Children of Bodom’s Alexi Laiho dies aged 41

Alexi Laiho, the frontman and the guitarist of Finnish metal band Children of Bodom, died last week at home in Finland at the age of 41. Laiho, a guitar virtuoso who also played in Bodom After Midnight, Sinergy, Warmen, Kylähullut, and other groups, had suffered from long-term health issues. Numerous musicians have paid tribute to Laiho, according to Blabbermouth. In its obituary, Guardian writes that "Laiho remains a ray of light in the dank nihilism of death metal. His vigour and charisma were rare gifts, but fully exploited, creating a joyous twist on one of heavy music’s most macabre styles".