Following a long radio silence, Finnish band HIM have announced a farewell tour, closing the final chapter on their 26 year career. Formed in 1991 by vocalist Ville Valo, guitarist Mikko "Linde" Lindström and bassist Mikko "Migé" Paananen, HIM "offered the world a new take on the metal genre, which became known as Love Metal (also the title of their fourth album)". Now, four years after the release of their last studio album, Tears On Tape, the band is saying farewell, taking in 14 countries across 35 shows for their final goodbye.

"After quarter of a century of Love and Metal intertwined we sincerely feel HIM has run its unnatural course and adieus must be said in order to make way for sights, scents and sounds yet unexplored. We completed the pattern, solved the puzzle and turned the key. Thank you," says frontman Ville Valo.

"At the end of 2017 we will be released into the wild," says bassist Mige. "Before this event of great transformation we would love to offer you one last chance to experience our live performances in His Majesty's service. It shall not be a weepfest but a celebration of love metal in all its lovecraftian glory! See you there!"

Shows:

Jun. 14 - Spain, Barcelona, Razzmatazz
Jun. 15 - Spain, Madrid, La Riviera
Jun. 16 - Spain, Santander, Sala Escenrio
Jun. 17 - Portugal, Porto, Hard Club
Jul. 01 - Finland, Helsinki, Tuska Festival
Jul. 13 - Finland, Tuuri, Miljoonarock
Nov. 24 - Russia, St Petersburg, Dk Lensoveta
Nov. 25 - Russia, St Petersburg, Dk Lensoveta
Nov. 26 - Russia, Moscow, Club Stadium Live
Nov. 28 - Poland, Warsaw, Stodola
Nov. 29 - Germany, Hamburg, Docks
Dec. 01 - Germany, Berlin, Columbiahalle
Dec. 02 - Czech Rep., Prague, Forum Karlin
Dec. 04 - Germany, Leipzig, Haus Auensee
Dec. 05 - Germany, Munich, Tonhalle
Dec. 06 - Switzerland, Zurich, X-Tra
Dec. 07 - Italy, Milan, Alcatraz
Dec. 08 - Germany, Cologne, Palladium
Dec. 09 - Luxembourg, Esch-Sur-Alzette, Rockhal
Dec. 11 - The Netherlands, Amsterdam, Paradiso
Dec. 12 - The Netherlands, Tilburg, 013
Dec. 14 - Scotland, Glasgow, Barrowland
Dec. 15 - England, Nottingham, Rock City
Dec. 16 - England, Manchester, Academy
Dec. 17 - England, London, Roundhouse

Tickets go on general sale at 9am Wednesday 8th March with U.S. and Finnish dates to be announced.

Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	HIM