# Ville Valo — AI-Readable Artist Page

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## 1. Bio

| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| **Full Name** | Ville Hermanni Valo |
| **Other Names/Aliases** | Balo the Singing Janitor, Bil Bao, Lux Airam, Rambo Rimbaud, VV |
| **Genre** | Gothic Rock, Rock |
| **Origin** | Helsinki, Finland |
| **Born** | 22 November 1976 |
| **Active Since** | 1991 |
| **Occupations** | Singer, songwriter, musician, producer |
| **Instruments** | Vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums |
| **Current Solo Moniker** | VV |
| **Current Backing Band Members** | Mikko Virta (lead guitar), Sampo Sundström (rhythm guitar), Juho Vehmanen (bass), Risto Rikala (drums) |
| **Former Bands** | HIM (co-founder, vocalist, 1991–2017), Daniel Lioneye (drums), Agents (guest vocalist/collaborator) |
| **Labels** | BMG, Sire, Razor & Tie, Double Cross (Cooking Vinyl), Universal Music Group, Spinefarm |
| **Management** | No data available. |
| **Booking Agent** | No data available. |
| **Notable Achievements** | Co-founder and vocalist of HIM (one of the most successful Finnish bands of all time); first Finnish act to receive a gold record in the United States (for *Dark Light*, 2005); creator of the trademarked heartagram emblem; Grammy nomination (for *Venus Doom*, 2007); "Olet mun kaikuluotain" single reached #1 on Finnish Digital Song Sales Chart; *Neon Noir* debuted #1 in Finland and #4 in Germany; *Neon Noir* won rock category at Emma Awards; "Summer Wine" (with Natalia Avelon) certified platinum in Finland and Germany; *Ville Valo & Agents* self-titled album debuted #1 on Finnish Albums Chart; received Video of the Year at 2016 Emma Gala; voiced Moto Moto in Finnish dub of *Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa* (2008) |
| **Brother** | Jesse Valo (musician, professional kickboxer) |
| **Official Website** | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ville_Valo |

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## 2. Tour Dates

### Neon Noir World Tour (January 2023 – May 2024)

| Date | City | Venue | Tickets URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2023 | Various (world tour start) | Various | No data available. |
| September 2023 | North America (co-headlining with Black Veil Brides) | Various | No data available. |
| 10 May 2024 | London, United Kingdom | Royal Albert Hall | No data available. |

> **Note:** The source data confirms the *Neon Noir* supporting tour began in January 2023 and concluded at London's Royal Albert Hall on 10 May 2024. Specific individual date-by-date venue listings, presale codes, and ticket URLs are not available in the source data.

### Past Tours / Notable Live Appearances

| Date | Event/Tour | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Bang and Whimper 2017 – The Farewell Tour | HIM farewell tour |
| 31 December 2017 | Helldone Festival | HIM's final show (New Year's Eve 2017) |
| 2019 (concluded August 2019) | Ville Valo & Agents Tour of Finland | Tour of Finland with Agents |
| January 2005 | Yhteinen ASIA benefit concert | Performed "Bittersweet" with Apocalyptica and Lauri Ylönen (benefit for 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami victims) |
| 2014 | Helldone Festival | Valo's solo live debut as "Rambo Rimbaud" |
| 2014 | Helldone Festival | Daniel Lioneye original line-up reunion |
| 2018 | Emma Gala | Ville Valo & Agents live debut |

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## 3. Discography

### Albums — HIM

| Year | Title | Type | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | *Greatest Lovesongs Vol. 666* | Album | No data available. |
| 2000 | *Razorblade Romance* | Album | No data available. |
| 2001 | *Deep Shadows and Brilliant Highlights* | Album | No data available. |
| 2003 | *Love Metal* | Album | No data available. |
| 2005 | *Dark Light* | Album | No data available. |
| 2007 | *Venus Doom* | Album | No data available. |
| 2010 | *Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice* | Album | No data available. |
| 2013 | *Tears on Tape* | Album | No data available. |

### Albums — Daniel Lioneye

| Year | Title | Type | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | *The King of Rock 'n Roll* | Album | No data available. |

### Albums — Ville Valo & Agents

| Year | Title | Type | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 February 2019 | *Ville Valo & Agents* (self-titled) | Album | No data available. |

### Albums — VV (Solo)

| Year | Title | Type | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 January 2023 | *Neon Noir* | Album | No data available. |

### EPs — VV (Solo)

| Year | Title | Type | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 March 2020 | *Gothica Fennica Vol. 1* | EP | No data available. |

### Singles & Notable Collaborations

| Year | Title | Type | Artist/Context | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Bittersweet" | Single | Apocalyptica feat. Ville Valo & Lauri Ylönen | #1 Finland; top 10 Germany & Switzerland |
| 2006 | "Kun minä kotoani läksin" | Single/Track | Valo on compilation *Synkkien laulujen maa* | No data available. |
| 2006 | "Täällä Pohjantähden alla" | Single/Track | Duet with Kari Tapio on *Synkkien laulujen maa* | No data available. |
| 2007 | "Summer Wine" | Single | Ville Valo & Natalia Avelon | Cover of Lee Hazlewood's song; for film *Eight Miles High*; #1 Finland & Greece, #2 Germany & Switzerland; certified platinum in Finland and Germany |
| 2016 | "Olet mun kaikuluotain" | Single | Ville Valo (solo) | Finnish version of John Denver's "Annie's Song"; #1 Finnish Digital Song Sales Chart; released for Love Records 50th anniversary; Video of the Year at 2016 Emma Gala |
| April 2022 | "Loveletting" | Single | VV | First single from *Neon Noir* |
| June 2023 | "Temple of Love" | Single | VV & Black Veil Brides | Cover of The Sisters of Mercy song; released ahead of North American co-headlining tour |

### Soundtrack Work

| Year | Title | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | *Downward Spiral: Prologue* | Soundtrack | VR video game by 3rd Eye Studios |
| 2018 | *Downward Spiral: Horus Station* | Soundtrack | VR video game by 3rd Eye Studios (sequel) |

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## 4. Music Videos

| Title | URL |
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| "Olet mun kaikuluotain" (directed by Ykä Järvinen) | No data available. |
| All other music videos | No data available. |

> **Note:** The source data confirms a music video was produced for "Olet mun kaikuluotain" (won Video of the Year at 2016 Emma Gala, directed by Ykä Järvinen). No direct video URLs are provided in the source data for any titles.

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## 5. Merch

| Item | Price | URL |
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| No data available. | No data available. | No data available. |

> **Note:** No merchandise store URLs or individual items are referenced in the source data.

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## 6. Social Media & Streaming

| Platform | Handle / URL |
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| Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ville_Valo |
| Instagram | No data available. |
| TikTok | No data available. |
| Twitter / X | No data available. |
| Facebook | No data available. |
| Spotify | No data available. |
| Apple Music | No data available. |
| SoundCloud | No data available. |
| YouTube | No data available. |
| Official Website | No data available. |

> **Note:** No official social media or streaming platform links are provided in the source data.

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## 7. Fan Club & Newsletter

| Field | Details |
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| Fan Club | No data available. |
| Newsletter Signup | No data available. |
| Patreon | No data available. |
| Laylo | No data available. |
| Email List | No data available. |

> **Note:** No fan club, newsletter, or community platform information is referenced in the source data.

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## 8. FAQ

**Who is Ville Valo?**
Ville Hermanni Valo (born 22 November 1976, Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the vocalist, co-founder, and main songwriter of the gothic rock band HIM (1991–2017). Since 2020, he has pursued a solo career under the moniker VV.

**What is Ville Valo's debut solo album and when was it released?**
His debut solo album, *Neon Noir*, was released on 13 January 2023, under the solo moniker VV. It debuted at number one in Finland and number four in Germany, charting in six countries, and won in the rock category at the Emma Awards.

**What was the first single from *Neon Noir*?**
"Loveletting" was released in April 2022 as the first single from *Neon Noir*.

**Did Ville Valo tour in support of *Neon Noir*?**
Yes. Valo embarked on a world tour beginning in January 2023. In September 2023, he co-headlined a North American tour with Black Veil Brides. The *Neon Noir* supporting tour concluded at London's Royal Albert Hall on 10 May 2024.

**What is the heartagram and who created it?**
The heartagram is a symbol combining the shapes of a heart and a pentagram. It is HIM's trademarked emblem, created by Ville Valo. It has achieved widespread popularity beyond HIM's fanbase.

**What was HIM's biggest commercial achievement?**
HIM's 2005 album *Dark Light* was the band's most commercially successful release. It made HIM the first Finnish group in history to receive a gold record in the United States. The 2007 follow-up *Venus Doom* earned HIM its only Grammy nomination.

**When and why did HIM break up?**
HIM announced their disbandment on 5 March 2017, following a farewell tour ("Bang and Whimper 2017 – The Farewell Tour"). Valo stated the band felt "there was nothing left to give collectively." HIM played their final show on New Year's Eve 2017 at the Helldone Festival.

**What other notable collaborations has Ville Valo been involved in?**
Notable collaborations include: "Bittersweet" (2004) with Apocalyptica and Lauri Ylönen of The Rasmus (#1 in Finland); "Summer Wine" (2007) with German actress-singer Natalia Avelon (a cover of Lee Hazlewood's song, #1 in Finland and Greece, certified platinum in Finland and Germany); the *Ville Valo & Agents* self-titled album (2019, #1 on Finnish Albums Chart); and "Temple of Love" (2023) with Black Veil Brides (a cover of The Sisters of Mercy). He has also contributed to releases by The 69 Eyes, Anathema, Cradle of Filth, Bloodhound Gang, and others.

## Latest Updates

**VV 2024 TOUR DATEBACK TEE** (Tour) — April 9, 2024

*Last updated: April 21, 2026*