Genre(s):
Heavy Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Conceptual storylines about horror and occultism
Origin:
Denmark (Copenhagen, Hovedstaden (early); Dallas, Texas, United States / Sweden (later))
Formed In:
1985-present
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Andy LaRocque Guitars, Keyboards (1985-present)
See also: ex-Illwill, ex-X-World/5, Blue detective, ex-E.F. Band
King Diamond Vocals, Keyboards (1985-present)
See also: Mercyful Fate, ex-Black Rose, ex-Brats, ex-Danger Zone, ex-Brainstorm, ex-Roadrunner United
Mike Wead Guitars (1990-1995, 2000-present)
See also: Hexenhaus, Kamlath, Mercyful Fate, Nattas, ex-Warchild, ex-Bibleblack, ex-Memento Mori, ex-Candlemass, ex-Maninnya Blade, ex-The Haunted (live), ex-Abstrakt Algebra, ex-Warning, ex-Firegod, ex-Hemisfear, ex-Kryptillusion
Matt Thompson Drums (2000-present)
See also: Aghora, Imagika, Legacy of Disorder, Shaolin Death Squad, Synkronizity, Wings of Dahak, ex-Surgeon, ex-Truncator, Deuxmonkey, ex-Autumn Silence, ex-Bat Castle, ex-Judgement
Livia Zita Vocals (additional) (2003-present)
Pontus Egberg Bass (2014-present)
See also: Dark Illusion, Wolf, Kryptonite, Tainted Nation, Treat, The Poodles (live), ex-Lion's Share, ex-HammerFall (live), ex-Zan Clan
Former/Past Member(s):
Timi "Grabber" Hansen Bass (1985-1987)
(R.I.P. 2019) See also: ex-Danger Zone, ex-Lavina, ex-Mercyful Fate
Mikkey Dee Drums (1985-1989)
See also: Scorpions, ex-Motörhead, Nordic Beast, ex-Thin Lizzy, ex-WWIII, ex-Dokken (live), ex-Geisha, ex-Don Dokken, ex-Nadir, ex-E-Type (live)
Michael Denner Guitars (1985-1987)
See also: Denner's Inferno, Denner / Shermann, ex-Danger Zone, ex-Force of Evil, ex-Lavina, ex-Zoser Mez, Iron Space, Lucifer's Airship, Taylor's Universe, ex-Mercyful Fate, ex-Brats, ex-Art Cinema, ex-Denner's Trickbag, ex-Virus 7
Floyd Konstantin Guitars (1985)
See also: ex-Destiny, ex-Geisha
Pete Blakk Guitars (1987-1990)
See also: Disaster/Peace, ex-Blakk Totem, ex-Geisha, Maryann Cotton (live), ex-Trazer, ex-Blakk Rainbow (Rainbow tribute), ex-Crystal Thanatus
Hal Patino Bass (1988-1990, 2000-2014)
See also: Disaster/Peace, ex-Force of Evil, ex-Geisha, ex-Maltese Falcon, ex-Palladion, Dark Blue Inc., Maryann Cotton, Nordic Beast, ex-Pretty Maids (live), ex-Blakk Totem, ex-Doctor Butcher, ex-Åge Sten Nilsen's Ammunition
Chris Whitemyer Drums (1988)
See also: ex-Valhalla
Snowy Shaw Drums (1989-1994)
See also: Dark Embrace, Mad Architect, Snowy Shaw, Denner / Shermann, Notre Dame, ex-Illwill, ex-Cans, Snömannen & Hans Vänner, XXX, Maryann Cotton (live), ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Dream Evil, ex-Mercyful Fate, ex-Nightrage (live), ex-Sabaton (live), ex-Scheepers (live), ex-Therion (live), ex-Colossus (live), ex-Memento Mori, ex-Firegod, ex-Kee Marcello's K2, ex-Loud 'n' Nasty, ex-Snowy Shaw and the Star-Spangled Banned, ex-Them Sluts! (live)
Sharlee D'Angelo Bass (1990-1993)
See also: Arch Enemy, Spiritual Beggars, The Night Flight Orchestra, Witchery, ex-Illwill, Black Earth, ex-Mercyful Fate, ex-Dismember (live), ex-Facelift, ex-Sinergy, ex-Firegod
Chris Estes Bass (1995-1999)
See also: ex-Mindstorm, ex-Atrox
Darrin Anthony Drums (1995-1997)
See also: ex-Mindstorm
Herb Simonsen Guitars (1995-1998)
See also: ex-Mindstorm
John Luke Hebert Drums (1997-2000)
See also: ex-Manta Ray, ex-Chastain, ex-Leather
Glen Drover Guitars (1998-2000)
See also: Castrofate, Eidolon, Hollentor, Walls of Blood, ex-Glen Drover, ex-Megadeth, ex-Testament (live), ex-Queensrÿche
David Harbour Bass (1999-2000)
See also: ex-Counterpoint, ex-Manta Ray, ex-Chastain, ex-David T. Chastain, ex-Equimanthorn, ex-Leather, ex-David Harbour, ex-Leather Leone, ex-Uncle Festre
Kol Marshall Keyboards (2000, 2002)
See also: ex-Ministry
Live musicians:
Past
Michael Moon Guitars (1987)
See also: ex-Madison
Pontus Egberg Bass (2014)
See also: Dark Illusion, Wolf, Kryptonite, Tainted Nation, Treat, The Poodles (live), ex-Lion's Share, ex-HammerFall (live), ex-Zan Clan
Hel Pyre Vocals (additional) (2017)
See also: Afterblood, W.E.B., ex-Christfuck, ex-Kamelot (live)
Additional notes:
When Mercyful Fate split up King Diamond established this band, along with Michael Denner and Timi Hansen.
King's wife Livia Zita performs additional vocals for the band, both on record and onstage.
All King Diamond full-lengths are concept albums, except Fatal Portrait and The Spider's Lullabye. Those two are only part-conceptual.
The songs "Welcome Home" and "The Invisible Guests" feature in the 2006 film Clerks II, the latter performed by the cast.
Compilation appearances:
- "The Jonah" on The Power of Metal Hammer (Dino Music, 1986)
- "Welcome Home" on Now That's What I Call Metal (Roadrunner, 1989)
- "Welcome Home" on Heavy Hammer Hits II (Roadrunner, 1990)
- "Sleepless Nights" on Now That's What I Call Metal "Roadrunner, 1990)
- "Sleepless Nights" on Thrash the Wall (Roadrunner, 1990)
- "The Trial (Chambre Ardente)" on Metal Bestial (Roadrunner, 1994)
King's wife Livia Zita performs additional vocals for the band, both on record and onstage.
All King Diamond full-lengths are concept albums, except Fatal Portrait and The Spider's Lullabye. Those two are only part-conceptual.
The songs "Welcome Home" and "The Invisible Guests" feature in the 2006 film Clerks II, the latter performed by the cast.
Compilation appearances:
- "The Jonah" on The Power of Metal Hammer (Dino Music, 1986)
- "Welcome Home" on Now That's What I Call Metal (Roadrunner, 1989)
- "Welcome Home" on Heavy Hammer Hits II (Roadrunner, 1990)
- "Sleepless Nights" on Now That's What I Call Metal "Roadrunner, 1990)
- "Sleepless Nights" on Thrash the Wall (Roadrunner, 1990)
- "The Trial (Chambre Ardente)" on Metal Bestial (Roadrunner, 1994)
Discography:
King Diamond - Demo [demo] - 1985
King Diamond - No Presents For Christmas [single] - 1985
King Diamond - Coven Fan Club Exclusive Interview [single] - 1986
King Diamond - Fatal Portrait [full-length] - 1986
King Diamond - Halloween [single] - 1986
King Diamond - The Family Ghost [single] - 1987
King Diamond - Abigail [full-length] - 1987
King Diamond - Welcome Home [single] - 1988
King Diamond - "Them" [full-length] - 1988
King Diamond - The Dark Sides [compilation] - 1988
King Diamond - Conspiracy [full-length] - 1989
King Diamond - Eye Of The Witch [single] - 1990
King Diamond - The Eye [full-length] - 1990
King Diamond - In Concert 1987: Abigail [live] - 1990
King Diamond & Mercyful Fate - A Dangerous Meeting [split] - 1992
King Diamond - The Spider's Lullabye [full-length] - 1995
King Diamond - The Graveyard [full-length] - 1996
King Diamond - Voodoo [full-length] - 1998
King Diamond - Massacre's Classix Shape Edition [compilation] - 1999
King Diamond - House Of God [full-length] - 2000
King Diamond - King Diamond and Black Rose | 20 Years Ago: A Night of Rehearsal [compilation] - 2001
King Diamond - Nightmares In The Nineties [compilation] - 2001
King Diamond - Decade Of Horror [boxed set] - 2001
King Diamond - Abigail II: The Revenge [full-length] - 2002
King Diamond - The Best Of King Diamond [compilation] - 2003
King Diamond - The Puppet Master [full-length] - 2003
King Diamond - King Diamond Platinum Edition [boxed set] - 2004
King Diamond - "Them" / Conspiracy [compilation] - 2004
King Diamond - Deadly Lullabyes Live [live] - 2004
King Diamond - Give Me Your Soul... Please [full-length] - 2007
King Diamond - The Complete Roadrunner Collection 1986-1990 [boxed set] - 2012
King Diamond - Dreams Of Horror [compilation] - 2014
King Diamond - Halloween Live [single] - 2017
King Diamond - Songs For The Dead Live [live] - 2019
King Diamond - Masquerade Of Madness [single] - 2019
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