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LORDI Announces Hometown Concert

Finnish metal monsters LORDI have announced a hometown gig on December 14 at Lappi Areena in Rovaniemi. This will mark the band's first Finnish gig — indeed, the first European concert — since touring the U.S. with first Ozzfest, then TYPE O NEGATIVE. As previously reported, the official "teaser" fo...

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LORDI: Official 'Dark Floors' Teaser Available

The official "teaser" for "Dark Floors" — the feature film starring the Finnish "monster" metal band LORDI — can be viewed below. The plot summary is as follows: Concerned for her autistic daughter's health, a father sees her removal from the hospital by force as the only option. An elevator breakdo...

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TYPE O NEGATIVE Drummer Says 'Dead Again' Will Be Reissued With New Artwork, Accompanying DVD

Jesse Capps of RockConfidential.com recently conducted an interview with TYPE O NEGATIVE drummer Johnny Kelly. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: RockConfidential.com: You guys have been out on the road for your Halloween tour. How was it this year? Johnny: It's always been something of a tr...

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LORDI Manager, Bodyguard Shot At Following Louisville Concert

According to ESCtoday.com, LORDI's manager and bodyguard were shot at, and a fan was robbed, following the band's performance in Louisville, Kentucky Friday night (October 26). The events started after the concert when LORDI mainman Mr. Lordi, his wife Johanna and the band's keyboardist Awa had just...

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LORDI To Take Part In Online Chat

Finnish monster hard rock sensations LORDI will participate in an online chat at Habbo.com on November 2 at 3 p.m. EST. Habbo Hotel is a richly colorful, multi-dimensional virtual community targeted to teens 13-17. Since its launch in 2000, Habbo Hotel has taken the world by storm. To date, Habbo Ho...

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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist To Perform With LORDI In New York City Tonight

TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French will join Finnish monster rock n' roll band LORDI on stage tonight at The Fillmore in New York City. French, who played on the song "Chainsaw Buffet" off the band's 2007 release "The Arockalypse", will join the band in full TWISTED SISTER attire for the track...

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LORDI: Teaser Trailer For Woozyfly.com 24-Hour 'Halloween Extravaganza' Available

A teaser trailer for LORDI's 24-hour "Halloween Extravaganza" to be broadcast on Woozyfly.com has been posted online at this location. The 24-hour marathon will feature interviews with LORDI, videos and the world exclusive premiere of the LORDI concert at The Fillmore in New York City (shot on Octob...

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LORDI Teams Up With WOOZYFLY.COM To Broadcast 24-Hour 'Halloween Extravaganza'

Finland's monster rock n' roll band LORDI and The End Records have teamed up with Woozyfly, the online music media company devoted to independent artists and independent music, to broadcast a 24-hour online extravaganza on Halloween (October 31, 2007) at www.woozyfly.com/Lordi. The 24-hour marathon...

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LORDI's 'Dark Floors': New Images Posted Online

Twelve new images from "Dark Floors" — the feature film starring the Finnish "monster" metal band LORDI — have surfaced online and can be found at ShockTillYouDrop.com. The plot summary is as follows: Concerned for her autistic daughter's health, a father sees her removal from the hospital by force...

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MISERY SPEAKS, GRANTIG Sign With DRAKKAR RECORDS

Drakkar Records (LORDI, NIGHTWISH, ENSIFERUM, THE SORROW) has announced the signing of two young, promising metal acts from Germany: MISERY SPEAKS and GRANTIG: "We continue to focus on young talents,"comments label manager Marius Kopec. "Of course, classic artist development has become increasingly...

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THUNDERSTONE To Support SONATA ARCTICA In Finland

Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE will support SONATA ARCTICA on a four gig mini-tour of Finland between Christmas and New Year's Eve. The dates are as follows: Dec. 27 - Teatria – Oulu, FIN Dec. 29 - Kaapelitehdas - Helsinki, FIN Dec. 30 - Metroauto Areena - Tampere, FIN Dec. 31 - Jäähal...

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LORDI To Support TYPE O NEGATIVE In October

Finnish heavy metal monsters LORDI have been confirmed as direct support on the TYPE O NEGATIVE tour that kicks off October 12 in New Haven, Connecticut. The dates are as follows: Oct. 12 - New Haven, CT - Toad's Place Oct. 13 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium Oct. 14 - Clifton Park, NY - ...

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DOMINATION BLACK Signs With VIOLENT JOURNEY RECORDS

Finnish "horror" metallers DOMINATION BLACK have inked a new deal with Violent Journey Records. The group's third release, "The Haunting" EP, is scheduled for release in the spring. A new DOMINATION BLACK track, entitled "The House of 1000 Eyes", has been posted on the band's MySpace page. DOMINATIO...

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THUNDERSTONE: Lineup Changes Announced

Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE have issued the following update: "We are sad to announce that Pasi Rantanen [vocals] and Kari Tornack [keyboards] are no longer part of THUNDERSTONE. Due to personal reasons and a visible lack of motivation on their part we saw it best to part with the g...

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LORDI Mainman Defends 'Free' OZZFEST

LORDI mainman Mr. Lordi recently spoke to Jonathan Cunningham of Broward-Palm Beach, Florida's New Times about the Finnish band's participation in this year's Ozzfest, which has been dubbed "Freefest" due to the fact that concert revelers are able to enjoy the show without having to pay. "We are not...