Having just closed out its 35th anniversary, Wacken has already announced the first bands confirmed for the 2027 edition. Five Finger Death Punch, Electric Callboy, Helloween, Kanonenfieber and more have been announced for the festival, taking place 28th July to 31st July. Keep reading below for more.
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Children of Bodom Guitarist Alexi Laiho Died Five Years Ago
Internationally acclaimed guitarist and Metal frontman Alexi “The Wildchild” Laiho, who rose to fame with his band Children of Bodom, died five years ago. He was 41. His label, Napalm Records, originally announced the news. He died in his home in Helsinki, and his cause of death was officially Alcohol-related cirrhosis and pancreatitis. The 41-year-old had suffered from long-term health issues in the years leading up to his death. Renowned for his prowess at guitar, Alexi seamlessly tied together Death Metal, Thrash, shredding leads, and heavy metal. In addition to CoB, Alexi had stints in Warmen, Sinergy, Kylähullut, The Local Band, and finally Bodom After Midnight. Awarded with a Metal Hammer Golden God and several other international prizes, the guitarist was also the main star, leading a group of one hundred guitar players at the Helsinki Festival in 2015 in “100 Guitars From Hel” — a massive concert piece he composed. The band launched a new merch store in 2025. Jam out some tunes for Alexi!
Children Of Bodom’s “Follow The Reaper” Album to Receive New Vinyl Presses for its 25th Anniversary
To celebrate the 25th anniversary, Reaper Entertainment is finally bringing Children of Bodom’s album “Follow The Reaper” back on vinyl. Fans can look forward to high-quality 180g vinyl in two exclusive colors – an absolute must-have for collectors and metalheads. The album will released on “Follow The Reaper” will be out on December 19th, 2025. Pre-orders for new vinyl and merch bundles are live below. CoB’s Alexi Laiho died on December 29th, 2020, at the age of 41. Continue reading