Forming in 1991, the purveyors of ‘Love Metal’ and masters of dark atmospheric music, HIM, re-defined the gothic rock/metal movement completely and no one comes close to their heavy, ethereal sounds. They have enjoyed success across the globe for their unique style of hard rock and heavy metal with melodic and gothic undertones, driven by lyrics that spin tales of fatalistic love and depression.
The bands break out album came in the form of their 2003 effort, ‘Love Metal’ which Pop Matters described as “Ten equally concise, irony-free and gothic-rock mini epics”.
HIM’s sixth studio album ‘Venus Doom’ was released in 2007 ‘and the result may be the year's heaviest, creepiest, and sexiest hard-rock group effort’ - Spin. The follow up to the platinum selling ‘Dark Light’, ‘Venus Doom’ sees HIM rocking with fury and efficiency with Ville’s stunning vocals and lyrical poetry moving from raging wail to deep baritone with ease. “With every album that he writes HIM mainman Ville Valo gets closer to his dream fusion of Metallica, Depeche Mode and Ozzy, while still remembering to add some distinctly gothic beauty.” – Uncut
2 weeks ago
best show ive ever seen. i got one of gas's sticks and was pretty much directly in front of linde. so amazing
2 weeks ago
Ville Hermanni Valo, you have a amazing voice.
i can't wait to see HIM tomorrow
3 weeks ago
My life will be complete after saturday, Adelaide soundwave! OH MY GOSH they better do a signing
!!!!!!
3 weeks ago
MELBOURNE SIGNING, THE CAPITALS EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE AAAARRGGGGGRHHH
3 weeks ago
I AM SO EXCITED! i have soundwave this fri!!
3 weeks ago
WHO THE HELL SUPPORTED HIM AT THE METRO GIG IN SYDNEY!?!?! I NEED TO KNOW!!!!!!!!!
3 weeks ago
Went to the brizzy concert!
it was beyond AMAZING
3 weeks ago
Wooooohooo!!! Cant wait!!!!
3 weeks ago
I have a ticket for the Sydney HIM Sidewave. Monday Night at the Metro. Anyone interested?
3 weeks ago
OMFG i cant wait to see HIM next week in adelaide please PLAESE do a signing
3 weeks ago
ARGH!!!!!!! SOOOOOO EXCITED!!!! I WANT IT TOO BE TOMORROW ALREADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
3 weeks ago
I am sooooooo psyched to see Ville tomorrow @ brizzy Soundwave! Probably going to pass out as soon as I see the most beautiful guy ever! Gosh I hope they do a signing!!! Love Ville forever! HIM is my favorite band! This will be the first time that I have seen them (so far) <3
3 weeks ago
I cant wait to see HIM!!!!! I saw them melbourne a few years ago and whoever hasnt seen them before and is your gonna be blown away, they are sublime, Ville Valos vocals are so real and powerful. I hope they are doing a signing i would be the happiest girl ever
3 weeks ago
I am seeing HIM tomoorrow!!! It's like a dream... I can't beleive this... HELL YEAH!!!!
3 weeks ago
HIM is amazing. cant wait to see Ville on stage in Brisbane!
ill be front of the croud!
4 weeks ago
i agree side show in perth ;D
4 weeks ago
I am sooo EFFING excited about see HIM again!! But pretty sure they should do a side gig in Perth
4 weeks ago
HIM will be having at signing in Sydney:
http://www.metalfromfinland.com/news/2010-02-15_13:37/HIM+Schedules+Sydn...
xxx
4 weeks ago
About time they were featured.
February 25 and 26!
HELL YEAH!! Can't wait!!!
4 weeks ago
CANT WAIT TO SEE VILLE IN BRISBANE AT SOUNDWAVE THEN ON MAH FLIGHT TO SYDNEY ON SUNDAY TO SEE HIM AT THE METRO THEATRE ON THE MONDAY NIGHT!!!
1 month ago
ohhhhhhh its soo close !!! is HIM doing a siging at all if they are will there be one in sydney by any chance? that would be amazing
1 month ago
If u hate the band, dont fucking write on their page... fucking wankers!
1 month ago
Lol I wasn't even gonna go til I found out HIM was going!!
Totally excited, and I get my heartogram tattoo tomorrow well before the Adelaide soundwave starts =D so stoked ay ^^
1 month ago
haha i dont care if their new album is a bit different it just means their open minded
i love this band........cant wait!!
1 month ago
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
This was my Favortie band by far.......
But Screamworks SUCKS
its poppy and crappy .....
Dont know if i will see them live now...
as long as they dont just play new songs
1 month ago
Gosh HIM is going to be AMAZIING
highlight of the day (persides AFI)
2 months ago
Would have booked the ticket to go overseas to see HIM but wow what a buzz when I found out they were coming to Adelaide!!
Got the heartagram tattoo on my foot! Mass fan !
2 months ago
cant wait to go see HIM
been like exited ever since i laid hands on my ticket XD
2 months ago
Check out the upcoming progressive rock/ambient band 'The Ascension'.
With ex-members from 'The Bright Star Alliance', samples can be heard at:
http://www.myspace.com/wearetheascension
2 months ago
Have seen them twice at the Tiv in Brisbane. absolutely sensational band will only gladly see them again it'll be my priorty
2 months ago
I never take my heartagram necklace off! I can't wait to see HIM live!
2 months ago
HIM is doing a sideshow at the metro theatre in Sydney. i'm going, already bought tickets. SO SPYCHED! I'm pretty sure they're doing one at the 'Hi-Fi'in Melbourne as well. try this link, hopefully it works. Hope i helped some of you guys out! http://premier.ticketek.com.au/search/SearchResults.aspx?k=HIM&c=&r=&city=&d=
2 months ago
Thankyou you finnish hotties! You're the reason i'm going to soundwave!
2 months ago
whos going to see them in Adelaide?
3 months ago
Are they going to be doing a signing in Melbourne? i'd do whatever to meet em'
3 months ago
ATTENTION TO THE PEOPLE THAT WANTS TO PUT AN ONLINE PETITION FOR HIM TO COME TO A TOWN FOR ANY GIGS OR SIDESHOWS:
Putting up a petition is not going to do anything, just saying so, so you dont be wasting your time. HIM only comes to places for seperate performances depending on the album sales, theres lots of album sales they will give a gig, theres not they wont come < Thats the way it works. If you want them to come for a gig, then buy the albums, if you do encourage other people to do so.
xox
3 months ago
GOT MY MELB TICKET! SEE YOU THERE!!
4 months ago
Thank you Thank you Thank you HIM.... you just made me the happiest woman, so Soundwave AND The Forum, you guys are the best! Screamworks: Love In Theory and Practice!!
4 months ago
do a sideshow in perth...
4 months ago
I'm so excited to see HIM again!!
An online petition would be a great idea but I'd have no idea how to start one.
4 months ago
HIM are by far one of the most incredible & influential bands of our time! They need to be encouraged to do a sideshow whilst in Oz. I was thinking of putting together an Online Petition. Anyone else interested? Pls let me know!!
4 months ago
Love HIM. U guys rule!!
pleaseplease do a sideshow!!
4 months ago
oh fuck i just cant wait to see these guy,s its a once in a lifetime chance for me
ill be yellin Mige Mige lol ville is gonna look so sexy and hearing there awsome playing aw man its gonna be wicked and i know every1 is gonna agree with me!!!
4 months ago
FUCK!! SCREAM WORKS AS WELL?!!! I NEED A TICKET NOW D=======
4 months ago
cant wait too see HIM live it is going to be so crazy
4 months ago
woooo i heard their new album is coming out on the 14th feb (valentines day) 2010 so mabye if were lucky theyl play some of their new stuff as well! that would send me over the edge lol
ohhh cant wait to see em all especially ville in the flesh hes so hot lol
4 months ago
aghhh cant wait to see ville valo live!! SO EXCITING!!
5 months ago
yay!!!!!!!!!
i got my tickets to the sydney one in the mail today
wooooooooooooo cant beleive im gonna see HIM live
for the first time its gonna be sweet as
5 months ago
im so excited... H.I.M Rock!!!!!!!!! i cant wait to see ville in the flesh!!!!!!!!!!
5 months ago
Is anyone from Australia going to finlands Taavastia Festival, 4 day event culminating in New Years Eve...included in the ananthama contest...or is it too far out of our way!!!