HIM

HIM

HIM are a Finnish rock band from Helsinki. Formed in 1991 by vocalist Ville Valo, guitarist Mikko "Linde" Lindström, and bassist Mikko "Migé" Paananen, HIM's current lineup consists of Valo, Linde, Migé, Janne "Emerson Burton" Puurtinen on keyboards and Mika Karppinen on drums. They have released seven full-length albums to date, the latest, Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice, released on February 8, 2010. On September 5, 2006, HIM's fifth studio album Dark Light was certified gold by the RIAA, making HIM the first Finnish band to have a gold album in the United States. HIM had five of their studio albums certified platinum in Finland with Razorblade Romance being certified double platinum in Finland and platinum in Germany.

Also known as: His Infernal Majesty, H.I.M.

Origin: Helsinki, Finland

Genres: Rock

Years active: 1991–present

Labels: Sire, Warner Bros., Warner Music, Sony, GUN, BMG

Associated acts: Daniel Lioneye, The 69 Eyes, The Rasmus, Apocalyptica

Members: Ville Valo, Mikko Lindström, Mikko Paananen, Janne Puurtinen, Mika Karppinen

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Concert:

HIM - Hamburg 2003 Live full concert

Album:

HIM - Love Metal FULL ALBUM with lyrics

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