More than two decades after In the Shadows catapulted The Rasmus to the top of the global alternative rock scene, the Finnish band returns with a bold and unexpected statement: Weirdo, their new album, a personal, eccentric, and dark exploration that proves Lauri Ylönen and company have lost none of their authenticity.
With a career that has evolved from melodic pop rock to Nordic gothic and electronic reinvention, Lauri emerges in 2025 with a deeply introspective work where weirdness isn’t a quirk—it’s a declaration of identity. Weirdo isn’t just an album; it’s an emotional manifesto that moves between vulnerability and boldness, darkness and light, with lyrics that bare Lauri’s soul more than ever before.
But the announcement that thrilled Latin American fans came with the world tour: The Rasmus will return to Mexico this December. A reunion that promises to be explosive, intimate, and deeply symbolic—especially for those who have followed the band from their early days to this new era.
In this exclusive interview, Lauri Ylönen speaks candidly about the creative process behind Weirdo, his urge to break away from convention, The Rasmus’ evolution in turbulent times, and his bond with the Mexican audience, which he describes as “a storm of emotions, noise, and love.”
Get ready to step into the world of Weirdo. Not for the faint of heart—or those afraid of the mirror.
