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Following this morning report that Lordi drummer Sampsa Astala (AKA Kita) is launching his own bid to become Finland's 2011 entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest with his side-project Stala And So, Lordi have decided to fire him for daring to perform unmasked!"It is our unfortunate task to inform that Kita is no longer a member of Lordi," reads an official statement from the band, who won Eurovision back in 2006. "Kita has made a decision to pursue his own career publicly as himself, without his alter ego Kita. This is in direct conflict with one of the cornerstones of Lordi's image. Therefore it is not possible for him to continue as a member of the band anymore."Lordi will continue as always, masked and costumed, consisting of monster personas. Also, the upcoming tour will happen as planned," the statement continues. "We thank Kita for the years he has been an important part of the band and our successes and wish him all the best in his future."
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Lordi: Update Tour Schedule
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Hard rockers LORDI have updated their touring schedule for spring and summer festivals. LORDI's upcoming gigs are now as follows: 03.04.2013 D-Hamburg, Markthalle 04.04.2013 D-Geiselwind, Eventhalle 05.04.2013 D-Memmingen, Kaminwerk 06.04.2013 D-Offenbach-Bieber, TV Turnhalle Bieber 07.04.2013 D-Mannheim, Alte Seilerei 09.04.2013 F-Savi...
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Lordi: - Making Of 'The Riff' Video Footage Posted
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Finland's LORDI are gearing up for the release their new album, To Beast Or Not To Beast, on March 1st worldwide (excluding Finland) via AFM Records. The album will be released on March 19th in North America via The End Records. Prior to the album release, the band issued a single for the track, 'The Riff', on February 8...
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Lordi: New Video Interview Posted Online
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RockNLive.org recently conducted an interview with Finnish heavy metal monsters LORDI. You can now watch the chat below. LORDI will release its new album, "To Beast Or Not To Beast", on March 1 in Europe (excluding Finland) via AFM Records. The CD will be made available in North America on March 19 through The End Records. The...
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Lordi: To Perform At Eurosong 2013
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According to Esctoday.com, the 2006 Eurovision Finnish winning rock band LORDI will be performing at the 2013 Irish Eurovision national final, Eurosong 2013 on Friday, February 22. Lordi will release their new album, To Beast Or Not To Beast, on March 1st worldwide (excluding Finland), via AFM Records. The album will be released on M...
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Lordi: - Lyric Video For 'The Riff' Posted
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Finnish shock rockers LORDI will release their new album, To Beast Or Not To Beast, on March 1st worldwide (excluding Finland), via AFM Records. The album will be released on March 19th in North America via The End Records. A lyric video for the album track, 'The Riff', can be seen below: To Beast Or Not To Beast was recorded la...
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