Finnish metallists Children of Bodom released their seventh album overall on March 8th, Relentless Reckless Forever (via the Spinefarm label), and were awarded with their highest-charting album yet in the U.S. (debuting at #42).
To celebrate this accomplishment, the band's bassist, Henkka Seppälä, was willing to endure the Short-But-Sweet Interview.
UGO: How heavy is Relentless Reckless Forever?
HENKKA SEPPÄLÄ: What is heavy? I don't know what's heavy, it's in the ear of the listener. This album is the second heaviest in my opinion of our releases.
UGO: The video for "Was It Worth It?" contains appearances by skateboarders. Are you a big skateboarder or skateboarding fan?
HENKKA SEPPÄLÄ: Not a huge one, but after becoming friends with those dudes, I've come to love that sport. I'm more of a longboarder, myself.
UGO: If you had to choose only one genre, is Children of Bodom power metal, neo-classical metal, speed metal, black metal, or melodic death metal?
HENKKA SEPPÄLÄ: Melodic death metal.
UGO: How do you think a "Shovel Knockout" would feel?
HENKKA SEPPÄLÄ: I think that one wouldn't even realize what happened. When you finally wake up, THEN it might feel bad!
UGO: The band has selected some uncommon covers in the past, and this time, you out-did yourself with Eddie Murphy's "Party All the Time."
HENKKA SEPPÄLÄ: Yes. We love the song and it turned out quite good, actually. Eddie's the MAN.
UGO: Any chance of Children of Bodom covering another '80s classic, "The Super Bowl Shuffle," on your next album? If you're not familiar with it, here you go.
HENKKA SEPPÄLÄ: THANKS. That is great! I will bring this up next time for sure!!
(source:
http://www.ugo.com/music/children-of-bodom-interview)