| 01.04.2025 | Viimeinen kiertue (The Last Tour) - New book about HIM tour life! |
A new book about HIM's touring life is coming out in October! It is written by the band's guitar technician Kimmo Aroluoma. Here is what the author writes on his social networks:
I am pleased to announce the upcoming release of my new book, Viimeinen kiertue (The Last Tour), coming out in October this year. The book is in Finnish and published by Like Kustannus. Below, you can read their preview.
An Insider’s Story of HIM’s Touring Life. How did HIM, led by Ville Valo, rise to fame? What kind of pressures and personal conflicts shaped their major tours? And what ultimately led to the band’s breakup? Guitar technician and author Kimmo Aroluoma takes readers behind the scenes of HIM’s farewell tour, offering a rare glimpse into the band’s untold history. The international rock business is a workplace that is as fascinating and tempting as it is ruthless—many end up burning themselves out.
Viimeinen kiertue (The Last Tour) is Aroluoma’s raw and deeply personal survival story, an intense memoir that not only reveals the reality of HIM’s touring life but also provides insights into the road experiences of Hanoi Rocks, The Rasmus, and Amorphis.
You can preorder the book here. News source - Custom Boards Finland
