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HIM, an acronym for His Infernal Majesty, was formed in 1991 in Helsinki, Finland, by vocalist Ville Valo and bassist Mikko "Mige" Paananen. The band gained international fame with their unique blend of gothic rock, metal, and alternative rock, characterized by Valo's distinctive vocals and dark, romantic lyrics. HIM released eight studio albums, with "Razorblade Romance" (2000) and "Love Metal" (2003) achieving significant commercial success.