Napalm Records officially shared a new publication confirming that ex- CHILDREN OF BODOM guitarist Alexi Laiho has passed away at the age of 41. According to the statement, Laiho had suffered from long-term health issues during his last years.

Alexi’s bandmates from Bodom After Midnight wrote a common statement to share their feelings about the death of the iconic metalhead in the official press release. Daniel Freyberg, Mitja Toivonen, and Waltteri Väyrynen stated: ” It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Alexi Laiho. We are absolutely devastated and heartbroken for the sudden loss of our dear friend and band member. Our journey together as a band had only just begun so there’s no words to describe the shock and the bottomless grief that all of us feel. May your soul rest in peace, you will be eternally missed. We love you brother. Our deepest condolences go to his family. No further announcements nor interviews will be given at this time. We kindly ask to respect our need to process and go through this terrible situation in privacy. Thank you for your understanding and support».

Daniel, Mitja & Waltteri