In My Mind, Blogs For Bands: Week 6

H.I.M.

H.I.M., like The 69 Eyes, are also a Finnish band formed in Helsinki, Finland. Why are there so many great bands that come out of Finland? Formed in 1991, they've released seven studio albums, three EP's, have several singles, along with DVD's. I'm well aware of Bam Margera (once again), and his love for the band; therefore, every MTV watcher decides they love them as well. No, you don't. I'm sick of people only knowing Rip Out the Wings of a Butterfly, Killing Loneliness, etc. Their popular songs. It's extremely annoying considering these guys are one of the best bands I've ever heard. The popular songs, are off the album Dark Light, which is the first album from a Finnish band that went gold in America. I tried to find an older video of the band to show you. They've been classified as many genres, and finally Ville Valo (lead vocalist) told the press, Love Metal. This Finnish band has accomplished more than most American bands, and their brilliance in writing is extraordinary. I strongly encourage listening to this Finnish band, and no, not just the popular songs.
The Moody Blues

The Moody Blues, based out of Birmingham, England, have been active since 1964, and are still going strong. They've sold around 70 million albums worldwide, and have been awarded 14 platinum, and gold discs. They have an amazing, sixteen albums, the latest was released in 2003. They still have the energy they had back in the sixtee's, which is more then you can say for most bands that are trying to push forward from that time period. The video above is probably their most notable song, Nights in White Satin. If you haven't heard it before, listen to it.