Released 20 years ago
Stockholm Knockout Live
Children of Bodom · 2006
84 min · 18 tracks · melodic death metal
Explosive live performances blend melodic death metal with an electrifying energy that captures the essence of Children of Bodom's sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Living Dead Beat Start here — As an opener, this track sets a fast-paced tone with its infectious riffs and commanding vocals, encapsulating the band's signature style.
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Angels Don't Kill — This song combines melodic hooks with aggressive instrumentation, showcasing the band's ability to balance heaviness with melody in a live setting.
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Hate Crew Deathroll — A fan favorite, this track highlights Children of Bodom's technical skills and crowd-engaging presence, making it a memorable part of their live repertoire.
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Lake Bodom — With its intricate guitar work and dark themes, this track stands out as a quintessential example of their storytelling through music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album captures the band's energetic live performance but has some unevenness in pacing and track selection.
What we noticed
- The album features a continuous flow of high-energy tracks, with most songs maintaining a fast tempo and aggressive instrumentation.
- Several tracks include extended guitar solos that showcase technical skill, particularly during the 'Latvala guitar solo' interlude.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic live performance energy
- long immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and flow
- emotional highs and lows
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Captures the energy of live performances, cherished by dedicated fans.
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Stockholm Knockout Live documents Children of Bodom at a peak moment in their career, following the success of their 2005 studio album, Are You Dead Yet?. This live album showcases the band's powerful stage presence and technical prowess, solidifying their reputation as leading figures in the melodic death metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Insomnium· Dark Tranquillity· Amon Amarth
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Living Dead Beat Start here 4:59
- 2 Sixpounder 3:41
- 3 Silent Night, Bodom Night 3:16
- 4 Hate Me! 4:49
- 5 We're Not Gonna Fall 3:36
- 6 Angels Don't Kill 5:41
- 7 Deadbeats I 3:37
- 8 Bodom After Midnight / Bodom Beach Terror 7:51
- 9 Follow the Reaper 3:53
Disc 2
- 1 Needled 24/7 4:49
- 2 Clash of the Booze Brothers 7:31
- 3 In Your Face 4:08
- 4 Hate Crew Deathroll 5:00
- 5 Are You Dead Yet? 4:18
- 6 [Latvala guitar solo] 1:20
- 7 Lake Bodom 4:09
- 8 Everytime I Die 5:48
- 9 Downfall 6:08
What to play next
Blooddrunk
2008
Continues the high energy with a mix of melodic elements and aggressive riffs.
Are You Dead Yet?
2005
Sets the stage with a similar blend of melody and aggression leading into live intensity.
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