Alexi Laiho

Whoa! Two guitar gods who also happen to front their band are going at it in the first round of our Greatest Metal Frontman tournament! Thrash shredder Dave Mustaine is going to war with the neoclassical new schooler Alexi Laiho.

Children of Bodom were forced to cancel their Nashville, Tenn. set last night (Aug. 8). News sources are reporting that Bodom frontman Alexi Laiho has been taken to the hospital, which may have caused the Finnish metal band's sudden concert drop-off.

Children of Bodom are currently heating up the Mayhem Festival tour. The legendary Finnish metal outfit is fronted by Alexi Laiho, who besides playing in Children of Bodom, is also part of the band Sinergy as well as Kylähullut.

Shortly before the release of Children of Bodom's newest album, 'Halo of Blood,' frontman Alexi Laiho stopped by the Loudwire studio for an exclusive interview. The monumental shredder went in-depth about the new record, which boasts some of Bodom's strongest songwriting in the last decade.

Children of Bodom frontman Alexi Laiho was the guest on Full Metal Jackie’s radio show this past weekend. Laiho spoke all about the band’s new disc, ‘Halo of Blood’ and his songwriting process, as well as how he has grown as a guitarist...

Children of Bodom are currently enjoying a little bit of a break before their new album drops in June and the call of the road beckons. During some of the time off, frontman Alexi Laiho decided to take in the 2013 Revolver Golden Gods ceremony, serving as a presenter and getting a chance to reconnect with some of his friends...

Joining a long line of rock and metal musicians who have come out to support Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe, Children of Bodom frontman Alexi Laiho has released a video sending his best wishes to Blythe. Still locked away in the Czech Republic, Blythe could possibly be let out soon if the prosecutor's challenge of the vocalist's posted bail is dismissed by the judge.

We've got some good news to report from the Children of Bodom camp. Frontman Alexi Laiho, who was recently admitted to hospital with a "serious infection," is set to be released tomorrow (July 12).

Children of Bodom frontman Alexi Laiho was rushed to a hospital in Oslo, Norway, the night of July 3, suffering from what was reported as "extreme stomach pain." Unfortunately, Laiho remains in the hospital and has now been diagnosed with a "serious infection."