Halo of Blood is the eighth studio album by Finnish melodic death metal band Children of Bodom.

Drummer Jaska Raatikainen posted on Facebook that the band has accumulated a number of songs for a new album.

[9] On 19 March 2013, the album's title was announced as Halo of Blood, and a track listing and cover artwork were revealed.

[10] The album cover depicts the reaper standing on the frozen surface of Lake Bodom, with dead bodies trapped beneath the ice.

It was considered a return to form for the band, garnering a warmer reception from fans than their previous three albums.