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Album of the year artists
The 50 best metal albums of 2023 - as voted by the readers of Metal Hammer

By Rich Hobson Published

From Metallica to Sleep Token, Avenged Sevenfold to Babymetal, these are the best metal albums of 2023 - as voted by you!

Albums
Andy Biersack and Ville Valo
Listen to Black Veil Brides and Ville Valo join forces to cover Sisters Of Mercy classic Temple Of Love

By Paul Brannigan Published

A goth classic gets a 2023 makeover from Black Veil Brides and Ville 'VV' Valo

Bands & Artists
Ville Valo
Ville Valo: "I’m happy my dad still has a calling in porn. One of us has to."

By Catherine Morris Published

Ville Valo answers your questions on sex shops, signing autographs for Cyndi Lauper and romancing sheep

Interviews
Ville Valo standing in front of a hedge
Ville Valo: "There’s no time for a hangover in the music business these days"

By Dave Everley Published

Former HIM frontman Ville Vallo on life after that band, fear of covid, going MOR and choosing music over alcohol

Albums
Ville Valo: Neon Noir album artwork
Ville Valo's first show under his VV banner features a string of HIM tracks

By Stef Lach Published

Watch fan-filmed footage of Ville Valo's first VV show in Finland — including HIM covers

Concerts & Shows
VV - Neon Noir packshot
Ville Valo: the rock’n’roll Barry White returns with a luscious love-metal soundtrack

By Emma Johnston Published

Him from HIM returns with his first album by him himself

Albums
A picture of Ville Valo, taken from his music video for the track Neon Noir
Watch Ville Valo in video for Neon Noir

By Stef Lach Published

Former HIM frontman Ville Valo releases video for Neon Noir — the title track from his debut solo album

Music Videos
Ville Valo/Puscifer/Delain/Zulu/Lovebites/Sleep Token
The 12 best new metal songs you need to hear right now

By Rich Hobson Published

From Ville Valo and Sleep Token to Grave Pleasures and Lovebites, these are the best new metal songs this week. Plus, vote for your favourite!

Tracks & Singles
Ville Valo against a black background
Get an exclusive signed Ville Valo lyric sheet with this special limited edition issue of Metal Hammer

By Metal Hammer Published

The new Metal Hammer x Ville Valo bundle features a signed lyric sheet and an exclusive cover – and it’s limited to just 300 copies

Bands & Artists
Ville Valo
Ozzy Osbourne's sage advice for Ville Valo: "Show them your tits"

By Stef Lach Published

Ville Valo recalls meeting Black Sabbath icon Ozzy — and the unforgettable advice he offered to help liven up a listless audience

Concerts & Shows
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