Professionally filmed video of MERCYFUL FATE's August 4 performance at the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany can be seen below.
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KING DIAMOND’s Album Will Be Out Before New MERCYFUL FATE Record
In a new interview with CREEM, King Diamond has revealed that he plans to finally unleash his new album prior to the new MERCYFUL FATE record.
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KISS’s GENE SIMMONS Once Thought About Suing KING DIAMOND Over His Facepaint
Legendary metal frontman King Diamond was recently asked about the time that KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons almost sued him over his facepaint. In a new talk with Metal Hammer, King Diamond was asked by a fan: “Gene Simmons sued you for allegedly ripping off his makeup. Have you bumped into him since?” “No, I haven’t,”...
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Check Out The New MERCYFUL FATE Song ‘The Jackal Of Salzburg’ Live For The First Time
Legendary Danish metal act MERCYFUL FATE played their first concert in 23 years on Thursday night (June 2) at the Expo Plaza in Hannover, Germany. The performance was part of MERCYFUL FATE‘s current tour with fellow Danish rockers VOLBEAT and saw the band perform a seven-song set which included the brand new track, “The Jackal...
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KING DIAMOND Reveals MERCYFUL FATE Will Play New Epic Nine-Minute Song On Upcoming Tour
MERCYFUL FATE are set to embark on a European tour this spring and summer which will commence on June 2 in Hannover, Germany. The run will include stops in Poland, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, France, Spain, Finland, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Slovenia, Norway, Czech Republic and the United Kingdom. There is also a one-off date...
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KING DIAMOND Met POST MALONE Backstage At A SLAYER Show And ‘Didn’t Know Who He Was’
KING DIAMOND says that he once met rapper Post Malone backstage at a SLAYER show but had no idea who he was. Malone has collaborated on recordings with such rock and metal luminaries as Ozzy Osbourne as well as MOTLEY CRUE drummer Tommy Lee. He has also taken the stage live with artists such as...
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KING DIAMOND Commences Work On Long-Awaited New Studio Album ‘The Institute’
King Diamond has commenced the lyric writing process for his long-awaited new album, titled “The Institute”. The first new studio album from King Diamond in 15 years is tentatively due before the end of 2022 courtesy of Metal Blade Records. On Tuesday (February 1), King Diamond posted a pic to his Instagram account of numerous...
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KING DIAMOND Joins HAMMERFALL On The New Song ‘Venerate Me’
Sweden’s HAMMERFALL have released a new single, “Venerate Me”, featuring a special guest appearance by King Diamond. The track is taken from the band’s twelfth studio album, “Hammer Of Dawn”, which is due on February 25 via Napalm Records. HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak comments: “The second single is here, and I’m very, very proud of...
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KING DIAMOND Announces Graphic Novel Adaptation Of ‘Abigail’
Z2 Comics, the leading publisher of music-inspired graphic novels, has revealed this fall’s jewel in the crown of the “king” of heavy metal himself: the first-ever comic written by the one and only King Diamond. White Noise Studios scribe Dan Watters and October Faction artist Damien Worm team with the King himself for a chilling...
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