Lordi

Lordi is a heavy metal band from Finland, and winner of the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest. The idea of Lordi started in 1992 but the band was officially formed in 1996 by Tomi Pu

Lordi is a heavy metal band from Finland, and winner of the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest. The idea of Lordi started in 1992 but the band was officially formed in 1996 by Tomi Putaansuu (known as 'Mr. Lordi') of Rovaniemi, Finland. Lordi is known for their monster costumes and lyrical themes.

Lordi won the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest with a record 292 points, giving Finland its first ever victory. Lordi featured on the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards in Copenhagen when 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 will perform on the main stage at Ozzfest 2007.