Finnish Quintet HIM Returns to North America in Support of "Dark Light"

U.S. Headlining Tour Set to Begin May 2 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

HIM's last tour of the states was a sold out affair. Now the Fins will return to North America for a highly anticipated two-month swing beginning May 2, taking on unchartered cities and venues in support of their Sire Records debut "Dark Light." HIM performances are breeding a movement not unlike the fanaticism that Depeche Mode experienced in their early 90s heyday.

HIM's diverse and atmospheric sound spans farther than your average "rock" band. "Dark Light" is gothic, rocking, and melodic; it's classic HIM. In regards to the album's opening track, "Vampire Heat," the Washington Post said, "The sweeping tune is closer to U2 than to Iron Maiden, and its buoyancy is characteristic of the album."

After conquering the world with chart-topping albums and sold-out tours, HIM is undoubtedly the band to follow closely as they win over American hearts and minds with their hauntingly beautiful sound. They will be a hot act at this year's KROQ Weenie Roast as well as Sasquatch! and Bamboozle. Also, catch HIM in New York City from May 8 - 10 for three press days.

HIM Tour Dates:

Date    City                    Venue
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May 2   Ft. Lauderdale, FL      Revolution
May 3   Lake Buena Vista, FL    House of Blues
May 4   N. Myrtle Beach, SC     House of Blues
May 5   Atlanta, GA             Tabernacle
May 7   E. Rutherford, NJ       Bamboozle 2006
May 16  Detroit, MI             State Theatre
May 17  Chicago, IL             Congress Theatre
May 18  Columbus, OH            Promowest Pavilion
May 20  St. Louis, MO           The Pageant
May 21  Omaha, NE               Sokol Hall
May 22  St. Paul, MN            Myth
May 24  Salt Lake City, UT      In The Venue
May 26  George, WA              Sasquatch Festival/Gorge Amphitheatre
May 30  New Orleans, LA         House of Blues
May 31  Houston, TX             Verizon Wireless Theater
June 1  San Antonio, TX         Sunset Station
June 2  Grand Prairie, TX       Nokia Live
June 4  El Paso, TX             Club Blue
June 5  Albuquerque, NM         Sunshine Theatre
June 6  Mesa, AZ                Mesa Amphitheatre
June 8  Las Vegas, NV           House of Blues

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