Alexi Laiho performs "Not My Funeral" for EMGtv 

Rip alexi. I've never been able to play like you but thanks for the inspiration.

Rip Alexi:( You are the best guitarist in the world!

God this is painful to watch. He was so young, so talented. Any guitar player that listened to him was inspired in some sort of way by his playing. Damn

I'm 41. Dont keep up with new music these days. I still think of COB and ARSIS as new bands I like, lol. Condolences to his friends and family, I did not know the man but he was an artist with an excellent ear who incorporated the best of thrash and classic metal to create his own signature "sound", which is the goal for many of us who pick up a 6 string to play and express ourselves. He was a top gun . Blazed his path, made his mark, I hold him in high esteem . Recorded music is a legacy and testimony of an indeviduals existence, Alexi succeeded in leaving a huge load of kick ass heavy metal guitar mastery.

3:29 that solo is beautiful it's insane

An Immortal Legend dont needs a funeral.

For "death" metal, Alexi had some of the most genuine and uplifting solos in music.

The vocals, the riffs the solos He was a metal god....

RU-vid suddenly recommend me "Are You Dead Yet?" And "Not My Funeral" when the guitarist who play it dies. This algorithm has a morbid sense of humour.

RIP Alexi. This is extremely heartbreaking. Can't believe this.

Rest in peace Lord Alexi Laiho - a masterful and talented guitarist from this planet! Grateful to have seen him in 2008 at Wacken.

R.I.P Your legend lives on.

Alexi has such a unique tone. It's uncommon to hear such raw leads and shreds without reverb and delay to mask the sloppyness :o.

Legends never dies. You will never be forgotten. Rest in peace badboy :'(

Jeeez that chorus melody is so nice aha

Alexi was " one in a million." a master, best guitarist in the world. we miss you wildchild.. you will never be forgotten R. I. P Alexi Laiho our legend

He had a unique style! You’ll never be forgotten! RIP Legend.

Alexi is one of the best songwriters in metal. RRF is a welcome blend of mainstream melody and complex chord progression.

RIP Wildchild. Once in a lifetime guitar experience you took us on.

sleep peacefully wildchild. thank you for the music.

Alexi is immortal through his music.

Perhaps one of the tastiest solos he has ever played, i say...

You are the reason why I've always wanted to have a Jackson V guitar, which I finally bought in 2007. Your image is what I have always imitated. It's just too sad that we can't escape death's grasp even when it takes the most wonderful, talented, driven and inspirational people of our lives. You'll live forever in our hearts, play persistently in our minds, and resonate endlessly in our ears. Rest in peace, Alex "Wildchild" Laiho. 🖤

another metal guitarist who has left us all, condolences to his family...

F . his playing was unique great composer . R I P guitar legend

can't believe he's gone. Rest in power, Alexi, you are, and always were, a guitar legend. an inspiration. thank you for everything. \m/

RIP legend, your riff, your music will never dies...

I rediscover this video every year or so, and I am constantly reminded how much more I like this version than the album version because of that brutal divebomb out of the solo. RIP.

There are no words that can express the hole in my heart... Hes the reason i picked up guitar in the first place and that means soooo much to me... I am forever greatful to have him in this world and changing helping me through my dark days 💔 R.I.P

Alexi man, Im so sorry for all and every pain youve been through that led to any and everything that had you doing all the things you did to help and cope with the pain. You're not the only soul to experience that and thats why we resonate with you and your work through this life. Personally right now, it doesnt feel like something i will get "get through." Children of Bodom has been there with me through everything good and downright utter shit. Im glad that, for what its worth, i got to be part of the meet and greet during the Hexed tour and got to tell you the impact youve left on my life. COBHC forever.

How can you be such an insanse rythym AND solo guitarist at the same time?! Alexi is just on another level. RIP

So effortless for him. Such a master. And a humble, nice person. Miss you, Alexi

Rest in peace legend...

One of the best song. R.I.P Legend.

That solo was amazing 3:26

RIP, such a legend.

I know he's not the best guitarist out there, but god damn, no one can write like Alexi Laiho!

Rest in peace the man who inspired me to pickup a guitar.. rest in peace legend..😔😔

Thanks for your legacy. We never forget you Alexi 🤘🇫🇮. You become a legend.

the leads and riffs he writes are brilliant, theres a lot of subtle things that i really like. yeah hes not as technical as he used to be but its inspiring to see him play like a human! some very technical players get very boring and play like robots!

Long Live Reaper! Long Live Legend! RIP

RIP big man. Massive loss to the metal community

I found COB back in 2000 when follow the reaper came out. I was a 14 year old metal head that just started playing guitar a year earlier. Coming up on metallica, slayer, pantera and megadeth I had never heard anything like Bodom. I can still remember the first time playing that record just staring at the cover of follow the reaper thinking it was the coolest album cover ever and being completely mesmerized and in awe of what I was listening to. That single experience had more impact on me than anything before or since. I literally did not know that it was possible to do the stuff Alexi was doing with a guitar. Alexi became my favorite guitar player that day and has been ever since. I've obviously discovered many other amazing players and influences since then but Alexi will always be THE guy that made me take guitar seriously and really give 110% every time I play. I'm 34 now and hearing he passed broke my heart. I spent well over half my life looking up to him and trying to nail every track on every Bodom record. I never knew him personally but In a wierd way it feels like I lost an old friend. It has been cool seeing so many comments on youtube and social media with tons of guys with very similar stories as mine. Its awesome seeing he had such a huge influince on so many people like myself. He was a 1 of a kind musician and will be missed. I hope wherever he is, he can rest easy and knows what a massive impact he had on so many

Thank you Alexi for everything you gave to us over the years!

This time it is yours. Rust In Peace

Now it's your funeral, my brother. Rest In Peace, we will never forget you.

Kiitos, Alexi ! For all these masterpieces, full of original edged riffs and ripping solo parts. RIP.

You will be missed, Alexi.

RIP Alexi, you will be missed

🤘🏻🤘🏻Rest In Power🤘🏻🤘🏻 🎸🎸We'll never forget you.🎸🎸

All these people saying how many could play better than Alexi; It really doesn’t matter if anyone could play better than him, he still wrote the damn songs. Talent is not just about how well you play, but how creative you are. Just because you can play better than him doesn’t mean anything. Try writing your own music that millions of people will listen to... RIP Alexi

Really miss him.Never forget.

Rest is power Alexi , you and CoB where very influential to me and many others

Beautiful and powerful... COB is awesome!!

Year 2023 and this video came up😞 R.I.P Aleksi . Can’t wait to hear the new riffs and solos when we join you 🤘🏼

Often imitated, never duplicated. Rest in peace Alexi and thanks for all the years of high quality riffage \m/ Can't wait to hear what you and Dime come up with up there!

I could literally listen to him play for hours!!! Gone way too soon

This right here could stand on its own as an instrumental

The king of metal riffs, still havent found anyone who can write more badass riffs than Alexi.

I love his style and his way of making the tunes in the sound only distinctive and wonderful

I still can't cope with the fact that his gone

What's more impressive, he sang while playing like this, freakin unbelievable!

27 years the history musical , forever alexi.....

Tan solo ver estos videos y ver la manera en como tocaba la guitarra era una gran motivación para seguir tocando y aprendiendo, Descansa en paz (R.I.P Alexi Laiho)

alexi is still good, who would've thought he'd be wearing a fedora tho..

Tears are dropping from my eyes, but i'm gonna play "Angels Don't Kill" over and over again wright now, until my pain is gone small. Body can die, but music gonna live when we listen it. Alexi your music forever in my heart, unseparated piece of my life.

This song perfectly showcases why Alexi even today is still regarded one of the best guitarists ever. His technical ability isn't anything out of the ordinary by todays standards but it's his songwriting and compositional ability that are out of this world.

Who the hell are you youtube wannabes to criticise his playing? when youre a millionth the guitarist he is then you can comment.

RIP alexi laiho

Probably one of Alexi's better performances on emg tv. Good stuff!

RIP to this wizard. What an inspiration this guy was/still is. Phenomenal talent gone to soon.

alexi was a wonderful man. as a guitarist and vocalist he is so cool and professional that i watch his show every time i get drunk. I remember him. and his solos. I hope there are a lot of people like that here

His tone in this video is absolutely ridiculous. So damn good.

I love this one! one of my fav songs of them

RIP Alexi. Thanks for the everlasting inspiration!

Rest in peace Alexi, thanks for your music and more !

R.I.P. LEGEND

1:34 sounds like gta san andreas theme

The dude was incredible!! 🤘

Rest in peace Alexi... this solo just blow me up everytime!!

the sound he gets out of that gear made me forget for a second.

R.I.P Aprendí mucho de guitarra con Alexi, una verdadera lastima lo ocurrido. Espero de alguna forma su música se haga mas presente. Children Of Bodom fueron pioneros en varios aspectos. Recuerdo haber disfrutado bastante mi niñez y juventud sacando sus canciones!

RIP Alexi , you were one of the reasons i start playing guitar seeing your amazing riffs and solos you always amazes us \m/

Just discovered these pickups. Such an amazing tone.

when will i ever get the chance to see him playing kissing the shadows :( Edit : now i wont ever get the chance to even see him playing. R.I.P Alexi youre the best there is

Absolutely stunning guitarist. Never realised how much of an Avenged Sevenfold vibe this song gives off without Alexi's vocals.

Perfect timing, Alexi is a fantastic player

Alexi, your music and art got me through a shitty childhood. I will always be in your debt. Rest in peace, our Wild Child. God damnit.

Hey ladies and djentle men its Alexi from "Chill n Bone Em"

Look at the little bedroom masters calling a guy who spent all his life making music 'sloppy'. The sheer amount of time these bands spend touring means things arent going to be utter perfection every night. thats rock n roll. If you cant understand that then listen to pop bands with their fucking autotune.

Fucking hell man... This song aged like milk. Miss you to hell and back. You're the reason I play guitar.

Dude was a genious! Rest in piece Alexi.

so melodic i love cob because of their melodicness it is really outstanding what they are playing thank you cob it gives me energy for the whole week !!! cheers

I'm not a metal person, but for some reason I absolutely love COB. I've tried to find other bands that are similar but nothing hits the way COB does and it's all due to this guy. Incredible guitar work, riffs, sound, etc.

He always creates such melodic riffs and these melodic interludes with some technical solos as well. Such a legend, just created such amazing music with original sound.

RIP Alexi. You were a true marvel to us.

Should be for my funeral....i want it to be epic.... RIP Legend

Rest in Peace, Alexi!!!

His playing has been one of my favorites. Band is a ton of fun

Suomi Tsunami, hail Laiho! To hear without vocals, just shows he's a fantastic musician. The riffs, parts and solo layouts.