Tell us about the recording of Halo Of Blood at your in-house studio in Helsinki as well as in Petrax Studio, Hollola, with support from Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain).
It was a very relaxed process. It was great not having any time limits. And working with Peter was great as always. He’s a singer too so knows how to get his ideas across to me easily.
Will we be seeing any video footage for the Halo Of Blood touring cycle, or any plans for another Live DVD or documentary?
Nothing set right now but we will put out some footage at some point.
What artist or band would COB like to collaborate with or tour with?
AC/DC and Men At Work. Of course.
What is the favourite COB track between the band and why?
Halo Of Blood. Just because it’s mean.
According to COB what is an important new band to look out for?
Lost Society.
Being back on Nuclear Blast (where you started) is a type of homecoming. How and why did COB decide to return to Nuclear Blast?
The contract with Spinefarm/Universal had expired and Nuclear Blast had come to us with a good offer.
What have been some of your favourite moments from previous tours in Australia?
We played there many times and some tours even did Perth. All of them are my fave. Hmm. I just loved it from the first day I stepped on the Aussie soil – that was Sydney some years ago! People are laidback and friendly. Weather is gorgeous and so on. Last time a friend of mine took me surfing on our day off, which was awesome and so relaxing during a tour.
Catch Children of Bodom at 170 Russell on Wednesday May 7.
