i'll admit while i love the hell out of the album, it is my least favorite. they had to give up quite a bit to become "americanized" and that sucks.
i absolutely hated vampire heart when we first heard it live. but now, understanding the lyrics, i think its one of the most beautifully written songs they've done.
(but
resurrection still owns)
EDIT- just got this
Thank you to all who picked up Dark Light in the pre-order or the first week of release. Because of you and because of Heartagram Team's dedication through the past few months, Dark Light debuted at #18 in the US on the Billboard Top 200. This is quite an accomplishment and you deserve to share the glory with the band.
Of course, our work isn't done yet. As music fans start hearing about HIM more and seeing the video on TV, it's up to us to be there to keep them informed of what the band is about. To keep you motivated through October, HIM has autographed a guitar to award the top teamer.
Direct your friends and prospective music fans to HIM's A to Z page at MTV.com. The page features content that can be appreciated by diehards like you, as well as prospective HIM converts. The newest addition to the page is Bam Margera presents: HIM, where fellow fan Margera takes you behind-the-scenes with the band and shares his experiences with HIM. Hit up your friends with this link:
www.mtv.com/bands/az/him___/artist.jhtml.
The new HIM store is open for business, with brand new shirts, thermals, hoodies, and more featuring Dark Light artwork. Check it out at
www.heartagram.com/store and stay tuned for new additions to the store.
HIM is prepared to plow through your town with Finch and Skindred. You do NOT want to miss these shows. Post the dates on message boards, Myspace, and your online journals, and talk up your own local show wherever you can.
Sat 10.08.05 // Mountain View, CA Download Festival
Sun 10.09.05 // Santa Barbara, CA UCSB
Mon 10.10.05 //San Diego, CA SOMA
Tue 10.11.05 // Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre
Wed 10.12.05 // Las Vegas, NV House of Blues
Fri 10.14.05 // Los Angeles, CA Wiltern Theatre
Sat 10.15.05 // Los Angeles, CA Wiltern Theatre
Wed 10.19.05 // Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
Fri 10.21.05 // Minneapolis, MN The Quest
Sat 10.22.05 // Chicago, IL Riviera Theatre
Sun 10.23.05 // Milwaukee, WI Eagles Ballroom
Mon 10.24.05 // St. Louis, MO The Pageant
Wed 10.26.05 // San Antonio, TX TBD
Thu 10.27.05 // Houston, TX Verizon Wireless Theatre
Fri 10.28.05 // Ft. Worth, TX Ridglea Theatre
Tue 11.01.05 // Gainesville, FL Abbey Road
Wed 11.02.05 // Atlanta, GA Masquerade
Thu 11.03.05 // Orlando, FL House of Blues
Fri 11.04.05 // Ft. Lauderdale, FL Revolution
Mon 11.07.05 // Cincinnati, OH TBD
Tue 11.08.05 // Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
Wed 11.09.05 // Pittsburgh, PA Club Zoo
Fri 11.11.05 // Cleveland, OH The Agora Theatre
Sat 11.12.05 // Detroit, MI State Theatre
Sun 11.13.05 // Toronto, ONT Kool Haus
Mon 11.14.05 // Montreal, QUE Metropolis
Thu 11.17.05 // Boston, MA Avalon
Fri 11.18.05 // New York, NY Hammerstein Ballroom
Mon 11.21.05 // Norfolk, VA Norva
Tue 11.22.05 // Washington, DC 9:30 Club
Wed 11.23.05 // Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
Thu 11.24.05 // Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
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When you post about Dark Light, MTV.com, and the current tour, make sure to submit reports at Heartagram Team to be in the running for the signed guitar.. Log in, hit "Report" and tell us what you did. Make sure to submit a link to your posting, or a screen shot of your work. We'll approve your reports for credits toward the autographed guitar and the top Heartagram Team member will win.
Again, thank you all for your support and devotion.
-Heartagram Team
www.heartagram.com/team