What makes Hate Me! by Children of Bodom notable?

Hate Me! debuted at number 28 on the Finnish Albums Chart and has been praised for its energetic compositions and songwriting. The album reinforced Children of Bodom's influence within the metal community, particularly in shaping the melodic death metal scene alongside contemporaries like In Flames and Dark Tranquillity. Released as Children of Bodom's third studio album, Hate Me! came after their breakthrough record, Follow the Reaper, which established them as leaders in the melodic death metal genre. By 2000, the band was solidifying their signature sound, combining technical prowess with accessible melodies.

How many songs are on Hate Me!?

Hate Me! has 2 tracks, running approximately 7 minutes.

Hate Me!

Children of Bodom · 2000

7 min · 2 tracks · melodic death metal

A furious blend of melodic riffs and aggressive vocals that captures the raw intensity of Finnish death metal.

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Hate Me! — The title track showcases the band's signature blend of melody and aggression, encapsulating their lyrical themes of despair and anger with a thrilling guitar solo.
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Hellion — This cover emphasizes the band's ability to reinterpret classic tracks while infusing their unique style, demonstrating their musical range and respect for metal history.

Tracklist

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1 Hate Me! 4:47
2 Hellion 2:59

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Hate Crew Deathroll

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Follow the Reaper

2000

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