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""Screem Writers Guild" sees Lordi return to a more traditional but equally catchy and effective format."
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The news sounded like a thunderclap in the northern metal sky in the year 2022: Amen, Lordi's guitarist of 26 years was asked to leave the band due to tensions. Knowing that the misfortune had already happened to several members of the band, it is only a short step to deduce that Mr Lordi reigns as the only master over his band and that it is not good to disagree with him. After such an important change, and following the monumental "Lordiversity" and its seven records, what can we expect from the new offspring of the Finnish monsters?
In fact, it's not surprising to see the winners of Eurovision 2006 returning to a more classic format, as if they were looking to start again on solid and reassuring bases. Lordi is developing his grip on the whole thing by becoming co-producer of this "Screem Writers Guild" whose title plays with the name of an old American filmmakers association called the Screen Writers Guild. We also find a concept behind several titles dealing with old horror films that have already existed or that come straight from the singer's imagination. The latter is still the main composer and has also taken care of the cover of the record. The concept remains light, however, and serves essentially as a guideline. We are far from the advanced delirium of "Killection".
"Screem Writers Guild" turns out to be a very traditional album for Lordi, even if there are a few little surprises like this ballad ('The Bride') on which Mr Lordi uses an almost clear vocal and which benefits from country influences. The solo is one of the many examples of Kone's contribution who multiplies the bright and shiny interventions ('Lucyfer Prime Evil'). Even if Amen was an excellent and unjustly underestimated guitarist, the fact is that the newcomer contributes a real added value and directly marks his territory. As for the rest, we're treated to the best of what the Finns have to offer. Unstoppable choruses ('Unliving Picture Show', 'Scarecrow'), catchy and haunting melodies ('Thing In The Cage', 'Heavengeance') as well as some fearsome and sharp accelerations ('Dead Again Jayne', 'Inhumanoid'). Only the second ballad may surprise some by closing the set in a dramatic and desperate atmosphere based on piano and organ, with a heartbreaking solo.
If it finds the fundamentals of the band and doesn't launch into progressive or industrial adventures, "Screem Writers Guild" is nevertheless an excellent album that will proudly stand among its predecessors without fearing possible comparisons. Lordi offers us here a new collection of powerful anthems that will satisfy both heavy and melodic hardcore fans, confirming that behind their monstrous imagery, the quintet is a more than credible and high-flying band. - Official website
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TRACK LISTING:
 01. Dead Again Jayne - 4:33
02. Scg Xviii: Nosferuiz Horror Show - 1:04
03. Unliving Picture Show - 3:47
04. Inhumanoid - 3:43
05. Thing In The Cage - 5:13
06. Vampyro Fang Club - 4:15
07. The Bride - 4:08
08. Lucyfer Prime Evil - 4:48
09. Scarecrow - 3:57
10. Lycantropical Island - 3:50
11. In The Castle Of Dracoolove - 4:40
12. The Scg Awards - 1:40
13. Heavengeance - 4:13
14. End Credits - 5:15
LINEUP:
Hella: Claviers / Chœurs
Hiisi: Basse
Kone: Guitares
Mana: Batterie / Chœurs
Mr Lordi: Chant / Guitares / Whistle
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