Elite_Magazine__Issue_94_2018

From the off, fans were singing to every
song which Ville Valo and his troupe had
to offer. Continuing to reel off classic after
classic, one in which was definitely a crowd
winner was ‘Wings of a Butterfly’ which
didn’t stop them, they filled the venue until
every wall and seat was teaming with fans
screaming every lyric back at the stage. It
was clear that they had had enough as a
band, when Ville’s witty charm said “I’m
glad this is all over”. Nevertheless, fans
relished in his melancholic vocal style, and
lyrics as he continued his way through his
blistering performance, which left London
speaking in volumes about how good it was
to see them again.
Ending the evening with the all-time belter
‘Funeral of Hearts’ it was time, but not
before a quick encore. Slipping in a brilliant
cover of ‘Rebel Yell’ by Billy Idol, HIM were
done. It may not be forever, Ville may come
back to the stages again in another band,
or as a solo artist, but for now the time has
come to end, and HIM truly sent off in a
special way in London tonight. Thank you!
Words & photos by Robert Tilbury
168 www.eliteonlinemag.com