Deadache - Lordi

Deadache is the fourth offering from the premier monstermen (and woman) themselves, Finlands own Lordi. Most people know Lordi as the winners of the 2006 Eurovision song contest but the reality is they have been making monster rock for a lot longer. That, however, is enough history. The album itself ranks as the strongest, in my view, which is impressive as 2006's The Arockalypse was a very good record. Most songs have Lordi's signature lyrics alternating from monsters to madmen and sung by Mr Lordi himself with his very believably animal-like vocals. Guitarist Amen has truly been unleashed on this album as he enjoys a guitar segment on every song that reinforces ...  Read the complete review

Unlike the first three Lordi albums, this one took a few listens before I took to the songs. Like the other albums, this one kicks off with a theatrical trailer. On the negative side, one mid album track sounds like one of these trailers and consists mainly of french oratory and sound effects. I've taken to skipping that particular track. Positives are that unlike earlier albums, this one has all new songs and the music on this album is typically excellent. I think that the bands "Kiss" influence shows through more on these tracks than earlier offerings but the bands obsession with monsters continues as strongly as ever. ...  Read the complete review