Obviously, Gwar have been decimating the earth since Precambrian times, but Finnish monster ensemble Lordi have gotten a ton of attention since they invaded North American soil in 2006 with The Arockalypse. And they’re huuuuuge in their homeland — like Kiss huge; they’ve even got their own soft drink, credit card and restaurant. And, contrary to the popular opinion, they’re not newcomers; they’ve been writing ultra-catchy hard rock since 2002’s Get Heavy.
But this ain’t Finland, and Mr. Lordi and friends would have to navigate miles of mountainous Antarctic glaciers to best the beasts of Gwar. 2008 will mark the band’s 20th year in the bloodletting business. Even if Gwar’s 2006 concept album Beyond Hell wasn’t exactly the apex of their studio career, the cover of Alice Cooper’s “School’s Out” was pretty ripping, and we’re sure Oderus and pals still have plenty of bang left in ‘em for future recording endeavors. Plus, they continue to slay live. Cast your vote below and let the slaughter begin.
