CHILDREN OF BODOM（チルドレン・オブ・ボドム）のフロントマン Alexi Laiho（アレキシ・ライホ）が逝去。享年41歳

CHILDREN OF BODOM、BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHTのフロントマン Alexi Laihoが亡くなったことが明らかになった。享年41歳。

Alexiは1993年にCHILDREN OF BODOMの前身バンドを結成し、CHILDREN OF BODOMに改名後これまでに10枚のアルバムをリリース。Alexiの速弾きギターやデス・ヴォイス、優れたメロディ・センスを生かした楽曲で、世界的なメロディック・デス・メタル・バンドのひとつとして評価されるに至った。

2019年末にメンバー3名の脱退に伴いCHILDREN OF BODOMの活動が終了すると、Alexiは新バンド BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHTを結成。2020年10月にはライヴ・デビューを飾り、12月にはNapalm Recordsと契約を行っていた。BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHTのメンバーであるDaniel Freyberg、Mitja Toivonen、Waltteri Väyrynenは連名で追悼のコメントを発表している。

Statement from Bodom After Midnight:

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Alexi Laiho. We are absolutely devastated and heartbroken for the sudden loss of our dear friend and band member.

Daniel, Mitja & Waltteri pic.twitter.com/AohWJpfnFg

— Napalm Records (@NapalmRecords) January 4, 2021

また、Alexiの訃報を受け、様々なミュージシャンがコメントを発表している。

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.
He will be greatly missed.
Rest In Peace Alexi

— Mark Morton 🇺🇸 (@MarkDuaneMorton) January 4, 2021

Rest In Peace Alexi Gone too soon. pic.twitter.com/QRqIuyedX1

— Nightwish (@NightwishBand) January 4, 2021

A hero of my generation! Such a talent. He will be missed! RIP Alexi

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— Floor Jansen (@FloorJansen_) January 4, 2021

Rest In Peace to another musical hero.

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

— Matthew kiichichaos Heafy (@matthewkheafy) 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

R.I.P. Alexi Laiho

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

— Sonata Arctica (@SonataArctica) January 4, 2021

We are saddened by the news of the passing of our dear friend, Alexi Laiho. His music was a big influence on Trivium, we toured with them & Amon Amarth back in 2005. Alexi & the band were always gracious to us. A modern day guitar hero & rightfully deserves that praise. RIP Alexi pic.twitter.com/XcQpGIj99q

— Trivium (@TriviumOfficial) January 4, 2021

心よりご冥福をお祈りいたします。