Sometimes it takes 1 riff, 1 entrance to the phase and 1 characteristic figure to make the audience know that something absolutely peculiar awaits her.
A band will appear on Pyrkon, which has proven for years that the line between the performance and the performance does not actually exist. In front of you, terrible aesthetics, refined costumes and energy, which will wrap the festival, and that is all under the sloganHard stone Hallelujah – Make a noise, or LORDI will be on Pyrkon!
About the word band a few
Let's go back to 1992 erstwhile LORDI was officially founded by frontman Mr. Lordi – singer, songwriter, visual artist and creator of iconic monster costumes. The band comes from Rovaniemi in northern Finnish Lapland, and the harsh scenery and the mystical aura of this region perfectly coincide with the group's aesthetics. It is even said that Mr. Lordi is – right after Santa Claus – the second most celebrated resident of this part of the Arctic Circle.
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Although it has been a long time since the early 1990s, the actual age of the Finnish monsters, and how long they have been sowing havoc, remains a closely guarded secret. However, we can tell you who the band members are and what roles they execute on stage.
- Mr. Lordi – Known for his many roles in the past, but his actual identity remains a mystery. He is simply a descendant of 9th century demons and northern trolls. He takes on the function of lead singer.
- Kone - A guitar player. A character so mysterious that even on the band's authoritative website, small was mentioned about him...
- Mana – a little celebrated legend from the North Scandian folklore. A shepherd of the dead, operating on the border between the planet of the surviving and the dead. any old Sanskrits claim that he was in fact erstwhile a man and in the 11th century worked as a wandering pastor in Scandinavia. He's presently behind the drums.
- Hella – although her actual human identity and origin stay unknown, we know that she is 1 of the victims of the cruel experiments of a mad scientist. Hella was imprisoned for months until she was yet brutally reproduced in the form of plastic and rubber as a "living doll". However, this does not capture her ability to play keyboard.
- Hiisi – a replicalian troll from the Arctic. Ready to slip into your ear with your bass sounds and make real music chaos.
One day during the 51st edition of the Eurovision Song Contest...
Nobody in Europe needs to present this contest, but for the sake of consistency, let us present the facts:
Eurovision, or Eurovision Song Contest, is an yearly global music competition organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). It is attended by more than 40 countries that present their own works – usually in the form of 1 phase performance of the typical of the country. The competition is celebrated for its spectacular arrangements, variety of musical styles and spectacular outfits. Points are awarded by both professional jury and audience from individual countries.
End of story. So what happened 20 years ago at 1 of the editions of this contest? In 2006, during the 51st Eurovision Song competition in Athens, no 1 expected Finnish monsters to appear on phase in full swing. With the track “Hard stone Halleluyah“ LORDI shook Europe by winning the contest. Not only did they beat all the erstwhile points records, but they besides proved that stone and dense metallic could happen in mainstream Europe – in a way that no 1 had always heard before, and much little saw.
A week after returning from Athens, the band welcomed about 90 000 people in Helsinki – a historical minute for a comparatively tiny Finnish pop culture scene. The then Finnish president, Tarja Halonen, handed over the LORDI overgrown, bronze key as a symbol of appreciation for their contribution to promoting Finnish music abroad. The band's welcome even went to the Guinness Book of Records as the largest mass karaoke in the world. Triumph besides left a lasting mark in the hometown of Rovaniemi: the main square was renamed Lordi Square (Lordin aukio) in honor of the squad – a visible symbol of their success to this day.
International icon
From that minute on, the LORDI squad became not only an icon of the Finnish music scene, but besides a surviving legend of global pop culture. They regularly appear on the jubilees of Eurovision, peculiar events and in the function of announcing points for Finland, and their presence always gives large excitement.
Finnish monsters have repeatedly caused sensations on tv – appearing, for example, in German amusement programs or amazing fans in the most unexpected moments.
The voice of those who cannot speak
In the heart of all rockman there should be a peculiar place for four-legged friends – and so is the case with members of LORDI. They go 1 step further – the squad has been engaged in crucial initiatives for years to improve surviving conditions. They supported, among others, the PETA run against animal testing.
Additionally, in 2024, Vogue Scandinavia magazine invited the squad to take part in a cover session in which the LORDI presented vegan bags of luxury brands, combining in 1 image their monstrous calculations with modern fashion elegance.
Listen to the band now
Mr. Lordi's musical inspiration reaches deep into the horror genre – both in the lyrics and in the visual work of the band. Tracks specified as ‘Happy fresh Fear‘, ‘Night Of The Loving Dead” or “Scare Force One“ they are full of comic word games and references to dark, monstrous mythology.
These mysteriously crafted costumes that members of the band wear are besides his work. Even the shoes were designed by him to add to each musician as much as 30 centimeters tall, giving them a monumental, truly monstrous figure.
And if you can't wait to feel their phase power on your own — below you will find their latest album on Spotify.
Twenty years after the historical triumph in Eurovision, LORDI are a symbol of courage, originality and proof that dense metallic can enroll in mainstream – with humor, character and healthy dose of monstrous charisma.
Now it's time to celebrate their unique anniversary of success on Pyrkon.
Again – Hard stone Hallelujah & Peace Out
