Positives are definetely the very cool cover and they got a Bodom track back into the songlist! Looks like it won't be a party album this time...

They seem to have lost their drive, and creativity over the past two albums. Hopefully they found their spark with this one. I agree with Windrider, it doesn't sound like a party album, from the track list, which is definitely a good thing.

Artwork and song titles are cool. I was impressed with the last album and thought it was an improvement over the two before it.

This is very promising news. Hopefully it won't be a disappointment. Their last album was not only their worst to date, but it's the worst CD I own, so it can't possibly be worse than that. Can it?

Written by ProgVet on 19.03.2013 at 15:40

Their last album was not only their worst to date, but it's the worst CD I own, so it can't possibly be worse than that. Can it?

Agreed, I hope they don't continue this downward spiral (though I don't have much hope). I also think it's one of the worst CDs I own, I'd have to go through them all thoroughly to find a shittier one... The only reason I ever bought it was because it was cheap and I got some free stuff with it (including a poster)

They've been on a downward spiral since Hate Crew Deathroll; I liked HCDR but it was still the weaker of the 4 albums featuring Alexander Kuoppola before Alexi through all their complex songwriting out the window.

"songs of pure Nordic metal"? Are they planning to start playing viking metal now?

Written by psykometal on 19.03.2013 at 16:46

"songs of pure Nordic metal"? Are they planning to start playing viking metal now?

That would be a huge improvement on the last record. I'm curious to see what they came up with. I'm hoping for keyboards in the vein of Hatebreeder and Follow The Reaper.

Written by Hellbrann on 19.03.2013 at 16:54

That would be a huge improvement on the last record. I'm curious to see what they came up with. I'm hoping for keyboards in the vein of Hatebreeder and Follow The Reaper.

We're probably wasting our time hoping for such things but I'm still such an old school fanboy myself that I too am still hoping Alexi wakes up one day and decides to write another "True Children Of Bodom" album.

I still think they should change their name to something else and then have all post-HCDR albums pulled from the shelves and re-released with the new band name/logo and new album art.

I really disliked everything they made since Follow The Reaper. And I know they won't be able to top that one no matter how creative they'll get, so....meh. I'll still give it a listen out of curiosity tho.

Usually Peter Tätgren means quality so maybe they're going to kick ass (finally). The cover art is their best to date IMO and the fact that they reworked with Miko is good too. Will definitely listen before buying though.

I think its too late for this band, fuck em

Written by Opethian on 19.03.2013 at 20:49

I think its too late for this band, fuck em

+1

Found an in-studio video...the keyboard sounds intriguing at least...

Written by psykometal on 19.03.2013 at 21:17

Found an in-studio video...the keyboard sounds intriguing at least...

Hey thanks for that video !

The album cover makes me think of Assassin's Creed.

After Alexander Kuoppala left the band COB haven't produced anything what is worth to listen

I have the feeling this album wont suck.

Gotta love his non-chalant answers to a lot of those questions, especially how he just kinda ignored the question about why Roope doesn't help write...

Cover art is brutally cold

I missed their last 2 albums, and honestly I don't think I'm missing that much, judging from the few songs I've heard. But I hope we get something better this time.

Written by psykometal on 19.03.2013 at 17:04

Written by Hellbrann on 19.03.2013 at 16:54

That would be a huge improvement on the last record. I'm curious to see what they came up with. I'm hoping for keyboards in the vein of Hatebreeder and Follow The Reaper.

We're probably wasting our time hoping for such things but I'm still such an old school fanboy myself that I too am still hoping Alexi wakes up one day and decides to write another "True Children Of Bodom" album.

A man can dream right

Everybody wants a new hatebreeder but we are gonna get another blooddrunkish turd methinks

Written by Opethian on 19.03.2013 at 20:49

I think its too late for this band, fuck em

YUP!

Written by Opethian on 19.03.2013 at 20:49

I think its too late for this band, fuck em

YUP!

Written by psykometal on 20.03.2013 at 06:00

Gotta love his non-chalant answers to a lot of those questions, especially how he just kinda ignored the question about why Roope doesn't help write...

Wow... He obviously does not give a fuck about that interview. I used to look up to him when I was younger but he seems to get more and more jaded every year and cares more about drinking and being a "rockstar" than making good music.

I lost hope for this band long time ago, but this looks promising!

I like the new album cover, I think its very original for their country heritage, or something like that. About the sound I think there's no chance to give, because did not lost one. I think that there's nothing wrong about evolving their sound, if they did one this one and their past 2 albums. I'm hoping for a new fresh sound.

No Alexander Kuoppala No Children of Bodom?
Really after Kuoppala left the band the CoB sound became just like a noise, the quality of martial fell drastically.

After listening to Transference I am becoming very excited! I'm preparing for a new Follow The Reaper! It sounds like they are heading back to good old days!

The artwork sucks.