three concerts in Japan

The second album, Hatebreeder , was recorded between the end of 1998 and the beginning of 1999 by Anssi Kippo at Astia-studios (Lappeenranta, Finland). It was originally titled Towards Dead End , but while in studio the members of the band opted for the current title. To create anticipation in Finland, the ‘”Downfall” single was released two weeks prior to the album’s release. It was accompanied by a new music video, once more directed by Mika Lindberg. Hatebreeder ultimately topped the charts in many European countries. In July 1999, the success of the ” Downfall ” single and Hatebreeder allowed Children of Bodom to schedule three concerts in Japan with Sinergy and In Flames . During two of these concerts, the live album Tokyo Warhearts was recorded. In it the band managed to seamlessly reproduce and at times improve on their songs. At their request, no overdubs were used on the recording of the concert.