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Rovaniemi, Finland (1996 – present)
Lordi is a hard rock / heavy metal band from Finland, formed in 1996 by ‘Mr. Lordi’ of Rovaniemi, Finland. They’re known for their monster costumes and lyrical themes.
In the beginning of the 1990s, Mr. Lordi played in a small band from Rovaniemi. He left the band when the other members didn’t agree with the introduction of theatrical elements and KISS-style rock. Mr. Lordi started producing demos under the name Lordi in 1991 and continued to do so for a few years. The rest of the band members met each other for first time in 1996 in Stockholm, where they had gone to see KISS perform. From the very beginning, they wanted their band to perform with spectacular pyrotechnics, ‘monster style’. This, together with their masked image made several recording companies turn the band down, some saying that they should play black metal if they wear masks. Finally, the BMG recording company accepted them and their first album, Get Heavy, sold 40 000 copies in Finland.
The monster masks and costumes the band use are made of foam latex. The masks were first cast and then glued together piece by piece. Mr. Lordi mentioned that their suits still have some original pieces from 1996. He has also said that the suits cost them “a few hundred euros.” The band members do each others’ makeup.
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 the beginning of the 1990s, Mr. Lordi played in a small band from Rovaniemi. He left the band when the other members didn’t agree with the introduction of theatrical elements and KISS-style rock. Mr. Lordi started producing demos under the name Lordi in 1991 and continued to do so for a few years. The rest of the band members met each other for first time in 1996 in Stockholm, where they had gone to see KISS perform. From the very beginning, they wanted their band to perform with spectacular pyrotechnics, ‘monster style’. This, together with their masked image made several recording companies turn the band down, some saying that they should play black metal if they wear masks. Finally, the BMG recording company accepted them and their first album, Get Heavy, sold 40 000 copies in Finland.
The monster masks and costumes the band use are made of foam latex. The masks were first cast and then glued together piece by piece. Mr. Lordi mentioned that their suits still have some original pieces from 1996. He has also said that the suits cost them “a few hundred euros.” The band members do each others’ makeup.
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.
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Acid_XenomorpH wrote:
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Gunners_Forever wrote:
I just found out.. RIP..
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Metallimaster wrote:
RIP Otus
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BeIieve wrote:
Rock in Peace
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DavCnuk wrote:
Rest in Peace Otus
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BloodyCrumpets wrote:
Rest in peace, Tonmi.. God, can't believe it.
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marcootjemusic wrote:
fot all of those that are shocked about ''Otus'' Tonmi Lillman's death join this group. And tell what you think of him as a person and as a drummer. Share you're emotions with the rest of the group! http://www.last.fm/group/R.I.P.+Tonmi+Lillman R.I.P. My friend!
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Perrydotto wrote:
RIP Otus! Your awesomeness will be remembered.
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AcePumpkin87 wrote:
RIP Otus
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UpTheIrons06 wrote:
RIP Otus
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IsaMetal wrote:
RIP Otus =(
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TheSuiciderr wrote:
RIP Tonmi.
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clemen- wrote:
R.I.P OTUS
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icyguitar wrote:
R.I.P. Tonmi Lillman [5]
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R.I.P. Tonmi Lillman [4]
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R.I.P. Tonmi Lillman [3]
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R.I.P. Tonmi Lillman [2]
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Dima-95 wrote:
R.I.P. Tonmi Lillman
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facike wrote:
Blood RED Sandman - HOLY Fucking EPIC - VIDEO, EPIC - MUSIC!!!!!!
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MartinLegovich wrote:
Aguante Lordi Carajo!!!!
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News
LORDI'S NEW DRUMMER REVEALED!!!
26 Oct 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/lordi
Lordi’s new drummer is called Otus, whose name stands for
creature. He is the tenth member in Lordi family tree. Mr.
Lordi tells about Otus: ”We are not really sure who or what he is,
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LORDI'S NEW DRUMMER REVEALED!!!
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14 Oct 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/lordi
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microbe14, ArionGalba, panthera-bride and 17 other people added Lordi to their libraries. 6 hours ago
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