HIM Live At Rock Am Ring 2005 DVD

HIM

Live At Rock Am Ring 2005 DVD

Concert Review

“Live at Rock am Ring 2005” captures HIM at the height of their international fame, delivering a powerful blend of gothic rock, melodic hooks, and emotional intensity. The massive festival crowd adds weight to the performance, pushing Ville Valo and the band to deliver one of their most commanding live sets. The sound is dark, atmospheric, and heavy, shaped by lush guitar tones and deep, steady rhythms. Valo’s vocals shift between haunting softness and soaring choruses, creating a dramatic and memorable performance that perfectly represents the band’s Love Metal era.

Concert Highlights

A gripping performance of “Join Me in Death,” featuring emotional vocals and crowd unity.
“Buried Alive by Love” delivered with high energy and tight instrumental execution.
“Wings of a Butterfly” showcasing the band’s melodic strength and festival-stage presence.
The darker mood of “The Funeral of Hearts” elevated by atmospheric lighting and guitar textures.
Strong, cohesive rhythm section giving the set a heavy, powerful backbone.

Musicians Performance Rating

Ville Valo (Vocals): 9/10 – Charismatic, expressive, and vocally consistent throughout the set.
Linde Lindström (Guitar): 10/10 – Thick, atmospheric tone and flawless execution of both riffs and melodies.
Mige (Bass): 9/10 – Deep, smooth basslines providing warmth and weight.
Gas Lipstick (Drums): 9/10 – Punchy, controlled drumming that drives the performance.
Burton Puurtinen (Keyboards): 8.5/10 – Subtle but essential layers enhancing the gothic mood.
Overall Band Cohesion: 10/10 – Locked-in performance capturing the essence of HIM’s signature sound.

DVD Format: NTSC
Source: Pro-Shot (Multi-Camera)
Video Quality: Rating: 7.5
Menus: Yes
Chapter Selection: Yes
Widescreen: Yes
HD: No
Total Running Time: 53 Min.

SETLIST:
Right Here In My Arms
Sacrament
Wicked Game
Soul on Fire
Heartache Every Moment
Killing Loneliness
Join Me
Poison Girl
Buried Alive by Love
Vampire Heart
Sweet 666
Funeral Of Hearts