I've never heard of playing half a song...

I went to both the New York and the Philly shows, I think they both rocked pretty hard. I went through my "oh no, Bodom is losing it phase" already, and I think I have gotten over it. Perhaps Alexi is not as accurate at playing live as he once was, and there is no doubt that when they all get wasted on stage, the performance suffers (this much should be obvious). But at least they have updated their setlist, and they are aknowledging that the fans still love their older music (I definitely appreciate getting to hear Mask of Sanity and Children of Decadence, I almost peed myself when they busted those songs out in Philly, totally unexpected). I do, however, think it is kind of weak that they cut out both of those solo sections, so I do hear HCDR's argument. Half a song, lol. (I think it was more like 2/3's of a song in both cases, but I get the point, solos are f'n important).

In the end tho, I had a great time at those shows, and I could tell that Bodom made some new fans those nights and really treated the old fans to something they will never forget. I think that is what is most important, the experience, not the percentage of wrong notes played. They are extremely tight live, better than 90% of other metal bands I have ever seen, and I hope that the next album pushes the boundaries of music like their older albums did.


agreed. good post
 
Feelings are feelings, they come and go.
Take the music as you wish to, difference of opinion is only natural.
People do attack one another, why and how they go about doing it is a whole other ball game.
To Androo- Good to know you can go about and laugh at their mistakes, it's a good attitude to keep, imo.
However, I'm not too sure if I could do that if they skip entire solos, especially if they're my favorite ones....
 
ive just been to the montreal show yesterday and it was awesome.

i knew that they were going to play only half of children of decadence and 2/3 of mask of sanity. at first, i wasnt happy about it but when i was actually in the show i didnt care at all. it was so awesome that even half of children of decadence was worth being there. the crowd was so crazy and we were trashing around like hell.

it was by far the best show ive ever seen and it didnt matter a second if alexi broke a string during in your face or missed the end of hate me's solo. i really don't understand people complaining about their performance. just being in a mosh pit with bodom playing in front of me is enough.

I wonder if they are going to do a Canadian tour in the upcomming year.

well according to future of cob in chaos ridden years they wont tour again before a long time.
 
ive just been to the montreal show yesterday and it was awesome.

i knew that they were going to play only half of children of decadence and 2/3 of mask of sanity. at first, i wasnt happy about it but when i was actually in the show i didnt care at all. it was so awesome that even half of children of decadence was worth being there. the crowd was so crazy and we were trashing around like hell.

it was by far the best show ive ever seen and it didnt matter a second if alexi broke a string during in your face or missed the end of hate me's solo. i really don't understand people complaining about their performance. just being in a mosh pit with bodom playing in front of me is enough.



well according to future of cob in chaos ridden years they wont tour again before a long time.



NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO:cry:
 
They said at the end of the second show in Montreal that they were happy to end 14 months of touring (and they couldn't have a better place to end this tour (MONTREAAAAALLL XD)). I think they deserve a fucking break (14 months must be truely tough....).
 
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Everyone has valid arguments in this thread, everyone just needs to relax a little. It's a personal opinion whether or not you like sloppier more entertaining playing, or live perfected music. For me, I don't mind if Alexi doesn't hit every note in his sweep, but as long as he hits the memorable notes and gets the jist I'm pretty fucking happy. Plus, I'd rather see him get the jist and raise his guitar up half way through on a sustain and have everyone go wild in the crowd as opposed to sitting there and keeping the bend/sustain in key.



To each their own, chill out.
 
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I'd rather see him get the jist and raise his guitar up half way through on a sustain and have everyone go wild in the crowd as opposed to sitting there and keeping the bend/sustain in key.

Why not both? It's not impossible.
 
They can play it live.... the question this thread is addressing is whether or not they should play note for note or have some fun and mess around with the songs they created.
 
Yes first of all alexi is completely capable of playing everything perfectly and putting on an incredible show, as obviously seen in the SNBN Tokyo warhearts video. I think people such as myself still hold out hope that bodom can return to form again, thats why we express it in disappointment.

And come on people, how many of you really think the band is going in a better direction. I mean with the incessant drinking and lackluster performances, that's not better.
 
Yes first of all alexi is completely capable of playing everything perfectly and putting on an incredible show, as obviously seen in the SNBN Tokyo warhearts video. I think people such as myself still hold out hope that bodom can return to form again, thats why we express it in disappointment.

And come on people, how many of you really think the band is going in a better direction. I mean with the incessant drinking and lackluster performances, that's not better.

Well, time ago I didn't agree on something you said, but... this time I agree with you.