The Finnish group His Infernal Majesty was founded in the early nineties as a heavy metal cover band. Slowly it grew into a serious songwriter collective. The first album with melodic goth rock appeared in 1997. Although they quickly their homeland captured, and eventually Europe, it was not until their fourth album, Love Metal (2004), before she got recognition in America, thanks to a promotional
… campaign of MTV's Bam Margera, who brought the logo of the group (heart / pentagram) during his broadcasts frequently on screen. The audience appreciated the compelling melodies, layered guitar sound and exotic look of lead singer Ville Valo. By the time the album was released Dark Light (2005), the bona fide stars were, and their record shot rocketed into the US charts.more
