The band that darted to international fame with their debut, 1997’s Something Wild, has gone from being “this amazing band from Finland” to a household name in the metal scene. And that, of course, is obvious given the intensity, sheer quality of their material and the flawless execution.
Formed in 1993 and hailing from the city of Espoo, Finland, this young Finnish group took their name from one of the biggest murder mysteries in the history of their home town and Finnish crime: the murders at the Lake Bodom. After starting out as a trash-metal combo, the founding members Alexi Laiho (guitars and vocals), Jaska Raatikainen (drums), Henkka Seppälä (bass) and Alexander Kuoppala (guitars) soon found elements of classic heavy metal creeping into their music. After taking in keyboardist Janne Wirman to complete their line-up, they honed their combination of old school black metal, classic heavy, and death metal vocals into the sharpest instrument of its kind. (Read More)
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Wyrd Ways Rock Show is now up. Bit of a remembrance vibe to this one. Not only for fallen military, but also for Mike Alexander. The show features an interview with two members of Evile, conducted by Alexander Milas of Metal Hammer. In Shock Of The New this week, you'll be hearing from Shudderwall, Francis Soto, Daisy Cutter, Thaurorod and Morphine Killer.
Here’s where you need to be: http://www.wyrdwaysrs.com or PureRockRadio.net every Friday from 10pm GMT.
As usual, if you want to get in touch with me to ask for a song, contribute a Lie Back And Enjoy It, suggest a band for Shock Of The New (including your own!) or start a new round of The Connection, click on the Contact Form link on the homepage. Remember I also want photos of you to go in the Listeners Gallery and Miss Wyrd Ways Rock Show. Send your shots to mail@wyrdwaysrs.com.
Hey da draussen, wenn ihr wollt, dass eine harte Underground Metal Band auf den Soundtrack des „Brütal Legend“ Videospiels von EA Games kommt, dann unterstützt uns bitte.
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Dear fans of Children of Bodom, I bring a simple message. I am the singer/songwriter music act Ordinary Island from the DC metro area. If you could find it in your heart to check out two of my songs "Silent Street" and "Did I Stretch" I would greatly appreciate it. If you don’t for any reason that is completely fine, I would just really love it if you did. Thanks a lot guys. – Scott, from Ordinary Island
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