Mr Lordi | |
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 Mr Lordi on stage during a Lordi concert in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Tomi Petteri Putaansuu |
| Also known as | Mr Lordi Hulk from Hell Biomechanic Man Mr L |
| Born | 15 February 1974 Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, painter, special effects make-up artist, comics artist, graphic designer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, drums |
| Years active | 1987–present |
Tomi Petteri Putaansuu (born 15 February 1974), known professionally as Mr Lordi, is a Finnish musician, businessman, special effect make-up artist, songwriter, painter, comics artist and graphic designer. He is best known as the lead vocalist of rock band Lordi. In the band he is responsible for songwriting and creating all the masks, costumes, graphics and stage props.
Mr Lordi has written songs and provided album artwork for bands such as Rotten Sound, Jope Ruonansuu, Domination Black, Grandevils and Agnes Pihlava. He has also had a few art exhibitions in Finland.
All publicity photographs of Mr Lordi have his face concealed with his mask and stage makeup.[1]