Are You Dead Yet? cover

Are You Dead Yet?

Children of Bodom · 2005

41 min · 10 tracks · melodic death metal

Aggressive riffs intertwine with melodic hooks, creating a relentless yet catchy soundscape that defines the genre.

Why this album works

'Are You Dead Yet?' debuted at number 22 on the Billboard 200, showcasing the band's growing international appeal. The album was praised for its production quality and songwriting, influencing many subsequent bands within the melodic death metal scene and contributing to the genre's evolution during the mid-2000s.
Best for
steady energetic flow throughout cathartic release for frustration engaging headbanging anthems
Context
Released on September 19, 2005, 'Are You Dead Yet?' marked Children of Bodom's sixth studio album and followed their critically acclaimed 'Hate Crew Deathroll'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation as leaders in melodic death metal, building on their earlier successes with increasing mainstream recognition.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Living Dead Beat 5:09
  • 2 Are You Dead Yet? Standout 4:01
  • 3 If You Want Peace... Prepare for War Standout 4:01
  • 4 Punch Me I Bleed Standout 5:00
  • 5 In Your Face 4:21
  • 6 Next in Line 4:26
  • 7 Bastards of Bodom 3:33
  • 8 Trashed, Lost & Strungout 4:06
  • 9 We're Not Gonna Fall 3:20
  • 10 Somebody Put Something in My Drink 3:19

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