Alexander Kuoppala | |
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) Alexander Kuoppala | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alexander Kuoppala |
| Born | 11 April 1974 Kuusamo, Finland |
| Genres | Melodic death metal, power metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Nuclear Blast, Spinefarm, Century Media |
| Associated acts | Children of Bodom, Timo Rautiainen, Valonkantajat |
Alexander Kuoppala (born 11 April 1974) is a Finnish musician. He was the rhythm guitarist for the Finnish heavy metal band Children of Bodom from 1995 to 2003.[1] He played on their albums Something Wild,[2] Hatebreeder,[3] Follow the Reaper,[4] and Hate Crew Deathroll.[5] He also plays on the Timo Rautiainen album Sarvivuori.[6]
Children of Bodom's first world tour began in 2003 and lasted until late 2004. The tour had many sold-out concerts and marked the consolidation of the band in North America, but was also accompanied by an unexpected announcement: Kuoppala decided to quit Children of Bodom for personal reasons right in the middle of the tour. Laiho's bandmate from Sinergy, Roope Latvala assumed the guitars as a session player, until later joining the band as Kuoppala's replacement.
References
- ^ Ankeny, Jason. "Biography-Children of Bodon". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
- ^ "Credits Something Wild". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
- ^ Jeffries, Vincent. "Overview Hatebreeder". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
- ^ "Credits Follow the Reaper". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 January 2010.
- ^ "Credits Hate Crew Deathroll". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
- ^ Lindroos, JT. "Biography-Timo Rautiainen". Allmusic. Retrieved 24 January 2010.