Monstars of Rock: The Lordi Story

About Monstars of Rock: The Lordi Story

LORDI are a band like no other, a monster squad that plays catchy hard rock music inspired by the likes of KISS, Twisted Sister and Alice Cooper. But their story is even more unique than their look. From humble roots, to winning the Eurovision in 2006, to becoming an unstoppable heavy metal force, LORDI’s journey as a band is filled with mountainous highs and hellish lows. Experience the band’s story through the first hand accounts of Mr. Lordi, and his troop of monsters both past and present, along with the guiding voice of host and True Metal Podcast founder Matthew Kessie. This story isn’t just about music, it’s about dreams, sacrifices, determination and perseverance. A True Metal Podcast Production Follow True Metal POD on Instagram and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

True Metal Podcast

Category

music · music · music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

21 Mar 2020

Latest episode

21 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   21 Apr 2025

   The Limited Deadition Special - 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' from MONSTERDISCOHELL for the exclusive photo for this episodes artwork. Stay tuned to TRUEMETALPOD on Instagram and X to stay up to date with the production. TRUEMETALPOD is edited, produced, directed and created by Matthew Kessie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   29 Oct 2024

   The Screem Writers Guild Finale - featuring an interview with the full band and Nosferuiz

   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. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   15 Mar 2024

   The Monsterican Dream 20th Anniversary Special

   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 highlighted before. Huge thanks to Mana, Hiisi and Kone for providing some amazing isolated tracks of Wake the Snake and Kalmageddon, that are present in the episode. Stay up to date with the production by following TRUE METAL PODCAST on Instagram and Twitter @truemetalpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

33,188

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

45 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

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Quality

31

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

85

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