Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
In the spirit of the Eurovision Song Contest and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Lordi’s historic victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2006, the track “Life” originally by E-Type and now by Velvet Ocean is being released on May 15. The release coincides with the eve of a special Lordi Eurovision performance – “Hard Rock Hallelujah“!
Is this the biggest dance hit of summer 2026?
Not necessarily, but at least you have never heard Mr. Lordi sing Europop before! On Velvet Ocean’s side, vocalist Riitu Ronkainen raises the bar. Beauty and the Beast, double bass drums, and a catchy vocal melody – what could possibly go wrong?
Velvet Ocean is an alternative metal band from Finland. The band is known for pushing the boundaries of metal by combining heavy music with pop influences, symphonic layers, and cinematic elements. Their goal is to create dynamic compositions that balance delicate atmospheres with heavier, more intense moments.
With two album cycles underway, eight singles already released, and a forthcoming cover EP featuring Mr. Lordi, Velvet Ocean continues to build a distinctive international identity within the alternative metal scene.
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Various circumstances led to a lengthy hiatus for the Finnish band. But their love for music remained undiminished, as Velvet Ocean will soon demonstrate – a new single is set to be released on May 15, featuring none other than Mr. Lordi!
That sounds doubly exciting, since the globally popular monster rockers Lordi are the only Finnish band to date to have won the Eurovision Song Contest! But that’s not all:
Lordi will perform as part of a special intermission act at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest final in Vienna on May 16, the day after the release of the new single.
Currently, the talented band from Oulu is also busy finishing their second full-length album. Five singles have already been released from this album: “My Life”, “Rage“, “Take Me Away”, “Forever” and the Muse cover “New Born“.
In addition, Velvet Ocean is currently recording a special concept EP themed around the 90s, which will feature the upcoming single on its tracklist.
LINE-UP
Riitu Ronkainen • Lead vocals, programming
Jake Ronkainen • Guitar, Vocals
Tuomas Vesa • Bass
Jami Alaverronen • Keyboard
Arto Alikoski • Cello
Markus Määttälä • Drums
