The Heartagram is the symbol of Finnish love metal band HIM. It is the fusion of a heart symbol (love) and a pentagram (hate). It is the creation of HIM singer/songwriter Ville Valo.
What does the Heartagram mean/stand for?
“The heartagram stands for HIM as a band, as an entity. And for love metal in general.” -Ville Valo
“For me, it’s like a new version of the yin-yang,” says Valo. “The pentagram is not necessarily an evil sign, but in horror movies and the entertainment world it’s been interpreted as the sign of the devil. And the heart obviously represents something sweet and godly. Good and bad—it’s all about the balance.” -Ville Valo
The balance of good and evil, the two main themes in life and the common themes in Valo’s lyrics.
The Heartagram Symbol
