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Scare Force One

Lordi · 2014

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

A grotesque carnival of hard rock riffs and theatrical horror elements collide in a campy spectacle.

Why this album works

Best for
theatrical campy energy bursts wave-like pacing with peaks sing-along choruses for parties
Context
By the time 'Scare Force One' was released in 2014, Lordi had already established themselves as Finland's most recognized heavy metal act, winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006 with their hit 'Hard Rock Hallelujah.' This album marked their seventh studio release and followed the band's previous work, 'To Beast or Not to Beast' (2013), further solidifying their unique blend of heavy metal and shock rock theatrics.
If you like
hard rock, heavy metal, shock rock

Scare Force One is an album by Lordi, released in 2014. A grotesque carnival of hard rock riffs and theatrical horror elements collide in a campy spectacle. 'Scare Force One' debuted at number one on the Finnish Albums Chart, highlighting Lordi's continued popularity in their home country. The album's fusion of horror-themed lyrics with catchy melodies exemplifies their influence on the shock rock genre, inspiring subsequent artists to embrace theatricality in performance and music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Scare Force One sound like?

A grotesque carnival of hard rock riffs and theatrical horror elements collide in a campy spectacle. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.

What makes Scare Force One by Lordi notable?

'Scare Force One' debuted at number one on the Finnish Albums Chart, highlighting Lordi's continued popularity in their home country. The album's fusion of horror-themed lyrics with catchy melodies exemplifies their influence on the shock rock genre, inspiring subsequent artists to embrace theatricality in performance and music. By the time 'Scare Force One' was released in 2014, Lordi had already established themselves as Finland's most recognized heavy metal act, winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006 with their hit 'Hard Rock Hallelujah.' This album marked their seventh studio release and followed the band's previous work, 'To Beast or Not to Beast' (2013), further solidifying their unique blend of heavy metal and shock rock theatrics.

Who is Scare Force One for?

Scare Force One works well if you're into theatrical campy energy bursts, wave-like pacing with peaks and sing-along choruses for parties.

How many songs are on Scare Force One?

Scare Force One has 14 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

Tracklist

14 tracks·52:29

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

  • 1 SCG7: Arm Your Doors and Cross Check 1:35
  • 2 Scare Force One Standout 4:58
  • 3 How to Slice a Whore 2:47
  • 4 Hell Sent in the Clowns 4:20
  • 5 House of Ghosts 4:12
  • 6 Monster Is My Name Standout 3:34
  • 7 Cadaver Lover 3:51
  • 8 Amen’s Lament to Ra II 1:10
  • 9 Nailed by the Hammer of Frankenstein 3:20
  • 10 The United Rocking Dead Standout 5:46
  • 11 She’s a Demon 5:37
  • 12 Hella’s Kitchen 1:10
  • 13 Sir, Mr. Presideath, Sir! (+ETA) 5:44
  • 14 I’m So Excited 4:20

Release Date

October 31, 2014

Genre

hard rock, heavy metal, shock rock

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Artist Origin

Finland

Runtime

52 min 29 sec