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Screem Writers Guild

Lordi · 2023

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

A theatrical blend of heavy metal and shock rock, laced with horror-inspired narratives and catchy hooks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • theatrical narratives with steady pacing
  • immersive horror-themed storytelling experience
  • catchy hooks for sing-along fun
  • engaging tracks for party atmosphere

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek deep introspective moments

Where this album fits

Themes
horror-inspired narratives· vampiric humor· theatrical monster aesthetics
Career context
Released on March 31, 2023, 'Screem Writers Guild' marks Lordi's return after a four-year hiatus following 'Killection'. This album arrives at a time when the band is celebrating their continued influence in the hard rock and heavy metal scenes, particularly after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2006. The band's signature monster-themed aesthetic remains central to their identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Ghost· Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Meliora by Ghost — Shares theatricality and horror themes, blending heavy metal with catchy hooks and dark narratives.
The Sinister Urge by Rob Zombie — Combines shock rock aesthetics with horror-inspired storytelling and a hard-hitting sound.
Welcome to My Nightmare by Alice Cooper — Explores theatrical concepts and horror elements, merging heavy rock with vivid storytelling.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dead Again Jayne 4:33
  • 2 SCG XVIII: Nosferuiz Horror Show 1:04
  • 3 Unliving Picture Show 3:47
  • 4 Inhumanoid 3:43
  • 5 Thing in the Cage 5:13
  • 6 Vampyro Fang Club 4:15
  • 7 The Bride 4:08
  • 8 Lucyfer Prime Evil 4:48
  • 9 Scarecrow 3:57
  • 10 Lycantropical Island 3:50
  • 11 In the Castle of Dracoolove 4:40
  • 12 The SCG Awards 1:40
  • 13 Heavengeance 4:13
  • 14 End Credits 5:15

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