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MICHAEL MONROE Says He Wrote Personal Letter To VINCE NEIL A Week After Their 2023 Face-To-Face Meeting

In a new interview with Janne Innanfors of the Swedish radio station Rockklassiker, Michael Monroe reflected on how he came face to face with members of MÖTLEY CRÜE for the first time in many years last June at the Rockfest festival in Hyvinkää, Finland. The former HANOI ROCKS singer commented on th...
March 5, 2024
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VILLE VALO Says His New Music Will 'Still Be Emotional' And 'Melancholy'

In a new interview with Zisis Petkanas of Rock Overdose, former HIM frontman Ville Valo spoke about his plans for the coming months, including work on a possible follow-up to his debut solo album, "Neon Noir", which was released in January 2023 under the VV banner. He said (as transcribed by BLABBER...
February 22, 2024
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VILLE VALO Hasn't 'Really Started Properly Focusing' On Follow-Up To 'Neon Noir' Yet

In a new interview with Joe Matera, former HIM frontman Ville Valo spoke about a possible follow-up to his debut solo album, "Neon Noir", which was released in January 2023 under the VV banner. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "The album came out about a year ago. We played 120 gigs la...
February 11, 2024
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VILLE VALO: 'I've Been Awestruck And I've Been Exhilarated' By Response To 'Neon Noir' Album And Tour

In a new interview with The Rockpit, former HIM frontman Ville Valo was asked about the response to his debut solo album, "Neon Noir", which arrived a year ago to mostly very positive reviews. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, the operation in its entirety has been quite — I've be...
February 3, 2024
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VILLE VALO On Possibility Of HIM Reunion: 'I Don't Find It An Appetizing Idea At The Moment'

In a new interview with Metal Hammer magazine, ex-HIM frontman Ville Valo said that fans of the beloved Finnish "love" metallers shouldn't get their hopes up about a possible reunion of the band that officially called it quits in 2017. "I don't find it an appetizing idea at the moment," Valo said. "...
January 3, 2024
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NIGHTWISH Releases 'Tribal' Performance Video From 'Human. :II: Nature.' Tour

Finnish/Dutch/British symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have released an official performance video for the song "Tribal", filmed during the band's tour in support of the "Human. :II: Nature." album, which came out in 2020. The clip, which can be seen below, was directed by Ville Lipiäinen, recorded and...
December 23, 2023
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VILLE VALO Announces April/May 2024 European Tour

And so ends a new beginning. Nine short months have passed since "Neon Noir" cast its goth-inflected enchantments on the world. As a record, it was more than twelve wrought-iron statements of intent. It marked a triumphant return of HIM frontman Ville Valo to the live stage, and the ensuing seasons...
September 12, 2023
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Updated Edition Of HANOI ROCKS's Autobiography To Be Made Available In September

Acclaimed Finnish glam/hard rockers HANOI ROCKS will release a new edition of their autobiography, "All Those Wasted Years". This new version, which will be specially packed with two previously unreleased recordings on a seven-inch single, a newly penned note from singer Michael Monroe and an update...
August 23, 2023
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Go Inside METALLICA's Pop-Up Store In Montreal

To coincide with METALLICA's two concerts at Stade Olympique in Montreal, Quebec, Canada last weekend, a pop-up shop opened on August 10 at One Place Ville-Marie and remained open until Sunday, August 13. Fans visiting the pop-up shop were not only able to buy the basic tour line, but also a range o...
August 17, 2023
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VILLE VALO And His Solo Band Are 'Still Going Through A Honeymoon Phase'

In an interview with Magenta Musik at this year's Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany, former HIM frontman Ville Valo was asked which personality traits he values the most in the people around him, particularly when it comes to the people that he is sharing the stage with. The 46-year-old Fi...
August 13, 2023
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Ex-HANOI ROCKS Singer MICHAEL MONROE Has 'Touching' And 'Wonderful' Encounter With Members Of MÖTLEY CRÜE At Finnish Festival

Former HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe came face to face with members of MÖTLEY CRÜE for the first time in many years on Friday (June 9) at the Rockfest festival in Hyvinkää, Finland. A short time after apparently exchanging pleasantries with Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil and Tommy Lee at the event, Mi...
June 10, 2023
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BLACK VEIL BRIDES And VILLE VALO Join Forces For Cover Of SISTERS OF MERCY's 'Temple Of Love'

BLACK VEIL BRIDES and former HIM frontman Ville Valo — who now performs under the banner VV — have joined forces for a cover of the SISTERS OF MERCY classic "Temple Of Love". The collaborative track arrives three months ahead of the launch of BLACK VEIL BRIDES and VV's North American co-headlining t...
June 9, 2023
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Ex-HIM Frontman VILLE VALO Explains Why He Doesn't Perform Cover Of CHRIS ISAAK's 'Wicked Game' At His Solo Shows

In a new interview with MoreCore.TV conducted at this past weekend's Rock Am Ring festival in Nürburgring, Germany, former HIM frontman Ville Valo was asked why he doesn't perform a cover version of Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game" with his solo band, despite the fact that HIM's rendition of the track is...
June 5, 2023
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BLACK VEIL BRIDES And VILLE VALO Announce Summer/Fall 2023 North American Co-Headlining Tour

This fall, the classic season for dark and romantic music, BLACK VEIL BRIDES and VV (Ville Valo) will co-headline a massive tour in select cities across North America. Presented by Hot Topic, the "BVB & VV" 2023 tour (featuring special guests DARK DIVINE) combines three unique bands who champion...
May 30, 2023
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VILLE VALO: 'Right Before You Go On Stage, It's Very Important To Be Nervous'

In a recent interview with Grammy.com's "Herbal Tea & White Sofas", former HIM frontman Ville Valo was asked about some of his "tour essentials," especially when it comes to performing live. He said: "I think right before you go on stage, at least in my case, it's very important to be nervous an...
April 21, 2023