Guitarist-virtuoso Laiho Alexi

Usually, young children are reluctant to go to music school. In order for them to continue to learn music, they need pressure from their parents. But if the child has a special gift, then he himself with pleasure learns new knowledge. So it was with Laiho Alexi, who was born on April 8, 1979 in Espoo (Finland).

First steps

As a five-year boy, he began to learn to play the piano. Two years later he began to master the violin. But by the age of eleven he realized that he was attracted by a completely different instrument - a guitar. And already in 16 years Laiho Alexi created his first group. It is interesting that he studied at the Finnish Conservatory, that is, his playing the guitar and singing can be called professional. In his work he prefers the direction of death metal. The style of his game is aggressive. And he not only masterfully plays the guitar, composes music, but also writes texts for his works. Although, as Lyakho Aleksi himself admits, words are not the main thing, more important than notes.

In anticipation of success

The popular band he founded with his friends is called Children of Bodom, which means "Children of Lake Bodom". In the name of the collective they immortalized the memory of the incident that happened on June 4, 1960. On that day, an unknown person killed three teenagers. The investigation, which lasted 50 years, never yielded results. Neither the motives of the crime nor the identity of the criminal were disclosed. Initially, the group was called IneartheD.

Unusual start

The first album of Children of Bodom was Something Wild. His appearance laid the musician on a hospital bed, because from the surging emotions he tried to save himself by taking strong drugs. Meanwhile, the album became very popular. This contributed to the original manner of performance, unusual sound, as well as the use of excerpts of instrumental and classical music (Bach, Mozart), recycled in the style of metal.

Continuation of career

The band Hate Crew Deathroll, which was released in 2003, became world-famous. Many European charts have included it in their lists, and he also received a platinum status. In the same year, Children of Bodom was recognized as the group of the year and awarded at the Finni ceremony. In subsequent years, the success was accompanied by the musical staff. Several more albums were released. Periodically, they changed the manner of performance, there was something new, but the fans accepted everything with pleasure and did not change their preferences. In 2008, the album released Blooddrunk, and in 2011 - Relentless Reckless Forever, which sold 100,000 copies. Currently the group conducts the same activity, writes songs, tours, gives interviews and enjoys great popularity.

Personal life

Of course, Alexi Laiho is haunted by crowds of admirers and fans. Otherwise, it can not be, because in addition to a successful career, he has an attractive appearance. So the question of personal life has always interested guitarists fans. There were rumors of his unconventional orientation, which contributed to the rampant image of his life. But they put an end to the fact that Alexi Laiho and his girlfriend Kimberly, a member of the Sinergy group, were married after 4 years of relationship. The marriage lasted only two years, after which they parted friends. He did not marry again, but in 2006 he met with Cathy Andre.

Weapon of a musician

The guitarist can not do without his instrument. Therefore, Alexi pays special attention to him. During the long creative period, the musician changed several guitars, each of which, in his opinion, was better than the previous one. In the fall of 2002, thieves took his instrument from Lakson. The next guitar Alexi Laiho was the company ESP. He chose this Japanese organization because of the rapid production of the instrument. She served the musician until 2005. Guitars were made for him. Therefore, the musician always had several models that can be seen on videotapes, at concerts or in albums. To date, he uses a black guitar with a green edging and a skull with crossed bones.

Such as it is

Patterns on the hands that talk about a lot are the tattoos of Alexi Laiho. Each of them reminds the musician about the past or how to live, what rules to follow. Alexi's tattoos are on their hands, although he does not plan to stop there, from time to time he gets something new. Of course, fans are interested in the value of the puncture. He tells frank about some, but reluctantly shares his personal interests. For example, when the first tattoo was made, the musician does not hide. This happened when he was 18 years old. He filled the initials of his beloved girl in the design of the pattern, just as she did with his name. Romantic affection has passed, and the letters have remained in memory of youth. Although for a musician this tattoo is the worst thing that decorates his body. The best tattoo Alexi considers the image of the skull in the middle of his right hand.

Also, the guitarist transferred to his right hand the text from his song. Even on his skin you can find images of horns, bottles, men with a knife, skulls, cobwebs. The snake wriggling between his fingers, he filled in instead of the wedding ring. So did his ex-wife. His affiliation to Finland, he emphasizes the image of a lion with the arms of the country.

Currently, the guitar virtuoso is engaged in creativity, cares for his collection of cars. Lifestyle and attitude to the reality of Laiho Alexi are determined in accordance with one of the tattoos on his hand - EVKK In Russian translation, this abbreviation means: "And to me on the drum."