Quote by Ville Valo

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.

In almost every interview someone asks what does HIM stand f

Summary

This quote, attributed to Ville Valo, the lead vocalist of the Finnish band HIM, explains the ever-elusive meaning behind the band's name. Valo confesses that they have made up different explanations for the acronym HIM in various interviews, such as Hanson Is Murder during the peak of the band Hanson's popularity. He clarifies that the name doesn't hold any significant history and suggests that it might have originated as a death metal joke. Ultimately, the quote highlights the band's playful and ambiguous approach to defining themselves.

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