Ville Valo

Ville Valo is a Finnish singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the lead vocalist of the gothic rock band HIM.

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Profession :

Rock Singer

Birthday :

November 22, 1976

Star Sign :

Sagittarius

Age :

48

Birthplace :

Helsinki, Finland

Ville Hermanni Valo, born on November 22, 1976, is a Finnish singer, songwriter, and musician, widely recognized as the lead vocalist of the gothic rock band HIM. Hailing from Helsinki, Valo initially played bass and drums in various local bands before co-founding HIM in 1991 and taking on the role of lead singer. The band achieved international success with their 2000 album “Razorblade Romance,” featuring the hit single “Join Me in Death.” Other notable works include “Love Metal” (2003), “Dark Light” (2005), and “Tears on Tape” (2013). Valo has also collaborated with numerous artists and appeared in a few films, such as “Matti: Hell Is for Heroes” (2006).

In recent years, Valo has pursued a solo career under the pseudonym VV, releasing his first EP in 2020. His debut solo album, “Neon Noir,” is set to be released on January 13, 2023. Valo’s solo work maintains his distinctive fusion of gothic rock and “love metal” that brought HIM fame. Although HIM disbanded in 2017, Valo remains committed to his musical career, aiming to both honor the band’s legacy and explore new creative directions.