps, and a few Boss pedals help create Lai...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN: Video Footage Of Houston Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's February 12 performance at Scout Bar in Houston, Texas can be seen below. MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine said in a recent interview that a planned reunion of the band's "Rust In Peace" lineup — featuring Friedman and drummer Nick...

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Video: Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN's Mexico City Clinic

Fan-filmed video footage of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's February 5 clinic in Mexico City can be seen below. MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine said in a recent interview that a planned reunion of the band's "Rust In Peace" lineup — featuring Friedman and drummer Nick Menza — in early 2015...

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Video: LACUNA COIL, CHILDREN OF BODOM, ICED EARTH, Ex-SLAYER Members Take Part In '70000 Tons Of Metal All-Star Jam'

Members of LACUNA COIL, CHILDREN OF BODOM, HAMMERFALL, DELAIN, TURISAS, FIREWIND, GAMMA RAY, MOONSPELL, JAG PANZER, KRISIUN, VADER, RAVEN, DRAGONFORCE, VADER and VISIONS OF ATLANTIS took part in the "70000 Tons Of Metal All-Star Jam" aboard the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which set sail from Port Ev...

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Video: MARTY FRIEDMAN Plays 'Devil Take Tomorrow' For EMGtv

Video footage of former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman performing a live version of the song "Devil Take Tomorrow" for EMGtv can be seen below. Known for his solo work, years in MEGADETH, and beside fellow guitar virtuoso Jason Becker in CACOPHONY, Marty brings dynamics and soul like no other in...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Recruits Former NORTHER Guitarist DANIEL FREYBERG

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM have announced the addition of guitarist Daniel Freyberg (NAILDOWN, NORTHER) to the group's ranks. The band says: "Look for him on all upcoming tours!" CHILDREN OF BODOM last year recruited Antti Wirman, the younger brother of the band's keyboardist Janne Wirman,...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM's ALEXI LAIHO Doesn't Want To 'Bitch And Whine' About How Internet Has Changed Music Industry

EMP Live TV recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho of Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On what he would do in life if he wasn't a musician: Alexi: "Oh, God. I don't even...

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On The Tour Bus With Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN (Video)

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman is featured in the latest episode of Digital Tour Bus's "Bus Invaders", which takes you inside the touring vehicle of one of today's top touring acts. The footage was shot on September 18 in Chicago, Illinois. With his first live appearances in North America...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM's ALEXI LAIHO Teaches You How To Play Guitar (Video)

U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine has uploaded a three-part guitar lesson featuring Alexi Laiho of Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM. Check it out below. CHILDREN OF BODOM's latest album, "I Worship Chaos", was once again recorded at Helsinki, Finland's Danger Johnny Studios and was produced by CHILDRE...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Keyboardist's Guide To Finnish Food (Video)

Keyboardist Janne Wirman of Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM recently spoke to Louder Noise about some traditional Finnish foods, including salmiakki, hernekeitto, and kalakukko. Check out the clip below. CHILDREN OF BODOM's latest album, "I Worship Chaos", was once again recorded at Helsinki, Fi...

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Watch MARTY FRIEDMAN Perform 'Amagi Goe' For EMGtv

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman took to the EMGtv stage for the first time with this performance of "Amagi Goe". With the EMG 81X and EMG 60X humbuckers, you can hear all of the nuance and style in Marty's guitar playing. These pickups truly highlight the subtlety in his sustain and the fer...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Announces More U.S. Tour Dates

With his first live appearances in North America in more than a decade, former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently mesmerized fans across the continent in support of his Billboard-charting, critically acclaimed 2014 solo album "Inferno". Now, Friedman is excited to announce that he'll return...