Only The Strong Survive Posted October 21, 2005 Report 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...
Slayer Posted October 21, 2005 Report Posted October 21, 2005 Seems that they've turned into Children of Linkin Park now...
Corey_Lazarus Posted October 21, 2005 Report 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."
Slayer Posted October 21, 2005 Report Posted October 21, 2005 That was Norther (a Hatebreeder-era CoB soundalike band) that did "Final Countdown"
Corey_Lazarus Posted October 22, 2005 Report Posted October 22, 2005 Gah. Ghey. I hate soundalike bands that sound IDENTICAL to a certain band. See: Holocaust and Load-era Metallica.
Steviekick Posted October 22, 2005 Report 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".
Only The Strong Survive Posted October 22, 2005 Author Report 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.
skullman80 Posted October 24, 2005 Report Posted October 24, 2005 The new album is absolutley horrid compared to their previous efforts.
Epic Reine Posted October 25, 2005 Report Posted October 25, 2005 I think they're very talented musicians but the vocals just kill it for me.
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted October 26, 2005 Report Posted October 26, 2005 Children of Bodom also covered "Oops, I did it Again."
Red Hot Thumbtack In The Eye Posted October 26, 2005 Report Posted October 26, 2005 COB = pop trash for undermen.
Slayer Posted October 26, 2005 Report Posted October 26, 2005 Yeah, fuckers don't even have the courtesy to dress like Euronymous
Red Hot Thumbtack In The Eye Posted October 26, 2005 Report Posted October 26, 2005 I'd be satisfied if they picked up fashion tips from Dead.
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