King Diamond is the band that was formed after the split up of Mercyful Fate - following the departure of Hank Sherman.
The band was first launched with the album Fatal Portrait, which featured the guitar talents of Andy LaRocque, who would become King Diamond's longest running collaborator. In 1987, the King Diamond band released Abigail, which is often considered his best known solo work. The album tells the tale of an 18th century house that is inherited by a young couple who soon discover its dark secrets. Abigail was followed by Them and its sequel Conspiracy, which also told of a demon possessed house, this time maintained by a demented old woman who drinks tea made from human blood.
Following the departure of drummer Mikkey Dee (who would later join Motörhead), King Diamond released The Eye followed by The Spider's Lullaby and The Graveyard and Voodoo. Though these albums were well received, they were somewhat in the shadow of King's reunion with Mercyful Fate.
In 2000, King Diamond recorded a concept album solo entitled House of God concerning religious symbolism and emotional manipulation. In 2002, by popular request, Abigal II: The Revenge was released, and though it was loved by critics and fans alike, alleged loss of profits due to file sharing kept the band from touring.
The issue of touring funds was solved for the 2003 release of The Puppet Master. Since the album was recorded largely at King's home in Texas, more money was left over for a tour. The tour was documented of the 2004 live album Deadly Lullabies Live.
"The Puppet Master which tells of human beings being converted into string operated dolls, received critical acclaim. In addition to guitar work by Andy LaRocque, the album features long time collaborator Hal Patino on bass and Mercyful Fate guitarist Mike Wead on additional guitar. Also featured are drummer Matt Thompson and female singer Livia Zita.
King Diamond (Kim Bendix Petersen) - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Andy LaRocque (Anders Allhage) - Guitar, Keyboards
Mike Wead (Mikael Wikström) - Guitar
Hal Patino - Bass
Matt Thompson - drums
Floyd Konstantin - Guitar
Michael Denner - Guitar
Mike Moon (Mikael Myllynen) - Guitar
Pete Blakk (Peter Jacobsson) - Guitar
Herb Simonsen - Guitar
Glen Drover - Guitar
Timi 'Grabber' Hansen - Bass
Sharlee D'Angelo (Charles Peter Andreason) - Bass
Chris Estes - Bass
David Harbour - Bass
Mikkey Dee (Michael Delaouglu) - Drums
Chris Whitemier - drums
Snowy Shaw (Tommy Helgesson) - Drums
Darrin Anthony - Drums
John Luke Hebert - Drums
Roberto Falcao - Keyboards
Elias Holmlid - Keyboards
"No Presents for Christmas" (1985, single)
Fatal Portrait (1986)
Abigail (1987)
Them (1988)
The Dark Sides (1988, EP)
Conspiracy (1989)
The Eye (1990)
In Concert 1987: Abigail (1991, Live)
A Dangerous Meeting (1992, Compilation)
The Spider's Lullabye (1995)
The Graveyard (1996)
Voodoo (1998)
House of God (2000)
Black Rose: 20 Years Ago-A Night of Rehearsals (2001)
(2002)
The Puppet Master (2003)
Deadly Lullabyes Live (2004, Live)
The band was first launched with the album Fatal Portrait, which featured the guitar talents of Andy LaRocque, who would become King Diamond's longest running collaborator. In 1987, the King Diamond band released Abigail, which is often considered his best known solo work. The album tells the tale of an 18th century house that is inherited by a young couple who soon discover its dark secrets. Abigail was followed by Them and its sequel Conspiracy, which also told of a demon possessed house, this time maintained by a demented old woman who drinks tea made from human blood.
Following the departure of drummer Mikkey Dee (who would later join Motörhead), King Diamond released The Eye followed by The Spider's Lullaby and The Graveyard and Voodoo. Though these albums were well received, they were somewhat in the shadow of King's reunion with Mercyful Fate.
In 2000, King Diamond recorded a concept album solo entitled House of God concerning religious symbolism and emotional manipulation. In 2002, by popular request, Abigal II: The Revenge was released, and though it was loved by critics and fans alike, alleged loss of profits due to file sharing kept the band from touring.
The issue of touring funds was solved for the 2003 release of The Puppet Master. Since the album was recorded largely at King's home in Texas, more money was left over for a tour. The tour was documented of the 2004 live album Deadly Lullabies Live.
"The Puppet Master which tells of human beings being converted into string operated dolls, received critical acclaim. In addition to guitar work by Andy LaRocque, the album features long time collaborator Hal Patino on bass and Mercyful Fate guitarist Mike Wead on additional guitar. Also featured are drummer Matt Thompson and female singer Livia Zita.