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Children of Bodom recording new album

Finnish metal act Children of Bodom are currently recording their next release in Helsinki.

Finnish metal act Children of Bodom are currently recording their next release in Helsinki.


The album is being recorded by Matt Hyde (Slayer, Hatebreed) and is production is expected to continue into September.


Henri Seppala, the group's bass player released the following update:


'Drums are being tracked right now. Jaska [Raatikainen] did yesterday two tracks, and is doing today some more. By weekend we might have all the drums recorded. Good stuff.'