a Finnish heavy metal rock band called Lordi, reminiscent of Kiss and Gwar, went beyond everyone's expectations, not just simply winning the nod to represent their country in this year's Eurovision Song Contest, but winning the whole thing as well with their rock song "Hard Rock Hallelujah". The Eurovision contest is an annual song competition among countries who are members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).
"you're next, Simon Cowell!"
"This is a victory for rock music ... and also a victory for open-mindedness," the band's lead singer, Mr. Lordi (Tomi Putaansuu), said after the win -- Finland's first. "We are not Satanists. We are not devil-worshippers. This is entertainment."
Held in Athens, Lordi was voted for by all countries except Albania, Armenia and Monaco, thus gaining the highest number of points in any Eurovision Song Contest to date. Regarded by many as the contest good taste forgot, Eurovision is adored by fans of camp everywhere.
This year NBC announced plans to produce a similar show, replacing the member countries of the EBU with the different states and territories of the United States. As of May 2006 the EBU was in talks with NBC to license the rights to the Eurovision Song Contest format.
Which means, William Hung can have another 15 minutes of fame!!!!
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