Children Of Bodom - Ownership Of Brand Name Confirmed
It was a surprise last month when Children Of Bodom announced the end of the current lineup, with Henkka, Janne and Jaska announcing their departure, and with a last show being played on the 15th of December at Helsinki Ice Hall. Now with a Facebook post they confirmed that they are in ownership of the Children Of Bodom brand.
The statement reads as follows: "Dear fans,
"2019 is coming to an end, so it's a good time to take a look back before turning our gaze toward a new year. For us, 2019 was eventful, and a big part of that was playing our last COB gig in December.
"We have received a lot of questions about what we're going to do next and why we quit. Since this decision has sparked up a conversation and false rumors, we want to talk about why we ended up making it, one more time.
"There is no argument behind the band's name trademark or its use. We have a joint agreement. Alexi Laiho sold his share of the company and this meant that the three of us became owners of the COB brand. Although plans for our future are open, what is certain is that we will never do anything to disrespect this brand and the long career we've built together.
"Also, we definitely want to set the record straight with the misconception that we quit because we have families or wanted to retire. Music is our profession and our lives, and all our families know that. They are proud of what we do, and they completely have our back. It should also go without saying that we as individuals are not retiring.
"Success brings with it the responsibility to take a stand on decisions unrelated to music as well. These decisions were very difficult for us. We were five band members, each with their own roles, but we couldn't find a shared viewpoint during these last few years.
"The reason for writing this is not to point fingers but to clear things up. We are and always will be proud of what COB achieved together.
"Happy holidays and best wishes for 2020!
"Henkka, Janne and Jaska"
Whether this means Alexi Laiho will continue Children Of Bodom in some capacity or under a new name is yet to be revealed.
The statement reads as follows: "Dear fans,
"2019 is coming to an end, so it's a good time to take a look back before turning our gaze toward a new year. For us, 2019 was eventful, and a big part of that was playing our last COB gig in December.
"We have received a lot of questions about what we're going to do next and why we quit. Since this decision has sparked up a conversation and false rumors, we want to talk about why we ended up making it, one more time.
"There is no argument behind the band's name trademark or its use. We have a joint agreement. Alexi Laiho sold his share of the company and this meant that the three of us became owners of the COB brand. Although plans for our future are open, what is certain is that we will never do anything to disrespect this brand and the long career we've built together.
"Also, we definitely want to set the record straight with the misconception that we quit because we have families or wanted to retire. Music is our profession and our lives, and all our families know that. They are proud of what we do, and they completely have our back. It should also go without saying that we as individuals are not retiring.
"Success brings with it the responsibility to take a stand on decisions unrelated to music as well. These decisions were very difficult for us. We were five band members, each with their own roles, but we couldn't find a shared viewpoint during these last few years.
"The reason for writing this is not to point fingers but to clear things up. We are and always will be proud of what COB achieved together.
"Happy holidays and best wishes for 2020!
"Henkka, Janne and Jaska"
Whether this means Alexi Laiho will continue Children Of Bodom in some capacity or under a new name is yet to be revealed.
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62020  |
Wild bodom Child... New name
---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die"  I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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Children Of Boredom
---- My one-man project's Bandcamp with free downloads: https://dreadrealm.bandcamp.com/
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| RaduP CertifiedHipster Staff Posts: 9030  |
Written by Metren on 24.12.2019 at 22:13 But that would mean no change
---- Do you think if the heart keeps on shrinking One day there will be no heart at all?
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| JOPE OF STEELE Steelemeister Posts: 3333  |
Bunghole Eaters of Bodom
---- My vision is augmented
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| RoyBoy432 Dr. Quark Posts: 239  |
Maybe... one of the the song names, like "Bastards Of Bodom" or "Bodom Blue Moon" or "Bodom After Midnight"
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| Mark Ayoub Posts: 22  |
Estranged Children... Adopted Children... Grandchildren... Illegitimate Children... Okay that's enough
---- It takes a lifetime to build a friendship And a millisecond to destroy it
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| Zap Posts: 3580  |
Quote: I always thought Laiho was the "main" guy, so it seems weird that he wouldn't want to remain owner of the brand. Oops, I meant to post a silly pun.
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62020 |
Written by Zap on 25.12.2019 at 14:09 Same here, now can he play live bands old songs,
---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die" I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62020 |
Written by JPR on 26.12.2019 at 16:10 I think this will be less drama from band, but teenage Girls whos idol is alexi
---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die" I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62020 |
Written by NancyRamos on 27.12.2019 at 07:52 NO others started it together on Espoo, from small finish band it became us style traidmark, same as 69 eyes they are more in USA as in Helsinki
---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die" I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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| Starvynth i c deaf people Staff Posts: 3168  |
Written by Bad English on 27.12.2019 at 10:22 You're talking to a spambot. But the funny thing is that his/her/its fragment of a post makes quite some sense whereas your statement is pure nonsense.
---- signatures = SPAM
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Written by Starvynth on 27.12.2019 at 12:30 I've been in this site for almost 6 years now, and to this day, I can't understand why he keeps doing this. It actually takes effort to write that bad when you know how to speak the language. Can someone please enlighten me?
---- Their old stuff is better.
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| The Melting Snow Posts: 674  |
Their families are proud of what they've achieved. Incoming... Grandchildren of Bodom
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| M C Vice ex-polydactyl Posts: 3408  |
Written by IBlackened on 27.12.2019 at 20:37 I've seen the occasional proper English posts from Bad English. I reckon it's all an act. He's probably an English teacher at some school in real life.
---- "I'm here to nunchuck and not wear helmets. And I'm all out of helmets." "I'll fight you on one condition. That you lower your nipples." " 'Tis a lie! Thy backside is whole and ungobbled, thou ungrateful whelp!"
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Written by M C Vice on 28.12.2019 at 04:19 Yeah, that's what I'm talking about. He's a prolific news publisher and his english is excellent, but I don't understand why the shtick.
---- Their old stuff is better.
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Written by IBlackened on 28.12.2019 at 06:58 some people would do anything for attention
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| Troy Killjoy perfunctionist Staff Posts: 21306  |
 If you have theories surrounding Bad English and his gimmick then please discuss somewhere more relevant, like in the Pub or shoutbox.
---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something."
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| Byners Posts: 215  |
Maybe it's time to call the... Parents of Bodom. I'm not sorry.
---- "Seize the day or die regretting the time you lost..."
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Written by RoyBoy432 on 25.12.2019 at 01:24 You should have placed a bet on that.
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