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CHILDREN OF BODOM - Are You Dead Yet? · CD

Product information "CHILDREN OF BODOM - Are You Dead Yet? · CD"

Jewelcase CD.

Background information über 'Are You Dead Yet?'

"Are You Dead Yet?" marks a pivotal moment in Children of Bodom's evolution, where the Finnish melodic death metal masters refined their signature blend of lightning-fast guitar work and keyboard wizardry. This fifth studio album showcases Alexi Laiho's increasingly aggressive vocal approach while maintaining the band's trademark neoclassical influences that made them legends in the extreme metal scene. The opening track "Living Dead Beat" immediately sets the tone with its relentless pace and intricate guitar harmonies, while the title track "Are You Dead Yet?" delivers a more streamlined yet equally devastating assault that became an instant fan favorite.

The album demonstrates Children of Bodom's ability to balance technical prowess with memorable songwriting, particularly evident in tracks like "Punch Me I Bleed" and "In Your Face". Janne Wirman's keyboard work remains a crucial element, weaving through the guitar arrangements with both classical elegance and modern aggression. The production captures the band's live energy while allowing each instrument to shine, from Henkka Blacksmith's thunderous bass lines to Jaska Raatikainen's precise drumming. Songs like "Bastards Of Bodom" and "Thrashed, Lost & Strungout" showcase the band's knack for creating anthemic choruses without sacrificing their extreme metal credibility.

For fans of:
Arch Enemy, In Flames, Wintersun and Kalmah

Track listing

  1. Living Dead Beat
  2. Are You Dead Yet?
  3. If You Want Peace... Prepare For War
  4. Punch Me I Bleed
  5. In Your Face
  6. Next In Line
  7. Bastards Of Bodom
  8. Thrashed, Lost & Strungout
  9. We're Not Gonna Fall

Placer on the market according to GPSR: Four Flames GmbH & Co. KG, In der Garte 38, 49479 Ibbenbueren, Germany, Contact: fourflames.com

Artist: Children Of Bodom
Label/Manufacturer: Spinefarm Records
Genre: Melodic Death Metal

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