Rock World Reacts To The Tragic Death of Alexi Laiho

1 of the most renowned guitarists in the world, Alexi Laiho, has passed away. More than 25 years of friendship. We lost a brother. The world lost a phenomenal song writer and one of the greatest guitarists of all time. Memories and Alexi’s music will live forever.— Children Of Bodom (@cobhc) January 4, 2021

Alexi Laiho was a monumental talent & a genuine, caring & thoughtful person.
He will be greatly missed.
Rest In Peace Alexi— Mark Morton ?? (@MarkDuaneMorton) January 4, 2021

I’m speechless… R.I.P. Alexi Laiho. #ripalexilaiho #alexilaiho pic.twitter.com/GhtRDguGJH— ??????? ????? (@Michael_Amott) January 4, 2021

Absolutely gutted about Alexi Laiho`s very untimely passing. He had a lot more to left to say with his music.— Marty Friedman (@marty_friedman) January 4, 2021

Sad news. #AlexiLaiho created new possibilities in extreme metal with technically sophisticated solos that held their own alongside the best in more popularized metal genres. Didn’t know him well, but we had appearances together over the years. A good guy, far too young to go
RIP https://t.co/Njxdpclrko pic.twitter.com/hUz45dClu1— Alex Skolnick (@AlexSkolnick) January 4, 2021

RIP Alexi Laiho pic.twitter.com/WslAcAENrY— The Black Dahlia Murder (@bdmmetal) January 4, 2021

NO!!! Alexi was such an incredible soul. Always so much fun to be around. They took shads on our 2nd tour of Europe and it was one of the most memorable runs we ever did. I am truly heartbroken by this. Shred on in the beyond Alexi. Blessing to his family + friends #RIPAlexiLaiho https://t.co/uKzcn3bbHQ— Brian Fair (@brianshadfall) January 4, 2021

Rest In Peace to another musical hero.

Without Children Of Bodom’s Something Wild, Hatebreeder, and Follow The Reaper – Trivium likely wouldn’t be here.

You will be missed Alexi.

Favorite Bodom song of all time?

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Streams: 9am – 1pm, M-F https://t.co/YgoiEcsxT0 pic.twitter.com/umQ9frWGZc— Matthew kiichichaos Heafy (@matthewkheafy) January 4, 2021

COB were at a high point in 2005 and this tour was totally sold out at just about every date. They absolutely shredded and sounded incredible night after night. This tour was tough for us after riding high on Ozzfest, the audience wasn’t really sure about the hype around us… pic.twitter.com/auYosbkObh— Paolo Gregoletto (@TriviumPaolo) January 4, 2021

Alexi is a modern day guitar hero and rightly deserves the praise he is getting today for the music he left us with. #RIPAlexi— Paolo Gregoletto (@TriviumPaolo) January 4, 2021

Rest In Peace Alexi ? Gone too soon. pic.twitter.com/QRqIuyedX1— Nightwish (@NightwishBand) January 4, 2021

A hero of my generation! Such a talent. He will be missed! RIP Alexi ?

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Dammit. Do yourself a favor and jam some Bodom today. https://t.co/FnDEy0aLGc— Aaron Pauley (@aaronpauley) January 4, 2021

Waking up to the news of my friend Alexi Laiho passing ?. The talent from this amazing Soul will live on forever. We had so much more Music to make together. Rest In Peace brother. ❤️? pic.twitter.com/fCCiXsVV3J— wednesday 13 (@officialwed13) January 4, 2021

…I’ll always remember that. Since then, we ran into each other a few times at the ESP guitars signings at Namm and Messe, and was always nice to hang out for a bit. Such a loss for the Metal world and for the guitar community. My condolences to his family and loved ones. ?— Gus G. (@gusgofficial) January 4, 2021

R.I.P. Alexi Laiho

We are sad to hear of Alexi Laiho passing. You were a great musician and a real guitar hero. You will be remembered. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Sonata Arctica pic.twitter.com/d4InQEMtXH— Sonata Arctica (@SonataArctica) January 4, 2021

I always wanted to meet Alexi Laiho.
We were brought together by @marty_friedman and shared the mic on a track from the Inferno album.
Hard way to start the week.
R.I.P. Alexi Laiho pic.twitter.com/QI468qY83l— Danko Jones (@dankojones) January 4, 2021

RIP Alexi Laiho. A massive influence to so many ? pic.twitter.com/FgZeF0P9Rn— Lee Patrick McKinney (@LeeOsiris) January 4, 2021

RIP Alexi Laiho ? pic.twitter.com/EDDZBjSg6R— Revocation (@Revocation) January 4, 2021

Devastated to hear of Alexi Laiho's passing. We toured together many times throughout the years. What an incredible talent and all round super great dude. He will be missed. #alexilaiho— Mikael Stanne (@MiklStne) January 4, 2021

Damn, RIP Alexi Laiho – dude was a shredder.— Nighted Throne (@NightedThrone) January 4, 2021

R.I.P. Alexi…???— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) January 4, 2021

RIP Alexi. You were incredible.— Emil Werstler (@EmilWerstler) January 4, 2021

Everyone at ESP is devastated to learn of the passing of one of our most beloved and influential signature artists and great friends, Alexi Laiho. We send our deepest condolences to his friends, family, and millions of fans around the world. https://t.co/LhJhR1dTf7 pic.twitter.com/fn5AG8En4s— ESP Guitars (@ESPGuitarsUSA) January 4, 2021

RIP ? — if anyone here has ever seen me feature dance – I *always* danced to their music. And if I ever dance again in this lifetime – ill continue to do so! https://t.co/Tz4vlgRFsk— Joanna Angel (@JoannaAngel) January 4, 2021