Bend Over And Pray The Lord

Bend Over and Pray the Lord is the 'lost' debut album of Finnish shock-rockers Lordi, originally recorded in 1997 but shelved for fifteen years due to a series of record label bankruptcies and financial failures. Sonically, it represents a fascinating departure from the 'Get Heavy' sound that would eventually make them famous. The production is significantly rawer, featuring a prominent industrial metal influence and a heavier reliance on mechanical synth textures that were common in the mid-90s. The album includes the original versions of tracks that would become cult favorites, alongside deep cuts that showcase a more experimental, jagged approach to songwriting. It serves as a crucial historical document, proving that the band's monster-movie aesthetic and songwriting DNA were fully formed long before they reached the global stage. It was finally released to the public as part of the Scarchives Vol. 1 in 2012, satisfying a decade of fan curiosity.