Metal Injection — When I saw on MetalSucks earlier that Lady Awa left Lordi, my compadre Axl Rosenberg was shocked there was even a female in the band to begin with (their keyboard player, natch). Um, Axl, did you not see my interview with Awa back in 2007 when the ba... more info

Metalsucks — This just in: to the shock of fives of fans around the world, Lordi have announced that they are parting ways with their sole female member, Awa. “Who the fuck are Lordi?” asked one random Gwar concertgoer. Said one person who admitted to liking... more info

Guardian Music — Brixton Academy, LondonMarilyn Manson has said that his new album, Born Villain, poses the question: "Are people raised to be villains or vilified like I have become?" The problem for Manson, however, is that he hasn't been vilified in a decade. Ther... more info

Guardian Music — For the UK to upset favourites Sweden, Italy and Russia, the Hump will have to be top of his gameFinnish metal, Norwegian fiddlers, Serbian power-balladeers; the list of recent Eurovision winners is certainly a rich and varied tapestry. This Saturday... more info

ContactMusic — The stars of Finnish rock group Lordi have paid tribute to their drummer Tonmi Lillman following his death at the age of 38 The percussionist who was known as Otus in the group passed away on Tuesday 14Feb12 and his death was confirmed by his bandmat... more info

ContactMusic — Lordi frontman MR. Lordi has signed on as a judge and mentor for the upcoming Finnish version of TV talent show Clash Of The Choirs. The choral group the rocker, real name Tomi Putaansuu, will be working with hails from his hometown Rovaniemi, accord... more info

Metalsucks — Two different readers, Chris Vanderwerf and Thomas Kopreitan, both sent us a link to the below video, and both utilized the same silly bun for their subject line: “Oh, Lordi!” But it’s easy to see why that particular joke would spring to mind... more info

Guardian Music — The deranged, pointy-hat-and-fairy-unicyclist genius of Moldova's Eurovision entry, despite finishing 12th, had Twitter abuzzDid you see it? The Moldovan entry for last weekend's 2011 Eurovision Song Contest? So Lucky, by the veteran Gypsy punk band ... more info

Guardian Music — Bucks Fizz's Cheryl Baker never misses Eurovision, while rock writer Charles Shaar Murray thinks it's a showcase for European culture at its worst. Susanna Rustin lets them argueTonight's 56th annual Eurovision song contest will see the kitsch and th... more info

Guardian Music — Jedward and Blue among favourites to win contest, and are set to cash in despite tacky traditionsIt is loved and derided in equal measure – a festival of terrible fashion, Euro power-ballads, unlikely rap numbers and ill-advised dance routines. But... more info