Roope Latvala
Roope Latvala ( born June 25, 1970 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish musician. He plays guitar in the metal band Children of Bodom, Sinergy and Stone.
Career
Latvala founded at the age of 15 years, his first band, Stone, in which he played until its dissolution in 1991, the lead guitar. Total Stone released four studio albums and a live album and a compilation.
After the dissolution of Stone Latvala played in all sorts of different projects such as Waltari, Soul Grind, Jailbreakers or Latvala Bros. and composed several soundtracks for several films and operas.
In 1999, he joined the Finnish All- Star project Sinergy. 2003 Latvala was asked by his friend and colleague Sinergy Alexi Laiho, if he could help out his band Children of Bodom, since shortly before their previous rhythm guitarist Alexander Kuoppala got out due to personal differences. Meanwhile Latvala is a fully fledged member of Children of Bodom.
Prior to joining Children of Bodom, he was for a time worked as a tram driver.
Equipment
Latvala played predominantly Jackson Randy Rhoads - models, however, has signed an endorsement deal after joining Children Of Bodom at ESP. His signature model "Random Star" is available for purchase in various designs.
Discography
- 2000: Unknown Soldier
- 2005: Are You Dead Yet?
- 2007: Chaos Ridden Years ( live double CD, DVD)
- 2008: Blooddrunk
- 2009: Skeletons in the Closet ( cover album )
- 2011: Relentless Reckless Forever
- 2013: Halo Of Blood