A comunidade do metal está em choque com a morte do ex-guitarrista e vocalista dos CHILDREN OF BODOM, Alexi Laiho, aos 41 anos. Conforme a notícia continua a espalhar-se, vários têm sido os músicos de metal proeminentes a a publicarem homenagens a Laiho nas redes sociais. Como podes confirmar em baixo, Marty Friedman (ex-MEGADETH), Mark Morton (LAMB OF GOD), Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT), Gus G. (FIREWIND, ex-OZZY OSBOURNE), Michael Amott (ARCH ENEMY, ex-CARCASS), Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS) e Mikael Stanne (DARK TRANQUILITY) e elementos dos SONATA ARCTICA estão entre os músicos de heavy metal que já reagiram ao falecimento do músico finlandês.
Alexi Laiho faleceu na sua casa, em Helsínquia, na Finlândia, durante a semana passada. Até ao momento não foi revelada qualquer causa de morte, sendo que o comunicado relevado através das redes sociais do músico, parece sugerir que foi vítima de doença prolongada. O músico de apenas 41 anos sofria de graves problemas de saúde, que antecederam a sua morte. Nascido a 8 de Abril de 1979 em Espoo, Markku Uula Aleksi Laiho e o baterista Jaska Raatikainen fundaram os CHILDREN OF BODOM em 1993 e o grupo transformou-se num dos nomes do metal finlandês mais aclamados internacionalmente até ao seu último concerto em Dezembro de 2019.
No ano passado, depois de uma batalha legal que o viu perder os direitos do uso do nome da banda que ajudou a criar em, Alexi criou os BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT, que gravaram três canções e filmaram um vídeo-clip, que segundo o mesmo comunicado, será lançado postumamente. Premiado com um Metal Hammer Golden Gods e vários outros prémios a nível internacional, o guitarrista também foi a estrela e compositor principal de uma peça para concerto intitulada “100 Guitars From Hel”, tendo liderado um grupo de cem guitarristas no Festival de Helsínquia em 2015. Ao longo das décadas em que esteve no activo, viu ainda o seu nome associado a outras colectivos de renome, como os WARMEN, SINERGY, IMPALED NAZARENE ou KYLÄHULLUT, entre outros.
A equipa da LOUD! estende os seus sentimentos à família de Alexi Laiho, aos seus actuais e ex-colegas de banda, amigos e a todos os que o conheceram neste momento terrivelmente triste.
Absolutely gutted about Alexi Laiho`s very untimely passing. He had a lot more to left to say with his music.
— Marty Friedman (@marty_friedman) January 4, 2021
Alexi Laiho was a monumental talent & a genuine, caring & thoughtful person.
— Mark Morton 🇺🇸 (@MarkDuaneMorton) January 4, 2021
He will be greatly missed.
Rest In Peace Alexi
COB were at a high point in 2005 and this tour was totally sold out at just about every date. They absolutely shredded and sounded incredible night after night. This tour was tough for us after riding high on Ozzfest, the audience wasn’t really sure about the hype around us… pic.twitter.com/auYosbkObh
— Paolo Gregoletto (@TriviumPaolo) January 4, 2021
A hero of my generation! Such a talent. He will be missed! RIP Alexi 😢
— Floor Jansen (@FloorJansen_) January 4, 2021
📸 by @BeckflashAndrea pic.twitter.com/xkTWhf8uUi
Rest in Peace, Alexi Laiho. 41 is way too young. A lovely guy whose talent stood out from our generation of Metal musicians. I will always have the utmost respect for him, he will be sorely missed in the Metal world. My condolences and prayers go out to his family. pic.twitter.com/cEy4NnnVzJ
— Tobias Sammet (@tobiassammet) January 4, 2021
Rest In Peace to another musical hero.
— Matthew kiichichaos Heafy (@matthewkheafy) January 4, 2021
Without Children Of Bodom’s Something Wild, Hatebreeder, and Follow The Reaper – Trivium likely wouldn’t be here.
You will be missed Alexi.
Favorite Bodom song of all time?
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Streams: 9am – 1pm, M-F https://t.co/YgoiEcsxT0 pic.twitter.com/umQ9frWGZc
NO!!! Alexi was such an incredible soul. Always so much fun to be around. They took shads on our 2nd tour of Europe and it was one of the most memorable runs we ever did. I am truly heartbroken by this. Shred on in the beyond Alexi. Blessing to his family + friends #RIPAlexiLaiho https://t.co/uKzcn3bbHQ
— Brian Fair (@brianshadfall) January 4, 2021
RIP Alexi Laiho pic.twitter.com/WslAcAENrY
— The Black Dahlia Murder (@bdmmetal) January 4, 2021
R.I.P. Alexi Laiho. It’s devastating to hear the news. One of the greatest guitarists of my generation is gone way too soon. This photo is from the day we met. It was in Tokyo summer 2003, for the cover of Young Guitar magazine. It was my first major cover shoot, so… pic.twitter.com/4lMTOL2My6
— Gus G. (@gusgofficial) January 4, 2021
Sad news. #AlexiLaiho created new possibilities in extreme metal with technically sophisticated solos that held their own alongside the best in more popularized metal genres. Didn’t know him well, but we had appearances together over the years. A good guy, far too young to go
— Alex Skolnick (@AlexSkolnick) January 4, 2021
RIP https://t.co/Njxdpclrko pic.twitter.com/hUz45dClu1
R.I.P. Alexi Laiho
— Sonata Arctica (@SonataArctica) January 4, 2021
We are sad to hear of Alexi Laiho passing. You were a great musician and a real guitar hero. You will be remembered. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Sonata Arctica pic.twitter.com/d4InQEMtXH
Devastated to hear of Alexi Laiho’s passing. We toured together many times throughout the years. What an incredible talent and all round super great dude. He will be missed. #alexilaiho
— Mikael Stanne (@MiklStne) January 4, 2021
Damn, RIP Alexi Laiho – dude was a shredder.
— Nighted Throne (@NightedThrone) January 4, 2021
