Abigail
King Diamond Lyrics

@XTSY

better late than sorry :)

@markhuggler946

Yes!! Now go back and listen to MERCYFUL FATE. early king diamond. Long live thrash🤘

@ShosuroStorm

Andy LaRocque is by far my favorite guitarist. His leads/solo are just insane, and even in Death you can recognize his style...

@samgott8689

Yeah, just a fantastic guitarist, plus I admire his workmanship and consistently putting in great work without being a pain in the ass. What a pro...

@Fektthis

I've always like LaRocque but I gotta say he's so much better with Pete Blakk and the dueling guitar style they had in King Diamond. The two styles really meshed well.

@jonasthomsen8000

I wanna kill myself 2.

@scottprince1440

Please dont tell me andy killed himself

@Fektthis

@Scott Prince He's still alive.

@user-ks5gl9gr4t

I'm from Japan. I love their sound!
Its show time!
Thanks you for this!

@nokturnalreign9887

Hello From New York! I love Japan!

@knalleballkalle8365

I'm a demon from hell boooo jdk i'm just drunk

@nokturnalreign9887

@Knalle Ballkalle lmaoo drink one for me bro

@scotthoffman5070

I love Japan was stationed there for 6 years, kind Diamond rules.

@robertskelding1783

King Diamond is great story teller more people should hear the great tales that are saved between these strings.

@AlexAra-rc8sq

some producer must make a movie , whith this KING DIAMOND
S ALBUMS

@maldcc83

The best album from 1987 and one of the greatest of all time.

@MrNobody-fk7fc

So true!!!

@scsi_joe

"The best album from 1987"
But it's amazing, it doesn't sound dated. It sounds timeless!

@user-ru5ny8id3p

Try Alone in the dark by testament from 87 album

@maldcc83

Killer track. The entire Legacy album is pure thrash masterclass

@maldcc83

@J F You're absolutely right. It is timeless. Thanks for adding that.

@nietzschell8127

This band isnt for everyone, but it is VERY unique, and for that alone it deserves praise.

@AverageBeausOutdoor

This band is for people with discerning taste.
I hope you're having a great day, Friend.
Wealth and Happiness to you and your's.

@endtyme

King Diamond and Cirith Ungol - some may have issues with the singing, but I for one have none.

@fribiesdi

???
If you like Judas Priest and other trash metal bands, you can relate and start to "like" this one too.

@darrellpasion8925

​@fribiesdi judas priest aren't thrash. Priest was one of bands of the New wave of British Heavy Metal era.

@darrellpasion8925

​@fribiesdi 80s thrash started with Exodus, Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth. Most were bay area bands except Anthrax they were from.The New York hard-core scene. Metallica, Slayer, megadeth all started in LA. Then moved to SF.

@bluethunder7391

I'll never get tired of this album. Pure gem 💎!

@MrNobody-fk7fc

Me neither!!! My FAV!!!!

@chrisc9389

This is one of the best metal albums of all the time. I was 13 when this wad released and am reliving my childhood again listening to this!! The story is so realistic a way the songs were written and sung. King Diamond is an incredible story teller/song writer. I would love to see this album mad!!e into a short movie

@andybellamy8566

Me too ...got this at 13 🔥🤘

@grahamcracker659

i agree I was 23 when it came out and saw the abigail show at the Bayou in Wash D.C.

@PaulHanson-sh9nz

And make " them" into a short film also.

@ziggylayneable

I named my daughter Abigail. Because of this album.

@nigel7779

i dont have a daughter

@mariejudesmart649

That's really cool \m/

@PIKL_Creep

I named base my Dark Souls characters off King Diamond characters. I have Abigail and Melissa.

@obfuscator_ium

I always planned on doing the same thing lol

@Visalcon

Thank's god i wasn't RACHEL

@deathbyvideo1620

I'm 39 years old and I'm just listening to this whole album for the first time. I've listened to some King Diamond over the years, but not much. Not to say that I didn't always like his music and Mercyful Fate, but for whatever reason I had never taken the time to explore his catalog. And holy shit have I been missing out! This is seriously a masterpiece and pretty ahead of its time musically. I'm not surprised that the lead guitar player was also in Death. So, it was a little before my time, but this album still kills it today. I'm Impressed

@carolgeorgeson9632

I'm so happy for you to take the time I'm older than you I fell in love with them the first time I heard it..hope you have heard THEM

@romankaluzny4145

better later than never 😃😃

@lotru8555

Amazing album !
I m 54 , just ordered it on vinyl .

@mortesanta4924

I´m 46 and I fell like i´m listening this album for the first time ....but I had it on tape since my 16s :)

@jorgesenna1304

Yes the best álbum !
Rj Brasil

@lean84

Every riff that comes out of Andy Laroque is an amazing example of good taste, just legendary

@stevenhodges6039

Well said

@pazuzuh

Andy only write a few riffs on A Mansion In Darkness and 7th Day Of July. All the other entire songs and riffs belongs to King.

@necrosadotor

@A. Elí V. M. that's what i thought, its name is king diamond after all

@Yalbou

​@@pazuzuhi thought king diamond only wrote the lyrics while the guitarists wrote the solos and riffs? I know king can play guitar but hes not that good

@mikemaj8467

Recently rediscovered! As a teenager i remember what a masterpiece this album truly was! I was never a huge fan of the vocals, although the vocal phrasings and harmonies are incredibly original and beautiful, the guitar playing is incredible. Huge guitar sound on this album. Super orginal riffs and very melodic playing with tremendous feel. This guy can play fast, but what appreciate is his choice of notes and the tremendous feeling, excellent vibrato. Any guitar players out there agree or disagree? This album influenced many young guitar players in the 80's.

@themonnamanshow

I love that style of singing. Most people might think it’s dorky or lame because of how high pitched it is, but it’s awesome! 🤘💀🤘

@feeshunter1508

Better than sounding like a constipated cookie monster.

@stevenj2717

It's the only style of singing I could ever hear over this particular music made by these particular musicians. People made fun of Geddy Lee's voice as well, but could you imagine anyone but him singing for rush? I can't.
When people call some kind of art dorky or lame or whatever, it's usually either from jealousy or they just don't get it.. I'm glad to know your one of the ones who gets it.. 🤘

@deathmetalweedman3572

@feeshunter olololol

@andybellamy8566

Dorky is code for- I'm a pussy and afraid of the music offering

@beeemm2578

Yeah thats hogwash. One of the biggest albums in recorded music history features this type of singing. Saturday Night Fever, y'all. Barry Gibb.

@timbuk1126

Everybody loves Andy but I also love Michael Denner's Schenker type leads and melodic sense. Both are tremendous players!

@seansimpson513

ANY. RELATION. TO. MR. MICHAAEL. SCHENKER. PROBRABLY. NOT. BUT. HAD. TO. ASK. MICHAEL. IS. MY. MAN

@timbuk1126

@Sean Simpson he's actually really influenced by Michael Schenker. You can hear it in the half cocked wah minor based leads.

@jonnytranny9863

Andy is my favourite but Michael's playing is just as good. I think they complement one another very well.

@derekdolecki2759

Toni Iommi idk if i spelled his name correct but id say hes prob top 3 best of all time after king guitarists

@deadguy29

Masterpiece! the musicianship on this album is superb, and King Diamond's voice was at its peak.

@mikeeaton5305

King diamond is absolutely the best in this class of music.loved him since I was a teenager when he was in mercyful fate.im 52 now and still rock my ass off to him.

@adamshowler8807

Me too bro. 51 and still loving the classic metal!
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@ericschaefer3070

52 next month...The King is the GOAT of blackness

@Keef_DGAF

48 and fully agree

@ashurlives2991

When I first heard Abigail at 17 years old I knew I would still be rocking out to it at 50 and beyond, LOL

Merciful fate 🤟 59 and listening since there first album

@syahmahadi3558

First heard it in1990 at Tanah Merah in the state of Kelantan.....still mesmerises till today.No doubt one of the best metal albums.At 59,I'd say rock my brothers.Love from Malaysia

@anbarazen

Hidup Tanah Merah...

@paulodebarros7502

Um clássico eterno! A mixagem desse álbum é assustadora! Com certeza um dos maiores álbuns da história do heavy metal! 🤘🇧🇷

@billthebutcher118

Old school metal at it's finest!

@MrNobody-fk7fc

Absolutely!!!!

@overlord1654

Indeed

@hilalabbas2648

Eternal metal

@derekdolecki2759

Coulnt have said it better

@user-gd3fr8yf8m

Fuck an aye damn right . Old school METAL AT ITS BEST

@salamwati9281

King Diamond is a horror icon...this Abigail album when he is at the peak of his creativity is really a collective band masterpiece. Loved it then at 14 loved it now still.😎

@markwhitsett4909

I sometimes sit in the living room and listen to this album, and look behind me to see if someone is behind me. LoL

@markwhitsett4909

Them is scary shit too

@salamwati9281

@Mark Whitsett i agree..the spoken segment and keys intro already puts you at unease...but the music is just so melodic unlike most metal horror theme one's. 😎

@MaTZaSMetalMaNiAC

I personally find the "House of God" concept one of the finest, definitely underappreciated!
But "Mansion in the Darkness" remains one of my all time favourite songs, the abigail album is full of kickers!

@silviocinti

@Ivadrez Man House of God is a masterpiece!

@SApcGUY

One of the best albums of all time.

@jorgeisaacdoblesmata9137

Still getting chills listening to this baby after all this time!

@AngbandMetal

"A Mansion in the Darkness" one of the best songs in history of Metal! \m/

@thomasscott80

I got grounded for buying this album. Absolutely one of my all time favorites.

@adrianlee3497

😲😳

@jamesaguilar6997

Abigail changed my way of playing guitar.👍👍

@oguzt.7868

The guitar tone is so tunable, vocal on the dark side, drums is like heart beatings, bass is so harmonious, totally a masterpiece, I think.

@Not67_DMK

Definitely the greatest masterpiece in history and a pinnacle for Heavy Metal. The vocals, the way the story is told and every note is simply surreal and abysmal....and simply one of the best mixes of riffs you can have! I wouldn't disbelieve me if you told me that this album was a production made in the most hellish abysses!! 🤘🏻💀🔥🍻

@ricklivingston3774

I agree, yes I dooooo! Gotta mention the legendary guitar tones...rhythm & leads🤟

@chance2302

Dude I remember when this came out. The HOTTEST metal album ever. Messed my head up for a quick minute while bathing in the moonlight! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!

@andybellamy8566

🔥🤘

@l30S3UX

Such an wild and mad release, everyone on the band is overplaying each other. The number of riffs and drum fills per song is insane.

@shannonnelson5919

I still remember all of the words and everything else, it really made an impression on me at 16

@JesusRodriguez-zl3xt

Wow.....miky dee on his own Best performance, great album and what a wonderfulf guitar player....Mr. Andy La Roque, The Best, cheers to allá from Monterrey México

@seanfuller5097

Whoever put a dislike on this album has no musical appreciation or apptitude

@purpled4864

Or just doesn't like it. It's too bombastic and reverb drenched for my taste. It's the reason I don't really like Iron Maiden. I didn't dislike it because I'm sure it's well made but it's not everyone's thing.

@FatalArrivalMetal

The best King Diamond album. Every song is killer \m/

@charleswilson1583

not even close "them" \m/

@plciferpffer3048

@Charles Wilson agree.
Them is absolutely brilliant.
Top 10 of all heavy metal albums of all time.
Abigail is still a masterpiece though.

@charleswilson1583

@Pølcifer Pøffer i agree \m/

@demonizer8739

@Charles Wilson very close

@daniellitcherb6465

the best 4 you

@alexandrunae9378

King Diamond,Iron Maiden,Judas Priest,Motörhead,all these bands have something in common,they kick serious ass

@TheUnholyPosole

... it's because they all use the same pick

@crawlingstory8925

@Whiskey Sour and this pick is the best

@oscargarcia-jd6ee

also black sabbath

@anaherzog9198

Hell f#king yes

@edwardbtown2766

Exept motorhead,anyway.

@lordraptor5042

My step daughter named her daughter Abigail three months into her pregnancy. The kid never made it. She had to deliver her dead. We all had a funeral at the hospital. The staff at the hospital was more than charitable and even a few of the nurses cried. I cant imagine what its like to carry your dead child inside you or the grief she felt having done so.  Fucked up. Every time I play this album for a brief moment I wonder if her spirit is with her mom.

@user-vr2tx4tt6b

That IS crazy but ya... I'm sure I am going to think of what you just wrote here everytime I listen to this now - out of respect for the little one.

@LassetUnsSpielen

wait... is this the actual album lore?

@lordraptor5042

@LassetUnsSpielen What I said actually happened, it just so happens that she was named Abigail. I didnt know the name till after the fact. Her father has her name and year of death tattooed on his wrist.

@MalandriusCaacrinolaas666

So sad, my respect :(

@squiduru7008

That's a fucking crazy coincidence

@reynaldovilchez5735

Masterpiece

@michaelvanderburgh1088

I concur.... Andy’s guitar and Mikkey’s drumming .... solid album indeed

@MrNobody-fk7fc

Indeed!!!

@orozco9706

Saludos a todos soy de guatemala y cuando yo escuché este tipo de musica ya hace un tiempo cambio mi vida por completo y jamas podre escuchar algo mejor que el heavy metal

@CarlosMRocks

👊

@yduronerom6380

Abigail is a masterpiece indeed.

@davelanciani-dimaensionx

Released in 1987 (I was 24 yrs old) - I had this and Fatal Portrait on vinyl back then when they first came out. Groundbreaking metal.

@VisitorOf22

Amen \m/

@memmori1

I had them on a tape and played it over and over

@rick6672

How old you is now?

@memmori1

@Rick 40

@ivanaguilar3492

I think I'll buy the vinyls again \,,/

@radosawkucharzak8164

For me this album is King Diamond opus magnum.

@putin6018

Yes it is

@natheria4933

i am split between this and them

@ScorpiusMW70

absolutely one of the best

@markpalavosvrahotes5575

Them/Conspiracy as they are the same story for me. But Abigail is almost as brilliant. King Diamond never made a subpar album in his entire career be it with Mercyful Fate or King Diamond. The 90s and 2000s albums are excellent as well. I LOVE Time and House of God.

@maciejstepien8406

The Graveyard is my favorite, but yeah, brilliant stuff <3

@chrisbridges655

Easily King Diamond's best release. Clicking on all cylinders here.

@charleswilson1583

nope "them" but ya is good

@vinmanr2d2

Am i missing something . I have been listening since the early 80's and i think all of his stuff is awesome !

@jamescleary380

the guitar is simply phenomenal and the production . my god the drums alone!......sick AF

@MrNobody-fk7fc

My sentiments EXACTLY!!!!

@JojoshBig

Andy's solo are always masterpieces

@DyingCr0w

I haven't listed to this in a very, very long time. Decades. Just a few days ago, i had a dream about me being woke up in a freezing room, with a fireplace still burning, and some blinding light presence speaking something. There was someone in the bed with me. Then i woke up, and everything got foggy.
For the past few days, i've been rummaging this album and lyrics and my head, non stop, and i remembered this dream clearly.
I don't even know how i still remember the lyrics and everything.
This is just fukin weird. I just felt compelled to listed to it.

I suggest re-uploading with higher sound levels, it's 80's low for headphones.
And how was a movie not made on this? This is really good story.

@antitodo4233

El rey diamante marco mi infancia! Tengo 37 años y aunque mastico el inglés me da orgullo comentar en español Aser saber que el rey diamante se escuchaba en los 80s y 90s y los seguimos escuchando en la actualidad sus viejos fans larga vida al rey saludos desde México

@felipesoto6262

Sobre todo escuchar esta pieza-maestra del metal, que aún no han logran superar en el suspenso de sus letras.

@josemanuelaguilera1311

Lo mejor en sus voz,y lel solo,cremación.

@josemanuelaguilera1311

Rápida para continuar
King teda energía pura

@felipesoto6262

@José manuel aguilera y en mercyful fate también

@ellycrow4044

Obra maestra! Saludos desde Argentina hermano metalero

@chrisjensen8307

One of the best albums ever made in the history of music combined

@mauriciodearrudagresele9320

the magic behind Master Diamond's songs is that the songs are not heavy, but are magical, wonderful, unique. No other band or person can do that !!!

@floralgreen5105

The perfect sound bettween madness and darkness, long live king diamond, the real king!

@lukelogan709

it sounds like hell saying me welcome.

@RodrigoOliveira-co5rk

@Luke Logan Satan* have a little respect with mr King Diamond codename.

@floralgreen5105

@Luke Logan Stairway to Hell

@lukelogan709

Luke logan has left the building

@jeromepeters9842

Perfect metal album

@dylanbollinger6270

Still one of my favorites and one of my all time favorite album covers.

@PureMetalBanzai

One of the greatest records ever made. Absolutely BRILLIANT.
I was a kid when this dropped. Been a fan ever since

@MrNobody-fk7fc

I agree with you 666%

@vargazsolt829

It's an icon, my eternal favorite ... The sound, the rhythm section, the guitars and the vocals ... are just perfect !!!

@wiganfan3373

The story/concept needs to be made into a movie

@AlexAra-rc8sq

that is sometihing i always been thinking, the THEM ALBUM and CONSPIRANCY too

@jaymzleutz

Your wish has been granted!

@germanchica8448

Uno de los mejores discos de la historia, es tremendo de principio a fin, y el mejor disco de King Diamond en toda su carrera contando Mercyful Fate

@adamshowler8807

I've listened to this album every Christmas morning since it came out

@deathbyvideo1620

I just listened to it for the first time ever on Xmas Eve. What a f$*ing masterpiece! The production is amazing

@stevenj2717

And you didn't listen to Kings holiday 12 inch "No presents for Christmas". Hahaha.. the only other holiday related track I can recall is Halloween on Fatal Portrait.
All joking aside, Abigail is a masterpiece.. the story, the riffs, the beats, the synths, and Kings lush vocal harmonies make for a Hell of a listening experience

@GinoWatch

For me this is not only King's best, but one of my top 10 favorite albums of my life. The story, the riffs, the drums, and of course the King.... FU@%ING SICK!!! LOVE THE KING!!!!

@charleswilson1583

really? go listen to "them" lol

@GinoWatch

@Charles Wilson Yes, Them is as well a masterpiece. The build up on both albums towards the last few tracks always make me get all pumped up. The last instrumental madness and drums at the end of The Black Horseman.. The first Riffs of Twilight Symphony... And then Fatal Portrait... KING IS KING!!!! Any way you cut it, I agree with you... Them is the first King I heard... SICK!!!

@MrNobody-fk7fc

Im with you!!!!

@chance2302

HELL YEA!!!

@user-cq9tr6uy1r

Прекрасен просто навеки. Поклонник с 85-го! Кто со мной?!

@user-vy9cj4uj3d

В 52 года ещё раз прослушал с удовольствием!!!

@ivanplahonin8366

это действительно шедевр!

@Prosrali-polimery

Альбом - Шедеврище!!!

@MrNobody-fk7fc

Da!!!!

@user-oc8wn8st8s

84

@Rudin91

This has to be one of the very best 80's metal albums of all time. The story concept and musicianship is just amazing with fantastic guitar work by Andy LaRocque.

@nathanhandspicker8630

His voice is amazing and the show he puts on is outstanding.

@rodrigovasquezalmaraz7599

Excelente masterpeace!!! El más puro metal que es un legado y perdurará en el tiempo. King el único, gracias por esta maravillosa obra.

@holygungner2092

La mejor obra de la banda

@tizianopiada2426

Muy Bueno, up the irons

@Slayer-sr2zm

Классная вещь. Первая мною услышанная у Даймонда, в начале 90- х. Вместе с " Глазом" мой любимый их альбом до сих пор.

@user-lr8bu2or8e

Я обожаю каннибал корпс и эксодус самые лучшие рок-группы, но и слэйер вещь тоже в тему играют братан.

@user-ys2vn5sn9q

Да, "The eye" -- офигенный альбом. Пожалуй, самый лучший у Даймонда.

@putin6018

It doesn't get any better than this , what an amazing band!!!

@MrNobody-fk7fc

You are SO right!!! \M/ \M/

@VisitorOf22

Probably the best concept album EVER... <3
Thanks, King, for sucking me into metal back in '88, at 10 years old \m/

@Synthexd

King Diamond carved their niche in time and will never be forgotten, shredding genius :)

@itsfine5818

I love when a concept album is done well and King might just be, well, the King of concept albums.

@rickwilliams4270

The downward spiral is hard to top for me.
But yeah, the King.

@endtyme

Perfect Album - production, songwriting, performances. What a time to have been alive!

@juliocesarcodatocodato9686

Desde 1983 sou fã do heavy metal minha história de vida se resume no metal sou eng. em telecomunicações, é uma honra incondicional,,,ouvir essa banda

@paulhabat4217

I remember when this came out and I was instantly hooked!! Every song is kick ass 🤘

@christopherdaniel5919

I have everything by KD/MF.
But I keep coming back to Abigail.

Saw the King back in '05, and it's easily the best concert I've ever attended.
🤘💀🤘

@Badomen_5150

Love the guitar playing

@russellward4624

This was my first taste of King Diamond. They used to have metal shows at this club "Pulse" every couple weeks in the summer. SO I would go to every one. Had never heard of King DIamnd. Was totally blown away with the show. Got a pick from Andy(managed to get one from him on Them and COnsipiracy as well). Hooked ever since.

@MrNobody-fk7fc

Hell yeah, check out my collection!!!!

@andreasoikonomidis2439

By far the Best album of King, pure metal sound from a period that wont Come back

@madiw3493

Came across this purely by chance. Saw a t-shirt with this album art on Amazon, thought it looked interesting and put it in my cart to look at later. By the power of advertising, youtube recommend me this video. I've never sought out metal music before because the culture around it scared me away. But upon listening to this... not only do I like it, turns out I've had metal songs in my playlist this whole time and just didn't realize it! Hope I can still be a metal fan if I'm a lesbian who only wants to wear pink 😂 Anyways, I think I'm going to buy that t-shirt....

@Headbanger9000

Its never too late to become a part of the club :)

@phil503

I love how the story and tension really builds with Omens. What an awesome song.

@GORGOROTH42

"I did not bring it in here!!!...did you???"..

@eknim

such a timeless and stunning record. gladly ordered both vinyls!

@jasonfeinman9372

I love how his albums are one big story

@nostringsattached952

For anyone out there like I was, there is a number two of this album, thanks king.

@calvinlemon9529

Thank you Kim-for all the great musicians you have, and 1st-your vocals.

@garytreloar7077

I am 48 and a half today. Why did knowbody tell me what I was missing? This is bloody brilliant.

@Herbao69

It’s never late buddy

@slobodanjovanovic4148

👍

@MichaelHolmgaard

Michael Denner & Andy LaRocque are one of the most badass guitar duos of all time! Up there with Dave & Adrian from Maiden ✨

@shaunshuping5406

Absolutely! Michael&Andy, Dave&Adrian, Tipton&Downing, Mustaine&Friedman in the top tier of guitar duos!🤘🎸

@herminiosimoes6902

I didn't use to listen to this kind of Metal but now i must open my ears🤘🖤🇵🇹Long live the king🤘

@jesseelwell9107

Much better late than never 🤘

@clitoriux

Uno de los mejores 10 álbumes de Heavy Metal de toda la historia. Música esencial! \m/

@almata9047

Andy La Rocque tiene el toque perfecto en las cuerdas, vale su peso en Oro.

@patriciadorrity2259

S2...aàz2

@nicoudjj335

What are the 9 others according to you ? You seem to have very good musical taste ! Best regards

@clitoriux

@NICOUD JJ
My Top 10 (in no particular order):


* Black Sabbath - "Master of Reality"
* Iron Maiden - "Powerslave"/"Seventh Son of A Seventh Son"
* Judas Priest - "Painkiller"/"Defenders of the Faith"
* Megadeth - "Rust In Peace"
* Metallica - "Master of Puppets"
* Death - "Human"/ "Symbolic"
* Dio - "Holy Diver"
* Slayer - "Reign In Blood"
* Helloween - "Keeper of the Seven Keys Pt. 1"/"KotSK Pt. 2"

@nicoudjj335

@ClitoriuX Hummm... I do like this choice ! Excellent !!! Just one thing : I dont know DEATH, I m going to listen to the albums "Human/Symbolic" tonight ! Thank you and rock the night...

@mementomori5958

Amazing album from front to back. King Diamond is the man!

@stevenj2717

One of the greatest metal "concept" albums in the history of music. Around the age of 24 I remember playing nearly this entire album with a bunch of other musicians from New York. Of course, we had no singer. Those who said they could do it usually just did some horrible falsetto that sounded more like Edith Bunker than King, but it was still just as fun because all these riffs and beats are great!! And it still holds up today, just like all great music..

@SavageAudits

Wow! You guys learned all of these arrangements? Impressive!

@stevenj2717

It was tough! Especially at 24. I was lucky because the other guitarist, drummer and bassist were quite good and we worked closely together to try to figure everything out as correct as possible. There were a couple of solos we didn't play note for note, but it was all close enough that nobody ever noticed. I think my most favorite song to play was "the black horsemen" with that beautiful twelve string intro, and that riff behind when king sings "The pain of labor was so strong that Miriam died! Her final seeing was a pair of yellow eyes!" And also the two guitars behind "Now we're finally alone, Miriam. Abigail is here to stay..." Great utilization of two guitarists. Great orchestration. Great vocal and guitar harmonies. It still holds up all these years later.. And it was a fantastic learning experience for me.
I know some people don't care for his voice but it's heavy metal horror opera!! And I think kings voice couldn't be more perfect for what they were creating. I can't hear anyone else singing these tracks, just like I can't imagine anyone but Geddy singing for Rush.

@SavageAudits

@Steven J ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@poopshitcrapwaste

the archetype of king diamond's albums and still the best one of them all.

@markpalavosvrahotes5575

Not for me.

@grimpr

Timeless metal masterpiece

@fantagor

This was one of my first CDs. Still own it. Still rocks.

@iliyanyosifov

Mind blowing opus! ...Masterpiece!

@junu7338

I bought this album (LP) 29 years ago. One of my favorites. I'm Korean.

@ewabednarczyk2234

Boże,co za głos 😊 różnie mówią o takiej muzyce...dla mnie niebo❤wielowarstwowe kompozycje, piękny głos. Przypomina mi to utwory Queen 👍

@hockeyteeth

Hail to the King baby! Great Album.
I first heard this in 1988. It blew my mind.

@alessandrocassiodelima4612

Great band great Voice from Denmark

@williamlehman3923

I've seen Mr. Diamond 8 times live. This tour in Detroit and let me tell you that is was fucking crazy loud. I am now 65 and remember every amazing show. BTW, the crowd was so mixed. Old fucks like me, teens, black teens...amazing fun.

@Bernie0481USMC

52. Former metal drummer and huge Mickey Dee fan. KD was a different genre all by itself. Amazing music.

@GUILLE421

Disco fundamental. El mejor álbum conceptual para mi gusto.

@savagedamage

This album is really incredible 🤘 Well done 👍

@smashstuff86

This album was my introduction to King Diamond. I still love this album.

@GhostriderPossum

MASTERPIECE

@cesarvera1633

buenas canciones y excelentes músicos 🇨🇱🤘.

@donculotta1551

Absolute love and respect to the pioneers of thrash. May King Diamond continue his marvelous reign✊🏻✊🏻

@louiscsanko3673

King Diamond is the Best🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘