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Despite the strict approach in relations to their costumes, on ] ] the Finnish tabloid '']'' published a photograph of Lordi himself in civilian clothing, with his face partially showing. Lordi has called this an insult towards them and an attempt to destroy the "monster image" they have worked ten years to create. Despite the strict approach in relations to their costumes, on ] ] the Finnish tabloid '']'' published a photograph of Lordi himself in civilian clothing, with his face partially showing. Lordi has called this an insult towards them and an attempt to destroy the "monster image" they have worked ten years to create.


Lordi represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 finals with the song "Hard Rock Hallelujah". This has lead to some controversy in Finland with some critics calling for the President to veto the entry of the band.<ref>{{cite web | title = Monster band has Finland fretting over face it shows | url = http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/04/17/news/finn.php | format = HTML |publisher = International Herald Tribune}}</ref>. The President of a Greek restaurant and bar owners' union, Mrs. ], has made a public plea<ref>{{cite web | title = 'NO ENTRANCE' TO THE FINNISH MUSIC GROUP!! | url = http://www.paskedi.gr/UserPages/NewsLetterPreview.aspx?ID=58 | format = HTML}}</ref> to the people of Finland and Greece to not allow Lordi to perform in the ], because she claims they are a ] group. Lordi represented Finland (and won by fucking miles) in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 finals with the song "Hard Rock Hallelujah". This has lead to some controversy in Finland with some critics calling for the President to veto the entry of the band.<ref>{{cite web | title = Monster band has Finland fretting over face it shows | url = http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/04/17/news/finn.php | format = HTML |publisher = International Herald Tribune}}</ref>. The President of a Greek restaurant and bar owners' union, Mrs. ], has made a public plea<ref>{{cite web | title = 'NO ENTRANCE' TO THE FINNISH MUSIC GROUP!! | url = http://www.paskedi.gr/UserPages/NewsLetterPreview.aspx?ID=58 | format = HTML}}</ref> to the people of Finland and Greece to not allow Lordi to perform in the ], because she claims they are a ] group.
This statement has been criticised within the Greek internet space as few Greeks share Mrs. Konstantinidou's opinions. In the plea, Mrs. Konstantinidou claims that she speaks on the behalf of "all Greeks" also claiming ] (saying that "all" Greeks are born "sane"). <ref>{{cite web | title = Greek religious fanaticism rears its ugly head once more | url = http://www.last.fm/user/db0/journal/2006/03/18/98330/ | format = HTML }}</ref> Lordi himself has responded to these accusations by stating that a satanist group would not write songs such as "Hard Rock Hallelujah" or "Devil is a Loser", although adding that they are not a ] band either.<ref>{{cite web | title = Finland sends in the heavy metal mob for its Eurovision challenge | url = http://arts.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,,1760551,00.html | format = HTML | publisher = The Guardian}}</ref> This statement has been criticised within the Greek internet space as few Greeks share Mrs. Konstantinidou's opinions. In the plea, Mrs. Konstantinidou claims that she speaks on the behalf of "all Greeks" also claiming ] (saying that "all" Greeks are born "sane"). <ref>{{cite web | title = Greek religious fanaticism rears its ugly head once more | url = http://www.last.fm/user/db0/journal/2006/03/18/98330/ | format = HTML }}</ref> Lordi himself has responded to these accusations by stating that a satanist group would not write songs such as "Hard Rock Hallelujah" or "Devil is a Loser", although adding that they are not a ] band either.<ref>{{cite web | title = Finland sends in the heavy metal mob for its Eurovision challenge | url = http://arts.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,,1760551,00.html | format = HTML | publisher = The Guardian}}</ref>
Lordi won the Eurovision Song Song Contest for 2006. Lordi won the Eurovision Song Song Contest for 2006.

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Lordi
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Background information
Years active1992–present
MembersMr. Lordi
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Awa
Kita

Lordi is a melodic theatrical hard rock band from Finland. They are mostly known for their unusual monster costumes and lyrical themes.

The monster costumes are such an integral part of Lordi's publicity image that they refuse to be photographed or even interviewed without them, even if in some cases it leads to their own discomfort. In a brief segment on the BBC reporting about the band attending the Eurovision Song Contest 2006, they were shown lounging beside the pool in full sunlight, while wearing their costumes. During the segment Mr. Lordi remarked that the costumes and the heat didn't mix, however despite their discomfort they appeared to be fully willing and dedicated to their art. Despite the strict approach in relations to their costumes, on March 15 2006 the Finnish tabloid Ilta-Sanomat published a photograph of Lordi himself in civilian clothing, with his face partially showing. Lordi has called this an insult towards them and an attempt to destroy the "monster image" they have worked ten years to create.

Lordi represented Finland (and won by fucking miles) in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 finals with the song "Hard Rock Hallelujah". This has lead to some controversy in Finland with some critics calling for the President to veto the entry of the band.. The President of a Greek restaurant and bar owners' union, Mrs. Niki Kostantinidou, has made a public plea to the people of Finland and Greece to not allow Lordi to perform in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006, because she claims they are a satanist group. This statement has been criticised within the Greek internet space as few Greeks share Mrs. Konstantinidou's opinions. In the plea, Mrs. Konstantinidou claims that she speaks on the behalf of "all Greeks" also claiming national superiority (saying that "all" Greeks are born "sane"). Lordi himself has responded to these accusations by stating that a satanist group would not write songs such as "Hard Rock Hallelujah" or "Devil is a Loser", although adding that they are not a gospel band either. Lordi won the Eurovision Song Song Contest for 2006.

Members

Current members

Former members

Discography

Albums

  • Get Heavy (2002)
  • The Monsterican Dream (2004)
  • The Monster Show (Hybrid album of "Get Heavy" & "Monsterican Dream" for marketing in UK) (2005)
  • The Arockalypse (2006)

Singles and EPs

  • "Would You Love a Monsterman?" (2002)
  • "Devil is a Loser" (2003)
  • Blood Red Sandman (EP) (2004)
  • "My Heaven is Your Hell" (2004)
  • "Hard Rock Hallelujah" (2006)

Music videos

  • "Devil is a Loser"
  • "Would You Love a Monsterman?"
  • "Blood Red Sandman"
  • "Hard Rock Hallelujah (the winner song of Eurovision 2006)"

See also

Related genres:

Similar bands:

References

  1. "Monster band has Finland fretting over face it shows" (HTML). International Herald Tribune.
  2. "'NO ENTRANCE' TO THE FINNISH MUSIC GROUP!!" (HTML).
  3. "Greek religious fanaticism rears its ugly head once more" (HTML).
  4. "Finland sends in the heavy metal mob for its Eurovision challenge" (HTML). The Guardian.

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