Lordi is a Finnish hard rock band, formed in 1996 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 with their 2002 single, "Would You Love a Monsterman?".
Lordi made history in 2006 by winning the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest with a then record 292 points, becoming the first Finnish performer to win the contest. Lordi was 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". They also performed on Britain's Making Your Mind Up for the Eurovision Song Contest. Lordi performed on the main stage at Ozzfest 2007 and later that year toured with Type O Negative and Twin Method until Halloween night.
Read more about Lordi: Formation (1996–2002), Get Heavy (2002–2003), Popularity Waning (2004–2005), Eurovision Song Contest Victory, The Arockalypse (2006–2008), Deadache (2008–2009), Babez For Breakfast, New Drummer Otus, Death of Drummer Otus and Awa's Departure (2010–2012), Band's Music, Costumes, Show, Eurovision Song Contest 2006, New Record Label, Tributes, 2011 Parliamentary Election Controversy, Members, Tours, Late Night With Conan O'Brien