Frequently Asked Questions

Where does the band name come from?

The name of the band originates from a 45-year-old Finnish murder mystery which took place near the band's home region Espoo, Finland. Back in 1960, four teenagers went camping near Bodominjärvi (Lake Bodom). They were attacked during the night leaving only one of them barely alive.

The triple murder was never solved even though the Lake Bodom case was re-opened in 2004 to no avail as new evidence had come to light. It still remains the biggest and most speculated mystery of Finnish crime history.

Where did the photo gallery go? Is there a way to follow closely what the band is up to?

The photogallery has been moved over to Facebook. We're constantly posting media updates, new photos and updates from the band members themselves on our Facebook fan page. Like us to stay updated!

Where can I buy Children Of Bodom CDs and merchandise online?

From the Official Children Of Bodom Webshop HateWear. HateWear offers worldwide shipping with actual postage rates.

When will Children Of Bodom come to play to my hometown?

All future tour dates are announced on this website as soon as they can be made public.

Do the band members have Facebook profiles open for fans?

No. The only Official COB Facebook pages are the Children Of Bodom Facebook fan page and Jaska's Facebook fan page.

What cover songs Children Of Bodom have recorded in addition to the covers released on the Skeletons In The Closet cover compilation album?

Shot In The Dark (Ozzy Osbourne cover) 2000
-Released on the Japanese edition of Follow The Reaper.

Latomeri (Klamydia cover) 2003
-Released only on Klamydia's (a legendary Finnish punk band) Seokset EP and the 3CD Klamydia compilation "Piikkinä Lihassa - Klamydia 15v".

Party All The Time (Eddie Murphy cover) 2011
-Released on various special editions of Relentless Reckless Forever.

I'm Shipping Up to Boston (Dropkick Murphys cover) 2012
-Released on the compilation album Holiday at Lake Bodom (15 Years of Wasted Youth).

Jessie's Girl (Rick Springfield cover) 2012
-Released on the compilation album Holiday at Lake Bodom (15 Years of Wasted Youth).

Some of the fake covers circulating on the internet include "The Trooper", "Final Countdown", "One", "Freestyler" and the "Silver Fang / Hopeanuoli theme". The band never recorded any of these!

What is the Hate Crew?

It is another way of saying Children Of Bodom. The Hate Crew consists of the five guys in the band, some of their friends and the guys in the tour crew. Hate Crew can also refer to the band's faithful fans.

Where can I find Children Of Bodom lyrics?

The lyrics for the band's latest album Relentless Reckless Forever can be found on the CD booklet that comes with the album. ALL other official lyrics can be found in the lyrics section of this website. All other lyrics in the internet or anywhere else are mere fan-made interpretations and incorrect!