Young upstart rapper Joe West drops a colorful and abrasively up-tempo new single “Him,” which has been kicking up quite the buzz-storm among his scene and beyond this month (though not without just cause). In “Him,” West establishes himself as an alternative to the commercialized mainstream hip-hop sound not only …
Read More »The Nocturnal Affair share cover of Depeche Mode’s “It’s No Good”
Alternative heavy rock band THE NOCTURNAL AFFAIR has released their newest single, a dark re-imagining of the 1997 DEPECHE MODE hit single, “It’s No Good.” Produced by JOHN MOYER (DISTURBED), the band’s crushing and melancholic musical style is an ode to darker alternative music torchbearers like Type O Negative, HIM, David Bowie, Gary Numan, and Nine Inch Nails. They capture a …
Read More »Gallery: HIM at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City 11.17.17
Finnish gothic rock band, HIM said goodbye to the US with their final show Friday night in New York City. Check out some of our shots from the bittersweet farewell show below. Setlist: 1. Buried Alive by Love 2. Heartache Every Moment 3. Your Sweet Six Six Six 4. The …
Read More »CKY to Support HIM on Farewell Tour
CKY (Chad I Ginsburg, Jess Margera and Matt Deis) have announced their participation as main support for HIM on their Farewell Tour this fall. The band just wrapped up dates on the 2017 Vans Warped Tour, their first time on the tour since 2010. Last month CKY released the music video for “Replaceable” exclusively via LOUDWIRE. Directed by Produced/Directed …
Read More »HIM Announce Bang & Whimper 2017 Tour – Staging Appearances in 17 U.S. Markets in October-November, 2017
Following a long radio silence, Finnish rock giants HIM have announced the Bang & Whimper Tour 2017, closing the final chapter on their 26-year career. Front man Ville Valo offers, “After quarter of a century of Love and Metal intertwined we sincerely feel HIM has run its unnatural course and …
Read More »HIM ANNOUNCE FAREWELL TOUR
Following a long radio silence, Finnish rock giants HIM have announced a farewell tour, closing the final chapter on their 26 year career. “After quarter of a century of Love and Metal intertwined we sincerely feel HIM has run its unnatural course and adieus must be said in order to make …
Read More »Interview with Mark Gemini Thwaite: “Working on Volumes, it certainly opened my eyes in that you don’t necessarily need to worry about a style.”
In the late 70s, a teenaged Mark Gemini Thwaite immersed himself into England’s two era-defining musical realms: heavy metal and punk rock—the latter of which peaked in popularity. But come the early to mid 80s, Thwaite, by then a prominent multi-genre guitarist, catalyzed a career overseeing the very best of …
Read More »WOUNDS Live at House of Blues, San Diego: 12.18.14
The award for “most fun opening band of the year” goes to WOUNDS. The Dublin based rock band stopped by the House of Blues, in Downtown San Diego last night in support of HIM and definitely did their part in getting the crowd warmed up. Lead vocalist Aidan Coogan put …
Read More »Gallery: HIM at Starland Ballroom, Sayreville NJ 12.11.14
HIM Premiere New Music Video
HIM have premiered their new music video for “Into The Night”. The video is the third official clip from the band’s current studio album, Tears On Tape (Razor & Tie). Tears On Tape is on sale now for $6.99 at the iTunes Store in the United States. This iTunes sale …
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