Dead Alexi Laiho, legendary frontman of Children of Bodom

A sudden disappearance, attributable to causes that no one has yet wanted to clarify. Alexi Laiho, historical voice of Finnish death metal, passed away at forty-one, for unspecified “health problems”. To confirm his death, it was the manager of the artist, whose words were followed by the condolences of the family and a statement from the band that made him most famous.

“One of the most famous guitarists in the world, Alexi Laiho, is dead. The musician, known primarily as frontman dei Children of Bodom, died at his home in Helsinki, Finland, last week.

Laiho had suffered from health problems during her later years. More than twenty-five years of friendship. We have lost a brother. The world has lost a phenomenal composer and one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Alexi’s memories and music will live on forever. Our thoughts are with Alexi’s family in this difficult time. Henkka, Janne and Jaska “, it was read on the Children of Bodom Facebook page, band Laiho helped found in 1993.

The group, which over time has released ten albums, remained in business until 2019, the year in which, with a last concert in Finland, it decided to disband. Laiho, whom his wife, Kelly Wright, called “The Most Magnificent and Loving Husband and Father”, thus founded the Bodom after Midnight. “It is with great regret and with great sadness that we must announce the disappearance of Alexi Laiho. We are absolutely devastated and heartbroken by the sudden loss of our dear friend and band member. Our journey together as a band had only just begun, so there are no words to describe the bottomless shock and pain we all feel. May your soul rest in peace, we will miss you eternally. We love you brother », wrote in a statement the new band of the Finnish artist, whose voice, whose guitar, whose talent have managed to cross national borders, conquering everything, including the United States.