Relentless Reckless Forever
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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.
/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."
The song "Ugly" starts with a quote from the television show House
, taken from episode 12 of season 6 titled "Remorse
". The quote is, "You're feeling something, what is it, what do you feel? I don't know, it hurts. It will."
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.
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?"
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 4, 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-page 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, March 9.
As of March 10, the album had sold over 100,000 copies worldwide.
Additional performers
Production
Melodic death metal
Melodic death metal is a heavy metal music style that combines elements from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal with elements of death metal. The style was developed during the early and mid-1990s, primarily in England and Scandinavia...
band Children of Bodom
Children of Bodom
Children of Bodom is a Finnish heavy metal band from Espoo. Formed in 1993, the group currently consists of Alexi Laiho , Roope Latvala , Janne Wirman , Henkka Seppälä , and Jaska Raatikainen...
, released on March 8, 2011 through Spinefarm Records
Spinefarm Records
Spinefarm Records is a Finland-based record label focusing mainly on heavy metal artists. In 1999, a sub-label titled Spikefarm Records was started by Sami Tenetz from Thy Serpent...
/ 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 vocalistLead vocalist
The lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
/guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
Alexi Laiho
Alexi Laiho
Alexi "Wildchild" Laiho is a Finnish singer, composer, and guitarist. He is best known for being the lead guitarist as well as lead vocalist for melodic death metal band Children of Bodom, and he is also the guitarist for Sinergy and Kylähullut...
. "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."
The song "Ugly" starts with a quote from the television show House
House (TV series)
House is an American television medical drama that debuted on the Fox network on November 16, 2004. The show's central character is Dr. Gregory House , an unconventional and misanthropic medical genius who heads a team of diagnosticians at the fictional Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in...
, taken from episode 12 of season 6 titled "Remorse
Remorse (House)
"Remorse" is the twelfth episode of the sixth season of House. It aired on January 25, 2010.- Plot :The team takes on the case of 27-year-old Valerie , an attractive business consultant experiencing intermittent episodes of excruciating ear pain...
". The quote is, "You're feeling something, what is it, what do you feel? I don't know, it hurts. It will."
A music video has been shot for the single "Was It Worth It?" with skateboarder Chris Cole
Chris Cole (skateboarder)
James Chris Cole is a professional skateboarder. He grew up in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, but now lives in San Marcos, California with his wife and children. His stance is regular....
as well as noted pro skaters Jamie Thomas
Jamie Thomas
Jamie Thomas , is an American professional skateboarder and skateboard industry magnate from Dothan, Alabama. He is the co-owner of Zero Skateboards and Fallen Footwear.-Skateboarding career:...
, 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
Dale Resteghini
Dale Anthony Resteghini better known as Rage is a renowned music video director. He is also a film director and music producer...
for Raging Nation Films.
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?"
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 4, 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-page 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, March 9.
As of March 10, the album had sold over 100,000 copies worldwide.
Track listing
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
Chart performance
| Chart | Peak position |
Source |
|---|---|---|
| Austrian Albums Chart | 29 | |
| Finnish Albums Chart | 1 | |
| German Albums Chart Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... |
20 | |
| Swedish National Chart | 47 | |
| Swiss Albums Chart | 43 | |
| Official UK Charts | 71 | |
| US Billboard 200 | 42 |
Personnel
Children of Bodom- Alexi LaihoAlexi LaihoAlexi "Wildchild" Laiho is a Finnish singer, composer, and guitarist. He is best known for being the lead guitarist as well as lead vocalist for melodic death metal band Children of Bodom, and he is also the guitarist for Sinergy and Kylähullut...
– lead vocals, lead guitar - Roope LatvalaRoope LatvalaRoope Latvala is a Finnish guitarist who currently plays with the bands Children of Bodom and Sinergy. He was one of the founding members of Stone, which was one of the first notable bands in the history of Finnish heavy metal.-Biography:...
– rhythm guitar, backing vocals - Jaska RaatikainenJaska RaatikainenJaska Ilmari Raatikainen or Jaska W. Raatikainen is the drummer of the band Children of Bodom.-Biography:Jaska Raatikainen was born in the town of Lappeenranta, in Finland. His first instrument was the piano, and during most of his childhood also played the French horn in a big band - a fact which...
– drums - Henkka SeppäläHenkka SeppäläHenri Samuli Seppälä , better known as Henkka T. Blacksmith, is the bassist of the Finnish metal band Children of Bodom. Henkka is responsible for backing vocals both on studio and live....
– bass guitar, backing vocals - Janne WirmanJanne WirmanJanne Viljami "Warman" Wirman is a Finnish musician; he is the keyboardist for the bands Children of Bodom and Warmen.-Biography:Born in the town of Espoo, Finland, Janne Wirman began playing the piano at the age of five...
– keyboards, synthesizer
Additional performers
- James-Paul Luna (ex-White WizzardWhite WizzardWhite Wizzard are an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2007. The band has released two EP's and two albums, Over the Top released in 2010, and Flying Tigers released in 2011.-History:...
) – clean vocals on "Party All the Time" - DJ Kreisipastori – additional keyboard programming on "Party All the Time"
Production
- ProducedRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
by Matt HydeMatt HydeMatt Hyde is an American producer, engineer, mixer and musician.From 1982-1985 he attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. While still at Berklee he started to get experience in Pyramid recording studio in Boston...
and Children of BodomChildren of BodomChildren of Bodom is a Finnish heavy metal band from Espoo. Formed in 1993, the group currently consists of Alexi Laiho , Roope Latvala , Janne Wirman , Henkka Seppälä , and Jaska Raatikainen... - Arranged by Children of Bodom
- Recorded by Matt Hyde and Chris Rakestraw, except keyboards, recorded by Janne Wirman
- Mastered by Tom BakerTom BakerThomas Stewart "Tom" Baker is a British actor. He is best known for playing the fourth incarnation of the Doctor in the science fiction television series Doctor Who, a role he played from 1974 to 1981.-Early life:...
at Precision Mastering, USA, October 2010
Release history
| Region | Date |
|---|---|
 Japan |
March 2, 2011 |
 Austria  Germany  Ireland  Norway  Poland  Switzerland |
March 4, 2011 |
Asia (excl Japan)  France  Hungary  New Zealand  Sweden  United Kingdom |
March 7, 2011 |
 Canada  Spain  USA |
March 8, 2011 |
 Finland |
March 9, 2011 |
 Australia |
March 11, 2011 |