Wings of a Butterfly
HIM · 2005
13 min · 3 tracks · alternative rock · gothic rock · gothic metal
A melodic blend of gothic rock and alternative metal, steeped in romantic angst and dark melodrama.
Wings of a Butterfly is a single by HIM, released in 2005. A melodic blend of gothic rock and alternative metal, steeped in romantic angst and dark melodrama. The album's title track achieved significant chart success, reaching number one in Finland and solidifying HIM's presence in the global music scene. Its popularity helped introduce gothic metal to a broader audience, influencing bands within the genre and beyond. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wings of a Butterfly sound like?
A melodic blend of gothic rock and alternative metal, steeped in romantic angst and dark melodrama. Rooted in alternative rock and gothic rock.
What makes Wings of a Butterfly by HIM notable?
The album's title track achieved significant chart success, reaching number one in Finland and solidifying HIM's presence in the global music scene. Its popularity helped introduce gothic metal to a broader audience, influencing bands within the genre and beyond. Released in 2005, 'Wings of a Butterfly' marked HIM's commercial peak following their breakthrough album 'Love Metal' in 2003. This single showcased the band's evolution towards a more polished sound while retaining their signature gothic rock aesthetic.
How many songs are on Wings of a Butterfly?
Wings of a Butterfly has 3 tracks, running approximately 13 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Wings of a Butterfly Standout 3:32
- 2 And Love Said No (616 version) Standout 4:19
- 3 Vampire Heart (live) Standout 5:14
Release Date
September 5, 2005
Artist Origin
Finland
Runtime
13 min 5 sec
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