CHILDREN OF BODOM: 'Hate Crew - A Visual History' To Be Released In April 2027
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In April 2027, "Children of Bodom Hate Crew - A Visual History", an extensive visual book documenting the history of Finnish metal band CHILDREN OF BODOM, will be released. Compiled by Finnish music journalist and author Timo Isoaho, the 240-page publication covers more than three decades of the band's history — from their early beginnings under the name INEARTHED to their international success as CHILDREN OF BODOM.
The carefully designed book features numerous previously unpublished photographs, personal memories, interview excerpts and rare archival material. Its contents include backstage passes, setlists, childhood photographs of the band members, early demo artwork, and insights into recording sessions, tours and life behind the scenes.
Beyond the band's musical development, the book also explores the personal relationships between its members, their shared experiences and the growth of their international fan community, known as the "Hate Crew".
In 2025, Timo Isoaho published the successful biography "Children Of Bodom", in which the band members told their story in detail for the first time. The biography covered both the band's rise to international success and the internal conflicts that eventually led to their breakup in 2019.
"Hate Crew - A Visual History" is designed as a standalone publication while also serving as an extensive visual companion to the biography.
The book will be published in April 2027 by Finnish publisher Like Kustannus, with Finnish and English editions released simultaneously.
The English-language edition will be available exclusively through the official CHILDREN OF BODOM Hate Crew store, operated by German independent record label Reaper Entertainment. Reaper Entertainment manages the band's official online store and is responsible for the worldwide direct-to-consumer distribution of the English edition through the shop.
The official U.S. shop will offer the books for pre-order in a few days.
This past February, members of CHILDREN OF BODOM played two shows celebrating the group's music at the Tavastia club in Helsinki. The concerts, dubbed "Children Of Bodom – A Celebration Of Music", featured original CHILDREN OF BODOM members, bassist Henkka Seppälä, keyboardist Janne Wirman, drummer Jaska Raatikainen and early guitarist Alexander Kuoppala, along with longtime friend Samy Elbanna, known from the band LOST SOCIETY, paying tribute to CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist/vocalist and main songwriter Alexi Laiho, who passed away on December 29, 2020 in his home in Helsinki, Finland. He died of alcohol-induced degeneration of the liver and pancreas connective tissue. Furthermore, Laiho had a cocktail of painkillers, opioids and insomnia medication in his system. He had suffered from long-term health issues leading up to his death.
The CHILDREN OF BODOM lineup of Seppälä, Wirman, Raatikainen, Kuoppala and Elbanna has already announced more than a dozen festival appearances for 2027, with more dates to come.
(Source: www.blabbermouth.net)
