HIM - Venus Doom

Who all here has this? I picked it up a few weeks ago and have been quite pleased with it. It's a great concoction of doom metal, goth, and synthwave.

I'd call it metal in any case. They have really made a switch in their sound. This new album is much heavier than their goth rock of yesteryear.

What are your thoughts?

i've heard it was supposed to be a bit heavier than previous outings? is there any particular band that you might compare them to based on the new album?

mc666 wrote:

i've heard it was supposed to be a bit heavier than previous outings? is there any particular band that you might compare them to based on the new album?

To/Die/For.

You can call this album a bit heavier, but it's not going to convert anyone. If you liked HIM before, you'll really dig this one. If you didn't like them before, don't bother.

mc666 wrote:

i've heard it was supposed to be a bit heavier than previous outings? is there any particular band that you might compare them to based on the new album?

I would agree with Eyesore's assessment on the To/Die/For comparison.

Another comparison - though it might seem like a stretch - is Type O Negative. There are places in this new album that really bring Type O Negative to mind.

After having this album for a good few weeks and spending adequet time with it, here's how I'd describe it - like a mix of:

Black Sabbath (there are so many times this album just stops - and marches into early Black Sabbath materialesque stuff- very doomy)

Type O Negative (lots of the goth metal stuff portrayed)

Depeche Mode (many many times, the vocals really remind me of Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode, also they have a lot of synth ala Depeche Mode in their tunes).

So - seeing how these three bands (Black Sabbath, Type O Negative, and Depeche Mode) are all favorites of mine - you could see why I LOVE the new HIM!!!

It's not for everyone, granted. But it's a KICK ASS album for those who dare to give it a try!!! As long as you are open for something new in your metal - give this album a chance!!!!

This album will definitely be in my top 10 of the year.

Yeah, I'd describe it as Black Sabbath meets Type O, except with the usual HIM overtones. I'm liking it quite a lot, it was better than I was expecting.

Smindas wrote:

Yeah, I'd describe it as Black Sabbath meets Type O, except with the usual HIM overtones. I'm liking it quite a lot, it was better than I was expecting.

I hear no Type O and very little Sabbath. Haha.

...seriously? Wow, you and I must perceive music very differently haha.

I still have my copy sealed. Can't even bring myself to open it up.
Might just return it to the local CD store and exchange it for
something I want to hear.



ult

yeah i think i'll pass on it as well. there is already so much stuff on my to buy list that i know is heavy.

Smindas wrote:

...seriously? Wow, you and I must perceive music very differently haha.

You and me both brotha!



Seriously though, all kinds of reviews are bringing up the Black Sabbath comparison ... so it's not just us.

blackieboy wrote:

Smindas wrote:

...seriously? Wow, you and I must perceive music very differently haha.

You and me both brotha!



Seriously though, all kinds of reviews are bringing up the Black Sabbath comparison ... so it's not just us.

Slow doomy riffs make the Sabbath comparison too easy.

ultmetal wrote:

I still have my copy sealed. Can't even bring myself to open it up.
Might just return it to the local CD store and exchange it for
something I want to hear.



ult

Thats probably what i'd do.


I imagine Scott sitting in a dark room at a table staring at it on the other side, with a storm going on outside with a doubtful look on his face

That's funny!

I don't know - I've known Scott on these boards for going on 5 years now. I think he might just like it - as I know he likes doom. I'm not sure though - as I know he doesn't like much synth stuff either. So it's a toss up.