Facts :-
1) We don't owned any of the albums. Finnish Melodic Death Metal - a total opposite from what Finland stands out for - BEHERIT and IMPALED NAZARENE - though ALEXI LAIHO did played in IMPALED NAZARENE's album 'Nihil' (2000). Perhaps, the only track we remembered was "Lake Bodom" and that was back from 'Something Wild" (1997). We arrived in Singapore only to answer this one question - is ALEXI LAIHO really that good ?
2) The open air venue at Fort Canning was perfect.
3) We arrived at Fort Canning carpark quite early around 4.00 pm, and as we were about to step out, ROOPE LATVALA (guitar) and JASKA RAATIKAINEN (drum) appeared with a local crew member - they were heading towards the car parked just beside us. We asked permission to take photo with them but they refused with a straight no, for whatever fuck reason. Perhaps, they noticed that we were not the diehard Hate Crew and it was written all over our faces. Probably they are rushing into something (which didn't looked so, as this one local crew member was still able to take a pose with them before drove them away). Perhaps big band like CHILDREN OF BODOM don't give a fuck to the fan no more.
4) TICKETBOOTH suck big time ! We came early to collect our Hate Crew Pit ticket. But it was until the last hour before their official showed up and we finally got our ticket. The ticket booth (for collection) should be set-up outside the entrance.
5) No tour shirt ?! The merchandise stand was the biggest let down of the night. It was selling other bands t-shirts and CDs. What the fuck !
While, this is the shirt for 'The Ugly World Tour 2011 - Australia'. Though without date (back print : 'Relentless Reckless Forever'), at least there was one.
6) The General Admission ticket holders broke down the barrier and stormed into the Hate Crew Pit during the middle of the show. Totally wild & chaos ! Earlier, the Hate Crew Pit was not even half full. Having them in really got the atmosphere burning. All the kids were having tremendous time, and we are happy for them.
7) CHILDREN OF BODOM fuckin' rock on stage ! The set was tight and the sound was excellent ! A great show indeed !
8) Again, the crowds were amazing ! All the kids were having so much fun. It was one great moment to look at.
9) We finally agreed. Yes, ALEXI LAIHO was one hell of a guitarist/frontman. So were JASKA RAAKITAINEN (superb drumming & killer double pedal) and HENKKA SEPPALA (strong stage presence).
10) We have arranged that the review this time will be done by a metal brother, a CHILDREN OF BODOM diehard. He was at the front row of the Hate Crew Pit - facing centre stage - eye to eye with ALEXI LAIHO.
Personal photos :-
Alexi Laiho
Merchandise Stand
Stage
Hate Crew Pit - those first at the front
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