Children of Bodom is working on its as-yet-untitled 7th studio album. The band has enlisted famed rock producer Matt Hyde to oversee the new recording. The release is expected in early 2011.

“We’re very excited to let everyone hear what we’re creating with this new record,” said the band in a statement. “Everything you love about CHILDREN OF BODOM has been magnified tenfold and we’re pushing ourselves harder than ever before. Expect nothing less than the perfect storm!”

Children of Bodom has released the latest webisode featuring “behind-the-scenes” footage from the recording sessions for the new record via the band’s COBTV platform. Check out the clip at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy8ojFh6JQA&feature=player_embedded

Children of Bodom is touring through November in North America, alongside Black Label Society. Children of Bodom’s Alexi Laiho and Black Label Society’s Zakk Wylde appear side-by-side on the cover of Guitar World’s October 2010 issue.