Woh, just too much text to quote, so i'll just add some stuff that i came up with while reading through the page.
As Muffin said, Alexi was close to being a virtuoso, even if people have different opinions as what considerates a virtuoso.
Also, Altitudes - ""Oh my god, Alexi is getting sloppy, can't play shit" Who fucking cares!"
I do infact care, that's why i brought it up.
I can't really understand why you went on with this rant, it's a matter of taste. But when someone says he plays just as good as he used to, that person can't differenciate taste from facts. I enjoy Bodom still, but i would enjoy them even more if Alexi kept practicing the guitar like he used too, the music is just as good to me though.
I own... four guitars, and a marshall stack.
Is that going to make you a better guitar player? I bet Kerry King owns ten times that.
I own alexi's signature esp.
Look at the previous comment.
I play live gigs around town.
I play with a band.
People are pretty naive to guitar technique, so this doesn't say anything.
and before you say it, yes i practice regularly.
I have a friend who has played longer than me, and practices regularly. His technique suffices for what he does, play metal riffs, but it's pretty shitty.
what you're expecting is a perfect show. there is no such thing. you should really get yourself a gig and then afterwards see if you can truly, honestly say, "i had a perfect performance." even an album isn't ever perfect. but that doesn't mean don't be satisfied with what you've accomplished. TW, SK, whatever, they're both kickass performances. so he missed a note. that's like saying, "my guitar got a tiny nick on it, time to throw it out its worthless.".
I already told you what i expected, it's consisency in your playing, not a perfect show.