Lordi
Lordi is a Finnish hard rock band, formed in 1992 by the band's lead singer, songwriter and costume-designer, Mr. Lordi. The band is known for wearing monster masks and using pyrotechnics during concerts. They rose to domestic success in 2002 with their first single, "Would You Love a Monsterman?".
Lordi made history in 2006 by becoming the first, and still today the only hard rock act to win the Eurovision Song Contest. They are the only Finnish Eurovision Song Contest winner.
Lordi has been featured on the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards in Copenhagen when the band's frontman, Mr. Lordi, presented the award for rock. They were also the closing act, playing their single "Hard Rock Hallelujah". Lordi has performed on the main stage at Ozzfest in 2007 and later that year toured with Type O Negative and Twin Method until Halloween night.
Members of Lordi always wear masks at interviews and have stated their desire for their personal identities to remain private. The band has not confirmed or denied the accuracy of these names. However, they have been widely published in the media and on websites.
Lordi made history in 2006 by becoming the first, and still today the only hard rock act to win the Eurovision Song Contest. They are the only Finnish Eurovision Song Contest winner.
Lordi has been featured on the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards in Copenhagen when the band's frontman, Mr. Lordi, presented the award for rock. They were also the closing act, playing their single "Hard Rock Hallelujah". Lordi has performed on the main stage at Ozzfest in 2007 and later that year toured with Type O Negative and Twin Method until Halloween night.
Members of Lordi always wear masks at interviews and have stated their desire for their personal identities to remain private. The band has not confirmed or denied the accuracy of these names. However, they have been widely published in the media and on websites.