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When did Children of Bodom start making music?

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Children of Bodom's first song “Lake Bodom” released on October 31, 1997.


Children of Bodom was an extreme metal band from Espoo, Finland (formed in 1993). Membership consisted of:


Alexi Laiho (Lead vocals, guitar)
Janne Wirman (keyboards)
Henkka Seppälä (bass)
Jaska Raatikainen (drums)
Daniel Freyberg (guitar)



They released all of their demos under the name Inearthed. The band faked a split-up and changed their... Read More
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