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Hate Crew Deathroll

CHILDREN OF BODOM are one of those bands who are able to polarize random listeners instantly, with their melodic death metal framework somehow melded tight around guitar/keyboard harmonies and showboating that Yngwie Malmsteen and Jens Johansson made famous a good 15 years ago. Over the course of th...
January 28, 2003
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SINERGY Perform Special 'Covers' Gig In Helsinki

Finland's SINERGY performed a special "party gig" in Helsinki at On The Rocks on Dec. 18 featuring a variety covers from some of heavy metal's finest old-school bands. The group's complete set list for the evening was as follows: 01. W.A.S.P. - Animal (Fuck Like A Beast) 02. GUNS N' ROSES - My Miche...
December 21, 2002
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CHILDREN OF BODOM: Finnish Dates Announced

CHILDREN OF BODOM have announced the details of their upcoming Finnish tour in support of their much-anticipated new CD, "Hate Crew Deathroll", due on Jan. 7, 2003 through Spinefarm Records. The album was tracked at Astia studio in Lappeenranta, Finland and was mastered on Nov. 8 at Finnvox studios...
December 14, 2002
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DAWN OF RELIC To Release 'Lovecraftian Dark' In January

Finland's DAWN OF RELIC have set Jan. 20, 2003 as the release date through Season of Mist Records for their new album, "Lovecraftian Dark". The CD, which was recorded at Tico-Tico studios and mastered at Finnvox, will include special guest appearances by Alexi Ranta (THE BLACK LEAGUE),Mikko Hyttine...
December 6, 2002
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SINERGY Deny Reports Of Guitarist's Departure

SINERGY has slammed as "false" a report on a popular Finnish web portal implying that guitarist Alexi Laiho has left the group after allegedly missing the band's performance at Mystic Festival in Katowice, Poland this past Saturday (Oct. 26). "Alexi was there in Poland with us, where the fuck do the...
October 28, 2002
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Get Ripped Off!

CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist Alexi Laiho had two of his Jackson Custom Shop guitars stolen on Saturday, September 28th after the group's 35-minute "showcase" gig at Nosturi in Helsinki, where the band performed as part of the Spinefeast festival. "You idiot who stole Alexi's guitars from Nosturi afte...
October 1, 2002
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Push Back Single Release Date

Finland's CHILDREN OF BODOM, featuring SINERGY guitarist Alexi Laiho on guitar/vocals, have pushed back the tentative release date of their new single, "You're Better Off Dead", to August, most likely through Spinefarm Records. Also included on the CD will be the group's cover of THE RAMONES classic...
July 26, 2002
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SINERGY Confirmed For Estonia's GREEN CHRISTMAS Festival

Finland's SINERGY, featuring CHILDREN OF BODOM mainman Alexi Laiho, have been confirmed for the Green Christmas Festival, which is scheduled to take place in Rakvere, Estonia (about 100 km from Tallin, Estonia's capital) on December 25th. In other news, SINERGY will take a 5-6 week break following t...
July 10, 2002
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SINERGY To Tour Europe, North America

Finland's SINERGY, featuring CHILDREN OF BODOM mainman Alexi Laiho, will be touring Europe between October 7th and November 10th as part of a four-band package, according to a message posted by frontwoman Kimberly Goss on the group's official message board. More details will be announced shortly. Me...
July 3, 2002
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Announce Summer Tour Schedule

Finland's CHILDREN OF BODOM, led by SINERGY guitarist Alexi Laiho, have confirmed the following dates during July/August: Jul. 14 – Weert, NETH @ Dynamo Open Air Aug. 02 – Wacken, GER @ Wacken Open Air Aug. 04 - Pratteln, SWI @ Metaldayz 2002 ...
June 13, 2002
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SINERGY Guitarist Duo To Hold Japanese Clinics

SINERGY guitarists Alexi Laiho and Roope Latvala will be conducting three guitar clinics in Japan before the band embark on a five-day tour with ANGRA across the country. Dates and locations of the clinics are as follows: Jun. 13 – Nagoya, JAP @ ESP Music Academy Jun. 14 – Shibuya, JAP @ ESP Music A...
May 30, 2002
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SINERGY's ALEXI LAIHO: Sh.t-Talkers Can F.ck Off!!!

SINERGY guitarist Alexi Laiho (who also doubles as the frontman in CHILDREN OF BODOM) has issued the following statement regarding the rumors and speculation regarding the departure of bassist Marco Hietala (currently in NIGHTWISH) "I f.cking hate the internet, but I have to speak out on this Marco...
May 9, 2002
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SINERGY Fire Bassist, Hire Temporary Replacement

SINERGY have fired bassist Marco Hietala and have hired session musician Lauri Porra to assist them in fulfilling their touring commitments for the remainder of the year. Vocalist Kimberly Goss issued the following statement via the group's official web site explaining the reasons behind their decis...
May 6, 2002
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PRIMAL FEAR Bassist Responds To Allegations Of Mistreatment Of Opening Acts

PRIMAL FEAR bassist Mat Sinner has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET in order to state his side of the story with regards to his threat of legal action against SINERGY frontwoman Kimberly Goss over Kimberly's alleged description of Sinner as a “modern-day Hitler” in an interview published in the French Roc...
April 7, 2002
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CHILDREN OF BODOM To Release New Single In July

Finland's CHILDREN OF BODOM, led by SINERGY axeman Alexi Laiho, will release a brand new single entitled You Better Off Dead on July 1st. The single will likely feature a cover song as a “B-side” and will be recorded at Astia studios in Lappeenranta. Mixing will be done by Mikko Karmila. CHILDREN OF...
April 3, 2002