His past three concept albums have been told from the perspective of the pr… Read Full Bio ↴His past three concept albums have been told from the perspective of the protagonists; this one is told from the view of a narrator.
Album Story/Concept
The themes of Christian atrocity with the persecution of alleged witches and sexual abuse against nuns are present. The story is almost entirely historically accurate, including the names of the actual characters (except for the storyline about the "Eye necklace," which is fiction ). The story starts off with an unnamed character finding a necklace called The Eye that allows him/her to see the events the necklace was witness for in the past. They see an accused witch named Jeanne Dibasson being tortured and burned at the stake. Next they see two little girls finding the necklace in the ashes at a stake, and what they see when they look in the eye kills them. Finally there is the story of Madeleine Bavent, a nun working in the Louviers convent, who finds the necklace and decides to put it on. After being raped by Father David, she uses the necklace to kill him by making him look into it. Shortly after, the new Chaplain, Father Picard, arrives and starts bringing everyone to communion. He winds up lacing their communion wine with some substance that lets him control their minds, and uses a group of nuns including Madeleine to ritually torture and kill children. In 1642 all are arrested and imprisoned.
The main parts of the stories told on this album are true, and took place during the French Inquisition, 1450-1670. All of the following characters are real and from that period of time:
1. Nicholas de la Reymie: Head investigator of the Christian Burning Court (Chambre Ardente), in Paris, France.
2. Jeanne Dibasson: Supposed witch.
3. Madeleine Bavent: 18 year old French nun who entered the convent at Louviers in 1625, after having been seduced by a priest. Died in 1647 in prison.
4. Father Pierre David: Chaplain of the convent at Louviers till his death in 1628.
5. Father Mathurin Picard: Chaplain of the convent at Louviers from 1628 to his death in 1642.
This marked the first King Diamond album without Mikkey Dee recording the drums. The drummer on this album was Snowy Shaw, although Snowy actually didn't play on "The Eye" (a drum machine was used instead).
Album Personnel:
* King Diamond - vocals, keyboards
* Andy LaRocque - guitars
* Pete Blakk - guitars
* Hal Patino - bass
* (Snowy Shaw - drums)
* Roberto Falcao - keyboards
Album Story/Concept
The themes of Christian atrocity with the persecution of alleged witches and sexual abuse against nuns are present. The story is almost entirely historically accurate, including the names of the actual characters (except for the storyline about the "Eye necklace," which is fiction ). The story starts off with an unnamed character finding a necklace called The Eye that allows him/her to see the events the necklace was witness for in the past. They see an accused witch named Jeanne Dibasson being tortured and burned at the stake. Next they see two little girls finding the necklace in the ashes at a stake, and what they see when they look in the eye kills them. Finally there is the story of Madeleine Bavent, a nun working in the Louviers convent, who finds the necklace and decides to put it on. After being raped by Father David, she uses the necklace to kill him by making him look into it. Shortly after, the new Chaplain, Father Picard, arrives and starts bringing everyone to communion. He winds up lacing their communion wine with some substance that lets him control their minds, and uses a group of nuns including Madeleine to ritually torture and kill children. In 1642 all are arrested and imprisoned.
The main parts of the stories told on this album are true, and took place during the French Inquisition, 1450-1670. All of the following characters are real and from that period of time:
1. Nicholas de la Reymie: Head investigator of the Christian Burning Court (Chambre Ardente), in Paris, France.
2. Jeanne Dibasson: Supposed witch.
3. Madeleine Bavent: 18 year old French nun who entered the convent at Louviers in 1625, after having been seduced by a priest. Died in 1647 in prison.
4. Father Pierre David: Chaplain of the convent at Louviers till his death in 1628.
5. Father Mathurin Picard: Chaplain of the convent at Louviers from 1628 to his death in 1642.
This marked the first King Diamond album without Mikkey Dee recording the drums. The drummer on this album was Snowy Shaw, although Snowy actually didn't play on "The Eye" (a drum machine was used instead).
Album Personnel:
* King Diamond - vocals, keyboards
* Andy LaRocque - guitars
* Pete Blakk - guitars
* Hal Patino - bass
* (Snowy Shaw - drums)
* Roberto Falcao - keyboards
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The Eye
King Diamond Lyrics
1642 Imprisonment Sacrifice, holy rites, secrecy and alter wine Black candies…
Behind These Walls Walking in the garden, picking flowers in the sun Madeleine …
Burn The inquisition will take her to the hill Ready for the…
Eye Of The Witch It's so cold inside on this summer night Black clouds in…
Father Picard A new chaplain has arrived Madeleine and a few other nuns At…
Insanity Music by: Andy la Rocque (Instrumental) Acoustic % Electric …
Into the Convent Madeleine is running away from herself Afraid of shame, she'…
The Curse I know what you're thinking. I can see through you…
The Meetings The night is black 7 figures walk the streets of Louviers Pi…
The Trial (Chambre Ardente) La reymie: "jeanne dibasson, you stand accused befo…
Two Little Girls One little girl with dirty fingers Playing with broken doll …