I absolutely love the keyboard in Bodom. Warman is amazing, if he wasn't in the band, Bodom would be nothing. (Even though Alexi is an absolutely amazing guitarist.) But i agree with you, "Are You Dead Yet" wasn't one of their greatest albums. The "Follow The Reaper" and "Hatebreeder" days were much better. In those days Alexi was unstoppable. The year they put out "Follow The Reaper". Sinergy put out "Suicide By My Side" and in my opinion that's Sinergy's best album.
I love melodic death. it kicks ass. Arch Enemy Children of Bodom Dark Tranquillity Norther Skyfire Wintersun I don't have the time to list more right now but thoughs are some of my favorite
I gotta say Bodom are talented. Their style seems somewhat unoriginal which is probably where they lose credit. as far as talent goes, they are amongst the best in Metal. It's just a shame it sounds like it's been done before (even though they seem to have a distinctive sound).