Lordi is a hard rock / heavy metal band from Finland. The concept for Lordi was conceived in 1992, however, the band was not formed until 1996 by Tomi Putaansuu aka Mr. Lordi of Helsinki, Finland. Members of Lordi are noted for their elaborate monster-like costumes depicted during live shows and in music videos. Lordi are also known as "The Finnish Monsters" and "The Monsters Of Finland."