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Lordi
Lordi-Toulouse.jpg
Background information
Origin Helsinki, Finland
Genres Hard rock, heavy metal, shock rock
Years active 1992–present
Labels Sony Music, AFM Records, BMG, GUN, The End, Drakkar Records
Members Mr. Lordi
Amen
OX
Mana
Hella
Past members G-Stealer
Enary
Magnum
Kita
Kalma
Otus
Awa

Lordi is a Finnish heavy metal band. They are super famous for their awesome monster costumes! You might know their songs like "Hard Rock Hallelujah" and "Would You Love a Monsterman?".

The band Lordi started in 1992. It was created by a musician known as Mr. Lordi. The first members included Mr. Lordi (who sings), Kita (on drums), Amen (on guitar), G-stealer (on bass), and Enary (on keyboards). Their first song, "Would You Love a Monsterman?", came out in 2002. This song was also on their album called Get Heavy. Lordi's music and unique style are often compared to American bands like Kiss and Twisted Sister.

Who Are the Members of Lordi?

Lordi has had different members over the years. Each member wears a special monster costume and has a cool monster name!

Current Band Members

These are the musicians who play in Lordi right now:

  • Mr. Lordi (whose real name is Tomi Putaansuu) - He is the singer and has been with the band since 1992.
  • Amen (Jussi Sydänmaa) - He plays the guitar and joined in 1996.
  • Hiisi - He plays the bass guitar and joined the band in 2019.
  • Mana - He plays the drums and has been a member since 2012.
  • Hella - She plays the keyboards and joined in 2012.

Past Band Members

These musicians used to be part of Lordi:

  • G-Stealer (Sami Keinänen) - bass (1996-1999)
  • Magnum (Sami Wolking) - bass, backing vocals (1999-2002)
  • Kalma (Niko Hurme) - bass, backing vocals (2002-2005)
  • Enary (Erna Siikavirta) - keyboards, backing vocals (1996-2005)
  • Kita (Sampsa Astala) - drums (2000-2010)
  • Otus (Tonmi Lillman) - drums (2010-2012)
  • Awa (Leena Peisa) - keyboards (2005-2012)
  • OX (Samer el Nahhal) - bass guitar (2005-2018)

Lordi's Music Albums

Lordi has released many albums over the years. Here are some of their main ones:

Studio Albums

  • Napalm Market (This was a demo album, released in 1993)
  • Bend Over and Pray the Lord (1997)
  • Get Heavy (2002)
  • The Monsterican Dream (2004)
  • The Arockalypse (2006)
  • Deadache (2008)
  • Babez for Breakfast (2010)
  • To Beast or Not To Beast (2013)
  • Scare Force One (2014)
  • Monstereophonic (Theaterror Vs. Demonarchy) (2016)
  • Sexorcism (2018)
  • Killection (2020)

Collection Albums

These albums are collections of their songs:

  • The Monster Show (collection, 2005)
  • Zombilation – The Greatest Cuts (collection, 2009)
  • Scarchives Vol. 1 (collection, 2012)

Lordi's Singles and EPs

Lordi has also released many single songs and EPs (Extended Plays, which are shorter than albums). Here are some of them:

  • Would You Love a Monsterman? (2002)
  • Devil is a Loser (2003)
  • Blood Red Sandman (2004)
  • My Heaven Is Your Hell (2004)
  • Hard Rock Hallelujah (2006)
  • Who's Your Daddy? (2006)
  • Would You Love A Monsterman? (2006) (PROMO)
  • It Snows In Hell (2006)
  • They Only Come Out At Night (2007)
  • Beast Loose In Paradise (2008)
  • Bite It Like A Bulldog (2008)
  • Famous Five (EP, 2008)
  • Deadache (2008)
  • This Is Heavy Metal (2010)
  • Rock Police (2010)
  • The Riff (2013)
  • Nailed by the Hammer of Frankenstein (2014)
  • Hug You Hardcore (2016)
  • Your Tongue’s Got the Cat (2018)
  • Naked in My Cellar (2018)
  • Shake the Baby Silent (2019)
  • I Dug a Hole in the Yard for You (2019)
  • Like A Bee To The Honey (2020)

Lordi in Movies

Lordi has even been in movies!

  • The Kin (2004)
  • Dark Floors (2008)

Lordi in Comics

The band has also appeared in comic books:

  • Monster Magazine (2002)
  • The Uninvited Guests (2003)
  • Keräilijä (2006)
  • Alkuperä (2006)
  • Verenjano (2007)
  • Verensininen (2008)
  • Graphic Novels (2013)
  • Illustrated Lyrics (2014)

Images for kids

  • LordiMoscow

    Lordi performing live in 2005

  • Lordi en Barcelona9

    Lordi performing in Barcelona in 2009

  • ESC2016 Grand Final Interval Act 16

    Lordi, appearing in the interval act for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016

  • Lordi Rockharz 2019 32

    Lordi performing at Rockharz Open Air 2019

  • Amen LIVE

    Amen's outfits are designed by Mr. Lordi.

  • Lordi-Toulouse

    Lordi performing live with pyrotechnics

  • Lordi and Awa

    Lordi's public appearances always include the full costumes.

  • Lordi square

    The sign at Lordi's Square in Rovaniemi

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Lordi para niños

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