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Chris Cole Looks Back on the Day He Kickflipped Over Alexi Laiho

RIP Alexi Laiho!
ShreddER October 8, 2026
Chris Cole and Alexi Laiho
@Instagram.com/chriscobracole

Professional skateboarder Chris Cole recently shared a memory from filming a Children Of Bodom music video with Alexi Laiho.

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Children of Bodom featuring Chris Cole
YouTube: cobofficial

Cole got the chance to kickflip over his favorite guitarist from his favorite band.

With nerves running high, he went for it and ended up landing the trick around 30 times.

The sesh gave Cole a memorable moment with Laiho, who passed away in 2020.

READ MORE: Alexi Laiho, Voice Behind Dustin Dollin’s Baker 3 Soundtrack, Dies at 41

Alexi Laiho playing on stage
Photo: Anastasia Pajanen

The Finnish guitarist was the frontman of Children Of Bodom and remains one of the most respected figures in metal fore sure.

Cole Posted:

"Imagine getting the opportunity to kickflip OVER your favorite guitarist of all time, in your favorite band of all time, for their music video. Are you gonna go for it? How do you talk yourself through the nerves?
🤍 Alexi 🤍 @cobhc thanks for letting me kickflip over him like 30 times"

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