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H.I.M. is not a band, but rather an abbreviation for "Holy Isis Mother." It was coined by the band's singer, Michael Gira, to honor the goddess Ishtar. The band's name derives from the words "hollow" and "vision" which refer to the premise of the band's music. H.I.M.'s members are (from left to right) Drifter (Michael Gira), Gentleman (Thomas Bächler), Tesla (Shane Gaalaas), Ghoul (John McBain), and Darkside (Nick Holmes).