CHILDREN OF BODOM: NEW SONG POSTED ONLINE

Finland's CHILDREN OF BODOM has posted a brand new song, entitled "Banned From Heaven" online at this location. "Banned From Heaven" will appear on COB's much anticipated new album Blooddrunk, which will see an April 15, 2008 release date via Spinefarm / Fontana International.

The follow up to the band's acclaimed 2005 release, Are You Dead Yet?, Blooddrunk is already being called the band's "strongest and most advanced recording to date" and features a "heavier, darker" take on CHILDREN OF BODOM's enthralling mix of modern thrash metal, melodic hooks and the guitar acrobatics of front man and metal guitar hero Alexi Laiho. Known worldwide for his stunning guitar prowess, Laiho was named "Best Shredder" at the 2005 Metal Hammer "Golden Gods" Awards.

Blooddrunk was recorded and produced by Mikko Karmila at Petrax and Finnvox studios in Finland. The album's vocals were recorded by Peter Tägtren and keyboards were recorded by Janne Wirman at Finland's Petrax studios.

The final track listing for CHILDREN OF BODOM's Blooddrunk is as follows:

1.) Hellhounds on My Trail
2.) Blooddrunk
3.) Lobodomy
4.) One Day You Will Cry
5.) Smile Pretty for the Devil
6.) Tie My Rope
7.) Done with Everything, Die for Nothing
8.) Banned from Heaven
9.) Roadkill Morning

In support of Blooddrunk, CHILDREN OF BODOM will tour North America as one of the featured acts of "GIGANTOUR 2008." COB has been handpicked by Dave Mustaine to be a part of the 29 city trek, and will hit the road alongside Megadeth, In Flames, Job For A Cowboy and High on Fire beginning April 12 in Denver, CO. Since its inception in 2005, GIGANTOUR has galvanized bands that emphasize true musicianship and virtuosity, offering them a new opportunity to showcase their talents. A full listing of upcoming CHILDREN OF BODOM tour dates follows this message.

In addition to Laiho, CHILDREN OF BODOM features Roope Latvala (guitar), Janne Warman (keyboard), Henkka Seppälä (bass) and drummer Jaska Raatikainen.