Ville Valo Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ville Valo.

Ville Valo, born on November 22, 1976, in Helsinki, Finland, is a renowned Finnish musician and songwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for the Finnish rock band HIM (founded in 1991). Valo developed an interest in music at a young age and started playing drums before transitioning to guitar and vocals.

HIM gained international recognition in the late 1990s and early 2000s, often referred to as the Love Metal band due to their combination of gothic rock and heavy metal influences with romantic and melancholic lyrics. Ville Valo's deep and distinctive baritone voice became a signature element of their sound. The band released several successful albums, including "Razorblade Romance" (1999) and "Dark Light" (2005).

Outside of his work with HIM, Valo has also collaborated with various artists and bands and has written and produced music for other projects. His melancholic and emotive songwriting has earned him a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim throughout his career.

Despite HIM disbanding in 2017, Ville Valo continues to explore his musical creativity. He has embarked on solo projects, such as the band Ville Valo & Agents, showcasing his versatility and further honing his artistic expression. Valo's contributions to Finnish and international music have solidified him as a respected figure in the music industry.

It's the same with visual arts, you have some really cool, w

It's the same with visual arts, you have some really cool, wonderful striking images that make you think and then again you have wonderful striking images that just take you away from the existing world for a second. And I like the latter a bit more.

I didn't have any role models really. My best friend was a d

I didn't have any role models really. My best friend was a dog. My mum and dad saved a dog from the gutter and that dog was my brother before Jesse was born. Sami was his name and he was my role model.

I like to listen to mellow stuff on the road like Travis, as

I like to listen to mellow stuff on the road like Travis, as we are constantly surrounded by rock music on tour and so its nice listening to mellow stuff. Obviously back at home I listen to a lot more rock music.

Women are always beautiful.

Women are always beautiful.

I'm living my dream right now. I get to make music, perform

I'm living my dream right now. I get to make music, perform and travel.

Falling in love is the best way to kill your heart because t

Falling in love is the best way to kill your heart because then it's not yours anymore. It's laid in a coffin, waiting to be cremated.

In almost every interview someone asks what does HIM stand f

In almost every interview someone asks what does HIM stand for. I can't even remember our latest lie about that. When Hanson was hot, we said it means Hanson Is Murder. The name doesn't have a particular history. His Infernal Majesty was a totally different band. I think HIM derives from some death metal joke.

Music for me is an emotional thing and it really does make m

Music for me is an emotional thing and it really does make me happy. It's not a tool for me to get fame or see my face in the papers or anything like that. It's about the fact that I really do enjoy it.

Even at school I studied ethics instead of religion.

Even at school I studied ethics instead of religion.

I haven't been baptised. My dad's not in the church and is n

I haven't been baptised. My dad's not in the church and is not a religious person. My mum is more spiritual - she does Thai-chi and goes to Stonehenge and things like that. I'm proud to be pagan. Finland is not really a religious country. I'm still looking for my god.

Music's always been really cathartic. It's the best drug for

Music's always been really cathartic. It's the best drug for me to get away from the everyday pressures just for a second via a good song.

Art is always criticized and always an outsider gets the bla

Art is always criticized and always an outsider gets the blame.