CHILDREN OF BODOM: "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."

Finland melodic metal warriors CHILDREN OF BODOM have posted a statement on who owns the bands name and why RAATIKAINEN (former drummer), SEPPALA (former bassist)  and WIRMAN (former keyboardist) left the band.






According to SOUNDI (FINLAND), the remaining members of CHILDREN OF BODOM may need to change the projects name as AA and SEWIRA CONSULTING OY own the name.







AA and SEWIRA CONSULTING OY are RAATIKAINEN (former drummer), SEPPALA (former bassist)  and WIRMAN (former keyboardist), the three members of CHILDREN OF BODOM whom left the bands last month.



SEWIRA CONSULTING OY will not allow ALEXI LAIHO (vocalist-guitarist)
 to use the bands name after RAATIKAINEN, SEPPALA and WIRMAN'S departure from CHILDREN OF BODOM.

Finland based extreme metal warriors CHILDREN OF BODOM have announced the end of the bands current lineup as the bands drummer, keyboardist and bassist have left the band.











CHILDREN OF BODOM unleashed "HEXED",  3/8/2019 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.



https://www.soundi.fi/jutut/alexi-laiho-menetti-kayttooikeuden-children-of-bodom-nimeen-pitakaa-se-nimi-jos-haluatte/


https://www.hs.fi/kulttuuri/art-2000006302896.html







FROM CHILDREN OF BODOM:

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



Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-