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by Rygdav on 4/23/23Bogart's - CincinnatiRating: 5 out of 5VV was amazing! Very energetic and genuinely happy to be performing!
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In the annals of 21st century alternative rock history there are few artists who cast a longer or more peculiar shadow than Finnish Love Metal pioneer Ville Valo. After all, his band HIM were easily among the most iconic and idiosyncratic groups of the millenium. Zealously revered, gleefully reviled but impossible to ignore, their music left an indelible mark on a worldwide legion of fans. The scarlet letters stood for His Infernal Majesty. Their founder stood for something delightedly out of step with the status quo.
"We only hoped to temporarily redirect hard rock's blood flow from the nether regions towards the heart", reminisces Ville Valo, the singer, songwriter and primus motor of HIM. Judging by the monolithic presence of the Heartagram in any account of music this side of the millennium it's apparent that he succeeded.
Inspired by everyone from Poe to Bukowski and tinged by a penchant for perfumed Sabbathian gloom, Valo's creative lovechild would produce eight era-defining studio releases and over ten million record sales, not forgetting a Grammy nomination, countless magazine covers, critical acclaim, and the veneration of a generation. Thus it came as no surprise that the news of a farewell tour in 2017 was greeted with shock and disbelief among devotees and endless speculation as to what or who was to take up the velvet mantle.
"As fun as the funeral rites for HIM were, it took me more than a few moons to lick my wounds in the shadow of the Heartagram and come up with an excuse to strum and hum again. Eventually I decided put a leash on my beloved black dog and we started howling together instead of barking at each other. That's how Loveletting was born".
Loveletting, the first single off VV's debut album 'Neon Noir' out in early 2023, suggests this new infernal mix of light and shade is nothing short of a landmark release from one of modern music's most distinctive and intriguing voices. It belongs to the same forlorn world of woe and whimsy once conceived and governed by Valo in HIM, but with the nuanced notes of a fine aged Cabernet.
"Artistically speaking the main difference between HIM and VV is the extra line in the Heartagram, but what an exquisite line it is! It's the Mamas and the Papas dressed up as Metallica on their way to a Halloween bash at the Studio 54, and now who wouldn't want to witness that?"
Throughout their career, VV has drawn massive crowds of fans, packing venues like Theatre of Living Arts, the Depot and Summit to capacity.
Awesome concert!
by Nika on 4/22/23The Belasco - Los AngelesRating: 5 out of 5Great intimate venue, excellent organization, beautiful interior
Lovely
by Mm92 on 4/21/23The Belasco - Los AngelesRating: 5 out of 5Valo was amaizing like always. Having nostalgic moments with HIM songs and enjoying his new music. Cant wait to see Valo again
Love Metal is BACK!
by Metalhead Matt on 4/21/23Ace of Spades - SacramentoRating: 5 out of 5Ville Valo still got it! He performs a bunch of his new material with a lot of the classic HIM jams we all know and love.
AMZAING!!!!!
by Alex Grim on 4/21/23The Belasco - Los AngelesRating: 5 out of 5Ville Valo VV was just outstanding just as expected! He put on such a great and amazing show! Every song was so good! And his supporting act Kælen Mikla were such a great added touch to a wonderful atmospheric night!
It was amazing 🖤🤘🏼💜
by Melika on 4/21/23The Belasco - Los AngelesRating: 5 out of 5Best first experience ever. Seeing Ville Valo perform on that stage is definitely something I’ll never forget.
Thank you Ville
by Ivan Hez on 4/21/23Rating: 5 out of 5I have been a fan since 2006 or so, always dreamt of seeing him live and wow, dream came true, I got an autographed vinyl, some merch, I got front row and up close to him, and I made eye contact with a smile, I was so happy and his voice crystal clear and the sounds were amazing, I am truly happy. Thank you so much to every worker on this app and at the Belasco Theater and to Ville Valo. Amazing!
awesome!!
by starbright on 4/21/23The Belasco - Los AngelesRating: 5 out of 5ville valo never disappoints, he always puts on the best show possible, i dont know how he just mesmerizes the crowd, from start to finish he is on point, i will for now on, always go to see him when he stops by my city. love him forever
Love love metal!
by Karen on 4/21/23The Belasco - Los AngelesRating: 5 out of 5Such a great experience! So happy I got to see HIM and along with his new songs and new directions. Very excited to hear his song love again. Hopefully he comes back again someday.🖤 this band has a special place in my heart.
Best experience ever!! 🥰
by Angela on 4/20/23The Fillmore - San FranciscoRating: 5 out of 5My twin sister and I have been huge fans of HIM in high school and continue to be his fan. 💜 VIlle valo did great and this was the first time time to see him live! Best concert and we will always remember it🥰
Beautiful!
by Natalia on 4/20/23The Fillmore - San FranciscoRating: 5 out of 5The sound was amazing! I could clearly hear the voice. The only thing I wish the security got involved before the singer stopped the performance due the fight in the crowd.
Welcome back, Ville!
by Andreína Lili on 4/20/23The Fillmore - San FranciscoRating: 5 out of 5Amazing. Truly! VV still sounds incredible and getting the chance to watch this new era and hear the album come to life- best way to start the week. Talking about when we first heard HIM, what made us fall in love with the music, all while we waited with great anticipation in the crowd! Showing each other our HIM tattoos.. Friends, new and old, singing along at the top of our lungs! THANK YOU FOR MAKING MUSIC! Thank you so much for sharing this new chapter with us. WE LOVE YOU FOREVER VV
Nostalgic and hypnotizing
by Alex on 4/20/23Ace of Spades - SacramentoRating: 5 out of 5One of the best shows I have ever seen! I’ve wanted to see Ville Valo (HIM) play since I was 15 and 19 years later I got that chance. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen a crowd that into the performance and the energy was intoxicating. The beautiful venue framed the experience, very memorable for everyone in my group; some old fans and new alike!
Amazing show
by Nick on 4/19/23Ace of Spades - SacramentoRating: 5 out of 5Ville did not disappoint. I’ve been a huge fan of his since the early days of HIM and he is still going strong. It was an absolutely fantastic show.
It was amazing concert
by Ziad on 4/19/23Ace of Spades - SacramentoRating: 5 out of 5I love the people way when they are singing with Valo And i like the all show
amazing
by alex.m on 4/19/23Ace of Spades - SacramentoRating: 5 out of 5Been such a fan since i was young first time seeing valo played some hits played some new solo song it was a great night
So good!
by Michael on 4/17/23House of Blues Chicago - ChicagoRating: 5 out of 5We took our daughter to see this show for her 18th birthday! We all loved it! We loved being close to the stage, that the venue was non-smoking, and the music was amazing! Ville Vallo was so awesome and friendly! A great show!!
Amazing!!
by Liz on 4/17/23The Depot - Salt Lake CityRating: 5 out of 5Not only was Ville amazing and had a wonderful stage presence, Kælan Mikla captured our attention as well. Everything from the set list to the performance was amazing. My husband and I had a great time. We love VV and HIM!
One of the best of our generation.
by Mister Church on 4/17/23House of Blues Cleveland - ClevelandRating: 5 out of 5Fantastic. One of the most expressive vocalists of our time. Truly a once in a lifetime talent. I'll go every time.
It was such a amazing experience and show
by Maria on 4/17/23The Depot - Salt Lake CityRating: 5 out of 5I loved the opening act, Venue, and of course the main act VV put on the best show!