Band of the Day

Children of Bodom
Finland
Melodic thrash/death
Sounds like: Hypocrisy, Dark Tranquillity, Dragonforce, Holy Grail

In honor of their brand new album being released today, I thought it was appropriate to make Children of Bodom the kick ass band of the day.  The ridiculous guitar wizardry of frontman Alexi Laiho matched with the unreal speed of keyboardist Janne Wirman make a unique sound in the metal world.  Even though I mentioned some bands that fall into the same category as COB, no one really sounds quite like them.  If you can find a band that matches the keyboard, guitar, and SPEED to what they do then let me know (I think Dragonforce is the closest).  Oh and bonus points for loving The Ramones!