Children of Bodom

Active ·1997–present ·Espoo, Finland Power Metal Death Metal

Current lineup

  • Alexander Kuoppala Guitars 1997–2003, 2025–present
  • Henkka Blacksmith Vocals, Bass 1997–2019, 2025–present
  • Janne Wirman Vocals, Keyboards 1997–2019, 2025–present
  • Jaska Raatikainen Vocals, Drums 1997–2019, 2025–present

Timeline

Vocals Guitars Bass Drums Keyboards Live only Split up
split up 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030

Discography

Year Title Type Kaos Score
2019 Hexed
 full length —
2015 I Worship Chaos
 full length —
2013 Halo of Blood
 full length —
2012 Holiday at Lake Bodom (15 Years of Wasted Youth)
 compilation —
2011 Relentless Reckless Forever
 full length —
2009 Skeletons in the Closet
 compilation (covers) —
2009 Skeleton in the Coffin
 ep (covers) —
2008 Hellhounds on My Trail
 ep —
2008 Blooddrunk
 full length —
2008 Are You Deaf Yet?
 compilation —
2006 Chaos Ridden Years - Stockholm Knockout Live
 live —
2005 Are You Dead Yet?
 full length —
2004 Trashed, Lost & Strungout
 ep —
2003 Bestbreeder from 1997 to 2000
 compilation —
2003 Hate Crew Deathroll
 full length —
2000 Follow the Reaper
 full length —
1999 Tokyo Warhearts
 live —
1999 Hatebreeder
 full length —
1997 Something Wild
 full length —

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