¤ Okay, moving the site was NOT supposed to be that hard. The people handling my original server were very unhelpful, which is why I moved. The next group was a group of complete idiots. Which is why I was down for about 2 weeks.

This new group is just plain awesome. I didn't get to do any of the cool things I wanted to for the site since I spent most of it arguing with the server folks, but now that we're back 100%, I am going to be getting around to it, and I think it shall be fun and make this place even better.

Good thing nothing exciting in HIMland took place other than the news that they're coming back to the US in November and December! No dates have been confirmed as of yet, but you can rest assured we will post them for you when we do get them.

Also, the Media section may not be working just yet, but that's because a few people decided to try and steal my files and links, not to mention my bandwidth. There are steps being taken now to prevent all of that. I don't care if you use the file, but host it on your own motherfucking server and use your own motherfucking bandwidth.

So, as the ever-annoying saying goes, sit tight sweethearts!

¤ Note: So many little things changed between the original posting and today's update, so I have combined them into one well-developed update.

¤ Recently a new, unknown HIM song surfaced. So far, here is all we know: We have no idea what the name of it is. We have no idea where it came from, but there are ideas floating around:

Some say it could be an early track from a 1998 session with John Fryer, as a demo to "Death Is In Love With Us" (hence the similar lyrics) or just something he did with Jimmy Pop while he was in the US recently. My money is on the first theory.

Fans of Depeche Mode will love this. By the way, this one is now the full, mastered version of the song, which includes a badass guitar solo and outro!

The Super-Dooper Unknown HIM Song
AKA: Fear for the Best, Hope For the Worst
AKA: Too Happy to Be Alive (My personal choice)
AKA: Who the fuck knows

Extra special thanks and credit: Rod, Tyler/MMHH

¤ Also, a reader sent in the lyrics to the "Super-Dooper Unknown HIM Song" that is apparently called "Too Happy to Be Alive." Also, he has sent in this bit of info:

Just a little info that might interest you: I was watching TV the other day and a commercial came on for a skateboard store called West 49 which we have here in Canada. In the background of the commercial was "Join Me" playing. It was a Bam related commercial so no wonder it was playing.

Credit to: -- Kevin -- for both the lyrics and the tidbit!

¤ I posted up about 8 more wallpapers, so check them out. My buddies Graphix-Goddess and Poison_Girl_112 sent them in, also do me a favor and check out their personal sites!

¤ I forgot to post this video a long time ago, and now I've forgotten who sent it in, but here's a clip of Solitary Man from the Glass House show last month.

And here's a clip of Right Here In My Arms from the Download Festival about two weeks ago. (Credit: Edd)

¤ Extra special thanks to my boy Reaper for hooking me up with this!

Metal Hammer Golden Gods (6.7)

¤ Hey sweethearts, I've returned from my absence to bring some news and notes for us. HIM have announced plans for a UK tour in October. Below are the dates:

October
10.14 : Exeter University
10.15 : Cardiff University
10.16 : Portsmouth Guildhall
10.17 : Cambridge Corn Exchange
10.19 : Norwich UEA
10.20 : Wolverhampton Civic Hall
10.21 : Liverpool University - the Academy
10.25 : Newcastle Northumbria University
10.26 : Leeds University
10.27 : Carling Manchester Apollo
10.31 : Carling Hammersmith Apollo

(Credit: JohnRB & HIMforFans.de)

Check out all the tourdates here.

¤ And of course, what would an update be without more bootlegs to post...

Ruisrock (7.7.01)

Lycabettus Theatre VCD (7.16.03)

Astoria VCD (12.19.03)

Astoria (12.19.03)

Devil's Night at Astoria VCD (2.23.04)

Devil's Night at Astoria (2.23.04)

Hamburg (3.26.04)

Skate and Surf Festival (New Jersey) VCD (4.17.04)

Skate and Surf Festival (New Jersey) (4.17.04)

Also, I posted up audio and video files of "Right Here In My Arms" from The Skate and Surf Fest in New Jersey. Check out the video here, and the audio here.

¤ Again, I wanted to wait until I had some more shows to post, but I got yesterday's Pinkpop Festival show and needed to post it ASAP. I should be getting some more stuff later this week.

Also, you can check out Solitary Man from the show. As always, be sure to check out all the wonderful shows we have for trade.

Waldrock (6.21.03)

Nottingham (1.31.04)

Pinkpop Festival (5.29.04)

¤ Hey kids, love to shop for HIM stuff? HIM Online has launched a new store and it has a ton of stuff! Check it out.

¤ Though I wanted to hold off a bit on this until I got a few more to post, I decided to post updated versions of Highfield Festival 2003 and the Vilar De Mouros 2003 shows. The Highfield disc was previously a TAO show and I cut it and added three bonus tracks to the end. The Vilar De Mouros show had a previously erroneous tracklist.

Vilar De Mouros (7.18)
Highfield Festival (8.16)

View the entire catalog here.

¤ I received a review of the HIM show in Arizona on May 8th. Thanks to Justin W. for sending this in! You can check it out here.

I also got pictures from the the April 18th show in Boston. Download the Zip file here. (© & Credit: Chris Howie)

¤ First things first...the show Monday night at New Jersey's Starland Ballroom was recorded and it has arrived. You can check out more information here. (Credit: Reaper)

If there are others, please let me know, and we'll set up a trade. I'm willing to do 3:1 for video (full/most show) and 2:1 audio (full/most show)

And while we're on the Starland show, Lori has sent this tidbit in:

Hi Jay,

I have an interesting tidbit of information - while waiting by the tourbus at the Starland Ballroom a security guy was keeping us posted as to what the guys were doing. At one point he came out and said he thought they would be awhile cuz they were drinking and Universal Records was there and they were signing a contract with them. So, Universal will be their record company here in the States. (no surprise, really, but thought you would like to know)

So, here's a photo of Ville meeting the fans that waited - he took a lot of time and was really patient and kind.

Ciao,

Lori

My guess is that Universal is planning to release the other HIM albums in the states, which is great news! Here is the photo she was talking about.

¤ Secondly, a review of the Richmond, VA show was sent in. You can read that here. Heather, the reviewer and friend, was nice enough to attach some pictures of her adventure. Thanks!

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¤ Cher Hell (Cheryl) is the shit. Sorry, but it's true. She was kind enough to scan the May 2004 issue of Kerrang! which has an article about HIM being in the US. Pretty interesting.

Kerrang! (May 2004)
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Metal Hammer CD (April 2004)

Also for you picture people; here you can view pictures of the May 4th and May 5th shows in Cali. (Credit: Heartaclub)

¤ On Unearthed.com you can read reviews of the shows above, and the May 6th show. There are pictures included as well. Check out the review here.

I also have an exclusive review of the latest Philly show and DC shows via my friend Kathy. Check that out, it's an interesting read. You'll learn new things (Ville changed the lyrics of Razorblade Kiss to "the taste from your hips, the taste from your tits") and recall old things you knew already (People in DC are assholes.)

¤ I have two more A Perfect Circle audio bootlegs. To view our full list, click here. On a side note, I am now trading full-time again so feel free to hit me up with a trade request.

Blue Cross Arena (4.26.04)
Patriot Center (5.2.04)

That's it, bitch! Gone! Git on outta here!