Lordi

Lordi () is a Finnish rock band from Rovaniemi. The band was formed in 1992 by the band's lead singer, songwriter and costume maker Mr Lordi (Tomi Petteri Putaansuu), and are known for wearing monster masks and using horror elements with pyrotechnics during concerts and music videos. The band rose to fame in 2002 with their hit single "Would You Love a Monsterman?", and won the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 with their song "Hard Rock Hallelujah".

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Lordi is a Finnish rock band formed in 1992 that gained international recognition by combining heavy rock music with theatrical monster costumes, masks, and horror-themed pyrotechnics. The band became particularly notable for winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006 with their song "Hard Rock Hallelujah."

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Official name: Lordi
Official website: lordi.fi
Image: Lordi Metal Frenzy 2025 10.jpg

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inception: 1992-00-00
social media followers: 133000
start of work period: 1992-00-00
native label: Lordi

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Contents

History
1992–2002: Formation
2002–2006: ''Get Heavy'', success in Europe and ''The Monsterican Dream''
2006–2008: ''The Arockalypse'' and Eurovision
2008–2012: ''Deadache'', ''Babez for Breakfast'' and Otus' death
2012–2018: ''To Beast or Not to Beast'' to ''Monstereophonic''
2018–2020: ''Sexorcism'' and departure of OX
2020–2022: ''Killection'', ''Lordiversity'' and Amen's departure
2022–present: ''Screem Writers Guild'' and ''Limited Deadition''
Style
Musical style
Costumes and masks
Unmasked by the media
Tributes
Band members
Timeline
Discography
Filmography
See also
References
Citations
Sources
External links

Lordi has toured and recorded actively since 2002, and Mr Lordi upgrades the band's costumes and masks for each album. The band has gone through several line-up changes with Mr Lordi being the only consistent member of the band since their foundation. Members of Lordi have stated their desire for their unmasked faces to remain private.