HIM
Live Helsinki, Tavastia Club 2003 + Live in Hamburg 2003 DVD
Concert Review
“Live Helsinki, Tavastia Club 2003 + Live in Hamburg 2003” captures HIM during one of their most defining eras, delivering two intense and atmospheric performances filled with raw emotion and Love Metal at full force. The Tavastia Club show in Helsinki carries a special weight, as it represents the band performing on home soil in an intimate, charged environment where every note feels personal. Hamburg, on the other hand, brings a louder, more expansive energy, showing the band’s growing international reach and confidence. Together, these two concerts create a striking portrait of HIM in 2003, blending gothic romanticism, heavy riffs, and haunting melodies with magnetic stage presence.
Concert Highlights
“The Funeral of Hearts” performed with emotional depth and crisp guitar textures.
“Join Me in Death” igniting both crowds with its anthemic chorus and dark romantic tone.
“Right Here in My Arms” featuring powerful vocals and explosive instrumentation.
“Buried Alive by Love,” delivered with high energy and tight band chemistry.
Tavastia’s intimate atmosphere contrasts beautifully with Hamburg’s stronger, festival-like sound.
Musicians Performance Rating
Ville Valo (Vocals): 9.5/10 – Rich, expressive vocals with strong emotional control in both shows.
Linde Lindström (Guitar): 10/10 – Heavy yet melodic tone, flawless execution, masterful presence.
Mige (Bass): 9/10 – Warm, driving basslines supporting the band’s signature atmosphere.
Gas Lipstick (Drums): 9/10 – Tight, energetic drum work with great consistency across both concerts.
Burton Puurtinen (Keyboards): 9/10 – Atmospheric layers crucial to the band’s gothic mood.
Overall Band Cohesion: 10/10 – Strong chemistry, confident delivery, and unmistakable identity.
DVD Format: NTSC
Source: Pro-Shot (Multi-Camera)
Video Quality: Rating: 7.5
Menus: Yes
Chapter Selection: Yes
WideScreen: No
HD: No
SETLIST Live Helsinki, Tavastia Club 2003:
Total Running Time: 32 Min.
Your Sweet Six Six Six
It's All Tears (Drown In This Love)
Poison Girl
Solitary Man
Sweet Pandemonium
And Love Said No
Gone With The Sin
SETLIST Live in Hamburg 2003:
Total Running Time: 01:24 Min.
Buried Alive By Love
The Funeral Of Hearts
Beyond Redemption
Sweet Pandemonium
Soul On Fire
The Sacrament
This Fortress Of Tears
Circle Of Fear
Endles Dark
The Path
Right Here In My Arms
Heartache Every Moment
Sweet 666
Live Helsinki, Tavastia Club 2003 + Live in Hamburg 2003 DVD
Concert Review
“Live Helsinki, Tavastia Club 2003 + Live in Hamburg 2003” captures HIM during one of their most defining eras, delivering two intense and atmospheric performances filled with raw emotion and Love Metal at full force. The Tavastia Club show in Helsinki carries a special weight, as it represents the band performing on home soil in an intimate, charged environment where every note feels personal. Hamburg, on the other hand, brings a louder, more expansive energy, showing the band’s growing international reach and confidence. Together, these two concerts create a striking portrait of HIM in 2003, blending gothic romanticism, heavy riffs, and haunting melodies with magnetic stage presence.
Concert Highlights
“The Funeral of Hearts” performed with emotional depth and crisp guitar textures.
“Join Me in Death” igniting both crowds with its anthemic chorus and dark romantic tone.
“Right Here in My Arms” featuring powerful vocals and explosive instrumentation.
“Buried Alive by Love,” delivered with high energy and tight band chemistry.
Tavastia’s intimate atmosphere contrasts beautifully with Hamburg’s stronger, festival-like sound.
Musicians Performance Rating
Ville Valo (Vocals): 9.5/10 – Rich, expressive vocals with strong emotional control in both shows.
Linde Lindström (Guitar): 10/10 – Heavy yet melodic tone, flawless execution, masterful presence.
Mige (Bass): 9/10 – Warm, driving basslines supporting the band’s signature atmosphere.
Gas Lipstick (Drums): 9/10 – Tight, energetic drum work with great consistency across both concerts.
Burton Puurtinen (Keyboards): 9/10 – Atmospheric layers crucial to the band’s gothic mood.
Overall Band Cohesion: 10/10 – Strong chemistry, confident delivery, and unmistakable identity.
DVD Format: NTSC
Source: Pro-Shot (Multi-Camera)
Video Quality: Rating: 7.5
Menus: Yes
Chapter Selection: Yes
WideScreen: No
HD: No
SETLIST Live Helsinki, Tavastia Club 2003:
Total Running Time: 32 Min.
Your Sweet Six Six Six
It's All Tears (Drown In This Love)
Poison Girl
Solitary Man
Sweet Pandemonium
And Love Said No
Gone With The Sin
SETLIST Live in Hamburg 2003:
Total Running Time: 01:24 Min.
Buried Alive By Love
The Funeral Of Hearts
Beyond Redemption
Sweet Pandemonium
Soul On Fire
The Sacrament
This Fortress Of Tears
Circle Of Fear
Endles Dark
The Path
Right Here In My Arms
Heartache Every Moment
Sweet 666
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