Children of Bodom vs. Animals as Leaders – Death Match

What an exciting Death Match we just had! In a battle between Children of Bodom and Whitechapel, tons of votes were cast and both bands switched back and forth with commanding leads throughout. However, it was Children of Bodom who emerged victorious, and if they win this next matchup, 'Scream for Silence' will claim a spot in our Death Match Hall of Fame both on Loudwire and our official YouTube channel.

For Bodom's fourth and final match, they face instrumental metal giants Animals as Leaders and the new track 'Tooth and Claw.' From the band's upcoming third full-length album, 'The Joy of Motion,' this Death Match entrant features stunning guitar work from Tosin Abasi and the brilliant drumming of Matt Garstka. 'The Joy of Motion' will see a March 25 release date via Sumerian Records.

So who is it gonna be? Will Children of Bodom enter the Death Match Hall of Fame? Or can Animals as Leaders fight 'tooth and claw' to begin their own path to the sacred Hall? Your votes will decide. Choose your favorite anthem in the poll below!

(This Death Match ends on Wednesday, March 19, at 10AM ET. Fans can vote once per hour! So come back and vote often to make sure your favorite song wins!)

Children of Bodom, 'Scream for Silence'

Animals as Leaders, 'Tooth and Claw'

Rules of Death Match

Two bands fight to the death each week. Fans can vote once per hour. The triumphant band goes on to compete in the next Death Match. If a band wins four straight Death Matches, its song will be honored as immortal in the Loudwire Death Match Hall of Fame.