Only The Strong Survive 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2005 I only found out about COB because of Alexi Laiho's column in Guitar World, and I was curious so I downloaded a few songs and then purchased Hate Crew Deathroll, their 2003 album, and it's all quite good, if slightly generic. Their new album, Are You Dead Yet?, is coming out on October 25. They've posted a few cuts on their MySpace. Anyway, I was just wondering if any of you guys are fans of COB or if anybody has opinions on them. Personally, the vocals suck, but the guitar riffs are awesome. The drums and the keyboard and guitar solos are amazing, but the song sturctures are quite basic, verse/ chorus/ verse stuff, but maybe that's the charm they have that I can't deny... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2005 Seems that they've turned into Children of Linkin Park now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2005 Alexi's vocals, IMO, have gotten better because now it's not just generic growling, but the music's been dumbed down. That said, I don't mind the new album too much. My girlfriend loves CoB (YES, LAZ FINALLY HAS A METAL CHICK), but I can definitely listen to the older stuff better. For kicks, check out their cover of Europe's "The Final Countdown." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2005 That was Norther (a Hatebreeder-era CoB soundalike band) that did "Final Countdown" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2005 Gah. Ghey. I hate soundalike bands that sound IDENTICAL to a certain band. See: Holocaust and Load-era Metallica. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2005 I think CoB is fairly entertaining. I'm going to check them out when they role into Philly. Speaking of cover songs, they fucking own on their version of Andrew WK's "She Is Beautiful". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Only The Strong Survive 0 Report post Posted October 22, 2005 I think CoB is fairly entertaining. I'm going to check them out when they role into Philly. Speaking of cover songs, they fucking own on their version of Andrew WK's "She Is Beautiful". <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hell yeah. The Trashed, Lost, and Strung Out single EP is well worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skullman80 0 Report post Posted October 24, 2005 The new album is absolutley horrid compared to their previous efforts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Epic Reine 0 Report post Posted October 25, 2005 I think they're very talented musicians but the vocals just kill it for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted October 26, 2005 Children of Bodom also covered "Oops, I did it Again." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Hot Thumbtack In The Eye 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 COB = pop trash for undermen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 Yeah, fuckers don't even have the courtesy to dress like Euronymous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Hot Thumbtack In The Eye 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 I'd be satisfied if they picked up fashion tips from Dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post Posted October 26, 2005 As in the shotgun head dress? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
