Lordi, the Finnish rock band known for their Eurovision victory in 2006, is set to perform at this year's Eurovision Song Contest alongside Erika Vikman. The event will take place in May in Vienna, Austria, and promises to be a memorable occasion as it marks the 20th anniversary of Lordi's historic win with the song "Hard Rock Hallelujah". The band announced their participation via Instagram, creating excitement among fans as they prepare to return to the Eurovision stage.

In addition to Lordi and Vikman, other acts such as Il Volo, JJ, and Verka Serduchka are also confirmed to perform in the Eurovision final. The anticipated gathering promises a mix of diverse musical talents from across Europe, enriching the celebratory atmosphere of the contest. This year’s Eurovision is particularly significant for fans of Lordi due to the two-decade milestone of their win, a moment that has left an indelible mark on Finland's music history.

Iltalehti reported on March 3 that there had been discussions about Lordi potentially performing at the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) final earlier this year, but they were not selected as participants. Despite this setback, the band expressed their eagerness to participate and highlighted the outreach from their label, Warner Music Finland, who had been in discussions with Yle about getting Lordi involved. This narrative underscores the ongoing legacy of Lordi in the Finnish music scene and their enduring popularity among Eurovision fans.