HIM, short for "His Infernal Majesty", is a cult Finnish rock band formed in Helsinki in 1991 by the charismatic Ville Valo. As pioneers of the self-styled Love Metal genre, HIM blended gothic and metal sounds with a deeply romantic melancholy. Their emblematic Heartagram logo — half heart, half pentagram — perfectly embodies this duality.

With albums such as Razorblade Romance, Deep Shadows and Brilliant Highlights and Dark Light, HIM built a devoted worldwide fanbase, becoming the first Finnish band ever to earn a gold record in the USA. Ville Valo’s haunting voice — balancing tenderness and despair — made HIM a cornerstone of modern romantic and introspective metal.

On MusikMachine, show your love for HIM with Love Metal stickers, Heartagram badges, a US collector plate and a beautifully embroidered wallet featuring Ville Valo 💘🖤 — perfect pieces for fans of dark elegance and Finnish romanticism.

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