Thanks so much I really appreciate the kind words! 🙏

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

wow thank you for the kind words, RIP to the greatest and I can only hope to do his work a sliver of justice 🙏

Thank you so much for the kind words! Definitely one of my favorite songs of theirs as well. And yes I completely agree, he was an exceptional song and riff writer, both of which only augment his soloing abilities. We truly lost a great one and I plan on posting many more CoB covers to honor him 🙏 Thanks again for watching!

@@cameronstucky That's a great idea to post more covers to honor Alexi's legacy. I actually met him once back in 2006 when I was only 16 lol. We were hanging in front of the building they had a gig that night. All of a sudden I saw him walking towards the backyard and I was like 'hey Alexi, how are you doing', he stopped and started talking with me (even though he was busy as he mentioned). We talked like 15 minutes and he was so nice to me, very polite, kind, generous...i didn't ask him anything but yet he gave me 3 signed 'Blooddrunk' tour T-shirts and a few picks. I'm half Finnish (and half Venezuelan). Last Christmas I visited Helsinki and made kind of a pilgrimage to his grave. It was a very touching moment as his death hit me so hard. Anyways, he left behind such a great legacy. All the best & take care. Greetings from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain 💜

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Thanks for the kind words! And yes I couldn't agree more, the amount of masterpieces and amazing solos he wrote is absolutely astounding. There will never be another like him!

Also that star you're romping on is gorgeous, what model is that?

Ahah right on bro! 🤘😆 and yes RIP to a true legend, pretty sure I’ve listened to CoB every day since. And thanks! This is the ESP custom shop model 😵 was very fortunate to come across it on reverb about a year ago and had to swoop!

Thank you!

Thanks so much! Definitely one of my favorite songs from this record, glad to hear it’s up to standard! 🤘

Thanks so much!

Thank you!

Thanks so much I appreciate it!

Wow man thanks for such a kind compliment! I try my best to do COB justice, such an amazing band deserves nothing less!

Haha thank you so much! And thanks for watching 🤟

Thanks so much I appreciate the kind words! And yes, Rest In Peace to the ultimate legend

Thanks so much, I appreciate it!

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Thank you so much I appreciate it!

Thank you so much! And yes I couldn't agree more, he was a true master.

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Thank you I appreciate it, and thanks for watching!

Yeah it took forever to find one haha thank you so much!

I would agree, the power-chord progressions in most Bodom songs are heavily under-rated. Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much! And thanks for watching 🤘

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

Thank you so much that means a lot, he was my biggest guitar inspiration so I can only hope to do right by him!

Thank you so much that means a lot! 🙏 we’re slowly working in new music 😎 in the meantime I’ll try to post some cover videos of our songs and my solos

@@cameronstucky very excited to see your reply and Thank you for responding 🙂 , no worries sir Slow and steady . Tho I cant wait to hear what you've come up with next. I'll keep a look out for those upcoming vids. First time hearing sea in the sky was on pandora it was only instrumental[tread lightly] and I was so caught. Then i heard the lyrics from the album. So good . Great band looking forward to all of it

thanks so much! 🤘

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Thank you! And this one's a real ESP 😎

Thank you so much! The EMG HZ pickup really helps with those haha

Thank you! This was am EVH 5150iii with a Boss Chorus and Reverb through the FX loop. However, the real tone getter is likely the Alexi Laiho signature EMG HZ 4 pickup, has that distinct Bodom sound haha

Wow thank you I appreciate the kind words! And yes it is thanks!

Thanks so much! I use a jumbo jazz pick, so there's a bit more material and allows me to hold it closer to the top of the pick as you're noticing. I think using a bit more pick material instead of "choking up" on the pick has worked better for me. Other than that, I would say the main thing would be to pay attention to how you're using your wrist, and if there is any excess arm movement. The wrist action is kind of the key to picking in my experience, along with pick angle, as you can see in the video. Cheers!

Same here!🤟🏻

@@Bemaritohtori My brother from another mother ,/../

Thanks for the support!

Hahah 😆Thanks for watching!

Thanks! Ah yeah I debated whether or not I should do it, and honestly wasn't sure if I could pull it off so I just went for the rhythm part haha

Thanks dude!

Thanks so much! Glad to hear that haha I'm using an Engl Fireball, with Boss Chorus and Reverb in the fx loop.

Wow thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching! I believe I was using a 5150iii with Boss Chorus+Reverb in the fx loop.

@@cameronstucky sick!! Was it the 50 Watt?

Yes!

@@cameronstucky sweet! What does the reverb and chorus do in the fx loop?

Just there to add a little ambience, both are pretty quiet overall @@yardenmor-avi9765

Thanks man I appreciate it, and thanks for watching!

Thank you I appreciate the kind words! I mic'ed my EVH 5150iii for this with a Boss Chorus and Reverb in the fx loop. Seems like the chorus pedal is kinda the secret sauce for Alexi's tone haha But also this guitar having the EMG HZ pickup really locks in that signature Bodom tone as well.

@@cameronstucky - Oh I see, the EMGs have an unique sound indeed, thank you for replying!

Definitely, one of my favorites! Thanks for watching!

Thanks so much! Yeah the first two chords are a G to B power chord, and I have a habit of adding the lower 5th to a power chord to make it sound fatter haha may not be exactly what they played but I like the texture.

@@cameronstucky that's what I do too lol, Roope always goes ham with some crazy extensions and inversions live against what Alexis playing. What pickup is in that bridge btw? I just picked up the Ltd version of your guitar. Previous owner replaced the hz with an 81. Curious what the actual ESP custom came with.

@@bre4dfish Ahah yeah it's so much fun! And yes you're right, was so cool the way they played off of each other. Oh dude that's rad, quite a rare find! The ESP version I have comes with an HZ, definitely not the most versatile pickup, but as soon as I played the guitar I understood where that signature Bodom sound came from haha

I seriously have no idea how he did it haha what a madman!

It was tough to find for sure haha

@@cameronstucky may I ask what you paid? I wish Edwards guitars would make some even though Roope was out of COB. Probably the sweetest inlays I’ve ever seen.

I own a Reece Scruggs Roehrs, practically the exact same guitar. But there’s just something about Roopes shape and inlays.❤️❤️❤️

@@cs9667 This is an ESP version, so without being specific it was quite expensive haha And yeah I wish they made an Edwards or LTD random star shape, even though this one is Roope's sig they have made other designs over the years, hopefully they bring it back! And that's rad! The Reece model is probably the next closest thing for sure!

This is an old ESP Roope Latvala signature, labeled as an ESP - RL. It's based on the "random star" body design they've done with a few other models. Such a fun guitar!

Thanks so much! Ahaha shoot I'll never give this one up, it was too hard to find in the first place!