As a long-time HIM fan and Ville Valo supporter, It's really nice to see Ville looking healthy and seems like he's in a good place mentally. I've looked up to this dude for a solid 20 years and he's still my idol. Never change Ville.

@eyamangil

Жыл бұрын

He looks so healthy and happy! So proud of him.

@canonthomasen3219

Жыл бұрын

Love the passion!

@heartagramguy85

Жыл бұрын

@@canonthomasen3219 thanks friend. HIM/Ville has been the soundtrack to my life. Gives me unlimited inspiration daily.

@katugh343

Жыл бұрын

Healthy? Looks like he has aids.

@hi-nq4qh

Жыл бұрын

I started listening when bam was obsessed on jackass like 20 some years ago....still love me some Ville ☠️🤘🏼🖤

Ville doesn't smoke anymore?! Holy shit, out of all the bad habits, that's one I didn't expect him to give up. Great job Ville, we are so proud of you!

@Taiyou536

Жыл бұрын

And his new teeth are great - he looks better than ever ♥

@user-qb3vz9ii7u

Жыл бұрын

@@Taiyou536 Нееет его новые зубы конечно красивы ,но вообще ему не к лицу 🥴🥺 Он сильно похудел ,и это ему не идёт,его надо хорошенько откормить чтобы был красавец как раньше.С худобой ,это кепка ему не идёт тоже. Вилле красив ооочень и ооооооооочень.Когда же он поправится жалко такую красоту

@Taiyou536

Жыл бұрын

@@user-qb3vz9ii7u Лучше бы он снял эту дурацкую шапку, неужели у него еще достаточно волос? ;) Да, он крайне худой, при росте 1,90 м. Мне нравятся эти зубы! Остальные были измотаны курением и пьянством. Он всегда отлично выглядит - и он, кажется, отличный человек :) Был фанатом более 20 лет и сделал татуировку с хартаграммой ♥

@ryancarona4199

6 ай бұрын

I don't know how Ville could smoke while performing and still hit those notes 🤣🤣🤣

@ellew4573

6 ай бұрын

Yeah, he realized he didn’t want to get mouth and throat cancer like so many smokers do.

He has the energy of his late 90s interviews where he was excited for everything that he'll do but in a more mature way

@provisionalhypothesis

10 ай бұрын

that's what happens when you quit the devil's juice

Always been amazed at how articulate Ville is in a language which isn’t his first - smart guy

@miriamcarrasco3273

Жыл бұрын

Maybe one of his parents are native in english. Have a good day. ☺☺👍

@ItsNikoHIMself

Жыл бұрын

@@miriamcarrasco3273 His dad is finnish, his mother hungarian.

@SimpleeGigi

Жыл бұрын

He once said everyone in Finland can speak and understand English in an interview many yrs ago

@Eucis93

Жыл бұрын

@@miriamcarrasco3273 no, but most people in Finland speak atleast two languages. I speak 3 myself, it’s the norm outside of non-English speaking countries.

@alexandereckert5939

Жыл бұрын

most western Europeans are quite articulate- see Ghost’s Tobias Forge

I could listen to the guy talk all day. Can we get him on a 10h podcast somewhere, please? So many of your "heroes" can be disappointing when you listen to them talk long enough, but Ville only gets more interesting and admirable with every answer.

Hearing Valo talking about Moomins really warmed my heart

HIM has been my favorite band since I was 15. I'm now 33 and I absolutely still love Ville's music. I miss the other band members but I'm glad Ville didn't completely give up music. I can't wait for his new album! 🥳 🥳 🥳

@leahbolk6251

Жыл бұрын

Literally in the same boat 15 to 31 and still going ! 🎉

@ricardoochoa3950

Жыл бұрын

Im start with 12 and now i have 34, the first Demo album is insane

@greenapple6470

Жыл бұрын

Same. 33 now and in love since 1999🖤🖤🖤 🤘🖤🖤🖤

@Nemessis11

Жыл бұрын

same, i'm 33 now, been a fan since 14-15

@Mechanika89

Жыл бұрын

It's lovely to see how many loyal fans HIM has. ❤️ Where are you guys from? I'm from South Africa

Ville valo is such a gentleman & a beautiful human & I'm glad he sobered, & still making music! Congrats ville you have come a long way

Ville has always been such a gentleman and he's so well spoken! 🖤Music to my ears! 🖤Also, what I've always appreciated as a fan of his is that even in his darkest days he never gave me second-hand embarrassment (unlike some other rock stars whom I used to admire). I so look forward to seeing him live next year in the UK, and wishing him all the love, joy and success that he deserves 🖤

@HeartagramGirl30

Жыл бұрын

In his darkest days he was very sad and he almost died :( I love and am proud of who Ville has become and how far he has come in his life and how he overcame alcohol and smoking.

@MoahGentle

Жыл бұрын

I have a special admiration to people who live in the limelight yet they’re humble and open to talk about their addiction and challenges and Ville is certainly one of them (another super talented and inspiring musician who comes to mind is Tom Chaplin of Keane).

@winstonlanda7731

Жыл бұрын

One of my sober heroes. I have been sober myself for almost 8 years! Listening to HIM al throughout!

@HeartagramGirl30

Жыл бұрын

@@MoahGentle I agree with you :)

@HeartagramGirl30

Жыл бұрын

@@winstonlanda7731 Happy for you congrats! :)

Seeing Ville doing so well is really great. Can't wait for the new album

@wessley4606

Жыл бұрын

He's not the guy I remember though... He's clearly doing better than he has in years.

@HoneyDrops2023

Жыл бұрын

@@wessley4606 Yes, and I am so happy for him. I think he is settling into his own skin!

@HeartagramGirl30

Жыл бұрын

@@wessley4606 What do you mean by "not the guy" you remember??? in what way? he seems very happy, very relaxed. I love this Ville Valo - Sober, relaxed, sweet, kind, has a new smile, feels confident and happy

@HeartagramGirl30

Жыл бұрын

@@HoneyDrops2023 By settling into his own skin what do you mean? Hes always belonged here on earth and he is loved and is loveable. I love Ville and i mean that in a genuine way. I care for him

@wessley4606

Жыл бұрын

@@HeartagramGirl30 every interview I've seen of him in this new era, he has been getting more relaxed. *BUT* even ones from just a few weeks ago he was *VERY* Uncomfortable, seemingly lacking confidence and also the personality I've always known him to have. Quite playful and joking around, to coming across as quite... For lack of a better word, Pompus. Alas, this was a much better interview and very encouraging for what's to come. (And please, don't make the same mistake as so many *other* him fans do by thinking you're more of a fan than the people you're speaking with... Because you just don't know, so don't jump to defend the honour of Ville with a closed mind. You can't care without critical thinking.)

I became a HIM fan instantly after hearing the CD Razorblade Romance and have been a fan since. Ville Valo is such a charismatic person he's not this obnoxious rocker he's intelligent and well spoken and just charming. I am so happy he is continuing to make great music as a solo artist now. I'm also happy for the fact that he is clean staying away from harmful drugs or anything else. I really hope he continues to make more albums in the future. I wish him all the happiness he deserves.

@mattdad8429

Жыл бұрын

RR is basically a perfect record.

@SkyePhoenix

Жыл бұрын

@@mattdad8429 Yeah, it is...

@perpetua111vv

Жыл бұрын

Yes hes so calm I love that.

Can we all agree that he seems more happy, talkative and alive than in April with the Loveletting promo??? Im super excited to see him like this, it warms my heart

@kiekko673

Жыл бұрын

Pills. 🤗

@ninaj6051

Жыл бұрын

@@kiekko673 Can you elaborate on that?

@jonnasavolainen2860

Жыл бұрын

It also could be that he was more nervous in april, since it was the first proper appearance.

@krystaloficial

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same

@kiekko673

Жыл бұрын

@@ninaj6051 What you wanna know?

Gosh he’s so enchanting. I could listen to him talk about boiling water and it would be magical.

Jesus, he sounds and looks phenomenal. Full of life and vibrance! Good luck with the new record, Ville!

I love how it's straight in with the Moomins

Ville Valo always was my man crush. I was 15 when i started to listen to his music and i am 33 now. Still love the music. This guy is fascinating 💛

The songs that’s he’s released so far have been of the genre that belongs to Ville Valo only; Love Metal. And every song is dark, melancholic, and beautiful. I can’t wait to hear the rest of the album and to catch him on tour next year here in the states!

@patrickmccarthy8413

Жыл бұрын

I'm seeing him in Boston !

@Exspazament

Жыл бұрын

Cincinnati in April!

Wow… he seems to have a whole new (dark) light inside him! Getting sober looks amazing on VV. I cannot wait to hear what he’s come up with. I have been a gigantic HIM fan since I was a young teenager.

Ville kicks fucking ass, I love his music and I am so happy for him trying to make his life and music career better than it used to be cause of all the struggles he used to have and he truly deserves to be happy and be successful in his music career and personal life.

@HeartagramGirl30

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you, Ville hasn't been happy like this in such a long time and i'm so happy and so proud of him. Ville kicks major ass for sure :)

Ville has always been a hero of mine. No music on this planet has moved me as much as his. His voice is enchanting and haunting at the same time.

Really touches my heart seeing Ville is back like that. He and HIM were a big soundtrack of my youth.

Having already lost a finnish metal legend, Alexi Laio to booze, drugs ad the rock n roll lifestyle, as a die hard HIM fan, I thank all the good in the universe for Ville s recovery, he is one of the last true Rockstars remaining

I totally used to dress like Ville Valo when I was 17 and felt like an absolute bad ass ha, I remember we painted a heartagram in the middle of my sisters wall. H.I.M were the sound track to my growing up comforting me through the dark/lost times (Or you could say the "Deep Shadows And Brilliant Highlights 🙂"), I supported Vile then and I support him now great to see that he's back!

@SkyePhoenix

Жыл бұрын

I only discovered HIM in 2010. I bought the "Razorblade Romance" album and fell in love. I got a heartagram tattoo on my right foot, and nearly got a razorblade tattoo on my left foot... but opted for "The Beginning of the End" (song title from "Greatest Love Songs Vol. 666") instead. I once had a solid white male Betta fish and I named him Ville because he was so "Beautiful" I'd actually sing the song to the fish. My daughter would roll her eyes at her goofy mom. Good Times... Edited for spelling corrections.

@perpetua111vv

Жыл бұрын

😊

@Taiyou536

Жыл бұрын

I have a heartagram tat on my wrist :) and still love it !

Wow, what a coincidence that this interview shows up for me after recently listening to HIM again after many years. Great to see Ville again and look forward to the new album

@salandersalgado4038

Жыл бұрын

Not coincidence, algorithm 😅

Just got my tickets to see Ville in Philly in March! Cannot wait! My mom took me all the time as a teen to see HIM and now me and my husband are taking her!

Ville is such a beautiful soul. So very happy to see him smiling and speaking from the heart, as always. What an absolute treasure he is. And an incredible creator. So excited to see him here in California next year. Ville forever.

I'm still in love with this man after 18 years, cannot wait for the new album. It's been too long ♡♡♡

@shilohivy4590

Жыл бұрын

SAME.

It's a real gift to my eyes to see Ville so happy and excited about his music and upcoming tours all over the world. I love HIM and his music with my whole heart, it's my main reason to keep on trying in life. I hope he find happiness, health and success in his life and career

We’ve needed Ville for a long time now. So glad he’s back.

This man ❤ his music saved me when I was younger and he continues to warm my soul.

It's so incredibly surreal to see him so happy, so open and talkative, as I am used to how he used to be, a bit shy, deflecting awkwardness with humour, mysterious and cool. But I'm happy for him. He looks all grown up, put together and done with shenanigans, it's like you can't believe this is the same person that used to hang out with Bam Margera drinking and trashing hotels :)) Again, nothing wrong with how he used to be (there's a time for all) It's just nice to see your teen idols get to a good place finally and still loving what they do, as opposed to seeing them dying of an overdose at 27 or still struggling with alcohol at 50. And it's perfect cause that old cool version appealed to us back when we were in high school, and this new version appeals to us now when we're ourselves grown up. P.S.: Congrats to the interviewer, as he asked very nice pertinent and interesting questions.

@HeartagramGirl30

Жыл бұрын

I don't miss Ville being drunk and depressed, i really don't. I really like this version of Ville now with a new smile :)

"It's a warm hug from a vampire" that's a very accurate description of this interview 🦇🥀Ville looks very comfortable and happy for his new project, and I can't wait to heard it! 🖤❤

HIM has been my favorite band since I was 14, and now I'm 34, so they've been with me most of my life. Their music has gotten me through some of my lowest times. Ville's voice has always been able to calm me and cheer me, so when HIM split up (I was at the London show in 2017), I was absolutely heartbroken. Life felt a little dimmer without new HIM music. But then hearing Ville's three new songs in 2020, during the pandemic, I felt such euphoria and hope, just like I used to. Somehow Ville knew what we needed when we needed it. I love all the singles so far and cannot wait for the album. See you in Budapest next year, Ville!

I found HIM in 2003 when I was 17. I’m so happy to see Ville doing well 💜

Oh wow, I love HIM and I loved Moomin. Moomin was huge in South Africa during the 90s.

Good to see he's doing well

That was such a pleasant interview to watch!

How humble and good human being is Ville by saying that the big difference from HIM/Neon noir is their players skills!!! (I miss Linde sound too) Im so excited to see you in Spain!!! Thanks for the interview!!

@lauraslocumb257

Жыл бұрын

I loved Linde and Mige playing in Wicked Game, and also Ville singing. That was the first video I watched of HIM.

Greatest Lovesongs Vol 666 still in my top 10 albums 💚 so many years.... :) so glad he is doing better

This is such a great interview so much detail from Ville Valo.

Absolutely. He is and has always been intelligent, kind, articulate, humble and pleasant in addition to being insanely talented. I love everything Ville does. Stay classy Ville. We love you 🖤

I can't wait for more VV in the future!!! Always here to enjoy what he wants to share with us!

Love to see that Ville is doing well, pre-ordered the new album and i'm very excited about it

Amazing interview. Good questions. Can't wait to see Ville on tour

I got to see HIM 6-7 times over the years first saw them on the Razorblade Romance tour. Big part of my life fantastic times awesome to see Ville again. He's looking fantastic 👊😊

Fantastic interview, thank you! If Ville could find a way to get down to New Zealand for the tour I would have the most happiest of hearts

Oh He looks so excited! Love him and everything he does 💜

Nice interview. I feel this nostalgia taking over, don't know what to think. Thank you for it anyway. Blessings and the best for Mr. Valo.

I´m just so glad to see Ville so happy!

Graham you are one of my favourite interviewers, I think this has to be one of the best interviews Ville has ever done, He seems so happy and positive and I'm so glad he is sober and making health a priority, it's so lovely to see. So happy VV with be playing some classic HIM songs in the new tour, So excited. Hope you are feeling much better Graham. Merry Christmas 🖤 x

@annellington2134

Жыл бұрын

I agree and nice that you care about Graham, he's such a great interviewer. Pretty sure he had cancer, glad to see he's doing good. Glad to see Ville is no longer smoking. The amount he smoked and drank...alarming.

Lovely interview Graham man! Hope you're feeling better and better! Can't wait to see VV next year.

Happy to see Ville doing great. Can't wait to see him live with his new stuff mixed with HIM classics.

glad he's doing great. i love him so much. freaking legend

Can't wait for this! Got my tickets a few months back!

So excited to see him in Boston! ! My first time seeing VV "live." Worth the 6 hour drive from Montreal. ❤❤

On a different level, across my two bands I do a similar thing where I take songs that really mattered from one, and play them in the other.... Its so lovely to see an idol of mine doing the same thing too.. Good for you man.. Never forget or disregard your own art. Awesome

Im so excited to see Ville in May! Its going to be amazing! His music was my childhood.

Thanks for this interview, Loudwire! Ville is the GOAT!

The amount of love and respect I have for this man 🙌🏻

I've been waiting for a new Louwire interview with VV. You guys always do your research and ask interesting questions which makes for a great interview, especially with sb like Ville. He has a beautiful mind and an even more beautiful way of showing it. Can't wait for the new album

I love seeing VV back up here and being healthy and loving what he's doing. ♥️ I can't wait for the tour! Love this and great interview! ♥️

So wonderful to see Ville again and listen to him. He is such a lovely soul.

It makes me so happy to see he's doing so so well! I am beyond excited to listen to the full length album beginning to end! We can finally get a glimpse of his amazingly beautiful poetic mind first hand ❤️🥰 been a HIM fan since 2000 and still going strong on Villes beautiful creations!

Im glad to see Ville is doin well. I had always told myself since I got into him being 11-12, now 30 i always told myself I'd get a heartagram on my left wrist & as soon as i could I did just that. Always got heavy inspirations from HIM as a whole.

Love seeing and hearing Ville…the most beautiful voice and such a kind man ❤

Fantastic interview, thanks Graham and glad to see you're doing well

@NessRawks

Жыл бұрын

LOL I was going to comment something similar…he could read the phone book aloud, and I’d buy a ticket for that!

So good to see Ville looking well and being excited about Neon Noir ....have met Ville a few times , seen HIM 21 times and can't wait to see Ville next year . It will be like seeing an old friend . Thank you Ville for being you ! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

Soooo excited for this album and tour!!! 💕

I am beaming seeing him smile. He looks absolutely gorgeous and healthy and he sounds so at peace. Thrilled for the new music and tour! Badass 🖤

What a pleasure to see Ville so happy. A beautiful interview and a good interviewer, giving him the time to speak calmly without any interruption

Ville is thriving and I’m so happy for him 💜 HIM will always have a place in my heart as my favorite band of all time

Mexico!😍😍😍😍😍 can't wait!!!!!!! it's very beautiful and exciting to see Ville so happy 💜 is so cute when he says he's happy to see that people is still interested on his music :3

@SykeThrone

Жыл бұрын

Mexico :]

Him is my favorite band. And any music Ville Valo puts out I always end up loving. I Hope he continues making new music. Excited for the new album

It's lovely to see and hear Ville! ☺️ I'm so happy that he is doing well! I love his voice. ☺️

So good to hear from Ville again. It would be cool if he threw in a random song like Love you like I do into the set. Either way, can’t wait for the tour. ♥️

Just got my tickets, can't wait, Im kicking myself for not going to the farewell tour, a huge part of my life while making memories have been with HIM in the CD player, listening to his ep's brought me back 2 decades when I was the weird loner romantic listening to him with my girl, painting my nails, now wife and 2 little ones later , never change you beautiful vampire.

Can’t wait to finally get the chance to see Ville live 😊

Wow, Ville looks fantastic. Healthy, happy, upbeat. Ready to make music and put smiles on faces which hopefully includes his own. One of my all time favorite songwriters of all time and an all around wonderful musician and genuinely kind and awesome person. Can't say enough good things, but welcome back and congrats on the new album. Thanks so much to Loudwire for sharing this conversation with the rest of us.

HIM one of my favorite bands, I'm so happy that VV don't give up on keeping doing more music, he keeps inspiring me in such ways 🖤

Such a great and talented guy! Been a fan of him since the late 90's and so good to see that he's keeping it together, staying sober and doing music again. All the best of luck to Ville and look really forward for the Tuska 2023 show!!! Would be a blast!

What energy! He is back with a bang! And yes, we were all waiting patiently. No one ever forgot you, and you have new generation of fans no doubt! 🥰

Such a magical soul. 20 years fan here and I will keep on supporting VV. Keep us hypnotized Ville ❤🤘

I loved this interview! Ville is such a genuine guy. 🖤

I can’t wait to see Ville next year live. I wonder what would be different between solo and him. He looks so happy and healthy compared to during the “In to the night” days and when he got pneumonia when I saw him live one year. I am happy he is doing well.

im so exited im going to see ville valo in concert in newyork in may!

LOVE this interview and so excited for his new solo career and tour 🖤

It's nice to see Graham doing so well, so happy he's come through healthy! Extra nice to see Ville and Graham in the same space again as well. As always, a beautiful sit down! Graham's always got great questions & Ville's always got the best responses, especially hearing his take on the Pandemic Life. Extra hyped to hear this LP in full, just knowing it was put together during such a weirdly off time. Hearing Ville talk so lovingly about Linde and Mige too man... right in the feels!

I'm so happy that ville is looking healthy and happy. He deserves it. He's been down a very long dark road and it's amazing to see that he's happy and healthy again! Loved seeing you live in Nashville! Keeping an eye out for anymore USA tours of you ville valo. Your music has helped me through the darkest days of my life. Thank you for making music

Ville!!! Wspaniale, że wracasz. Cudownie! Powodzenia!

It's great to hear from Ville after all this time. He looks healthy now that he's quit smoking and looks happy. I'm excited for Ville Valo's album. 🦇

YES! the band never dropped an album after I have discovered them. Now, I can't wait to listen to their new work as a fan😊

@mattdad8429

Жыл бұрын

Love Metal or Razorblade Romance? GO!

@frodosfrostbite

Жыл бұрын

The band broke up,his solo stuff is very similar so you're in for a treat!

@SkyePhoenix

Жыл бұрын

@@mattdad8429 Razorblade Romance!

It makes me so happy to see Ville at peace and he sounds so serene! HIM has been such a huge part of my life since I was 11 years old - I grew up with Ville's "presence" in my life - not a groupie level, no - but HIM was my safety blanket. I can still recall the butterflies of queuing to buy a magazine with a HIM interview or trying to convince the bus driver on a road trip to play my Razorblade Romance cassette tape :) And in my teenage years this music has kept me sane and looking for a deeper meaning of things. So pleased we are here 23 years later and I can listen to Ville speak maturely and see how far we've come 💜 Glad that his drinking days are behind him and that he realised he can do much better music and perform much better without getting wasted :) I've seen HIM live in 2006 and then in 2015 and it was such a big difference - in 2015 the energy at the concert was amazing(and it was in a small town!), you could feel Ville was really present and connected on a different level with the audience. Looking forward to have that feeling again next year - booked 3 concerts and hoping to catch him at some summer festivals too! 💜

Lovely to see him so excited 😊 Thank you for the great interview! I don't think I've ever heard anyone ask him about the Moomins before, it was about damn time haha!

I hope he will be strong, blessed and so brave forever

I’m so excited for Valo’s solo cd!

Thank you, Graham, for this interview! This man, like a fine wine, gets only better with age. All the best to you, Ville! We've missed you and are waiting for more new music. The new teeth look great!

ville looks and sounds great, glad he got himself together. neon noir will be an amazing album based on what i've already heard, day one buyer.

Vile Valo has always been fascinating to me. I’m so glad that he continued to create music.

So impressed by the motivation to single handedly produce an album with the future in mind regarding what he can bring to the table with other projects. To have been relatively famous and still carry that value-providing mindset is humbly shocking/inspiring.

Great interview, been a HIM fan since my 20's...I'm 42 now. Love hearing Ville chat about life and music, and glad to see he's doing well. Awesome guy!