Monstars of Rock: The Lordi Story

A detailed dissection of 'LIMITED DEADITION', LORDI's 19th studio album. MR. LORDI started out with references like neon lights and rubix cubes, but how did these starting points cultivate into an album bursting at the seams with 80s nostalgia, catchy choruses and kickass riffs. Tune in to hear the experiences of HIISI, KONE, MANA, HELLA, MR. LORDI and Ralph Ruiz. Huge thanks to Juha 'Psyanide' fr...

An interview that's been a long time coming! Tune in to hear the first full band LORDI interview in the current line-up and also a chat with LORDI's one and only Ralph Ruiz aka NOSFERUIZ. This brings an end to the Screem Writers Guild era of LORDI, and soon we shall witness the next edition of LORDI. Follow @TRUEMETALPOD on Instagram and X to stay up to date with the production Hosted on Acast. Se...

To mark the 20th anniversary of LORDI 's second album The Monsterican Dream, we are going to revisit some of the topics and themes that we didn't get to cover when we looked at this album back during the first season of the this series. Featured in this episode are Mr. Lordi, Kita, Kalma, Amen and music producer Hiili Hiilesmaa who all provide some incredible insights and thoughts never covered or...

Mr. Lordi is the creature of this feature, in the final instalment of this season of MSOR. Thanks to @psyanide of @monsterdiscohell for the exclusive photo, which has been used for the podcast artwork. Make sure to follow @truemetalpod on Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date with the production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In what is the penultimate CREATURE FEATURE of this season of Monstars of Rock: The LORDI Story we talk to Ralph Ruiz who voices the character Nosferuiz on Screem Writers Guild, LORDI's latest album. Thanks to @psyanide of @Monsterdiscohell for the photo which has been used as for the podcast artwork. Make sure to follow @truemetalpod on Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date with the production...

In the fourth #creaturefeature of the latest season we visit the Cutterfly's humble abode, as we talk all things Screem Writers Guild. Podcast Artwork photo taken by @psyanide of @monsterdiscohell Stay up to date with the podcast by following us on Instagram and Twitter over @truemetalpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a stroll down tortured lane with LORDI's mistress of the keys, Hella, as we talk all things SWG (Screem Writers Guild) in the third CREATURE FEATURE of the the latest season. Podcast Artwork photo taken by @psyanide of @monsterdiscohell Follow @truemetalpod on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with the production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on our second CREATURE FEATURE of the new season, as we chat to Kone about his first full year in LORDI and all about LORDI's latest record SCREEM WRITERS GUILD. Thanks to @psyanide from @Monsterdiscohell for the exclusive photo for this week's podcast artwork. Follow @truemetalpod on Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date with the production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

In our first creature feature of the new season, we catch up with LORDI's bassist and not so new guy anymore HIISI about the newest LORDI record SCREEM WRITERS GUILD. Exclusive photo courtesy of Psyanide from MONSTERDISCOHELL - LORDI's officially unofficial photo library. Head to @TRUEMETALPOD on Instagram and Twitter to keep up to date with the production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Listen to KONE’s first interview as an official member of LORDI on this exclusive episode of MonStars of Rock: The LORDI Story. The newest monster talks to Matthew Kessie about his influences, how he joined the group, his live debuts at Rock in The City and his ambitions for the future with the Monster Squad. Plus much much more!!  Follow @truemetalpod on Instagram and Twitter to see exc...

In this update episode, Matthew talks to MR. LORDI about all the news surrounding LORDI since the release of LORDIVERSITY. From the feedback to the 7 album masterpiece(s), returning to festivals and of course the departure of Amen and the arrival of KONE. Make sure to check out MONSTERDISCOHELL for awesome LORDI photo galleries. Follow @truemetalpod on Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date with...

In this 3 hour special True Metal Podcast presenter Matthew Kessie chats to MR. LORDI for 3 hours, in what is the longest ever interview with the leviathan but also the most in-depth analysis to exist of LORDIVERSITY. Don't forget to enter our HIISI competition to win one of two sets of the Reptroll's bass strings used on LORDIVERSITY. The winners will be announced today (5th December) over on @tr...

On the sixth day of our weeklong celebration of LORDIVERSITY, we talk to the pale pastor MANA about his drumming on the latest records and how he found changing up his playing style on LORDI's time-machine that is LORDIVERSITY. We also ask MANA some of your questions, all of which were kindly provided by our listeners over on Instagram. Thanks to these monstermaniacs for their questions for MANA -...

On the fifth day of our weeklong celebration of LORDIVERSITY, we talk to the Scarbie HELLA all about the keyboard, the grand piano and everything to do with her experience of LORDIVERSITY; while also finding out how the last two years without gigs has been like for her and LORDI. We also ask HELLA some of your questions, all of which were kindly provided by our listeners over on Instagram. Thanks...

On the fourth day of our weeklong deep dive into LORDIVERSITY, we chat to the LORDI's bassist, the Reptroll HIISI all about his experience of LORDI' s behemoth of a record. Fun fact, Hiisi has now played bass on more albums than any other bassist for LORDI and he has only been in the band for two years, how insane is that? Follow @truemetalpod on Instagram and Twitter , to see exclusive pictures a...

On the third day of our week-long deep dive into LORDIVERSITY , we talk to Janne Halmkrona , LORDI's A & R manager of nearly 16 years. Janne has played a huge role in bringing the concept of LORDIVERSITY to fans and making it a reality, while also being the executive producer on the albums alongside MR. MANA . Hear all about his experience of this insanely awesome project! Follow @truemetalpod...

On the second day of our week-long look at LORDIVERSITY , Matthew chats to Ralph Ruiz , LORDI's SCG radio theater actor. Ralph has been doing these crazy voice thingies since the DEADACHE era tour, and first appeared on an SCG on BABEZ FOR BREAKFAST , but this time around he wasn't just one RUIZ, he was many RUIZS. Follow @truemetalpod on Instagram and Twitter to see exclusive pictures and to ente...

In the first of this week's episodes, we talk to Tracy Lipp , LORDI' s lyrical co-writer and vocal coach, about his experience of LORDIVERSITY . Join us daily all this week , as we celebrate LORDIVERSITY . LORDI's latest 7-album masterpiece. Follow @truemetalpod on Instagram and Twitter to see exclusive pictures and to enter our insane competition launching tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

In the final documentary style episode of the series, we delve into the masterpiece that is KILLECTION , discuss the departure of the hellbull OX and the arrival of the reptroll HIISI (in his first ever interview) . All that and much more! And it doesn't stop there, as next week it's LORDIVERSITY week on MONSTARS OF ROCK: THE LORDI STORY . So stay tuned for more info on that! Follow @truemetalpod...

In this episode we look at LORDI' s ninth studio album SEXORCISM . An album with a clear thematic direction (SEX + HORROR), which paved the road for the near future, KILLECTION and LORDIVERSITY . Follow TRUE METAL PODCAST on Twitter and Instagram to keep up to date with the production - @truemetalpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this first episode of the third and final season of MONSTARS OF ROCK: THE LORDI STORY, we look at LORDI eighth album Monstereophonic: Theaterror vs. Demonarchy. This particular record seen LORDI's music take a step towards a second musical evolution; as half the songs ( Theaterror) were in LORDI's usual hard rock style, while the other half were part of a concept album called Demonarchy , which...

In the final episode of Part A: Evilution of Season 2, we look back at the Scare Force One era. A time where LORDI's sound truly takes up a new form, and with their overall 'evilution' truly becoming visible for everyone to see. Follow @truemetalpod on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date on the production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a massive upheaval in the line-up, LORDI entered a newer heavier territory, the To Beast era. With new members Mana and Hella, the sound of LORDI evolved into a more dynamic and expansive style than previous albums. But, ultimately, did the album live up to the expectations of the group and where would this new sound take the band. Follow @truemetalpod on Twitter and Instagram to keep up to d...

Following the darkest album in LORDI's history came their magnum opus, 'Babez for Breakfast'. An album which screams LORDI all over it. But, of course, this album came in a turbulent time for the band with numerous line-up changes, a passing of an influential member and much more along the road too. Follow True Metal POD on Instagram and Twitter to keep up to date with the production. Hosted on Ac...

In the first episode of Season 2, Matthew Kessie returns to the end of the Arockalypse phase, to find out what was going on in the band at this point in their history. From winning to Eurovision, to becoming national treasures but then all of a sudden being shunned by their home country and misunderstood by them, how did this come to be and what set out the darker tone of LORDI's fourth studio alb...