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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical campy energy bursts
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • sing-along choruses for parties
  • short tracks for quick thrills
  • grotesque carnival atmosphere

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking subtle, introspective sounds
  • prefer long, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Themes
grotesque carnival· monstrous identity· dark humor clowns
Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Ghost· Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Meliora by Ghost — Shares theatricality and dark humor, blending heavy riffs with a sinister yet catchy pop sensibility.
The Sinister Urge by Rob Zombie — Combines horror-themed narratives with hard rock and metal, creating a carnival of monstrous imagery.

Tracklist

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 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 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 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

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