Roope Latvala

Guitarist with notable heavy metal work

Roope Latvala - Guitarist with notable heavy metal work
Born

June 25th, 1970
54 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Finland

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A Finnish guitarist became prominent in the heavy metal scene. Played with several bands, including Sentenced and Children of Bodom. Noted for contributions to the genres of melodic death metal and power metal. Apart from performing, engaged in music composition and production. Gained recognition for technical skills and songwriting in the metal community.

Played guitar for Children of Bodom

Contributed to Sentenced's albums

Participated in several metal festivals

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