{"id":6401,"date":"2026-02-27T00:24:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T00:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/worldpostone\/2026\/02\/27\/watch-children-of-bodom-reunite-in-helsinki-for-alexi-laiho-tribute-show\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T00:24:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T00:24:31","slug":"watch-children-of-bodom-reunite-in-helsinki-for-alexi-laiho-tribute-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nicheblog.top\/worldpostone\/2026\/02\/27\/watch-children-of-bodom-reunite-in-helsinki-for-alexi-laiho-tribute-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch: CHILDREN OF BODOM Reunite In Helsinki For ALEXI LAIHO Tribute Show"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Members of Children Of Bodom<\/a><\/strong> performed the first of two special tribute concerts earlier tonight (Thursday, February 26) at Tavastia club in Helsinki, Finland.<\/p>\n

Dubbed Children Of Bodom \u2013 A Celebration Of Music, the event brought together original bassist Henkka Sepp\u00e4l\u00e4<\/strong>, keyboardist Janne Wirman<\/strong>, drummer Jaska Raatikainen<\/strong> and early-era guitarist Alexander Kuoppala<\/strong>. They were joined by longtime friend Samy Elbanna<\/strong> of Lost Society<\/strong>, who stepped in to honor late guitarist\/vocalist and primary songwriter Alexi Laiho<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Laiho<\/strong> passed away on December 29, 2020, at his home in Helsinki. His death was later confirmed to have been caused by alcohol-induced degeneration of the liver and pancreas connective tissue. He also had painkillers, opioids and insomnia medication in his system and had struggled with long-term health issues.<\/p>\n

When the shows were first announced last October, the band said in a statement: “We want to celebrate the life’s work of our band and at the same time the musical legacy of our friend and bandmate Alexi<\/strong>. The gig will be played at the Tavastia club, which is important to Children Of Bodom<\/strong>, and at the same time, we will fulfill the long-standing wish of our fans.”<\/p>\n

Tavastia holds historic importance for the band, having hosted key performances throughout their career. The setlist for the first night spanned the group’s catalog, delivering a 20-song retrospective:<\/p>\n

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  1. Living Dead Beat<\/li>\n
  2. Sixpounder<\/li>\n
  3. Bodom Beach Terror<\/li>\n
  4. Silent Night, Bodom Night<\/li>\n
  5. Deadnight Warrior<\/li>\n
  6. Towards Dead End<\/li>\n
  7. Everytime I Die<\/li>\n
  8. Bodom After Midnight<\/li>\n
  9. Lake Bodom<\/li>\n
  10. Bed Of Razors<\/li>\n
  11. Needled 24\/7<\/li>\n
  12. Angels Don’t Kill<\/li>\n
  13. Blooddrunk<\/li>\n
  14. Warheart<\/li>\n
  15. Follow The Reaper<\/li>\n
  16. Downfall<\/li>\n
  17. Are You Dead Yet?<\/li>\n
  18. Hate Me!<\/li>\n
  19. Hate Crew Deathroll<\/li>\n
  20. In Your Face<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Fan-filmed footage from the concert has already surfaced online, capturing an emotional evening that paid tribute not only to Laiho<\/strong>‘s virtuosity but also to the enduring legacy of one of Finland’s most influential metal exports.<\/p>\n

    The second and final Children Of Bodom \u2013 A Celebration Of Music performance is set to take place at Tavastia as well, closing a heartfelt chapter in the band’s history.<\/p>\n

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