Greatest Love Songs Vol. 666 is a compilation album by the Finnish rock band HIM, released on October 12, 2004. The album features a selection of the band's most iconic tracks, compiled from their previous studio albums, along with a few rarities and a special focus on their signature "love metal" sound—a unique blend of gothic rock, hard rock, and metal with deeply romantic and sometimes melancholic themes.
The title Greatest Love Songs Vol. 666 is a playful nod to the band's darker aesthetic, combining their signature themes of love, death, and longing with the number "666," often associated with the occult and the gothic genre. It's a compilation that both celebrates the band's success up to that point and introduces fans to the melancholic beauty of their music.
HIM had already gained a strong following, particularly in Europe, with their mix of catchy melodies and dark, emotional lyrics. Greatest Love Songs Vol. 666 was an effort to bring together the best of their work for both old and new fans, highlighting the band's evolution from their earlier days.
The album’s tracks capture the essence of HIM's signature style—melancholic yet melodic, dark yet romantic. Their music often explored themes of love and longing, with elements of gothic, doom, and metal, all delivered through the distinctive, deep voice of lead singer Ville Valo.