Deluxe Vinyl 2LP edition in gatefold jacket with printed inner sleeves

Released in 2003, Love Metal is the album that truly defines HIM’s signature sound—an intoxicating blend of gothic rock, heavy metal, and melancholic romance. With this record, the Finnish band, led by Ville Valo’s deep, haunting vocals, fully embraces their self-coined Love Metal aesthetic, blending dark, brooding atmospheres with soaring melodies and anthemic choruses.

From the anthemic “Buried Alive By Love” and the hypnotic “The Funeral of Hearts” to the brooding “The Sacrament”, the album is packed with dramatic, emotional highs and lows. The band’s signature fusion of doom-laden riffs, heartfelt lyricism, and a touch of gothic grandeur creates an album that feels both heavy and intimate.

With Love Metal, HIM cemented their place in the gothic rock and alternative metal scenes, delivering a record that resonates with both the romantic and the dark-hearted. It’s a perfect entry point for new listeners and a defining moment in the band’s discography.

LP1
1. Buried Alive By Love
2. The Funeral of Hearts
3. Beyond Redemption
4. Soul On Fire
5. Sweet Pandemonium
6. Endless Dark

LP2
1. The Sacrament
2. Fortress of Tears
3. Circle of Fear
4. The Path
5. Love’s Requiem