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My Take
Ville Valo is one of those voices I can identify within a single bar. As the frontman of HIM, he gave gothic rock a melancholy, almost seductive warmth that few others managed, and the Heartagram he created perfectly captures that blend of romance and darkness. What strikes me is how he started on bass and drums in scattered Helsinki bands before fate pushed him to the front. He is a true polymath, singing, composing and writing, and he infuses Finland's cold air with genuine sensuality. For late-night listening, his voice holds a permanent place in my rotation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ville Valo
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴィレ・ヴァロ
- Reading
- ゔぃれ・ゔぁろ
- Born
- November 22, 1976 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dragon
- Origin
- Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter / recording artist / composer / author
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ville Valo born?
Born November 22, 1976 (age 49).
Where is Ville Valo from?
Ville Valo is from Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland.
What does Ville Valo do?
Ville Valo works as singer, songwriter, recording artist, composer, author.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.