About
Alexi Laiho (Finnish: [ˈɑleksi ˈlɑi̯ho]; born Markku Uula Aleksi Laiho; 8 April 1979 – 29 December 2020) was a Finnish guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. He was the lead guitarist, lead vocalist and founding member of the melodic death metal band Children of Bodom, and a guitarist for Sinergy, the Local Band, Kylähullut, and Bodom After Midnight, which formed just prior to his death. Laiho had previously played with Thy Serpent and Impaled Nazarene on occasion, as well as Warmen and Hypocrisy.
Member of
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Inearthed lead vocals, electric bass guitar, guitar, keyboard
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Children of Bodom guitar, lead vocals
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Bodom After Midnight guitar, lead vocals
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Married
Also known as
Aleksi Laiho · Alexi "Wildchild" Laiho · Markku Uula Aleksi Laiho
Tags
- finnish
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 48c7deb0-e19d-4e0b-86f1-ed799ca9dc73
- ISNI
- 0000000078814734
- IPI
- 00268634238
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.