Renowned from bands like King Diamond, Sabaton, Mercyful Fate, Therion, Dream Evil, Dimmu Borgir, Notre Dame, Memento Mori, Denner/Shermann etc., multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw will soon be unleashing his autobiography, ‘The Book of Heavy Metal’ (named after his most popular anthem to date, written for former band Dream Evil). The book’s…
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King Diamond: ‘Conspiracy’, ‘Them’, ‘The Eye’, ‘In Concert 1987’ CD & LP re-issues now available via Metal Blade Records
Next month, King Diamond will release CD and LP versions of the classic albums Conspiracy (May 1st), Them (May 1st), The Eye (May 15th), and In Concert 1987 (May 15th) via Metal Blade Records. The vinyl editions feature spined sleeves with an insert and download card; the CDs contain a mini-LP CD-insert with a small fold-out poster. King Diamond adds, “These…
Popoff, Martin-Black Funeral (Book Review)
Reviewed: March 2020 Released: 2020, Publisher: PowerChord Press Rating: 4.5/5 Reviewer: JP I must admit I’ve written so many reviews of great books by Martin Popoff it is getting harder and harder to try to keep my comments, original and interesting and ‘fresh’, which is a word not often deployed…
Lordi – Killection
Reviewed: March 2020 Released: 2019, AFM Records Rating: 3.5/5 Reviewer: Lee Carter You know LORDI, right? Finland’s monstrous masked metallers and winners of Eurovision in 2006? The band may not quite have the collective mainstream’s consciousness to the extent that it did back when they shocked Europe’s annual musical cheese-fest,…
Mercyful Fate / King Diamond guitarist Michael Denner is back with a new band. Denner’s Inferno: “In Amber” is out now
Last week we released the latest work of the guitarist that created some of the most reverenced riffs from the history of heavy metal. DENNER’S INFERNO is Michael Denner’s new band and “In Amber” is the debut album from this exciting, new heavy rock project that will please all doom and obscure 70’s…
King Diamond releases new single “Masquerade of Madness”
After 12 long years, the master of conceptual metal horror, King Diamond, has officially returned with the new single, “Masquerade of Madness.” The song has been a feature of 2019 set lists, making its live debut earlier this year as fans await next year’s release of The Institute. “Masquerade of Madness”…
Australian metal band LORD launches “Nod to the Old School” podcast series
Australian metal band LORD are continuing to ride the success of their latest album “Fallen Idols” with the announcement of a 10-part podcast series named “Nod to the Old School”, hosted by the band’s very own Andy Dowling. Nod to the Old School is all about the old school mix…
Michael Denner to release new album in November
Mercyful Fate / King Diamond guitarist Michael Denner is back with new album “In Amber” from his new band DENNER’S INFERNO. Michael Denner is a very well-known name in the international rock/metal scene, as a former guitarist in the two most influential Danish rock/metal bands ever: Mercyful Fate and King…
King Diamond + Batushka @ K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen
King Diamond + Batushka @ K.B. Hallen, Copenhagen 10th August 2019 Review by Kieron Hayes King Diamond. The man needs no introduction, he’s about as legendary a (living) figure in the world of heavy metal as you can get. He’s also been on my must-see concert bucket list for about…
KING DIAMOND Announces North American Tour Dates With Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats + Idle Hands
KING DIAMOND will embark on a North American headlining tour later year. The trek will commence on November 2nd and run through December 4th. Support will be provided by Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats and Idle Hands. Comments KING DIAMOND, “Watch out North America, we are coming for you this…
Mercyful Fate returns in 2020
NEVER BREAK THE OATH MERCYFUL FATE will be playing an unspecified number of concerts throughout Europe during the summer of 2020, including COPENHELL. It will be the “9” lineup, featuring: Hank Shermann – Guitar King Diamond – Vocals Bjarne T Holm – Drums Mike Wead – Guitar with Joey Vera on the…
IMAGIKA IS BACK! BAND SIGNS TO DISSONANCE PRODUCTIONS. NEW ALBUM “ONLY DARK HEARTS SURVIVE” SEPTEMBER 2019
After 10 years IMAGIKA is back! The most successful lineup of the band with guitarist Steven D. Rice (Kill Ritual, Imagika), vocalist Norman Skinner (Skinner, Niviane, Hellscream, Imagika), bassist Jim Pegram (Mudface, Angerhead, Imagika) and guest drummer Matt Thompson (King Diamond) have recorded a blistering new CD that is a…
King Diamond – Songs For The Dead Live
King Diamond – Songs For The Dead Live March 2019 Released: January 25th, 2019 / Metal Blade Records Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Reviewer: John Haseltine The mighty King is back! Well, in a sense. While King is putting the finishing touches on some new material for us to devour, we…
IMAGIKA IS BACK! New CD “Only Dark Hearts Survive” in 2019!
After 10 years give or take IMAGIKA is back with a new CD for 2019! The most successful lineup of the band with guitarist Steven D. Rice (Kill Ritual, Imagika), vocalist Norman Skinner (Skinner, Niviane, Hellscream, Imagika), bassist Jim Pegram (Mudface, Angerhead, Imagika) and guest drummer Matt Thompson (King Diamond)…
King Diamond: ‘Deadly Lullabyes’, ‘Give Me Your Soul’, ‘The Puppet Master’ LP re-issues
On September 14th, King Diamond will release LP re-issues of the classic albums Deadly Lullabyes, Give Me Your Soul, and The Puppet Master via Metal Blade Records. Available as 180g picture discs, these exclusive editions can be purchased now at: www.metalblade.com/kingdiamond “You can spiral yourself into darkness with these classic…