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Initially formed by vocalist and costume designer Tomi Petteri Putaansuu or Mr. Lordi as a solo project in 1992, Lordi released his demo album “Napalm Market” in 2002, led by the single “Inferno”. After organising a Kiss cruise for Finnish Kiss fans heading to Sweden, Mr. Lordi met guitarist Amen and bassist G-Stealer who recorded the band’s debut “Bend Over And Pray The Lord”, however due to the label's lack of resources the album never got its release.
Lordi has long been indebted to the band Kiss, not least for the theatrical stage performances and elaborate make-up and masks (which they never take off) but it is in the shared appreciation for Kiss how most of the members met. In 1999 G-Stealer left the band and was replaced by Magnum who Mr. Lordi met at Kiss Army Finland, and who, alongside drummer Kita, recorded the band’s proper debut album “Get Heavy” in 2002. The album shot to No. 3 in the Finnish chart, has been certified triple-platinum and spawned the No. 1 single “Would You Love A Monsterman?”. The subsequent European tour propelled the band to popularity, especially in Germany, and aided the band signing with German record label Drakkar.
Magnum was fired just after the album release, however his replacement Pekka Tarvenen (Kalma) only stayed with the band for the release of Lordi’s sophomore album “The Monsterican Dream” in 2004. With Kalma replaced by Samer el Nahhal (Ox) and Siikavirta replaced by Leena Peisa (Awa) the band released their third studio album “The Arockalypse" in May 2006. The album spawned the No. 1 single “Hard Rock Hallelujah” and was appointed Finland’s official single entry in the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest, which some religious leaders denounced as supporting the devil.
Their song eventually won the Eurovision Song Contest, scoring the most points in the contest’s history, catapulting the band to further international popularity and starting a wave of media outlets wanting to capture the band without their masks. Lordi celebrated the victory with a free open-air performance in Helsinki’s Market Square. The band’s impressively elaborate and pyrotechnically inclined live show was then showcased in America for the first time, with Lordi playing shows at Bamboozle and Ozzfest, before touring alongside Type O Negative.
Lordi’s fourth studio album “Deadache” was released in 2008 with a more keyboard and horror focused direction, and featured songwriting contributions from all members of the band. After Lordi spent time recording with Jeremy Rubolino and formed Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick, Lordi released the single “This is Heavy Metal” ahead of their fifth studio album “Babez For Breakfast” in 2010. The album marked the departure of drummer Kita who was replaced by Otus, who surprisingly died shortly afterwards, leading the band to cancel a number of their shows in early 2011.
The band has subsequently released the 20th anniversary CD/DVD compilation “Scarchives Vol. 1” in 2012, Lordi’s sixth full-length album “To Beast or Not to Beast" in September 2012, led by the single “The Riff”, and “Scare Force One” in 2014.
Live reviews
Lordi are one of the biggest bands to come out of Finland still maintaining their title as the only hard rock act to win the Eurovision Song Contest, and they are the only Finnish winner too. They have been a band for over twenty years and are still doing what they’re doing, releasing an album like clockwork every couple of years and then following the release with a world tour.
Watching this band my first thought is, how on earth do they perform in those huge suits? They must be boiling. Mr. Lordi, leads the proceedings ever so well though, regardless. The theatrics that accompany this band are on such a large scale, with the strobe lights and the set combined with the costumes and masks to create the aesthetics of a horror movie scene, in the best way possible. It’s a evening, I do think that this audience could give a little more though, considering the effort that Lordi have put in. Hard Rock Hallelujiah rounds of the evening nicely complete with pyrotechnics.
Lannistaar
The venue was the perfect size for them. I had the front row! All songs sounded amazing live and they looked amazing!! The merch stand was at the back for ease of access for everyone, and the stage was the right size so everyone had a good view. There was a great mix of good and old songs from Lordi, and every member had their own solo and time in the spotlight so there was something for everyone. I even got a picture with Silver Dust! Best evening, i couldn't hope for anything more.
steven.rab.kirby
Un show monstrueusement bon, décor, son, mise en scène incroyable ! Ils ont exorcisé un vieille dame, coupé un Roady en deux a la scie circulaire, arraché le cœur d'une femme, ressuscité une momie avec le livre des ombres, sorti le Karcher b*** du démon sur who IS your daddy! Une joyeuse décadence savamment orchestrée! J'ai adoré !
Lorddundee
Absolutely Spectacular Night at the Wakefield Warehouse. LORDI were fantastic & they sertinly know how to put on an entertaining show. Excellent venue & value.
The event & gig was a night to remember.
Thank you Lordi !!!!
callum-belk-sumpton
Amazing and teas fun show. The costumes and band member appearance was great and they sounded awesome. Takes a lot of talent to sound so good with the costumes. If you have the chance do not miss this show
david-bradley-1
Simply awesome!! Intimate gig which made the experience so much better.
Each member of the band had a solo which was good to see too!
Supporting acts Egokills and Silver Dust were also brilliant.
jpdouglas-1
Just what expected... a freaking AMAZING SHOW! Lordi was on point in every way! Fun and exciting with all the hit songs from the group. They didn't disappoint us at all! EVERYONE GO SEE THIS SHOW!
john-lohmann
