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HIM's Ville Valo Discusses the Band's Longevity

Liz Ramanand — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:32:21 +0000

With HIM turning out infectious hits for 15-plus years, it’s no surprise that the Finnish love metallers took home the prize for Most Dedicated Fans at this year’s Revolver Golden Gods Awards. When we spoke to the band’s frontman Ville Valo recently, he talked about what keeps his passion for music alive after all these years, citing “the [...]

HIM Bow Out Of North American Tour Due to Frontman Ville Valo's Illness

Chad Childers — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:36:58 +0000

North America will be in a short supply of love metal over the next few weeks. That’s because Finnish rockers HIM have bowed out of their North American trek due to illness, as frontman Ville Valo has been ordered to rest. The band, who just released their ‘Tears on Tape’ album, were scheduled to start [...]

Volbeat, HIM, All That Remains + Airbourne Set for 2013 Rock Allegiance Tour

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:06:46 +0000

The lineup for this year’s Rock Allegiance tour has been announced and it features Volbeat, HIM, All That Remains and Airbourne. The Monster Energy Rock Allegiance tour began in 2011, as Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Puddle of Mudd and more toured on the inaugural tour. Rock Allegiance became a destination festival in 2012, as Stone Temple Pilots, Three Days Grace + [...]

HIM Previewing Tracks From 'Tears on Tape'

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:23:15 +0000

Although HIM’s new disc ‘Tears On Tape’ won’t officially be available until April 30, the band is offering previews of each new song all this week, starting today (April 22). With a three year gap since their last release ‘Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice,’ fans will likely be chomping at the bit to get [...]

HIM Unveil Cryptic Video for 'Tears on Tape'

Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:49:20 +0000

Finnish love metal titans HIM have just released a new music video for the song ‘Tears on Tape.’ The song is the title track from HIM’s upcoming eighth studio album, and the video for ‘Tears on Tape’ follows the path of a mysterious symbol drawn by HIM vocalist Ville Valo. The reoccurring symbol is somewhat [...]

HIM's Ville Valo on the Appeal of Finnish Bands

Liz Ramanand — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 16:26:20 +0000

HIM are one of the most popular bands hailing from Finland, and fans are excited for their forthcoming album, ‘Tears on Tape,’ which is due out April 26 via Razor & Tie Records in the States. Loudwire recently had the chance to chat with frontman Ville Valo, who shared his views on why several bands [...]

HIM Unveil 'Tears on Tape' Album Art

Chad Childers — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:16:11 +0000

HIM continue to give a little bit more as they get closer to the release of their upcoming 'Tears on Tape' album. The band's website, which has featured a clock splash page for a good portion of the past month, has finally changed to feature a horned art piece, complete with the band's "heartagram" logo and an empty box.

HIM Unveil Dates for 2013 North American Trek 'Tears on Tour'

Chad Childers — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:04:30 +0000

Who's ready to get their "love metal" on?! After a few years away, HIM are re-emerging this year with a brand new album called 'Tears on Tape,' and they've unveiled the first North American shows this year, with hopefully more to follow.

HIM Unleash New Track 'Strange World'

Liz Ramanand — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 19:27:21 +0000

It has been a long wait for HIM fans, but the band has released the new track ‘Strange World’ off of their compilation album ‘XX – Two Decades of Love Metal.’ ‘Strange World’ is the Finnish love metallers’ first dose of new material since 2010, and the track is laced with signature HIM melodies and tones. [...]