2012-05-28T08:25:01Z http://blog.dark-light.us/atom.aspx Quick Blogcast tag:blog.dark-light.us,2012-03-01:343788e4-c746-4607-ad45-0647f51b33ad Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2012-03-01T15:47:10Z 2012-03-01T15:47:10Z In regards to a certain tabloid scan that has been circulating since earlier this morning & the 'gossip' around it involving a certain someone, please note that I will NOT be posting or partaking in it. This includes the online links that are also being shared (& posted by others) that are related to this supposed 'news'.I respect this person & his privacy. Also, keep in mind this 'news' IS from a tabloid- & like any others, they tend to speculate without having the FACTS. So, unless it comes directly from the person himself, it IS only gossip & speculation. ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2012-02-15:45d61692-c57e-4475-9c39-119ae5a0e79e Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2012-02-15T15:38:00Z 2012-02-15T15:38:00Z Kerrang! Magazine spoke briefly with Ville Valo about what's going on with HIM. Click the pix to get the bigger scans (they will open in a new window): *Please do NOT steal my bandwidth. Do NOT hotlink. Thank you. =) ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2012-02-11:550b6ccb-a860-4433-8821-15c742f664ce Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2012-02-11T20:44:47Z 2012-02-11T20:44:47Z Just in time for Heartagram Day! =)My main Mod (& Sister from another Mister), Tragedy & I teamed up & got another exclusive commission for our members to earn in the Dark Light forum. This artwork was done by the amazing Hunter Cazador. =) For this one, we decided to go with a previous 'look' of Ville's with the updated tattoos. We hope you are as excited about this stunning artwork as we are.If you love to make graphics or tags, this is another wonderful tube to use for that. Here it is- Dark Light Exclusive ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2012-02-11:09687cbb-df50-4c9f-b6b4-744499017e8e Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2012-02-11T09:00:00Z 2012-02-11T09:00:00Z Wishing you all a very happy Heartagram Day!=) ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2012-02-01:f404865c-96c4-4824-957e-3d2375696302 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2012-02-01T06:08:29Z 2012-02-01T06:08:29Z I've revamped the main page to the Dark Light site to make it a bit more 'user-friendly' in the sense that it better explains how to navigate through the site. This is something I've been wanting to do but have never had the time- until now, that is.I'm hoping this is better for you all. =)Also, as of this past Autumn, the Dark Light site does now have a forum. With the HIM-Addicts site on hiatus until Summer (hopefully), the Dark Light forum has been the hot spot for some of us. Any one is welcomed to join. We are ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2012-01-31:798f778e-0a99-439c-941d-3b86acf7a4db Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2012-01-31T20:55:35Z 2012-01-31T20:55:35Z Thank you to Realitydistortd for the head's up (I had no idea the store was still 'open').Still wanting to get some Official HIM merch? Right now everything is 50% off at the official HIM store. If there's been something you've wanted to get, been couldn't afford it before, now's your chance to get some awesome HIM goods. And for you newer fans, this is a great opportunity for you to get some your gear while supplies last.Stop by the Official HIM Store to check it out. ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2012-01-28:0fdd6de1-1429-428d-b1db-369e2ac239be Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2012-01-28T18:36:28Z 2012-01-28T18:36:28Z In my previous post I had posted a couple internet-friendly Heartagram Day promos. My blog is being a bit of a PITA right now, so I have to post the printable ones in this separate post. Again- all I ask is you do NOT remove my watermark & claim these as your own creation. These ARE registered, protected & copyrighted as MY creations. Thank you. The following have a white background & are best used for the printing out for posting around your area: * Click pic for bigger * Click ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2012-01-28:d311d070-ab7a-450e-b0ca-111d2d84f3fe Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2012-01-28T18:23:54Z 2012-01-28T18:23:54Z It has been confirmed that Heartagram Day is Sat. Feb. 11 this year. In recognition of that, I have made a couple 'promo' images for you all to use for uploading & sharing on the internet as well as two that can be printed out & posted. All I ask is you do NOT remove my watermark & claim these as your own creation. These ARE registered, protected & copyrighted as MY creations. Thank you. The following have no background & are best used for the internet: * Click pic for ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2011-12-16:660b1ba6-cd64-49d8-9fc4-0a4b133fc850 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2011-12-16T11:30:00Z 2011-12-16T11:30:00Z I know its still a little early, BUT! I wanted to post a little something to wish you all the Happiest of Holidays: Hope you all have a very Merry Holiday & a prosperous & healthy New Year in 2012! =)*hugz*-Magik ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2011-12-13:39a3616c-d9c6-445d-b70c-5aa48cd5dbfc Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2011-12-13T05:13:47Z 2011-12-13T05:13:47Z This past year has found the world of HIM rather quiet with little to almost no news, save for a few tidbits here & there. To keep myself busy, I found myself getting into a different form of doing graphics- tagging. It was something I had been doing for a while, but on a much different level. Over the months I have enjoyed & discovered phenomenal pinup art from the likes of Keith Garvey, Elias Chatzoudis, Ismael Rac & Jay Trembly- to name a few of the greats. And I have & always will thoroughly enjoy using their art in ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2011-09-12:c1db2b18-4697-41b2-aea8-810027362b6f Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2011-09-12T16:36:00Z 2011-09-12T16:36:00Z Bryan Reesman's article explains that Linde's been keeping busy these days with more than just HIM.Follow the link for complete information: Linde Lindstrom Is Writing A Third Daniel Lioneye Album ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2011-08-31:8094c998-02ae-4ad9-a812-d0945d34372e Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2011-08-31T17:21:13Z 2011-08-31T17:21:13Z It looks like Heartgram.com is closing for the now. I received this message in my email:Hello!As our musical expedition is proceeding into the uncharted territories of human mind and necromantic arts, we have decidedto close the current heartagram.com website. If you have something you wish to keep from the vaults, such as photos,artwork etc, now is the time to make your move!We would also like to thank all you dear people for visiting our site and making it a wondrous and vibrant haven of thoughts,ideas, curiosity and creativity. As someone once said: "fear not!". This is not the death of ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2011-08-27:477d12aa-dca6-42fc-9d24-603e6bdfa3cb Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2011-08-27T05:58:39Z 2011-08-27T05:58:39Z From what I gather for the most part, it's the same news we already know- HIM is currently in rehearsals & sometime this Autumn they will go into the studios to work on a new album. It also mentions the band left Sire/ Warner & is currently not on a label, but hope to have the album out to fans in 2012.Here's the link: Soundi.fi ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2011-08-25:625063b5-0f5c-4348-a030-148bd56d3b7d Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2011-08-25T06:06:50Z 2011-08-25T06:06:50Z For those of you dying for some news about HIM, check out next week's Kerrang! It's been advertised that there will be some HIM in the 31, Aug. issue: ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2011-08-19:54644040-373c-46c7-b3e3-cc85c31ba84f Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2011-08-20T03:36:42Z 2011-08-20T03:36:42Z Just a quick note to let you all know the Dark-Light.us site is rocking a whole new look.With this new look, I was looking for a design that was a bit more stylish & 'sleek'... Of course, in creating this design, I've removed some 'excess' pages- mainly all the lyrics pages & extra track-listings pages- as well as condensed other pages down. I hope you all like this new look. Right now the gallery is not linked on the site. In time, I plan to remove all the hi-res photos & other stuff in there & add photos that I ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2011-08-19:e05bca1d-a1f4-4161-8ecb-77f4694a713b Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2011-08-20T02:55:58Z 2011-08-20T02:55:58Z I'm a little 'late' with this, but was hoping for more information regarding the latest news... However, it has been announced that HellDone will not be happening again this year. Even though there isn't a specific reason given for the band's decision, one would guess the guys would rather focus their energies on rehearsing new material & working on an upcoming album. This decision also allows them to not have to be stressed or burdened with preparations for HellDone.I wish HIM the best of luck with all that they're doing & hope to hear from them sometime in 2012...'Official' announcement ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2011-05-03:19c8b401-5d8a-4fce-9179-811835a44d6e Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2011-05-03T23:48:00Z 2011-05-03T23:48:00Z There's an interview with Linde at SuicideRockLinde talks about Daniel Lioneye- the album & tour, and yes, there is even some mention of what's going on with HIM & more.Follow the link to read the interview: I'd rather record music than watch a DVD ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2011-03-29:2ffd4e0f-a80c-4a51-8272-f375abae2403 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2011-03-29T05:28:00Z 2011-03-29T05:28:00Z Yes, you've read that right. I have been fighting about posting this 'news' for the better of 5+ hrs., since I know it may lead to some 'speculation' from some people. However, here's the 'Official' statement as posted on Heartagram.com:After 6 years and three albums, Finnish rock band HIM and Sire/ Warner Music have decided to part ways.Seymour Stein, founder of Sire Records says: "It was a pleasure working with HIM, and we're very proud to have been their partners for the last six years. Ville is a rare talent, and my relationship with their manager Seppo dates back to ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2011-03-09:175d552f-a673-4fa2-9486-ccd662341e6a Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2011-03-09T22:17:00Z 2011-03-09T22:17:00Z First of all, if any of you reading this are members to my other HIM site- HIM-Addicts, maybe this isn't news to you. For the rest of you, this is something w'eve been sitting on for a while over there before me blogging it for you, here. Continue reading, if you're a collector of HIM stuff...I & another member on my HIM-Addicts site had found something some of you may be interested in. HIM Sound Pack Collection:I had searched for almost a week to find out if it exists/ is legit, etc. & it is... keep reading..This collection was released ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2011-03-09:3075c523-f449-4cb8-906f-11584285627a Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2011-03-09T21:29:00Z 2011-03-09T21:29:00Z The crew at The Crimson Gate is back with another amazing issue of His Infernal Magazine.The latest issue they share with you the Italian Heartagram Day celebration & how they celebrated. Inside, you will also read reviews of concerts of Negative and 30 Second To Mars held in Italy and Spain. And, as always, this issue contains music reviews, , Elektra comics and more about the 'HIM world', music and Finland. Enjoy it here: Issue 29 ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2011-03-09:c56a20e3-3105-4bf7-9e9a-b44229c4ac32 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2011-03-09T18:32:00Z 2011-03-09T18:32:00Z Just a head's up that Daniel Lioneye will be playing at The End Records' SXSW Showcase at The Ale House.The event can also be found on the Facebook page: SXSW Showcase.This is the first time for Linde & co. at SXSW... please show your support &/ or help spread the word! ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2011-03-09:6a6ae4dc-218f-4669-a750-4eb94945df38 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2011-03-09T18:16:00Z 2011-03-09T18:16:00Z Gas has just released his drum tabs to songhi.com so people can make music with his drum kits. More promo videos can be found by visiting the SongHiMusic youtube channel. News about this is also posted on the Official Gas Lipstick Twitter page. ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2011-02-03:c3869b17-4912-48ba-bf0b-1e6b6d150e6f Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2011-02-03T23:32:00Z 2011-02-03T23:32:00Z Heartagram.com has a contest going on now...Post your most creative, unique, strange, and different photo of the Heartagram.Photos can include Heartagram tattoos, drawings, custom t-shirts, original art or anything else you can think of. Post your pics on HIM’s Official Facebook Page or email them to contestmoderator@gmail.com .Random pictures will be featured on Heartagram.com throughout the week and (1) Grand Prize winner will be chosen at random and notified on Valentine’s Day (Feb 14.) (1) Winner will receive a HIM merch prize pack.Good Luck to all those who enter!! Source ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2011-01-03:885a19ff-7aba-4b8e-a933-bc1dfa3761ca Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2011-01-03T20:37:00Z 2011-01-03T20:37:00Z Those amazing SweetHearts at The Crimson Gate is back with another amazing issue of His Infernal Magazine. This latest issue includes articles about concerts, reviews, and more brought to you by the collaborators during 2010. You will also read reviews of other music, trips to Finland and more. Find the latest issue here: Issue 28 ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-12-18:93b64bc5-e34e-43ee-a1f3-f0adeb99cd5d Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-12-18T10:55:00Z 2010-12-18T10:55:00Z Looks like some congratulations are in order for the guys...HIM are among the nominees in the "Metal Album Of The Year" category at next year's Emma Gaala (Finnish Grammy equivalent), which will be held on February 26, 2011 at Barona Areena in Espoo, Finland. The awards ceremony will be televised on Finnish TV channel YLE TV2 on February 26 at 20:10-21:50 and 22:05-22:35 (live) and will be rebroadcast the next day. The nominees for Metal Album Of The Year are as follows:* APOCALYPTICA - 7th Symphony* HIM - Screamworks: Love In Theory And Practice* MOKOMA - Sydänjuuret* STAM1NA - Viimeinen ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-12-11:abbb41a4-ffcc-45b0-987a-588cdf64f57d Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-12-11T05:36:00Z 2010-12-11T05:36:00Z New at the Heartagram Store:Official Heartagram high performance in - ear buds. Compaitble with all iPods, iPhones & MP3 players.Tech Info: Driver 10mm / Impedance 16 ohm / Freq 20 to 20K Hz / Cord Length 1.2 meters / Plug Material Gold Plated / Compatible with all iPods, iPhones, and MP3 players.3 Year Limited WarrantyGet them here: Heartagram Earbuds ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-11-15:12ff594b-e17b-437f-af7f-d93222e50d0e Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-11-16T00:30:00Z 2010-11-16T00:30:00Z HIM's Linde, Burton, Mige and introducing Seppo on drums and Manu on supporting vocals.Daniel Lioneye is currently rehearsing for the 2011 tour with Cradle of Filth.* Photo Credit: Toni Marie Iommi ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-11-15:1a538bd9-922d-4a7d-8d1b-144097516fda Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-11-16T00:21:00Z 2010-11-16T00:21:00Z Linde has collaborated on designs for merch in the new official Daniel Lioneye Store. ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-11-12:0e126787-e9de-4b71-8780-ca54c6208b85 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-11-12T19:38:00Z 2010-11-12T19:38:00Z ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-11-11:03b80617-c869-4b1e-88e2-2b98fc1471cb Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-11-11T13:01:00Z 2010-11-11T13:01:00Z Starting around 9A.M. Pacific Standard Time, the preorder for the SWRMXS album with new HIM t-shirt featuring the album cover art begins on Heartagram.com And for anyone who wishes to promote this preorder, here's a couple promos. Click the photo for full-sized version: Please no hot-linking. Thank you! ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-11-05:73559bae-68b2-4702-a219-0f4993985bd7 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-11-05T17:27:00Z 2010-11-05T17:27:00Z The above image has appeared on Heartagram.com as the cover for the SWRMXS album with the following caption: 'i dreamt the image one night, opened up the toolbox in the morn and started smashing the vhs tape to a gazillion tiny bits with a hammer. after its guts were splattered on my kitchen floor, i rather delicately forced the tape to form a heartagram. not too different than creating a remix, see?' - Valo Source ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-11-01:1c8add75-d663-43ab-8e68-74be575b28d7 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-11-02T00:10:00Z 2010-11-02T00:10:00Z Another official announcement from Heartagram.com confirms that SWRMX will also feature remixes by HUORATRON, MERCYFVCKS, and SALEM. This album is a WORLDWIDE digital release and will be available online. The physical album will be available directly through www.heartagram.com and Pre-Orders begin on November 11. Source ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-11-01:2107d888-8921-489c-b944-0734cba3f47d Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-11-01T20:53:00Z 2010-11-01T20:53:00Z It has been officially announced on Heartagram.com that HIM will be releasing an official Screamworks Remix Album- 'SWRMX' - featuring HIM songs remixed by Tiesto, Morgan Page, Gavin Russom and more on,7, Dec. 2010. The album will be available online on iTunes, Beatport and other digital retailers. The physical album will be available exclusively in stores at Hot Topic in the US. Starting 11, Nov., Heartagram.com will be taking pre-orders of a special package that contains the remix album and a new HIM t-shirt featuring the album cover art. ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-10-28:b01b20dd-c489-4790-a52d-386e9f203e3a Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-10-28T13:49:00Z 2010-10-28T13:49:00Z Daniel Lioneye is going to be on the road! The band wants fans to have the first opportunity to buy tickets through an exclusive presale offer. This is a first-come first-serve online ticket ordering system. The maximum order is four (4) tickets. This option is for the US tour next year. For each show below, there will be one (1) presale VIP ticket option. Daniel Lioneye VIP Packages include: - One (1) General Admission Ticket - An Exclusive Meet & Greet opportunity - One ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-10-27:dfc7e931-84c4-48bb-926e-c0e375fb6324 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-10-27T11:41:00Z 2010-10-27T11:41:00Z Hello, Darlings! It's that time of year again- to tell Kerrang! just how much we love HIM!! When you get a chance please stop by Kerrang! & take the reader's poll. Or just click the link here: K! Reader's Poll ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-10-25:2242f505-bd57-417e-a647-2f105b88cb7f Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-10-25T20:54:00Z 2010-10-25T20:54:00Z The news Daniel Lioneye Fans have been waiting to hear. It is has been Officially Announced by Cradle Of Filth, that Daniel Lioneye will be touring North America in 2011. The Creatures From The Black Abyss Tour will start in Feb. Tour dates are as follows: February 1 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live February 2 – Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom February 4 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre February 5 – Pomona, CA @ Fox Theater February 6 – Las Vegas, NV@ House of ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-10-22:84ded529-0cb6-4d1b-9927-76ef3bf75547 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-10-22T22:20:00Z 2010-10-22T22:20:00Z Greetings HIM fans! The Crimson Gate has the latest issue of His Infernal Magazine is online. This issues's offerings include music and symbols as the main theme within interesting interviews (this time with 'Succcessful Rebel' authorsTracey and Melissa), articles about HIM and so much more. Please enjoy what Ros, Monni & the amazing staff have served up for you. =] ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-10-07:91b08c7e-0fd8-43db-baa1-9500b01b9b05 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-10-07T18:38:00Z 2010-10-07T18:38:00Z News was posted on the Official HellDone Myspace Blog that HIM will not be participating in this year's HellDone Festival, but instead, taking a much-needed break. More information can be found by reading the blog here. ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-09-24:8a35b0b0-a6c8-41c0-afff-1a12c98217f8 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-09-24T10:19:00Z 2010-09-24T10:19:00Z Sun (Sept. 26) & Mon. (Sept. 27) mark the 5th Anniversary for HIM's 'Dark Light' album release Internationally & in the US. Join us this weekend on HIM-Addicts as we celebrate the album that helped HIM become the first Finnish band to acheive Gold status in the US. Hope to see you there! ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-08-31:cdafcf8a-6e7a-4bdc-a54a-c09e05df194c Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-08-31T20:12:00Z 2010-08-31T20:12:00Z That's right, The Crimson Gate is back with the 25th issue of the His Infernal Magazine, in which you’ll be able to find an interview with Paul Harries- the photographer, reviews of some summer festivals and so much more, including a couple recolours by yours truly. ;0 Enjoy, SweetHearts! Another amazing issue awaits you here: Issue 25 ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-08-18:92d23506-1a0d-42aa-93b3-8fef3cb20848 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-08-19T01:10:00Z 2010-08-19T01:10:00Z Head's up, HIM fans... HIM's Ville Valo has been pitted against another famous celebrity in the Wearing Black category. I've been asked by to Jenna to post the following link for you all to go vote. Here’s link to check out the photo feature and vote: http://jennaflower-wholooksbetterdoingit.buzznet.com/user/photos/?id=62822141 Please reblog/ repost this to other HIM fans hither & thither. We want Ville to reign supreme! =] ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-08-18:d7749ad4-0b10-45a1-9dbc-e9fc711a468a Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-08-19T00:46:00Z 2010-08-19T00:46:00Z HIM's own keyboardist, Janne "Burton" Puurtinen, is among the musicians who will have guest appearances on "Hirmuliskojen Yö", the forthcoming second album from Hevisaurus, a Finnish children's 'Metal' Band. More details can be found here . ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-08-18:0fd63a4f-cb56-4e86-a032-b2de3a964ce6 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-08-19T00:19:00Z 2010-08-19T00:19:00Z "Killing Loneliness" will be on the upcoming Rock Band 3 setlist. It's scheduled for release on 26, Oct. 2010. More information can be found at the following link: Rock Band 3 ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-08-18:22e2ee3d-7f0e-4c5c-ac65-c58ad0fed87a Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-08-19T00:19:00Z 2010-08-19T00:19:00Z I saw this posted on Facebook last Friday but I was waiting for 'official' release of the news. HIM guitarist/ Daniel Lioneye frontman Mikko "Linde" Lindström became engaged to Toni-Marie Iommi, HALO/ex-Lunarmile singer (and daughter of Black Sabbath guitar legend Tony Iommi), on Friday, August 13. More information can be found at the following two links: HIM Guitarist Engaged To TONY IOMMI's Daughter HIM guitarist to wed Tony Iommi's daughter Huge ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-08-11:1781ab05-8cb9-4147-9530-1efefaa6e52d Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-08-12T04:31:00Z 2010-08-12T04:31:00Z On this day in 1976, a beautiful baby boy was born. He was named Mikko Viljami Lindström. Little did his parents know that a day would come & their darling, sweetheart son would grow to be one of the best guitarists in the world. He's a man of amazing talent, not only with the band, HIM, but also with Daniel Lioneye. He is a darling soul we all hold dear. To see or hear him perform is to leave you in awe. He gives so much to ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-07-27:f008e5e6-091e-4a86-adfa-b9bc5463b922 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-07-28T03:06:00Z 2010-07-28T03:06:00Z During the Pier Pressure Festival (20, June, 2010), the official Swedish St. Team had an opportunity to interview Linde and Mige. Included are some questions submitted by fans. Thanks goes to Julia Ehrling and David Funseth for the interview that follows: Do you have any favorite song to play live? Linde: Well, I enjoy playing “Like saint valentine” Mige: I’ve kinda grown fond of Disarm me. I do awesome backing vocals there as well so. Ville writes for HIM and you, Linde ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-07-20:0e6a13b2-aa75-446a-966b-6f9775b35405 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-07-21T04:39:00Z 2010-07-21T04:39:00Z Some of this is in Finnish. Sorry guys, I don't have a translation for you. =/ ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-07-17:f3984b53-ebf5-47a6-be1a-e92ee6edf5dd Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-07-17T15:31:00Z 2010-07-17T15:31:00Z Attention all US Daniel Lioneye fans: There is an Official Daniel Lioneye Street Team forum created by Madge at the following link. http://daniellioneye.proboards.com/ Keep in mind that Madge has registration to the team on a first come, first serve basis, so please be sure to sign up ASAP. This forum is for the US only. * Please note that membership to everyone is not guaranteed & eventually membership signup will be cut off, at the owner's discretion. ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-07-17:b37b3fe0-9ce8-48cf-a7b0-7b26e4d70000 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-07-17T06:27:00Z 2010-07-17T06:27:00Z ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-07-17:e00e5dc2-c3a1-4166-a355-a4ef41ab61f6 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-07-17T06:23:00Z 2010-07-17T06:23:00Z Marius from HIM Norway had allowed fans to submit questions to use in an interview with HIM. He was originally promised a 20 min interview with the band, but then was told that it was so little time, so they had to make it a press-briefing. The festival crew just gathered all the people with press accreditation to interview HIM in one room thus, leaving Marius to choose only 3 questions to ask. Those questions are in the following video: ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-07-17:3838a124-cb70-4495-9a9c-347929857165 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-07-17T06:08:00Z 2010-07-17T06:08:00Z Here is a part of the interview, but it's in Finnish: Here's a quick translation of the interview, courtesy of Sineresi from Live Journal. Please note- she says they cut out all the questions and part of the answers, so it's very choppy. Ville: You have a lot of unexpected responsibilities, like paying your taxes. [laughs] Mige: And physical problems. Ville: Yes, ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-07-15:1ee14675-fd8a-46e3-8845-1e555107983d Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-07-15T22:29:00Z 2010-07-15T22:29:00Z Congratulations to Daniel Lioneye for hitting the #36 on this week's CMJ Network Loud Rock Charts !!! And how awesome is it that Total Guitar gave Vol: II 3 out of 5 stars!!! It's great to see Vol. II getting the recognition it deserves. Keep supporting Daniel Lioneye. Let's keep helping Linde & co. out. The guys deserve all the successes they're receiving. ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-07-15:0782d08a-1e02-443f-8ca5-bf3b5e0ac338 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-07-15T22:08:00Z 2010-07-15T22:08:00Z HIMLANDIA'S very own Julie wrote her first ever article/album review!!! "The Finnish rock band known as HIM has returned with its seventh studio album, "Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice". The five musicians from Helsinki, Finland have started off the new decade with another sonic surprise of a rock album. This album is filled with heavy, goth-tinged, guitar-driven rock tunes that beckon the music-world to relish, savor and urge them to attribute this work to their precious rock and roll compilations. As an observer and listener of HIM's ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-07-11:1edb242c-268f-42b7-be1f-f23b89318006 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-07-11T21:07:00Z 2010-07-11T21:07:00Z ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-07-11:c305c084-9b1b-49d0-99d2-faf1f1b9ded4 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-07-11T19:54:00Z 2010-07-11T19:54:00Z Summer's in full swing & the amazing SweetHearts over at The Crimson Gate bring you the latest issue of His Infernal Magazine!!! This month's issue shares the latest exclusive interview with Stefan Lindfors, done in May 2010, as well as reviews, song meanings & so much more. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind online magazine, here: English Version ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-07-10:6563992d-9e3c-4a30-8e21-cf8371033999 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-07-11T02:07:00Z 2010-07-11T02:07:00Z Here's all you have to do, to help out: Linde needs your help so Daniel Lioneye can have their very first 'official' tour. If you have a Facebook account, please head over to the Official Daniel Lioneye fan page and 'LIKE' it. They need a minimum of 15,000 fans before a tour is possible. Please join and help spread the word, if you can. As posted on the Official Daniel Lioneye Facebook page: "Ok guys, this just in... if we can make it to at least 15,000 fans on our Daniel Lioneye page by ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-07-06:839a7fcf-2c66-4944-8f73-75145d43bdf1 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-07-06T08:34:00Z 2010-07-06T08:34:00Z Enjoy the following interview with Linde and Mige from Dunlop TV: Also, here's a behind-the-scenes peek at Linde and Mige's rigs on tour: ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-07-01:6aa72b5a-e1f9-4c4e-b0b7-2889935d11b7 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-07-01T08:34:00Z 2010-07-01T08:34:00Z Saw this posted on the Official Daniel Lioneye Twitter & Facebook pages & thought I'd pass this along. Daniel Lioneye is forming a US- based street team and need people to spread Vol. II to the masses. To join, send a note with your full name, age, location (city, state) to teamrockisreligion@gmail.com . Please note that we are currently only looking for US based fans. - RiR Keep in mind that signing up for a street team doesn't guarantee you ever meeting the band, ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-06-30:be41aafb-9531-48ce-96ea-f018d95eac70 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-06-30T07:40:00Z 2010-06-30T07:40:00Z The video is over-dubbed with German translation...however, here ya go: ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-06-21:e53fd8e4-d36c-4461-875f-568ec41fcfd0 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-06-22T00:01:00Z 2010-06-22T00:01:00Z On June 12, Ville spared a little time for a chat at the Download festival before his band, HIM's scheduled performance on the Ronnie James Dio stage: Hi Ville, welcome back to Download. How many times have you been here now? I’d love to say way to many [laughs]. But I think this might be our fifth time, or maybe even our sixth. It’s crazy – we’ve had the honour to be invited to come over again. Why is Download so special to you? ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-06-13:8a7442ae-8ff5-4c51-9221-2e1287089b12 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-06-13T17:31:00Z 2010-06-13T17:31:00Z ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-06-13:4520d38a-3de5-4a65-83a1-d2a304c856d1 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-06-13T17:12:00Z 2010-06-13T17:12:00Z ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-06-07:d7ec1fd8-9a0d-4b9e-9c6b-f040cad164b4 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-06-07T17:25:00Z 2010-06-07T17:25:00Z As you can tell, I haven't been keeping this blog very active recently & for that, I sincerely apologise. There has been a valid reason for this: Some of you may know that I have a network/ community over on Ning, called HIM-Aholics. In Apr., Ning decided to drop a bomb on a lot of network creators (including myself) by informing us that they would be phasing out all 'free' networks as well as changing their premium services. I had originally thought to ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-06-07:be2dac2c-e529-4166-8783-b29e10ed1e73 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-06-07T17:22:00Z 2010-06-07T17:22:00Z ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-06-07:acaafcd4-f90d-4396-979b-f4dc66caabaa Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-06-07T17:13:00Z 2010-06-07T17:13:00Z Sorry for not posting this sooner. Been a bit busy. Mayra explains on her blog that this transcript is a special post for the fans of the Finnish band HIM, who are all over the world. She also says she chose her personal blog to post the full interview she conducted with vocalist Ville Valo in Las Vegas. Read the full interview, on her blog: Mayra Dias Gomes Blog ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-06-07:0564a309-9f10-4a69-8050-49267ffe67e7 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-06-07T17:04:00Z 2010-06-07T17:04:00Z Once again, the amazing SweetHearts over at The Crimson Gate bring you the latest issue of His Infernal Magazine!!! This month's theme is 'Music and Monsters' & the English version can be found here . ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-06-07:0dc96e88-22cb-4b39-a6f9-ca42b2a50768 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-06-07T16:52:00Z 2010-06-07T16:52:00Z I apologise for the lateness of this post. I just logged into my blog & I see it's been 24 days since my last post. o.O I've been rather busy working on another project its been keeping my on my toes. However, I have seen more reviews posted for the new Daniel Lioneye album that was released in late April. So if you still haven't bought 'Vol. II', here's more reasons to motivate you. Off the Dial Album Review: Daniel Lioneye ~ Vol II ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-05-14:53c33b85-e884-4867-a51f-0ba2142e13ae Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-05-14T06:20:00Z 2010-05-14T06:20:00Z Trevor Portz from HardRock Haven wrote his review of the latest album from Daniel Lioneye, that was released late last month. In it, he writes: "Devoted HIM fans are surely familiar with guitarist Linde’s side project, Daniel Lioneye. They most certainly know “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” from not only the album of the same name, but also from its choice as noted HIM fanatic Bam Margera’s Viva La Bam show. What followers may not yet understand, however, is how completely different this Daniel Lioneye disc ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-05-13:3ef8f5d2-8e2f-44d0-a757-3c19aee71378 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-05-13T08:01:00Z 2010-05-13T08:01:00Z Bryan Reesman posted a short snippet on his blog, where he takes us inside the Daniel Lioneye Listening Party that took place on 7, May 2010. He also shares some interesting photos from the event. Click this link for more. ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-05-02:8dd1f549-0cb2-4727-a1cd-2a679f504d22 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-05-02T06:11:00Z 2010-05-02T06:11:00Z Here's an interview from when HIM was in Vancouver last month. It's sound only, but enjoy, nonetheless. Thanks to elegy_69 from Live Journal for the head's up. ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-30:aa86dbfc-7f4b-4af1-8d79-a53e5445a591 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-30T23:03:00Z 2010-04-30T23:03:00Z Another short review of the latest Daniel Lioneye album, 'Vol. II' can be found at the following link: Daniel Lioneye Vol. II reviewed by Wretched Spawn Garrett Padilla In the meantime...it's time for another spin of Vol. II on my laptop. ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-29:7596e453-6ba5-42de-9a26-87a28aabe199 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-30T02:00:00Z 2010-04-30T02:00:00Z Just wanted to let everyone in the Sioux Falls, SD listening area know to tune into 103.7 the KRRO within the next 20 min. or so. It was advertised a few moments ago that there will be a broadcast of a HIM interview (supposed to be coming up after Breaking Benjamin). Others can listen in on the streaming player on KRRO.com I have no idea if this is a rebroadcast from an earlier interview, nor can I guarantee that the interview will be aired. I'm just going ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-29:9a5816af-1925-43a8-bb0a-043d679b8a80 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-30T01:47:00Z 2010-04-30T01:47:00Z While browsing Google I found the following interview at the bottom of the search page. ArtistsDirect.com has an exclusive interview with Ville: HIM singer Ville Valo sits down with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino for an exclusive interview about bringing the kids some real rock on Screamworks, horror films and the day director Dario Argento missed a meeting... More can be found at this link: Artists Direct Interview ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-29:40023f87-4504-43d7-bde5-e57e5e22591f Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-29T23:51:00Z 2010-04-29T23:51:00Z There's an interview with Ville at Pop CounterCulture that was posted on Apr. 27. Hailing all the way from Helsinki, Finland, the boys of HIM launched this year with their seventh studio album, Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice Chapters 1-13. This quintet, consisting of Ville Valo on vocals, Mikko “Linde” Lindstrom on guitar, Mikko “Mige” Paananen on bass, Mika “Gas” Karppinen on drums, and Janne “Burton” Puurtinen on the keyboard, is the Tim Burton of rock. Playing a particular brand of music, dubbed as “love metal”, the uniquely ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-29:290e6ad4-02a9-4fb9-9d1a-090ea89b8309 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-29T15:17:00Z 2010-04-29T15:17:00Z The interview was done by Chad Bowar and posted on Apr. 27. on About.com Here's a 'teaser': Daniel Lioneye is a side project formed by HIM guitarist Linde, and also includes HIM keyboardist Burton and drummer Bolton (Enochian Crescent). As you can probably guess from the title, Vol. II is the band's second release. Their debut came out nearly a decade ago, was a different style of music, and had a different lineup. Linde fills us in on the project, whether they'll play live, his musical beginnings and other topics. ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-27:9e9ee398-a26e-422a-89dd-9c4f273329e5 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-27T22:30:00Z 2010-04-27T22:30:00Z Al Morales (aka HelsinkiValo) has posted a great video interview at the following location: 21 Questions with Daniel Lioneye . As some of you may know, HelsinkiValo/ Heartagram LA had asked for fans to submit some questions to be asked, so be sure to check it out & see if one of those questions was yours. ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-27:4adfbf51-1d0f-466e-a79e-451fe8271233 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-27T19:42:00Z 2010-04-27T19:42:00Z I found some amazing photos from HIM playing at the Wiltern in LA, on Apr. 23, posted on the They Will Rock You website. Visit this link for the HIM concert gallery. You can also go to the gallery here. Enjoy! *All photos, including the one of Linde posted above are credit & copyrighted to Sergio Bastidas. ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-27:40df38bb-65d3-42f2-978a-6703f8977ad8 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-27T15:06:00Z 2010-04-27T15:06:00Z Finally! Today's D-Day! Buy the new Daniel Lioneye album, 'Vol. II' on iTunes or at your local Hot Topic store! ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-27:5a10217c-2075-45fe-874a-6ec8f1209b3a Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-27T14:50:00Z 2010-04-27T14:50:00Z *Photo taken by Coyote Shivers & kindly shared by Mayra Dias Gomes Mayra Dias Gomes had the chance to interview Ville Valo, at House of Blues in Las Vegas the 24th of Apr. On her blog Mayra, writes the interview will be published in two weeks & shares her impressions which I've posted the translation here for you: How nice to cross the desert with my love to arrive in the city where everything sparkles and flashes. Good ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-26:28a63b3f-3179-4013-ac3a-4823503923ab Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-26T21:20:00Z 2010-04-26T21:20:00Z A positive review from the HIM show at the Wiltern in Los Angeles on Apr. 23. HIM dazzles a sold out Wiltern last night and ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino captures it all in this exclusive review… Nobody rocks like HIM these days. It's sad but true. Few bands can dive headfirst into heartache and come out of it sounding evil. HIM wield that unsavory, ungodly and undeniable power. Yes, it's the time honored tradition of being heavy enough for the boys in ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-26:94b16dab-4b36-469c-bf26-192b2c001464 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-26T19:23:00Z 2010-04-26T19:23:00Z The video interviews with Ville Valo are finally up on the Toazted.com site. Here they are: ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-24:dea9fe25-564b-4eeb-9e35-5f7354422380 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-24T12:54:00Z 2010-04-24T12:54:00Z I made another promo flier for the upcoming Daniel Lioneye album: The full-sized version, as well as a 'grey-scaled' version of the previous promo I posted a couple days ago can be found here . Again, any fans, promoters or Street Teams can use this mini version or the full-sized flier to post on the internet, download & pass around. All I ask is no hot-linking please. Thank you. ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-24:a0fb2d0b-06f9-419d-8ed1-0cd7c326eb8e Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-24T11:12:00Z 2010-04-24T11:12:00Z I'm not sure how new this video is... however looking at the Toazted Twitter account, the following was posted on 9, Mar: Waiting for Ville Valo from the band HIM for an interview. Enjoy: ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-23:76af96fc-a2be-4eb7-87f8-93fd8eb62c86 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-24T00:59:00Z 2010-04-24T00:59:00Z I have to say I'm happy to see all the positive reviews for the upcoming Daniel Lioneye album. I think Linde deserves many pats on the back for what is going to be an amazing album. This is another great review by Chicks With Guns Magazine. Please keep in mind the person who reviewed this album apparently wasn't aware that Ville & Mige didn't play bass & drums. Here's a teaser of the review: Daniel Lioneye’s new album, Vol. II, is just downright aggressive, rude, funny, and loud. ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-22:7adee1d0-7c03-4ab5-80dc-6773fae1ab4d Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-22T09:22:00Z 2010-04-22T09:22:00Z As you may know, there's less than a week before the new Daniel Lioneye- Vol. II album is released. I made a promo flier that fans & promoters can post on the internet (no hot-linking please). Here's what it looks like: You can also snag the full-sized version at the site gallery, here to download, print out & pass out/ post up around your area. Again, all I ask is no hot-linking. In the meantime, ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-22:acaf6fb6-45f7-4e09-a393-ff366e96b975 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-22T08:25:00Z 2010-04-22T08:25:00Z There's a small article/ interview at the Whittier Daily News : In 2006, alternative rockers HIM became the first Finnish band to have a gold record in the United States with "Dark Light." "We never had an overnight success story," said lead singer Ville Valo. "It took a while for us to convince people - at first, back home, then in mid-Europe and then southern Europe, then the U.K and finally in North America - to like us enough to travel over there and tour a bit." ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-21:756c9ac3-aed5-4391-b8db-b6ee77b91039 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-21T16:17:00Z 2010-04-21T16:17:00Z Finnish goth rocker Ville Valo has created an empire with his dark band and persona HIM. It includes the album “Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice” (its title nicked from an Aleister Crowley work) and a line of merchandise featuring his “heartagram” logo — a cross between a heart and a devilish pentagram. Having just turned 33, the so-called “Christ age” of spiritual awakening, he says, “Tomorrow, all of a sudden, I could wake up and realize I need to be a lawyer ...” Valo, who appears in The City on Tuesday, has been changing — a lot. ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-20:bd16a7e4-a69a-4562-bfbc-ed388604b6c1 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-21T04:42:00Z 2010-04-21T04:42:00Z Here's another short interview/ article with Linde by Autumn Thatcher at www.inthisweek.com. Here's a little snippet: While the members of Finnish goth-rock band HIM are out on tour promoting their latest album, guitarist Mikko Lindstrom, who goes by Linde (pronounced Linda) takes a moment to talk to IN from his hotel room in Vancouver. Though there are certainly questions that could be asked in regards to HIM, this interview with Linde is one that is focused on Daniel Lioneye, the side project of Linde that has led to a second studio album and ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-19:3101088f-cd72-421e-b965-57af7adc8c39 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-19T21:42:00Z 2010-04-19T21:42:00Z More info about how this interview came about can be found at the source, here ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-19:a3a2baa7-50bf-4c7a-a1a2-59337b70134d Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-19T21:36:00Z 2010-04-19T21:36:00Z More beautiful photos by Karen Fader McBride and Nikolas Kolenich are up over at Heartagram.com . Check out the the full set at this link . ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-18:72f811fd-12b2-481f-880a-f78d9619d1ba Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-19T02:03:00Z 2010-04-19T02:03:00Z Another interview with Linde from HIM/ Daniel Lioneye. This one comes from St. Louis by Lisa Bregant: The second Daniel Lioneye album, Vol II. will be released April 27 on The End Records. I chatted with Daniel Lioneye front man and HIM lead guitarist, Linde, when HIM stopped in St. Louis 4/7. Linde kindly answered my questions and filled us in on the latest with Daniel Lioneye. Read the interview here . ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-18:6fbe44ce-db6a-438e-b598-b3645cc44947 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-19T01:59:00Z 2010-04-19T01:59:00Z Along with having some major success over the past years with his band H.I.M., guitarist Mikko “Linde” Lindstrom has toyed around with the band of his own. His side project, Daniel Lioneye released “The King of Rock n Roll” back in 2001 and was featured as the theme on the wildly popular MTV show “Viva La Bam”. Fast forward almost 9 years, and Lindstrom is gearing up to release the band’s second album, “Vol. II”, due out April 27th. As Linde was on tour with H.I.M. at a very recent show in Pontiac, I had ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-18:c8216c32-5b09-42df-ad31-b358ffac7fba Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-19T01:48:00Z 2010-04-19T01:48:00Z I just saw this over on Heartagram.com (on the message boards): It has come to the attention of the Administration at Heartagram.com that there is a person in the United States that is conning people in the HIM community out of money. If you’ve ever been approached by someone claiming she is a photographer and/or friend of HIM and other Finnish bands, please cease all communication with her. She is a con artist. She doesn’t know any of the famous people she claims to know. If you get lured into her con, she will ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-17:97c87166-2290-4c14-acba-7cd98d3bb98f Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-17T12:54:00Z 2010-04-17T12:54:00Z I just found this. Thought some of you might enjoy reading it. The interview is from 26, Mar. 2010. Daniel Lioneye is the side project from a few of the members of the Finnish band HIM. The band consists of Linde aka Daniel Lioneye (HIM) on guitars, bass and vocals, Burton (HIM) on keyboards and Bolton (Enochian Crescent) on drums. Daniel Lioneye's debut album, The King Of Rock 'N' Roll, was only released in Finland and Germany and was considered to be a psychedelic, stoner rock album infused with blue-grass, classic rock guitar ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-17:1eeb4ed7-b2cb-4759-ab61-a7099eb30c5c Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-17T08:07:00Z 2010-04-17T08:07:00Z Elton John burst onto the music scene when the Beatles proclaimed him their British Invasion successor. Lacking kinsmen to furnish the figurative baton, HIM has traversed genres from goth to glam to tarnished rock in pursuit of their own fortune. Fostered by equal measures perseverance and drive, they produced seven studio albums successful enough to amass a worldwide reputation and fashion themselves Finland’s premier musical export. After coursing through The Rave on October 23, 2005 in support of Dark Light, they returned on April 10, 2010 with some old numbers, a few new, two borrowed, and a packed lineup of ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-17:78d8a784-28b4-4f94-a1b8-a2a4bf87c99e Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-17T07:47:00Z 2010-04-17T07:47:00Z ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-17:6bd33bcc-893f-4751-a2cd-0870aa3e8eeb Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-17T07:34:00Z 2010-04-17T07:34:00Z I wish to extend my congratulations to HIM for being the Artist Of The Month at The House Of Blues . "It's not a happy album, I wouldn't say that," admits HIM frontman Ville Valo of the band's newest release Screamworks: Love In Theory And Practice. "But for the first time HIM does acknowledge that there is such a thing called 'happiness,' even if it is far, far away. This album is more a speculation on how to get there, — and that it is possible." Such song titles as ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-17:1176fdfa-fb15-4994-a069-00efbd1877ab Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-17T07:18:00Z 2010-04-17T07:18:00Z I'd like to extend birthday wishes to The Crimson Gate . Congratulations on 3 yrs., SweetHearts! April is here once again, and with the end of April here it comes the birthday of our beloved The Crimson Gate. This year we have a wonderful cake for our birthday, decorated with a “HIM seal of approval” and with three candles to blow for wishes, much time to spend together, many live shows to attend, other albums to wait for and to listen all together. This year we're gonna make a new look for our ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-12:ad17e0f6-83d9-41ee-ad75-e89383bca1f2 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-13T03:48:00Z 2010-04-13T03:48:00Z Well ahead of the release earlier this year of HIM's new CD, Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice, the album was generating debate among fans about whether the album -- more upbeat and poppy than the darkly hued, gothic-tinged earlier HIM releases -- represented a betrayal of the group's musical identity. HIM frontman Ville Valo said he wasn't surprised at the initial reaction, and by the time of this recent phone interview, he had a ready response for those caught off guard by Screamworks. More of this artcle/ interview can ... tag:blog.dark-light.us,2010-04-12:b51ac61c-687d-411a-99b7-2e8191185641 Magik manipulatedbymagik@dark-light.us 2010-04-13T03:01:00Z 2010-04-13T03:01:00Z The Pageant in St. Louis hosted the Apr. 7th date of HIM’s North American tour, with Dommin, Drive A and We Are The Fallen in support. A review, including the setlist as well as a photo slideshow can be found at this link. ...