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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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Metal Blade Records celebrates 45th anniversary; founder Brian Slagel launches new podcast exploring 25 classic albums in honor of the milestone!

Metal Blade Records – the fiercely independent label that launched Metallica, Slayer, Cannibal Corpse, Amon Amarth, Armored Saint, and dozens more genre-defining icons, and is the longtime home of King Diamond, Killswitch Engage, Whitechapel, Cattle Decapitation and many more – proudly celebrates its 45th Anniversary in 2027. Founded in 1982 by Brian Slagel with little more than an unwavering belief in underground heavy music and the drive to...

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King Diamond reveals more about parting ways with Andy La Rocque

The leader of King Diamond discussed the band’s recent breakup with long-time guitarist Andy La Rocque and the acquisition of Greek guitar maestro Gus G (Firewind, ex-Ozzy Osbourne) in a recent interview with Frank Godla of Metal Injection, as per Blabbermouth. The singer made this statement about the events leading up to Andy’s departure from...

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Andy La Rocque release additional statement about him parting ways with King Diamond

King Diamond announced last week that guitarist Andy La Rocque, a bandmate since 1985, was leaving, as per theprp. Diamond went on to welcome in Gus G. (Firewind, former Ozzy Osbourne) as La Rocque’s replacement, stating that the breakup was handled with respect. Now, LaRocque has released a statement of his own. Hi everyone !Just...

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Andy LaRocque and King Diamond part ways – replacement announced

In an unexpected turn of events, guitarist Andy LaRocque and King Diamond have mutually parted ways. Here is the statement from the social media accounts of the band. After 40 years King Diamond the band and Andy La Rocque have mutually decided to part ways. Looking back, we do so with nothing but pride, gratitude,...

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Nervosa announced as support act for Xentrix’s tour in UK and Ireland

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Nervosa release new single with official video “Impending Doom”

The last advance single from Brazilian thrash/death metal band Nervosa‘s upcoming new album, “Slave Machine,” is titled “Impending Doom“, as per theprp. This song is released by Napalm Records like the album. This most current clip was directed by Dimitris Preve, as has been the case with the group’s recent visual offerings. Dark vibes with...

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Andy La Rocque states that King Diamond’s goal is to release the new album this year

In an interview with “Reckless” Rexx Ruger on the Pod Scum podcast, King Diamond guitarist Andy La Rocque provided an update on the band’s eagerly anticipated horror trilogy, as per MetalInjection. La Rocque is cautious about the timing, but the first installment, “Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920”, is still scheduled for a possible 2026 release. I...

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Discover the new band Lex Legion, formed by King Diamonds members

Lex Legion is a new band made up of four-fifths of King Diamond’s iconic late ’80s lineup, as per Blabbermouth. The quintet, which includes vocalist Nils K. Rue (Pagan’s Mind) and Mikkey Dee, Andy La Rocque, Pete Blakk, and Hal Patino, combines decades of experience from Motörhead, Scorpions, and, of course, King Diamond. Lex Legion...

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