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Revision as of 08:10, 14 March 2011

Not to be confused with Reckless and Relentless.
Untitled

Relentless, Reckless Forever is the seventh album by Finnish melodic death metal band Children of Bodom, released on March 8, 2011 through Spinefarm Records / Universal Music.

Background

Relentless, Reckless Forever was recorded at Finland's Petrax Studios, during August and September 2010. "We worked super hard on this album, at least for me it was pretty much no sleep or rest for six weeks," stated lead vocalist/guitarist Alexi Laiho. "But we were determined to make the best COB album ever, so we were willing to do whatever it took. Of course, having our producer Matt Hyde kicking our asses 24/7 definitely made the results even better, so obviously we're more than anxious to get this album out there.[1]

A music video has been shot for the single "Was It Worth It?" with skateboarder Chris Cole as well as noted pro skaters Jamie Thomas, Garrett Hill and Tom Asta.

"The single 'Was It Worth It?' is a total party song," said Laiho. "It's not your typical Bodom sound, but it's one of my favorites and heavy as hell." The video was shot in Pennsylvania's residential Action Sports compound Camp Woodward and it was directed by Dale Resteghini for Raging Nation Films.[2]

Regarding the subject matter covered in the "Pussyfoot Miss Suicide" lyrics, Laiho told Revolver, "I've been involved with stupid chicks who were trying to get attention by being, 'Oh, I'm so fucking depressed. I'm gonna slit my wrists with a cheese grater...' And it's so fucking boring, like, 'Just let it go. You're really not gonna do it, anyway.' It's kind of harsh, but it's fuckin' black humor." "Ugly", on the other hand, is "really just venting and screaming stupid stuff. Nobody should expect anything deep and poetic and sensitive and intelligent, y'know?"[3]

The single "Was It Worth It?" was made available for streaming on January 13 via Facebook, and "Ugly" was broadcast for the first time on February 4th, 2011 on FullMetalJackie's radio show.

The album is available in several editions: CD, CD+DVD Limited Digipak, Vinyl LP and limited Super Deluxe Edition including a CD, DVD and a 64 pages photobook. The Japanese editions are pressed in SHM-CD format, feature three bonus tracks, include lyrics translation in Japanese and a poster is offered with the first press edition.

Relentless Reckless Forever was certified gold (sold over 10,000 copies) in Finland on the first day of its release, 9th March.[4] Besides, the album has sold 100,000+ copies worldwide right upon its release.[5]

Track listing

All music and lyrics written by Alexi Laiho.[6]

No.TitleLength
1."Not My Funeral"4:55
2."Shovel Knockout"4:03
3."Roundtrip to Hell and Back"3:48
4."Pussyfoot Miss Suicide"4:10
5."Relentless Reckless Forever"4:42
6."Ugly"4:13
7."Cry of the Nihilist"3:31
8."Was It Worth It?"4:06
9."Northpole Throwdown"2:55
Super Deluxe Edition bonus track
No.TitleLength
10."Party All the Time" (Eddie Murphy cover)3:00
Japanese Editions bonus tracks
No.TitleLength
10."Party All the Time" (Eddie Murphy cover)3:00
11."Angels Don't Kill" (Live at Bloodstock)5:43
12."Every Time I Die" (Live at Bloodstock)5:11
iTunes US & Canada bonus tracks[7][8]
No.TitleLength
10."Angels Don't Kill" (Live at Bloodstock)5:43
11."Every Time I Die" (Live at Bloodstock)5:11

The DVD coming with some editions fulfils:

  • "Was It Worth It?" [Music Video]
  • Making of "Was It Worth It?"
  • "Angels Don't Kill" - Live at Bloodstock
  • "Everytime I Die" - Live at Bloodstock
  • The Rockhouse Method With Alexi Laiho - DVD Trailer
  • The Rockhouse Method With Alexi Laiho - Instructional DVD Excerpt
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
BW&BK[9]
Revolver[10]

Personnel

Children of Bodom
Production

Release history

Region Date
Japan Japan March 2, 2011
Germany Germany Republic of Ireland Ireland Austria Austria Switzerland Switzerland Poland Poland Norway Norway March 4, 2011
United Kingdom United Kingdom New Zealand New Zealand Sweden Sweden Hungary Hungary France France & Asia (excl Japan) March 7, 2011
United States USA Canada Canada Spain Spain March 8, 2011
Finland Finland March 9, 2011
Australia Australia March 11, 2011

Official album website

References

  1. ^ http://www.guitarworld.com/article/children_of_bodom_to_release_new_album
  2. ^ http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=150995
  3. ^ http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=148131
  4. ^ http://www.facebook.com/childrenofbodom/posts/117006525041403
  5. ^ http://www.cobhc.com/site.php?id=news
  6. ^ http://www.cobhc.com/site.php?id=releases
  7. ^ http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/relentless-reckless-forever/id420467845
  8. ^ http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/relentless-reckless-forever/id416257023
  9. ^ BW&BK Magazine
  10. ^ Revolver
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