Alexi Laiho biography

Alexi "Wildchild" Laiho (born 8 April 1979) is the lead guitarist from the bands Children of Bodom and Sinergy. He has also played with Thy Serpent and Impaled Nazarene on occasion.
Originating from the town of Espoo, in Finland, Alexi began his musical training at the age of five by learning the viola. However, influenced by the music his sister listened to (heavy metal music bands such as W.A.S.P., Poison and Stone), he ended up dropping the classical instrument at the age of 11, in favour of guitars. A taped live performance of Steve Vai's song "For the Love of God" (from the Passion and Warfare album) was especially influential in Alexi's decison to become a guitarist. He then began taking lessons at the Finn ...