‡ Sorry guys, I've been extremly busy with my own band and have neglected the site once again. (And yes, that was a cheap plug for you to add us...I have no shame.) Nick and Jerry have agreed to help with the site, so you may see their name from time to time.

Anyway, I'm trying to get back into the swing of things here, so here's some news and notes you may have heard about elsewhere.

This is the final track listing for the live DVD.  It was finalized the other day.  The DVD is region free.

"Digital Versatile Doom Live From The Orpheum Theater XXXVII A.S." is the new HIM live DVD/CD shot in Los Angeles. Package also features a second disc with audio of the full live performance and a 16 page booklet of original art and images.

1. Passion's Killing Floor
2. (Rip Out) the Wings of a Butterfly
3. Buried Alive By Love
4. Wicked Game
5. The Kiss of Dawn
6. Vampire Heart
7. Poison Girl
8. Dead Lovers' Lane
9. Join Me in Death
10. It's All Tears
11. Sleepwalking Past Hope
12. Killing Loneliness
13. Soul On Fire
14. Your Sweet Six Six Six
15. Bleed Well
16. The Funeral of Hearts

You can pre-order the DVD at heartagram.com (Credit: Pry @ Heartagram)

‡ Hit Parader's March/April issue has our favorite Finns coming in at number 141 for Venus Doom in their "Top 200 Hard Rock CDs You Can't Live Without!"

Here's an excerpt:

141. HIM, Venus Doom
So many things - both good and bad - have been said about Scandinavian "love metal" rockers HIM over the last few years, that it's hard to know exactly how to react to the contents of Venus Doom. There's no question that vocalist Ville Valo and his troops have pushed the creative boundaries of their sound, expanding it to create a more lush, dramatic backdrop for their guitar-driven opuses. And while there is no doubt that this is exciting and at time ethereal stuff, on occasion it seems to wander precariously close to becoming a parody of this unit's earlier work. But when Valo reins in the action just a little, HIM show why some have called them the most exhilarating hard rock band in the world.

The issue is out now at your local newsstands.

Also, Skope will feature HIM in their March/April edition. Check out the cover here.

‡ Somebody say something about a tour? We totally flaked out on the US tour this year, but here are some European dates where you can catch them with Linkin Park. I caught the Projekt Revolution tour in San Antonio last year and it was amazing (well HIM, Placebo, Linkin Park, and MCR were good, but I could have done without the rest of the bill). Get ticket info here. (Credit: Pry @ Heartagram)

JUNE
21st - Munich, Germany
27th - Berlin, Germany
28th - Dusseldorf, Germany

HIM will also be appearing at some festivals this summer:

JULY
5th - Ruisrock - Turku, Finlannd
18th - Gurten Festival - Bern, Switzerland

‡ Certainly newsworthy: Ville playing with a dildo. (Credit: Pry @ Heartagram)

‡ We just wanted to let everyone know that we are still alive. There hasn't really been much going on lately. For those who are interested in it, Heartagram Day is comming up soon, and here are a few updates from the Heartagram.com in case you haven't read up on everything yet.

"Heartagram.com is having a SALE on FEB. 9th, 2008 to celebrate! The SALE lasts from 12 AM PST - 11: 59 PM PST on FEB. 9th, 2008!! 10 % off ALL MERCHANDISE! 20 % off for ALL HEARTAGRAM CLUB MEMBERS! Also all SHIPPING is FREE if your make your purchases on HEARTAGRAM DAY!!!

Heartagram.com and Suicide Girls have also teamed up to offer a $1,000 modeling contract to one lucky HIM fan.

"If you are going to be in the Philadelphia area on Feb. 9th 2008 there will be a special screening at the Trocadero Threatre of the new live DVD "Digital Versatile Doom;" hosted by the SUICIDEGIRLS!


Your ticket it in will be the receipt from the pre-order of the DVD. Pre- order begins Feb. 1, 2008." - Heartagram.com

Click here for more info about Heartagram Day.

‡ Somebody at Heartagram fucked up and the lyrics for Venus Doom have been leaked. Now you'll be ready to sing along with the CD the moment you pop it in. (Credit: LastxCallforSin)

Venus Doom
Love in Cold Blood
Passion's Killing Floor
Kiss of Dawn
Sleepwalking Past Hope
Dead Lover's Lane
Song or Suicide
Bleed Well
Cyanide Sun

‡ Your favorite website for HIM-related shit got more than a little work done. It's better than ever. There are no more Reviews. They were kind of boring and nobody cared anyway.

A few sections have been combined. "Works" now contains the official and unofficial discography. It's not updated, of course, because that's not how we roll around here.

But what might particularly interest you is the revamped Media Center. Gone are the pictures and slideshows, blah, those sucked anyway. Besides, this is entirely better.

See, I wasn't telling you to join the forum for nothing. Now you're missing out on all the good shit. And don't try to spam your way in, it won't work. Just be a decent member and you'll get in eventually.

‡ Vitamin Records has produced a String Quartet Tribute to our beloved Finns. It's set to be released early next month. If you click here, you can hear samples of the tracks. It sounds pretty interesting.

Here's the tracklist:

Wings of a Butterfly
Killing Loneliness
Lose You Tonight
Join Me
Vampire Heart
Right Here In My Arms
Buried Alive By Love
Your Sweet Six Six Six
Beyond Redemption
Razorblade Kiss
In Joy and Sorrow
J.I.M. (Original composition inspired by the music of HIM)

And, by the way...if you were a member of the forum, with Media section access, you could be putting Kiss of Dawn (Album Version) on your iPod right now. (Credit: Daedalus)

‡ If you've visited Heartagram lately, you would have seen some doors, much like the promotion stuff for Dark Light. This year, we've had a 30 second clip of Love In Cold Blood, and today there's something a bit more rewarding.

HIM’s video for their new single “Kiss of Dawn,” has a secret. Written as part of the original treatment by Director Meiert Avis, you must watch carefully because things are not what they seem - and just when you though you had it all figured out, there is more to find. The video is exclusively available on iTunes today. Once you watch the video go to heartagram.com to solve the mystery. The person who cracks the code will get to see any HIM show of their choice in 2007 or 2008 and meet the band backstage.

HIM will release their new album, Venus Doom, on September 18th via Sire Records. (Credit: Matt Marcheschi at TotalAssault)

"Kiss of Dawn" is even better when it's a studio version. Can't wait to contract VD on 9/18.

‡ Special thanks to HIM-Valo of the forum for all of his hard work lately, please check his site out. If you're not a member of the forum yet, you're missing out...and trust me, it may come in handy some day.

Kiss of Dawn and Passion's Killing Floor (Brussels 07/07/07)

Speaking of "Kiss of Dawn", this is from Heartagram:

The official first single from HIM, "Kiss Of Dawn," will be out soon, but you can premiere it yourself by going to heartagram.com/kissofdawn, getting the sheet music for the song, and performing it yourself before you hear it!

Film yourself (or with friends) performing the song - three entries will be chosen to appear on the new HIM DVD - coming in early 2008! Those three winners will also get a copy of the DVD signed by the band. The three winners will be judged by the originality and quality of the performance. Check out heartagram.com/kissofdawn for rules and how to enter. You must be a resident of the US and 18 or over to win.

Hurry - you have until July 23rd to send in your video entry.

‡ Props go to SolitaryHeartache of the forum for getting this to us!