Monstereophonic (Theaterror Vs. Demonarchy) cover

Monstereophonic (Theaterror Vs. Demonarchy)

Lordi · 2016

64 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · shock rock

A theatrical blend of hard rock and heavy metal, steeped in horror imagery and campy bravado.

Why this album works

This album marks a significant entry in Lordi's discography for its conceptual framework that pits two fictional factions against each other. It garnered attention for its unique blend of humor and horror within heavy metal, contributing to the band's cult status in the genre and showcasing their continued relevance in the European metal scene.
Best for
theatrical storytelling with climaxes campy bravado for fun listening dynamic wave-like pacing experience
Context
Released on September 16, 2016, 'Monstereophonic (Theaterror Vs. Demonarchy)' is Lordi's seventh studio album, following their 2014 release 'Scare Force One'. By this time, the band was well-established after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006, continuing to build on their notorious shock rock persona with increasingly elaborate performances.
Stylistic neighbors
Ugly Kid Joe· Andrew W.K.· Ozzy Osbourne

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Scg8: One Message Waiting 1:10
  • 2 Let's Go Slaughter He-Man (I Wanna Be the Beast-Man in the Masters of the Universe) Standout 4:30
  • 3 Hug You Hardcore 3:40
  • 4 Down With the Devil 4:29
  • 5 Mary Is Dead 4:37
  • 6 Sick Flick 4:00
  • 7 None for One 4:15
  • 8 SCG VIII: Opening Scene 1:22
  • 9 Demonarchy Standout 6:01
  • 10 The Unholy Gathering 5:09
  • 11 Heaven Sent Hell on Earth Standout 5:43
  • 12 And the Zombie Says 6:23
  • 13 Break of Dawn 5:47
  • 14 The Night the Monsters Died 7:13

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