King Diamond News

Some pretty cool news towards the end. I'll definetly be getting the remasters and I wonder what Big Thing hes talking about?

King Diamond has issued the following update:

"Now that it's been made official, yes, I will participate in the tribute to Dimebag at Ozzfest. It's an honor to have been asked to participate, and my back is steadily getting better, definitely good enough for a short appearance, and it couldn't be for a better cause.

"I live only 7 minutes by car from the soccer stadium where Ozzfest takes place, so there is no way in hell I would miss this opportunity to pay tribute to Dimebag.

"I do have to say though, that my back is not yet fit to undertake a full KING DIAMOND tour.

"I know it sounds like I'm saying the same thing over and over — 'my back is steadily getting better' — but let me assure you all that it is significantly better and really getting stronger and stronger week by week!!! There is nothing I'd rather do than get back on the road, but it has to be for good and not just for a week or two and then find out that we took a stupid chance by doing it too soon.

"A few other good news:

"Massacre Records have taken their option for another KING DIAMOND album. Negotiations with Metal Blade Records to extend the KING DIAMOND recording deal has been completed, and are practically ready to be signed. Further, contracts between KING DIAMOND and MERCYFUL FATE, and Metal Blade Records and Massacre Records, have been agreed upon and are almost ready to be signed for a double DVD of KING DIAMOND and a double DVD of MERCYFUL FATE, consisting of mainly never before seen private recordings in very high quality (KING DIAMOND 1986-1990; MERCYFUL FATE 1982-1984). If all goes well, the KING DIAMOND DVD set might hit the stores before the end of this year and the MERCYFUL FATE DVD set would probably hit the stores early next year.

"Another project we've been working on is to create remastered versions of 'The Spider's Lullabye' + 'The Graveyard' + 'Voodoo' + 'House Of God'. Andy La Rocque is undertaking this project at his Sonic Train Studio in Sweden, and so far I have heard his version of 'The Spider's Lullabye' and it kicks some serious ass. It was as if I was listening to a brand new album, it sounded exactly like it should have sounded back when it was released (we did not at that time master our albums ourselves, and let me tell you, they suffered by it). For the first time ever, I heard all the things we actually recorded (certain vocal harmonies and guitar overdubs; all the details are there now). In my opinion, this one is gonna be a MUST HAVE. You know I wouldn't say this if it wasn't true. Andy has just told me that the remastered version of 'The Graveyard' is in the mail for my approval. Once I've listened to it, I'll let you know how it turned out.

"There is another project in the making which I unfortunately cannot speak about yet. If it comes true though, it will be a very big thing for KING DIAMOND/MERCYFUL FATE. It is not a new MERCYFUL FATE album or tour, but it is something that could be very big for us. It is more like being a part of someone else's VERY BIG project, and which can only be announced by them.

"As you can probably see, I have not been lying on my back the entire time since I last wrote to you.

"Before I finish, I sincerely want to thank you all for the unreal support you give us. You are by far THE BEST!!!"

Great!!!

(Drooling with anticipation of a Mercyful Fate DVD stuffed to the gills with vintage footage)

Those DVDs are gonna be awesome!

I can't wait, love KD & MF!

i want a new Fate. i must be the only one though, or they'd have recorded another by now.

mc666 wrote:

i want a new Fate. i must be the only one though, or they'd have recorded another by now.

No, Ive been wanting a new Fate album for years.

Ole Bang just always gives me the run around in his emails though.

Read this news earlier. I'm looking fwd to both DVD's as well, and I agree... MF needs a new album!!!

King always says that Fate doesnt sell as well as King Diamond does. I dont see how thats possible, but i'll take whatever he comes out with.

Metal Blade Records has set an October 13 release date for the reissues of KING DIAMOND's "The Spider's Lullabye" and "The Graveyard" albums. Both LPs were remastered by KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque and each title includes bonus material that purchasers will be able to obtain digitally. Both "The Spider's Lullabye" and "The Graveyard" will include live "bootleg" versions (with video footage) of the following songs: "The Spider's Lullabye" from the album of the same name, and "Trick Or Treat" and "Up From The Grave" from "The Graveyard".

"Andy La Rocque re-mastered both records and you can really hear more details and sounds that I remember recording but didn't come through in the original mastering," said KING DIAMOND singer/namesake. "The records have much more bottom end this time around. There's even more details and clarity than the original version and you'll hear things you've never heard before in both releases. Andy did a great job re-mastering and improving these albums above and beyond my expectations. The artwork has also been completely redone for 'Spiders' and 'Graveyard' and is just amazing. I did not expect them to come out this good and am just completely thrilled with the result.

"We originally were going to include bonus footage on the albums as a CD-ROM, but the sound and video quality was going to suffer tremendously and that is just unacceptable. Instead, the bonus footage is going to be available for download to those who purchase the albums. The video downloads will be available in multiple formats so everyone can see them."

It has also been confirmed that two KING DIAMOND songs — "Welcome Home" and "Cremation" — will appear on the upcoming Brütal Legend videogame, scheduled for release in October.

Both KING DIAMOND and MERCYFUL FATE have worked out a deal with C1rca Shoes to have featured artwork on several of their sneakers, the first pair set to arrive in October 2009 with more to follow in 2010.

Expect the first-ever DVD from KING DIAMOND as early as the winter 2009 or as late as early 2010.













The new artwork looks cool. I dont think im really crazy about the Kings face on the spider but still it looks a little more modern. the Graveyard cover is nice. Nice use of the bat in the background from his logo. Can't wait for these!

Something I shall have to wait til I'm out of school for. I already have these two albums and will have to do with the origionals for now (which ain't bad because they are both fine albums).