Lordi take fans on a nostalgic trip with lyric video for new single ‘Retropolis’; German/Spanish “Limited Deadition” tour dates added

Finnish hard rock / metal monster squad Lordi increase the vehement desire for their forthcoming “Limited Deadition” with a second single today. Titled ‘Retropolis,’ the band take fans on a trip back to the 80s both musically and lyrically. Seductive guitar and synth leads conjure feelings of nostalgia, and successfully shorten the wait until the album’s release on March 21, 2025 through RPM.

This title nearly became the name of the album as it would pretty much sum up the context of the album: Musically it’s all built around this main riff which was written by our guitar player Kone. It’s very ‘happy’ sounding and has an almost U.D.O.’s “Faceless World” album style to it. I was thinking of how to best build a vocal line around it, without making it sound totally cliché. This would be the main riff, so the song kind of wrote itself. Lyric wise, it’s painting a picture of an 80s feeling that shows like “Knight Rider,” “Battlestar Galactica” or “Masters Of The Universe” brought on. It’s a very visually inspired song, bringing back the cover art of IRON MAIDEN’s “Somewhere In Time” in my brain. It doesn’t really tell a story, it just gives off an overall 80s post-apocalyptic vision in a way. That being said, I really miss those days. Everything was better back then…everything was better in neon lights! Mr. Lordi

Watch the lyric video: 

Stream/purchase ‘Retropolis‘: https://lordi.rpm.link/retropolisPR

“Limited Deadition” will be out on March 21, 2025 via RPM, and is still up for pre-ordering/pre-saving here: https://lordi.rpm.link/limiteddeaditionPR

More from “Limited Deadition”:
‘Syntax Terror’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUDX4L-Inco

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Like the release of Lordi’s 19th (!) studio album, the first part of the supporting “Limited Deadition” tour, which will lead them from Finland to Poland, the Netherlands, the UK, Belgium and France, is only about two months away, too. All German and Spanish fans being disappointed that the monster squad won’t stop in their town this spring, can take a deep breath as the band have announced the continuation of their European run for next autumn. Lordi are now additionally gearing up for 13 shows in Germany and 4 stops in Iberia in September and October under the banner “Limited Tour ’25 – Second Deadition.” The updated itinerary as well as ticket info can be found below!

Known for their theatrical style and unique blend of 80s-inspired rock and heavy metal, Lordi’s latest creation is a nostalgic celebration of retro 80s toys, infused with a fresh and powerful energy. Building on the success of their 2023 album “Screem Writers Guild,” “Limited Deadition” ventures into heavier riffs and faster tempos, creating a soundscape that is both familiar and invigorating.

Recorded at IluSound Studio and Finnvox Studios in Helsinki, “Limited Deadition” was produced by Mr Lordi, mixed by Ilkka Herkman, and mastered by Pauli Saastamoinen. As always, Mr Lordi took charge of the album’s striking artwork and layout, channeling his passion for 80s memorabilia into every detail.

It’s some kind of sibling album to its predecessor. We’re still walking the path of AOR-inspired music, but this time, with a more metal touch in terms of riffs and tempo. We’ve always written what felt right and natural, and this album is no exception. Mr. Lordi

The thematic heart of “Limited Deadition” lies in Mr Lordi’s lifelong obsession with collecting, inspired by the action figures and toys of his childhood.

The album topic of 80s toys is actually just a loose theme, but it’s been accompanying me since I was little. I’ve always been a collector of various stuff, and I’m even some kind of a hoarder. I can’t even remember which my first own toy was, but my obsession basically started with “Muppet Show” dolls, followed by “Star Wars” and “E.T.” figures, with the latter actually being my favourite movie of all time. Mr. Lordi

The album opens with ‘SCG XIX The Hexecutioners,’ setting the stage for an exciting blend of cinematic and melodic heavy rock. Tracks like ‘Legends Are Made Of Clichés‘ and ‘Skelephant In The Room‘ highlight Lordi’s knack for creating larger-than-life anthems. Meanwhile, the poignant ballad ‘Collectable‘ reflects on the fleeting value of physical objects in a digital world, while the title track, ‘Limited Deadition,’ makes a bold statement celebrating collectors and their passion.

“Limited Tour ’25” – First Deadition
21.03.2025 FI Tampere – Tavara-asema
22.03.2025 FI Helsinki – Tavastia-klubi
25.03.2025 PL Warsaw – Progresja
26.03.2025 PL Gdansk – B90
28.03.2025 NL Amstelveen – P60
29.03.2025 NL Drachten – Poppoadium Iduna
30.03.2025 NL Sittard – Poppodium Volt
02.04.2025 UK Wolverhampton – Wulfrun Hall
03.04.2025 UK Newcastle – NX
05.04.2025 UK Manchester – Academy 2
06.04.2025 UK Glasgow – Galvanizers SWG3
08.04.2025 UK London – Islington Assembly Hall
09.04.2025 UK Bristol – SWX
11.04.2025 FR Savigny-le-Temple – L’Empreinte
12.04.2025 FR Saint-Lô – Le Normandy
13.04.2025 BE Sint-Niklaas – De Casino
15.04.2025 FR Lyon (Villeurbanne) – La Rayonne
16.04.2025 FR Strasbourg (Ostwald) – Le Point d’Eau
17.04.2025 FR Montbéliard – L’Axone

02.08.2025 CZ Ostrava – Ostrava v plamenech

“Limited Tour ’25” – Second Deadition
24.09.25 DE Hamburg – Gruenspan *NEW*
26.09.25 DE Regensburg-Obertraubling – Eventhall Airport *NEW*
27.09.25 DE Nuremberg – Löwensaal *NEW*
28.09.25 DE Villingen-Schwenningen – Neckarhalle *NEW*
30.09.25 DE Munich – Backstage *NEW*
02.10.25 DE Leipzig – Felsenkeller *NEW*
03.10.25 DE Naila – Frankenhalle *NEW*
04.10.25 DE Memmingen – Kaminwerk *NEW*
05.10.25 DE Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle *NEW*
08.10.25 ES Barcelona – Sala Salamandra *NEW*
09.10.25 ES Murcia – Sala Mamba! *NEW*
10.10.25 ES Madrid – Revi Live *NEW*
11.10.25 ES Pamplona – Sala Totem *NEW*
14.10.25 DE Mannheim – Capitol *NEW*
16.10.25 DE Berlin – Columbia Theater *NEW*
17.10.25 DE Wilhelmshaven – Kulturzentrum Pumpwerk *NEW*
18.10.25 DE Osnabrück – Hyde Park *NEW*

Info & Tickets: https://www.lordi.fi/tour