Lordi trommeslager fyret for at smide masken...
Finske Lordi har skrevet følgende statement på deres Myspace Blog:
"It is our unfortunate task to inform that drummer Kita is no longer a member of Lordi. Kita has made a decision to pursue his own career publicly as himself, without his alter ego Kita. This is in direct conflict with one of the cornerstones of Lordi's image. Therefore it is not possible for him to continue as a member of the band anymore.
Lordi will continue as always, masked and costumed, consisting of monster personas. Also, the upcoming tour will happen as planned. We thank Kita for the years he has been an important part of the band and our successes and wish him all the best in his future."
Beslutningen blev taget tidligere idag, efter det finske rock band Stala & So. Offentliggjorde at de vil stille op til dysten om at blive Finlands repræsentant til Eurovision Song Contest 2011. Kita (Rigtige navn er Sampsa Astala) er sanger i bandet og ex-Lordi bassist Kalma (Niko Hurme) er en del af besætningen.