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King Diamond live band sees a change in lineup

Author Benedetta Baldin - 19.5.2025

Hel Pyre will accompany King Diamond on their 2025 European Tour, providing keyboards and backing vocals. Read the announcement on the official statement provided by the band.

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King Diamond cancels upcoming shows due to health issues

After the band’s singer was ill with strep throat, the most prevalent bacterial cause of a sore throat, King Diamond was forced to postpone four performances on their current spring/summer 2025 European tour. King Diamond had to postpone their July 5 performance at the Rockmaraton festival in Dunaújváros, Hungary; their July 6 performance at the...

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A night of occult majesty: photo gallery of King Diamond’s show in London at the Roundhouse

The mythical King Diamond came back to London on a hot night full of excitement, casting his evil spell over the city. The Danish King took over The Roundhouse and turned the stage into a creepy theatre of the damned, with props, lights and smoke effect. Accompanied by Paradise Lost and Unto Others, the show...

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King Diamond summons Abigail again in London: Live report of the show at the Roundhouse

Did you have a night to remember? Or was it a night to feel a bit spooked? It really goes down to what you enjoy, right? It was definitely a night to remember for us! The last time King Diamond was in London was over 11 years ago, and he was performing the “Abigail” album...

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Thrash metal powerhouse Nervosa unleashes music video for brutal new single “Smashing Heads”

Following the release of their much-acclaimed fifth studio album “Jailbreak”, full-speed thrash frontrunners Nervosa return with a brutal new single, entitled “Smashing Heads“! This new rager features the insane guitar work, thundering vocals and furious blast beats the band is known and loved for, and is accompanied by an official music video that emphasizes the unstoppable energy of...

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“We have agreed that the King Diamond album will come out before Mercyful Fate” – Interview with Andy La Rocque of King Diamond

Danish heavy metal legend King Diamond kicked off his extensive European tour on June 4th by performing at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sweden. From Sweden, the band continued on to Gdańsk, Poland, where they took the stage on June 6th. Chaoszine sat down with the band’s guitarist Andy La Rocque before the evening’s show....

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Video footage available of King Diamond’s set at Sweden Rock Festival

On June 4, King Diamond kicked off their spring/summer 2025 European tour at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Matt Thompson on drums, Pontus Egberg on bass, Andy La Rocque and Mike Wead on guitars, and King Diamond on lead vocals make up the band’s current tour lineup. The trek’s backup vocals are being...

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Sweden Rock Festival 2025 Day 1 – A journey through the emotional depth of Opeth, the bombastic horror show of King Diamond, and the fierce, feminist powerhouse that is Jinjer, why Day 1 was more than just an opening act.

My first time at Sweden Rock Festival and Day 1 already left a great impression! The atmosphere was peaceful, the organization top-notch, and the overall vibe just amazing. In this gallery, you’ll find my photographic highlights from the first day, featuring: Jinjer, Horndal, Within Temptation, Opeth, and King Diamond. JINGER HORNDAL WITHIN TEMPTATION OPETH SLIPKNOT...

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More details revealed about King Diamond and Mercyful Fate upcoming releases

The renowned Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond was interviewed by Oran O’Beirne for the latest issue of Fistful Of Metal magazine. King discusses the eagerly awaited new King Diamond album during the conversation, providing fans with new studio updates, confirmed song titles, and a unique look at the ambitious concept trilogy that has been...

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