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King Diamond is the band that King Diamond (Kim Petersen) formed after he left Mercyful Fate which eventually caused the remaining members to split up(although Michael Denner and Timi Hansen were also members of King Diamond) - following the departure of Hank Shermann. Although the first incarnation of King Diamond featured members of Mercyful Fate, the band lost most of its proto-black metal style and become a heavy metal band. The Satanic focus was replaced by a focus on horror stories. Apart from two albums, each of the albums contained a story told throughout the songs; some stories span more than one album.
Only Fatal Portrait and The Spider’s Lullaby deviate here, in that only four of the songs form a story while the other songs are independent. His extremely high falsetto vocal style is notable.
King formed the band in Copenhagen, Denmark along with two former Mercyful Fate members, guitarist Michael Denner and bassist Timi Hansen and was joined by new drummer Mikkey Dee. The original second guitarist Floyd Constantin was soon replaced by Andy LaRocque. The band debuted with single No Presents For Christmas, followed by debut album Fatal Portrait. King Diamond would also play some Mercyful Fate songs on gigs. The second album Abigail was the first full concept album. Shortly before the release and following tour, Michael Denner left the band. His replacement was Mikael Myllynen, who also appeared in band’s first promo video, The Family Ghost. However, he left the band after the tour.
King formed the band in Copenhagen, Denmark along with two former Mercyful Fate members, guitarist Michael Denner and bassist Timi Hansen and was joined by new drummer Mikkey Dee. The original second guitarist Floyd Constantin was soon replaced by Andy LaRocque. The band debuted with single No Presents For Christmas, followed by debut album Fatal Portrait. King Diamond would also play some Mercyful Fate songs on gigs. The second album Abigail was the first full concept album. Shortly before the release and following tour, Michael Denner left the band. His replacement was Mikael Myllynen, who also appeared in band’s first promo video, The Family Ghost. However, he left the band after the tour.
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Dan696 wrote:
one of the funniest voices ever, the family ghost is epic
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iamnotapie wrote:
V Moron
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Nordmar_Hammer wrote:
You say Miley Cyrus-I say Led Zepplin You say Flowers-I say Accept You say Pink-I say Iron Maiden You say Hip Hop-i say shut the fuck up You say Pop-I scream Heavy Metal! You say Hannah Montana-i fucking punch you in the face 92% of teenagers have turned to Hip Hop and Pop.If you are part of the 8% that still listen to real music,copy and paste this message to another 5 bands.DONT LET THE SPIRIT OF ROCK DIE!
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davesantos wrote:
He's Back!!! ♥
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rockz666 wrote:
GREAT to have you back King ! the metal scene needs an injection of old school kickass. tour the USA, you're already here. hail king <bows down> \m/
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Iron_Natalia wrote:
I hope he comes to Poland again... with Mercyful Fate, King Diamond or both...[2]
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Magdalenafika wrote:
\m/\m/\m/\m/....
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schism66 wrote:
Deadly lullabyes is a good live cd..a lot of puppet master material.
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Slesar-int wrote:
http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Shit+rave
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DrunkenOldTroll wrote:
King rulezz!
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Demon_Aosoth wrote:
Newest King Diamond video taken on 1-27-2012 ----->http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUXo3wilOso&feature=share
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stevepwn wrote:
hes a nutjob
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metal_gimp wrote:
''Deadly Lullabyes is an awesome album!'' Yeah? I really need to get round to buying it someday!! I hope King announces a few more dates or a tour for the end of the year!
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gabyvamp wrote:
<3
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ObscureSolstice wrote:
KING DIAMOND announces two exclusive european summer festival appearances: HELLFEST and SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
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Azaael wrote:
THE NEWS OF THE YEAR - KING DIAMOND'S BACK!!!!!!!! :D I just can't believe it is real :D
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EastRazor wrote:
polaczky
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Asta6roth wrote:
I hope he comes to Poland again... with Mercyful Fate, King Diamond or both...
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Sobchak1976 wrote:
Deadly Lullabyes is an awesome album!
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HeafyD wrote:
I hope he comes to Brazil again... with Mercyful Fate, King Diamond or both... [3]
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Sweden Rock Festival 2012
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Hellfest Open Air 2012
Val de Moine, Clisson, France
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