Children of Bodom is a Finnish heavy metal band formed in 1992, known for their melodic yet aggressive sound that blends death metal with keyboard-driven melodies and technical guitar work. Led by the late Alexi Laiho until his passing in 2020, the band became pioneers of the melodic death metal genre and achieved international success with albums like "Follow the Reaper" and "Hatebreeder." Their energetic live performances and distinctive style have made them one of the most influential metal bands of their era.
