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Bend Over and Pray the Lord

Lordi · 2012

61 min · 29 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · shock rock

A theatrical blend of hard rock and heavy metal, drenched in horror-inspired imagery and catchy hooks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady energy for headbanging sessions
  • theatrical storytelling with intensity
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • horror-inspired imagery throughout tracks
  • for party atmosphere

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer subtle, quiet listening
  • avoid theatrical or over-the- styles

Where this album fits

Themes
horror-inspired humor· monstrous personas· death and resurrection
Career context
Released on September 3, 2012, 'Bend Over and Pray the Lord' was Lordi's sixth studio album, following their successful 'Bait & Switch' from 2010. At this point, Lordi had already established themselves as a prominent figure in the shock rock genre after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006, which boosted their international profile significantly.
Stylistic neighbors
Ghost· Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Meliora by Ghost — Shares theatricality and horror themes, blending hard rock with catchy melodies and dark humor.
Hellbilly Deluxe 2 by Rob Zombie — Combines heavy metal with horror imagery and a playful, over-the-top aesthetic.
Welcome 2 My Nightmare by Alice Cooper — Explores similar shock rock theatrics with a focus on horror-themed narratives and catchy hooks.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Playing the Devil 4:10
  • 2 Cyberundertaker 4:34
  • 3 Steamroller 4:43
  • 4 Almost Human 3:13
  • 5 Idol 5:12
  • 6 Paint in Blood 3:48
  • 7 Death Suits You Fine 3:55
  • 8 I Am the Leviathan 3:25
  • 9 Take Me to Your Leader 4:24
  • 10 Monstermotorhellmachine 5:12
  • 11 The Dead Are the Family 3:34
  • 12 White Lightning Moonshine 5:07
  • 13 With Love and Sledgehammer 4:05
  • 14 Get Heavy 3:03
  • 15 Hulking Dynamo 3:03

Disc 2

  • 1 Getting Ready
  • 2 SCG
  • 3 Get Heavy
  • 4 Hellbender Turbulence
  • 5 Devil Is a Loser
  • 6 Dynamite Tonight
  • 7 Icon of Dominance
  • 8 Enary Solo
  • 9 Biomechanic Man
  • 10 Monster Monster
  • 11 Not the Nicest Guy
  • 12 Last Kiss Goodbye
  • 13 Rock the Hell Outta You
  • 14 Would You Love a Monsterman

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