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Follow the Reaper

Children of Bodom · 2000

41 min · 10 tracks · melodic death metal

A whirlwind of aggressive riffs and melodic hooks that blend darkness with an infectious energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energetic flow throughout
  • infectious hooks for sing-alongs
  • aggressive riffs for driving motivation
  • dark themes with vibrant energy

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, mellow listening
  • seek soft background ambiance

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 30, 2000, 'Follow the Reaper' is Children of Bodom's third studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Hatebreeder'. At this juncture, they solidified their reputation within the melodic death metal scene, showcasing a refined sound that expanded their audience significantly.
Stylistic neighbors
Insomnium· Dark Tranquillity· Amon Amarth

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Follow the Reaper 3:47
  • 2 Bodom After Midnight 3:43
  • 3 Children of Decadence 5:34
  • 4 Everytime I Die 4:03
  • 5 Mask of Sanity 3:58
  • 6 Taste of My Scythe 3:58
  • 7 Hate Me! 4:44
  • 8 Northern Comfort 3:48
  • 9 Kissing the Shadows 4:32
  • 10 Hellion 3:02

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