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Music Features
A DEAD GIRL’S BEST FRIEND: An Interview With King Diamond
By
Mar 20, 2008, 17:16
Dead babies. The microphone constructed of two femur bones in the shape of a crucifix. An unmistakable falsetto singing, almost beautifully: “…I deny Jesus Christ, the Deceiver…,” (“The Oath,” from Mercyful Fate’s 1984 album, Don’t Break the Oath). A theatrical stage set up like a cemetery, complete with a shed housing multiple implements such as scythes, shovels, and hatchets…. Well known ties to the Church of Satan. And, above all else, a musical journey that has spanned over thirty years…
This is King Diamond, arguably the most influential metal musician working today. The facts, though few and far between, are well known and have become just another part of the mysterious personae of the man. But to understand the music fully, one must understand the mind—whether demented or completely lucid—that spawned them. To get behind the makeup for just a glimmer of the spark that sets his fingers working, writing the next musical opus, and figure out…something, anything…
Your Flesh: Describe your early life. What was your childhood like?
King Diamond: Early life, you know, I was very lucky. I had a great childhood. Nothing but good to say about how my parents raised me. Strict but with that came a lot of freedom too, you know. Played a lot of soccer, for a long time. I was very interested in music. I saw my first concert in, I think it was 1970 or 71. I saw Grand Funk Railroad…and since then it’s been [all about] going to concerts and collecting music, you know… vinyl at that time. Spent all my money on vinyl. Got a job with, what you call a lab assistant, and still did soccer and music. You know, it was too much. There was no time left for doing, you know, anything properly. So at one point I stopped playing soccer and concentrated on the music. It was a time when it was just a hobby, but it was a very serious hobby.
YF: Though a lot of people already know about it, tell me about your first few bands.
KD: There was the time with the band called Black Rose, the band that I started singing in. I played guitar in a band before that. We started playing shows, you know, and you can actually hear some of what we were doing because there was an album released with that band, which is a good sounding, good quality rehearsal recording. And from there, that band broke up because—what can I say—everyone was not serious enough. The keyboard player sold his big Hammond and so we were like, “So now what?” I think it was for a kitchen for his apartment so, I mean what can you do? The band split up and I went looking for another band and I was offered to join this other band was Brats, which was an early version of Mercyful Fate [absolutely hilarious video] . And after a while we got a deal with CBS in Denmark, a small division of the big CBS. When I joined the band it was under the condition that we were only going to play heavy metal. The band used to before that play a mix of heavy stuff…punk, you know, but when I joined the band it was under the condition to only play heavy metal. So we started doing that and then when it was presented to CBS, they said, “Uh, no thanks.” We sang in Danish and, at that time, you know, it was too much. And that’s when Hank and I said, “Well, we’re not gonna do that…you know. We’re gonna do what we feel inside.” So I left the band and we started Mercyful Fate. It was not too long, a year or so into Mercyful Fate we got to be on a compilation album on a small English label. We got one song out there and then we were invited to go and do the BBC Radio Friday Night Rock Show and record some songs there. It just started spreading from there on. We got a deal with a small Dutch label. We got two days to record, no time for backing vocals and stuff like that. And then it stared growing from there. That album was exported to a lot of countries and created interest, especially from Roadrunner, who we signed with after that. That’s where we got the deal to go in and spend a full eight days in the studio to do the Melissa album. So there was actually time to do backing vocals, to do the stuff that I had planned for those early songs but we never got a chance to record. At that point the band…we rehearsed so much that we had to, you know, quit our jobs to do it properly. So we took a chance and went on social welfare for a while. That’s a time I’ll never forget in my life, that’s for sure. A time where you had to decide everyday whether you were going to smoke a pack of cigarettes or eat. That was the choice. You had to make the choice. You couldn’t do both. We rehearsed and rehearsed and we went out and played these small shows. [Then] It turned into small tours and it just expanded from there, you know. When the Don't Break the Oath album came out, it not just became a hobby but a full time job, you know, which was, for me, the best that could happen. From then on I stopped being on social welfare in Denmark and it became my job, you know? It has been my job ever since.
YF: It was during your time in Black Rose that you chose the name King Diamond, is that correct?
KD: That was actually back in the band that I played guitar in called Brainstorm, it was before Black Rose.
YF: Why did you choose that name? Is there a special significance behind it?
KD: It was an old school pal and me [who] started the band. He played drums. We found a guitarist and a bass player. We thought we were so great, you know, we would become international stars in no time. We felt that we had to have international sounding names because we heard that other people, Alice Cooper, for instance, his name was not Alice Cooper…so we came up with those names. One guy was Jesse James, the drummer. Mike West was the guitarist, his real name was Mikael, So Mike West was more international, you know. Jesse James, his name was Jens Arnsted. So why and how King Diamond came up as a name…I have NO idea. That was the time period; it was 1976 probably. But I have no idea. I could lie to you and talk forever…I have no clue how that got into my brain, you know? [Laughs] It stuck big time, I can tell you. Hank has never called me anything but King, you know…it kind of defined my career. Everybody knows my name, even today. Most of the bands…it’s always King. If someone on tour said, “Kim! Kim!” I don’t think I would turn around, because you’re so used to that environment where everyone just says “King.”
YF: What exactly was it about the Church of Satan that drew you to it?
KD: I lived in an apartment in Copenhagen that was seriously haunted. I had a lot of experiences there that inspired a lot of the lyrics. Those things that happened there, it was not just me; A lot of times the other people saw and felt the same things.
Not being able to explain the things, I went to the library, probably for the first time in my life, to borrow a book. I had gone there before to borrow vinyl albums, cause you could do that back then. I started reading some of these books that talked about the occult, but figured out that they were all written, or most of them were written, from that same viewpoint, a very Christian viewpoint. When they talked about Satanic this and Satanic that…and sacrifices…and I was thinking, “Oh, man…those Satanists must be totally insane.” That’s the way it described those things. And then I find out down the road that these things also happened within the church itself, you know. What is all this stuff? Why is there not one clear explanation on what’s what? It depends on what viewpoint you’re looking at. It’s like the more you get into these books, you know, it’s like the more confused you get. A lot of information but none of it is clear. So many theories from different viewpoints that you just sit there…and that’s exactly what religion is, I mean look at it today. No one has any proof of one specific god being the only real one. That’s why we have so many different religions and so many different gods that people believe in, you know, because there is no proof! At least not proof where one person can stand up and show the rest of the world, “Look, here’s the proof!” If that were the case then we would all believe in that one god. But there is no proof so…for me myself, I have no religious belief.
I would be the last in this world to say that there is no god because, I mean, how would I know? No proof that there are no gods or one or there are many…I don’t know. But I pay respect to those who believe in different kinds of religions…I think everyone should do that. It would be a hell of a lot better world if people would have respect for each other regardless of religious beliefs because no one has the proof. Unfortunately that’s not the case, you know. Almost every single war has religious motives as one of the main things in it, especially today, you know. It doesn’t make sense to me, which is why I’ve stopped. I can’t follow it. There’s no logic to it for me. But people can use that kind of thing as a reason to go and kill each other. It doesn’t exist! No one can prove that they are right! It just doesn’t make sense!
Like I said before, I have a respect for people who believe because I don’t know who’s right or wrong. But the same goes for everyone else. No one knows if they are right or wrong, when it comes down to it. You might have a feeling inside you that is so strong, or had some experiences for yourself that makes you feel like, “This is the right belief for me.” But it is what it says: “Belief.” “I believe it could be this way.” It’s not fact that you’re dealing with, you know. Certain people are convinced that this is not the real thing or that is the real thing, but I just wish that everyone would realize or come to terms with the fact that they don’t have the proof to show to everyone else what’s going on. No one has the proof of what’s going to happen to us when we die. No one knows. It’s fine to believe in, as long as you can keep that respect and realize, “I can’t expect everyone else to think the same, because there are no proofs.”
Then I came upon a book in a bookstore, the Satanic Bible by Anton LaVey. “I should probably buy this one to see what’s in it,” you know. To see from that side…what they say. You see these different other sides, you know. Got it and read it and it didn’t read like the other bible whatsoever. I mean…it’s not a religious book. I think it’s a book full of life philosophy. What was described in there was exactly the way that I lived my life. Exactly the feelings I had for the life in a philosophical way, you know?
Later on getting the chance to actually be invited to the Church and then spending the whole night…and meeting LaVey and starting a really amazing relationship, it was something totally different. Seeing how serious and behind his words that he was. That experience at the Church was something that I will never forget.
I have a handwritten letter from LaVey that I carry with me on tours. I know that Karla LaVey once told us, you know out on the west coast, that she wasn’t quite sure whether she wanted to believe me (about the letter) or not. She said, “Dad never handwrote anyone. He always dictated to Blanche Barton.” And I said, “Well, you know, after dinner we can go up to the room and I can show it to you.” When she saw it the tears were rolling down her cheeks when she saw the things that LaVey had written to me. She had no idea. It’s very special.
Also, the experience at the Church, to be able to talk along with LaVey for two hours in the ritual chamber was…I’ll never forget it, you know. And not to just go in there and listen and nod your head, but to…to be there and to be able to say, “I would like to speak first,” and explain my thoughts and feelings instead of me nodding to whatever he says. That way he can judge what he feels about me, I suppose. And after I finished saying what it is I wanted to say, it was a really amazing feeling to see him take this symbol that was pinned to his black jacket, to take that off and place it into my hand. Then we talked about some things afterwards that I will not get into. But it was an experience that was very unique. He played keyboards, and organs, and other stuff for me…and then he switched to playing a well-known song to me called…I don’t know what it’s called, but it goes, [singing], “A wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen,” and he would be playing that on his organ and then turn his head over his shoulder with that smirking smile…”Hey I know that song…” But just the seriousness of the stuff, and his humor, and everything else…it was just an unbelievable experience.
YF: Do you still tie yourself with the Church of Satan?
KD: Well, it’s not like I communicate back and forth, you know…it’s not necessary for me in any way. LaVey gave me eternal membership at the time and I’m sure Peter H. Gilmore (head of Church of Satan) knows that. I still call the LaVeys [Anton passed away in 1997] whenever I can. When we were on the west coast I used to see a lot of Zeena and her son, Stanton, came to a lot of our shows. When I get the chance or they find out that we’re coming then I’ll usually get a phone call and we’ll go out and get a nice dinner and talk. Very nice people, I like all of them. I think they have very good personalities. They have different viewpoints on certain things, but that’s not my business. I try to stay in contact when I get out there. It’s not like my number is outdated, but we don’t stay in contact every two months or something, you know? But still we do keep up.
YF: What is the King Diamond philosophy of life?
KD: Mine?
YF: Yes.
KD:One of the most important things for me is respect for each other. Respect other human beings. Even if they have different ideas or opinions than you, it doesn’t mean that they are wrong. It just means that they have those different opinions because they are in a different environment than you are. That respect is one of the most important things to me.
In some situations, if you don’t have an open mind you miss out on so much good stuff, so much stuff you could learn from. I could give so many examples on people missing out on good things, but I don’t have to. You could talk to a person leaping off a bridge and they could give you much more life experience than some kind of big executive that lives in a protective bubble because he’s not…I don’t know. It could be the other way around, too. You don’t know until you give it a chance. I’m always making an effort to be open-minded and to pay the respect that I would like to be paid. That’s one of my main things.
Since I don’t have a religious belief I don’t walk around everyday thinking on whether I’m sinning or not, that’s just not part of my life. I don’t break the law. I know what happens if you break the law. I have no need for doing that. There is some truth to those saying, “Do what thou wilt that be the whole of the law,” but if you live literally by that you’re not going to get very far. Probably, if you do you’ll just end up in jail. But if you live according to that line with sense then you might get pretty far. It doesn’t make sense to just drive full-blast through a red light ’cause you’re in a hurry, you wanna get back and see the beginning to the football game. Don’t worry because you won’t ever again. There are rules, there are laws to try and make society work so, if you go by those you probably won’t get into too much trouble.
Respect, that’s the main thing. Get something out of life, because you don’t know what’s gonna happen later.
Music Features
A DEAD GIRL’S BEST FRIEND: An Interview With King Diamond
By
Mar 20, 2008, 17:16
Dead babies. The microphone constructed of two femur bones in the shape of a crucifix. An unmistakable falsetto singing, almost beautifully: “…I deny Jesus Christ, the Deceiver…,” (“The Oath,” from Mercyful Fate’s 1984 album, Don’t Break the Oath). A theatrical stage set up like a cemetery, complete with a shed housing multiple implements such as scythes, shovels, and hatchets…. Well known ties to the Church of Satan. And, above all else, a musical journey that has spanned over thirty years…
This is King Diamond, arguably the most influential metal musician working today. The facts, though few and far between, are well known and have become just another part of the mysterious personae of the man. But to understand the music fully, one must understand the mind—whether demented or completely lucid—that spawned them. To get behind the makeup for just a glimmer of the spark that sets his fingers working, writing the next musical opus, and figure out…something, anything…
Your Flesh: Describe your early life. What was your childhood like?
King Diamond: Early life, you know, I was very lucky. I had a great childhood. Nothing but good to say about how my parents raised me. Strict but with that came a lot of freedom too, you know. Played a lot of soccer, for a long time. I was very interested in music. I saw my first concert in, I think it was 1970 or 71. I saw Grand Funk Railroad…and since then it’s been [all about] going to concerts and collecting music, you know… vinyl at that time. Spent all my money on vinyl. Got a job with, what you call a lab assistant, and still did soccer and music. You know, it was too much. There was no time left for doing, you know, anything properly. So at one point I stopped playing soccer and concentrated on the music. It was a time when it was just a hobby, but it was a very serious hobby.
YF: Though a lot of people already know about it, tell me about your first few bands.
KD: There was the time with the band called Black Rose, the band that I started singing in. I played guitar in a band before that. We started playing shows, you know, and you can actually hear some of what we were doing because there was an album released with that band, which is a good sounding, good quality rehearsal recording. And from there, that band broke up because—what can I say—everyone was not serious enough. The keyboard player sold his big Hammond and so we were like, “So now what?” I think it was for a kitchen for his apartment so, I mean what can you do? The band split up and I went looking for another band and I was offered to join this other band was Brats, which was an early version of Mercyful Fate [absolutely hilarious video] . And after a while we got a deal with CBS in Denmark, a small division of the big CBS. When I joined the band it was under the condition that we were only going to play heavy metal. The band used to before that play a mix of heavy stuff…punk, you know, but when I joined the band it was under the condition to only play heavy metal. So we started doing that and then when it was presented to CBS, they said, “Uh, no thanks.” We sang in Danish and, at that time, you know, it was too much. And that’s when Hank and I said, “Well, we’re not gonna do that…you know. We’re gonna do what we feel inside.” So I left the band and we started Mercyful Fate. It was not too long, a year or so into Mercyful Fate we got to be on a compilation album on a small English label. We got one song out there and then we were invited to go and do the BBC Radio Friday Night Rock Show and record some songs there. It just started spreading from there on. We got a deal with a small Dutch label. We got two days to record, no time for backing vocals and stuff like that. And then it stared growing from there. That album was exported to a lot of countries and created interest, especially from Roadrunner, who we signed with after that. That’s where we got the deal to go in and spend a full eight days in the studio to do the Melissa album. So there was actually time to do backing vocals, to do the stuff that I had planned for those early songs but we never got a chance to record. At that point the band…we rehearsed so much that we had to, you know, quit our jobs to do it properly. So we took a chance and went on social welfare for a while. That’s a time I’ll never forget in my life, that’s for sure. A time where you had to decide everyday whether you were going to smoke a pack of cigarettes or eat. That was the choice. You had to make the choice. You couldn’t do both. We rehearsed and rehearsed and we went out and played these small shows. [Then] It turned into small tours and it just expanded from there, you know. When the Don't Break the Oath album came out, it not just became a hobby but a full time job, you know, which was, for me, the best that could happen. From then on I stopped being on social welfare in Denmark and it became my job, you know? It has been my job ever since.
YF: It was during your time in Black Rose that you chose the name King Diamond, is that correct?
KD: That was actually back in the band that I played guitar in called Brainstorm, it was before Black Rose.
YF: Why did you choose that name? Is there a special significance behind it?
KD: It was an old school pal and me [who] started the band. He played drums. We found a guitarist and a bass player. We thought we were so great, you know, we would become international stars in no time. We felt that we had to have international sounding names because we heard that other people, Alice Cooper, for instance, his name was not Alice Cooper…so we came up with those names. One guy was Jesse James, the drummer. Mike West was the guitarist, his real name was Mikael, So Mike West was more international, you know. Jesse James, his name was Jens Arnsted. So why and how King Diamond came up as a name…I have NO idea. That was the time period; it was 1976 probably. But I have no idea. I could lie to you and talk forever…I have no clue how that got into my brain, you know? [Laughs] It stuck big time, I can tell you. Hank has never called me anything but King, you know…it kind of defined my career. Everybody knows my name, even today. Most of the bands…it’s always King. If someone on tour said, “Kim! Kim!” I don’t think I would turn around, because you’re so used to that environment where everyone just says “King.”
YF: What exactly was it about the Church of Satan that drew you to it?
KD: I lived in an apartment in Copenhagen that was seriously haunted. I had a lot of experiences there that inspired a lot of the lyrics. Those things that happened there, it was not just me; A lot of times the other people saw and felt the same things.
Not being able to explain the things, I went to the library, probably for the first time in my life, to borrow a book. I had gone there before to borrow vinyl albums, cause you could do that back then. I started reading some of these books that talked about the occult, but figured out that they were all written, or most of them were written, from that same viewpoint, a very Christian viewpoint. When they talked about Satanic this and Satanic that…and sacrifices…and I was thinking, “Oh, man…those Satanists must be totally insane.” That’s the way it described those things. And then I find out down the road that these things also happened within the church itself, you know. What is all this stuff? Why is there not one clear explanation on what’s what? It depends on what viewpoint you’re looking at. It’s like the more you get into these books, you know, it’s like the more confused you get. A lot of information but none of it is clear. So many theories from different viewpoints that you just sit there…and that’s exactly what religion is, I mean look at it today. No one has any proof of one specific god being the only real one. That’s why we have so many different religions and so many different gods that people believe in, you know, because there is no proof! At least not proof where one person can stand up and show the rest of the world, “Look, here’s the proof!” If that were the case then we would all believe in that one god. But there is no proof so…for me myself, I have no religious belief.
I would be the last in this world to say that there is no god because, I mean, how would I know? No proof that there are no gods or one or there are many…I don’t know. But I pay respect to those who believe in different kinds of religions…I think everyone should do that. It would be a hell of a lot better world if people would have respect for each other regardless of religious beliefs because no one has the proof. Unfortunately that’s not the case, you know. Almost every single war has religious motives as one of the main things in it, especially today, you know. It doesn’t make sense to me, which is why I’ve stopped. I can’t follow it. There’s no logic to it for me. But people can use that kind of thing as a reason to go and kill each other. It doesn’t exist! No one can prove that they are right! It just doesn’t make sense!
Like I said before, I have a respect for people who believe because I don’t know who’s right or wrong. But the same goes for everyone else. No one knows if they are right or wrong, when it comes down to it. You might have a feeling inside you that is so strong, or had some experiences for yourself that makes you feel like, “This is the right belief for me.” But it is what it says: “Belief.” “I believe it could be this way.” It’s not fact that you’re dealing with, you know. Certain people are convinced that this is not the real thing or that is the real thing, but I just wish that everyone would realize or come to terms with the fact that they don’t have the proof to show to everyone else what’s going on. No one has the proof of what’s going to happen to us when we die. No one knows. It’s fine to believe in, as long as you can keep that respect and realize, “I can’t expect everyone else to think the same, because there are no proofs.”
Then I came upon a book in a bookstore, the Satanic Bible by Anton LaVey. “I should probably buy this one to see what’s in it,” you know. To see from that side…what they say. You see these different other sides, you know. Got it and read it and it didn’t read like the other bible whatsoever. I mean…it’s not a religious book. I think it’s a book full of life philosophy. What was described in there was exactly the way that I lived my life. Exactly the feelings I had for the life in a philosophical way, you know?
Later on getting the chance to actually be invited to the Church and then spending the whole night…and meeting LaVey and starting a really amazing relationship, it was something totally different. Seeing how serious and behind his words that he was. That experience at the Church was something that I will never forget.
I have a handwritten letter from LaVey that I carry with me on tours. I know that Karla LaVey once told us, you know out on the west coast, that she wasn’t quite sure whether she wanted to believe me (about the letter) or not. She said, “Dad never handwrote anyone. He always dictated to Blanche Barton.” And I said, “Well, you know, after dinner we can go up to the room and I can show it to you.” When she saw it the tears were rolling down her cheeks when she saw the things that LaVey had written to me. She had no idea. It’s very special.
Also, the experience at the Church, to be able to talk along with LaVey for two hours in the ritual chamber was…I’ll never forget it, you know. And not to just go in there and listen and nod your head, but to…to be there and to be able to say, “I would like to speak first,” and explain my thoughts and feelings instead of me nodding to whatever he says. That way he can judge what he feels about me, I suppose. And after I finished saying what it is I wanted to say, it was a really amazing feeling to see him take this symbol that was pinned to his black jacket, to take that off and place it into my hand. Then we talked about some things afterwards that I will not get into. But it was an experience that was very unique. He played keyboards, and organs, and other stuff for me…and then he switched to playing a well-known song to me called…I don’t know what it’s called, but it goes, [singing], “A wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen,” and he would be playing that on his organ and then turn his head over his shoulder with that smirking smile…”Hey I know that song…” But just the seriousness of the stuff, and his humor, and everything else…it was just an unbelievable experience.
YF: Do you still tie yourself with the Church of Satan?
KD: Well, it’s not like I communicate back and forth, you know…it’s not necessary for me in any way. LaVey gave me eternal membership at the time and I’m sure Peter H. Gilmore (head of Church of Satan) knows that. I still call the LaVeys [Anton passed away in 1997] whenever I can. When we were on the west coast I used to see a lot of Zeena and her son, Stanton, came to a lot of our shows. When I get the chance or they find out that we’re coming then I’ll usually get a phone call and we’ll go out and get a nice dinner and talk. Very nice people, I like all of them. I think they have very good personalities. They have different viewpoints on certain things, but that’s not my business. I try to stay in contact when I get out there. It’s not like my number is outdated, but we don’t stay in contact every two months or something, you know? But still we do keep up.
YF: What is the King Diamond philosophy of life?
KD: Mine?
YF: Yes.
KD:One of the most important things for me is respect for each other. Respect other human beings. Even if they have different ideas or opinions than you, it doesn’t mean that they are wrong. It just means that they have those different opinions because they are in a different environment than you are. That respect is one of the most important things to me.
In some situations, if you don’t have an open mind you miss out on so much good stuff, so much stuff you could learn from. I could give so many examples on people missing out on good things, but I don’t have to. You could talk to a person leaping off a bridge and they could give you much more life experience than some kind of big executive that lives in a protective bubble because he’s not…I don’t know. It could be the other way around, too. You don’t know until you give it a chance. I’m always making an effort to be open-minded and to pay the respect that I would like to be paid. That’s one of my main things.
Since I don’t have a religious belief I don’t walk around everyday thinking on whether I’m sinning or not, that’s just not part of my life. I don’t break the law. I know what happens if you break the law. I have no need for doing that. There is some truth to those saying, “Do what thou wilt that be the whole of the law,” but if you live literally by that you’re not going to get very far. Probably, if you do you’ll just end up in jail. But if you live according to that line with sense then you might get pretty far. It doesn’t make sense to just drive full-blast through a red light ’cause you’re in a hurry, you wanna get back and see the beginning to the football game. Don’t worry because you won’t ever again. There are rules, there are laws to try and make society work so, if you go by those you probably won’t get into too much trouble.
Respect, that’s the main thing. Get something out of life, because you don’t know what’s gonna happen later.
Nykyisin muuten basistina Iron Saviorissa & Stormwarriorissa, Yenz Leonhardt -nimellä. Heh, erityisesti jälkimmäisessä melkoisen kokenut setä nuorehkossa bändissä, kun ajattelee äijän soittaneen jo 1970-80 -lukujen vaihteessa Bratzissa mm. Shermannin & Diamondin kanssaHammer wrote:One guy was Jesse James, the drummer. Mike West was the guitarist, his real name was Mikael, So Mike West was more international, you know. Jesse James, his name was Jens Arnsted.
..vai oliko King koko bändissä, kun alkoi takaraivossa epäilyttämään.. no kuitenkin, sielläpäin.Sent from my Panzerkampfwagen Tiger using Enigma
Onpas Kingin ajatukset pelottavan lähellä omia. Osa oli ihan kuin omasta suusta. 
LaVeyhinhan minulla ei ole mitään yhteyttä ollut ja sama koskee Church of Satania (on muuten tyhmästi nimetty tuo), mutta elämän filosofia ja ajatukset uskonnosta ovat kuin yksi yhteen.
Fiksu mies tämä King Diamond.
LaVeyhinhan minulla ei ole mitään yhteyttä ollut ja sama koskee Church of Satania (on muuten tyhmästi nimetty tuo), mutta elämän filosofia ja ajatukset uskonnosta ovat kuin yksi yhteen.
Fiksu mies tämä King Diamond.
"Aika liikkuu lailla pyövelin, viisaus on hetki hiljaisin"
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Kun luet tarkemmin, niin huomaat, että tuo Jens Arnsted soitti Bratsia edeltäneessä punk-tyylisessä yhtyeessä nimeltä Brainstorm, jossa King Diamond itse soitti kitaraa. Eipä tainnut Shermann olla ko. yhtyessä laisinkaan. Mielenkiintoista kuitenkin, että kaveri (Jens) vaikuttaa vieläkin musiikkimaailmassa eri taiteilijanimellä. Onkos tuo Stormwarrior se joku "Kai Hansen -fanipoikabändi" vai meneekö nimet sekaisin?Jussi K wrote:Nykyisin muuten basistina Iron Saviorissa & Stormwarriorissa, Yenz Leonhardt -nimellä. Heh, erityisesti jälkimmäisessä melkoisen kokenut setä nuorehkossa bändissä, kun ajattelee äijän soittaneen jo 1970-80 -lukujen vaihteessa Bratzissa mm. Shermannin & Diamondin kanssaHammer wrote:One guy was Jesse James, the drummer. Mike West was the guitarist, his real name was Mikael, So Mike West was more international, you know. Jesse James, his name was Jens Arnsted.
EDIT: Taitaapa tuo Jens Arnsted olla sama kaveri joka lauloi Bratsissa. Eli mies tosiaan oli Brainstorm punk-bändin rumpali ja heavy rock -yhtye Bratsin laulaja.
King Diamond ei tietääkseni koskaan levyttänyt Brats-yhtyeelle, vaan bändistä muodostui lähes heti Mercyful Fate, kun mies astui remmiin.On ja eiHammer wrote:Onkos tuo Stormwarrior se joku "Kai Hansen -fanipoikabändi" vai meneekö nimet sekaisin?
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Saxon ei ole saksalainen...Akiman wrote:On ja eiHammer wrote:Onkos tuo Stormwarrior se joku "Kai Hansen -fanipoikabändi" vai meneekö nimet sekaisin?
Joo noin jotenkin miekin sen muistelin sitten.Hammer wrote:Onkos tuo Stormwarrior se joku "Kai Hansen -fanipoikabändi" vai meneekö nimet sekaisin?
EDIT: Taitaapa tuo Jens Arnsted olla sama kaveri joka lauloi Bratsissa. Eli mies tosiaan oli Brainstorm punk-bändin rumpali ja heavy rock -yhtye Bratsin laulaja.
Onhan tuo Stormwarrior kai* 'se', paljon keikkoja ovat soittaneet WOJ-teemalla ja -hengessä Kain kanssakin, jonka (& toki samalla Helloween s/t EP:n) tyylillä kaksi ekaa Hansenin tuottamana tehtiin.
Nyt tällä uusimmallaan Yenz tosiaan mukana bändissä, päässyt heti paljon enemmän biisintekoon mukaan, kuin mitä 4 vuodessa Iron Saviorin kanssa. Tuolla myspacessa uuden Heading Northen melkeinpä parhain biisi The Revenge Of Asa Lande on pitkälti Arnstedin käsialaa, vähän rauhallisempi kuin esimerkiksi hyvänä TJEU-biisinä käyvä Heavy Metal Fire, joka alkaa heti klikkauksesta paahtamaan
*Toisaalta, Kaitsu ei pahemmin ole tällaista julkaisutyyliä harrastanut, mitä sitten apinoida, heh
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^ Aivan. Walls of Jericho -kaman soittaminen livenä oli juuri se juttu, mikä sai alitajuisesti pitämään Stormwarrioria Kai Hansen -fanitusbändinä. Otan varmasti lähiaikoina bändiä kuunteluun ainakin myspacesta, kun sitä noin paljon kehutaan. Tuo Korroosion arviokin sai kiinnostumaan aivan uudella tavalla.
Toinen uusi King Diamond -haastattelu, olkaa hyvät:
Interview conducted March 14 2008
Interview published March 17 2008
Perhaps a dark cloud reigns over me? Does the eye of mercy or fate gaze upon my own fatal portrait? This Wednesday, March 12 a dear family member moved on. He won't be buried in a graveyard; because, he exists forever in our memories. I'll be gallant knowing this; but still the revenge of deadly lullabyes linger. Them Ides Of March haunt like an evermoving conspiracy. I often feel spite, or I struggle to overcome my illness and mercurial mindset.
When an opportunity to converse with King Diamond arose, I instantly seized the moment. Even though I suffer from fever, I was not going to cancel this appointed discussion. This was the event to ensure my being Happier Than God. Providentially, the winter storm also affected Mr. Kim Bendix Petersen's house in Dallas, Texas. His damaged furnace led to us rescheduling. This was a true godsend!
One week transpired. I continued to feel depressed, under the weather, and constantly frustrated; yet, I braced myself, and prepared to engage in an active conversation with King, who, thankfully, did most of the talking. Give me your sole attention, please; and enjoy the discourse. All hail the King! He is a tormented genius: a diamond in the rough, whose back injury may have stymied his talent, temporarily; but, the Master purports to please fans during the hiatus, prepared for better times ahead.
King Diamond: Hi Michael, how are you today?
MettleAngel: Well, actually I'm a bit down due to a tragic, sudden death in our family. I'm still feeling quite ill. I did not want to cancel this interview though, as we had to postpone the previous one, because of your broken furnace, last week.
King Diamond: I'm sincerely sorry for you loss. The snow storm was a real issue when my furnace gave out at 11:00 PM. I spent all this time up in the attic trying to fix it. I was not able to sleep all night. It was a mess, I tell you.
MettleAngel: (Laughs) Up in the attic; sleepless nights, ha, ha... this is a good way to break the tension with a bit of humour; even if unintentional. I can imagine how much snow you encountered, we were hit hard by the storm here as well.
King Diamond: Where are you calling from again, Michael?
MettleAngel: I am here in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the blizzard last Friday buried us.
King Diamond: Yes, Ohio was in terrible shape. Now, here in Dallas, it's 90 degrees, imagine that, only one week later!
MettleAngel: Weather, like people is ambivalent and mercurial. I can relate to this on more than one level. Let's discuss your back injury, given this debilatating circumstance, is there any chance of rescheduling the cancelled US tour? I was so anticipating the tour last year which was originally booked for this April with Kreator, Leaves' Eyes, & Cellador.
King Diamond: Yes, that was cancelled, as were all confirmed shows. We won't make plans, now until my back is alright. This is hard to predict, unless by some miracle my back just pops into place. I'm 50% better now than I was. If there were 75 steps to go - I'm at 50. My progress is steady. I'm using a special mattress. I refuse to take painkillers. Narcotics would only mess me up in my recovery. I still can't sit on a couch or go out to a restaurant. I walk around and exercise. My left leg is improving. When I first felt the injury my leg looked like a concentration camp victim.
MettleAngel: With so much time on your hands, given your bad back, does this allow for more time to write and create?
King Diamond: Well, I can't sit down and play guitar which is very frustrating. This whole injury has become the biggest test of my will power and patience. The only way to look is forward. Not being able to play music really affects me, because the ideas are always circling in my head. Until I hurt my back, I never had a serious injury - knock on wood - all this is so difficult for me.
MettleAngel: I can only imagine what you must be going through. I can identify with being limited physically, in one's creative abilities and recreation. The pain must be immense, that combined with not being able to write, would really cause me to "lose it". I'm confident, given your good nature, that some good will come out of all this testing and travail?
King Diamond: Well, all this down time has allowed me to sift through some old "bootleg" quality Mercyful Fate and King Diamond material which will hopefully please fans during the duration.
MettleAngel: Wow, some vintage Mercyful Fate and King Diamond material would definitely please old fans like myself, and new fans alike.
King Diamond: The Mercyful Fate material was filmed before we were signed, and the King Diamond footage is quite rare. Brian Slagel has seen the prints, and he feels that it's good quality. There's screenings from a free concert in Copenhagan shot with five cameras in broad daylight. This is the time when Andy LaRoque smashed his guitar in anger; similar to the Anaheim experience.
MettleAngel: That sounds killer! I sure look forward to seeing both acts. What do you think of all the youger audience getting into the classic King Diamond material? They have discovered your music by listening to the artists who are heavily influenced by both your bands. Some through Black Metal musicians, others from bands like Widow, or even All That Remains, whose guitarists are influenced by yours' and Andy's style.
King Diamond: I'm so amazed with the loyalty and support of our fans, some who are as young as 13 years old, standing in the front row. This gives me such a good feeling and a definite reason to continue. King Diamond has never bent to any trends; our style is timeless and straight from the heart.
MettleAngel: You are a genius! You create amazing music and involved characters. I've always considered you the Stephen King of metal with so many amazing stories unfolding.
King Diamond: Thank you! King Diamond is about the music. We never jumped on any band wagon, industrial, glam, or grunge. Everything I write is very personal to me in so many ways.
MettleAngel: I've always been amazed with your vocal style and your ability to create such character nuances, with a certain vocal style.
King Diamond: The voices don't always come naturally. It's not neccessarily a technical ability to create the different voices. I owe a great deal to my engineer J.T. Longoria. He assists with the "twists" in each character.
MettleAngel: I love your vocals, they are so unique and so prismatically conceptual. Tell me a little bit about your involvement with Kevin Smith and "Clerks II".
King Diamond: That was a lot of fun. I did not expect them to do this so well, and yet the movie was so funny. They really showed me their dedication and appreciation. Jason Mews love King Diamond.
MettleAngel: I love the scene when they re-enacted scenes from Them, freaking out the younger kid. I love how King Diamond is becoming known through the work of Kevin Smith.
King Diamond: The first movie was great, but the sequel - in color - was just so funny. I'm glad I could be a part of it all!
MettleAngel: Speaking of movies, are you familiar with a motion picture called "The Messengers"?
King Diamond: No, I don't believe so.
MettleAngel: It's a really good movie and amazingly similar to the story line of Give Me Your Soul... Please.
King Diamond: Oh, really?
MettleAngel: I'm not suggesting they borrowed from you; actually the movie was released on DVD the same month as your new CD. It is striking how similar the plot is with the 'haunted kids'. It's like the Cliff Notes for the Give Me Your Soul...album. People who are confused about your concept could learn a lot. I know you wrote your story and it's very subjective and personal. This movie merely provides more insight into the overall phenomena.
King Diamond: I'll have to look into that..."The Messengers", you say? Give Me Your Soul... is very personal and really speaks to me. I'm staring into the very mirror from the cover while I pet Magic, my cat.
MettleAngel: Wow, I just got chills....now that is haunting!
King Diamond: No, it is reality. This is my first concept in present time. I did not use terms like "would" or "could", I want the presence to be felt as here and now. These children are facing a real dilemma. The sister knows the truth; the boy is still confused. The 13 judges make a mistake - a holy error! The sister has to take matters into her own hands. Diamond's Soul is corrupt - she does not want or need that. She has the power to move to the house. This is real time. I read of a recent murder/suicide in the news. This is why we use the newspaper image in the new video.
MettleAngel: Speaking of the new video, how has the response been for this?
King Diamond: The first week was amazing with such positive response. This is a low-budget deal, not like Welcome Home, where we had catering, and a huge set piece. Given the music business, those who worked on the new video gave it their all. They did so much more than what the label paid for, and for this I am so grateful. They are fans who went over and above the call of duty.
MettleAngel: I noticed some similarity to Sleepless Nights in the video as well...
King Diamond: Well, it is in black and white. Yes, we are very happy with the new video, even though times have changed.
MettleAngel: King, you always keep it real, and the new album is no exception. I think with each subsequent release you have grown and matured, you are on your own spiritual journey to discover the real truth- the hidden meaning: gnosis. This is what I call a voracity for veracity: a hunger for truth.
King Diamond: Yes, I still struggle; I am so misunderstood. When people call me a Satanist, I ask what that essentially means to them.
MettleAngel: I know, there are so many misunderstandings to your beliefs. Some of my friends don't like you vocals and I respect that, but to not listen to you because you are a Satanist, and to not know what that entails; this to me is just plain ignorant. I really respect your values. I know when you are coming from spiritually and musically. You don't proselytise in your writing or music. You express such intimate soul searching.
King Diamond: All my music is personal and based on my beliefs. Even Mercyful Fate is based on folk, myth, and legends. More and more I allow my own life to evolve in my storytelling. I had a wolf named Angel like on House Of God. I had a crazy Grandma, oh the stories I could tell you Michael!
MettleAngel: It is my dream to meet you in person and wax poetic. We have so much in common. I know you respect Lavey, are you familiar with Ayn Rand?
King Diamond: I met Anton Lavey's daughter, I have such a passion for this Church.
MettleAngel: I think Ayn's writing even influenced Lavey as much as Nietzche.
King Diamond: Oh really, wow Michael, you do know a great deal about all of this, we do share similar beliefs and more. You agree that we do what thou wilt to uphold the whole of the law. I'm a good person, I don't practice animal sacrifices, I could never harm another being. I hope to come to Ohio and meet you as well. It has been fun speaking with you. My condolences again for your loss.
MettleAngel: Yes, speaking with you has raised my emotional level, as well. It is such an honour and privilege. I truly want to converse with you in person. Incidentally, my family on my Grandfather's is from Copenhagen, Denmark. You have been such a major influence in my life for two decades. Thank you again from my heart to yours!
King Diamond: You are most welcome! A fellow Dane, now we really must meet.
MettleAngel: Definitely! Thank You again for everything!
Toinen uusi King Diamond -haastattelu, olkaa hyvät:
Interview conducted March 14 2008
Interview published March 17 2008
Perhaps a dark cloud reigns over me? Does the eye of mercy or fate gaze upon my own fatal portrait? This Wednesday, March 12 a dear family member moved on. He won't be buried in a graveyard; because, he exists forever in our memories. I'll be gallant knowing this; but still the revenge of deadly lullabyes linger. Them Ides Of March haunt like an evermoving conspiracy. I often feel spite, or I struggle to overcome my illness and mercurial mindset.
When an opportunity to converse with King Diamond arose, I instantly seized the moment. Even though I suffer from fever, I was not going to cancel this appointed discussion. This was the event to ensure my being Happier Than God. Providentially, the winter storm also affected Mr. Kim Bendix Petersen's house in Dallas, Texas. His damaged furnace led to us rescheduling. This was a true godsend!
One week transpired. I continued to feel depressed, under the weather, and constantly frustrated; yet, I braced myself, and prepared to engage in an active conversation with King, who, thankfully, did most of the talking. Give me your sole attention, please; and enjoy the discourse. All hail the King! He is a tormented genius: a diamond in the rough, whose back injury may have stymied his talent, temporarily; but, the Master purports to please fans during the hiatus, prepared for better times ahead.
King Diamond: Hi Michael, how are you today?
MettleAngel: Well, actually I'm a bit down due to a tragic, sudden death in our family. I'm still feeling quite ill. I did not want to cancel this interview though, as we had to postpone the previous one, because of your broken furnace, last week.
King Diamond: I'm sincerely sorry for you loss. The snow storm was a real issue when my furnace gave out at 11:00 PM. I spent all this time up in the attic trying to fix it. I was not able to sleep all night. It was a mess, I tell you.
MettleAngel: (Laughs) Up in the attic; sleepless nights, ha, ha... this is a good way to break the tension with a bit of humour; even if unintentional. I can imagine how much snow you encountered, we were hit hard by the storm here as well.
King Diamond: Where are you calling from again, Michael?
MettleAngel: I am here in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the blizzard last Friday buried us.
King Diamond: Yes, Ohio was in terrible shape. Now, here in Dallas, it's 90 degrees, imagine that, only one week later!
MettleAngel: Weather, like people is ambivalent and mercurial. I can relate to this on more than one level. Let's discuss your back injury, given this debilatating circumstance, is there any chance of rescheduling the cancelled US tour? I was so anticipating the tour last year which was originally booked for this April with Kreator, Leaves' Eyes, & Cellador.
King Diamond: Yes, that was cancelled, as were all confirmed shows. We won't make plans, now until my back is alright. This is hard to predict, unless by some miracle my back just pops into place. I'm 50% better now than I was. If there were 75 steps to go - I'm at 50. My progress is steady. I'm using a special mattress. I refuse to take painkillers. Narcotics would only mess me up in my recovery. I still can't sit on a couch or go out to a restaurant. I walk around and exercise. My left leg is improving. When I first felt the injury my leg looked like a concentration camp victim.
MettleAngel: With so much time on your hands, given your bad back, does this allow for more time to write and create?
King Diamond: Well, I can't sit down and play guitar which is very frustrating. This whole injury has become the biggest test of my will power and patience. The only way to look is forward. Not being able to play music really affects me, because the ideas are always circling in my head. Until I hurt my back, I never had a serious injury - knock on wood - all this is so difficult for me.
MettleAngel: I can only imagine what you must be going through. I can identify with being limited physically, in one's creative abilities and recreation. The pain must be immense, that combined with not being able to write, would really cause me to "lose it". I'm confident, given your good nature, that some good will come out of all this testing and travail?
King Diamond: Well, all this down time has allowed me to sift through some old "bootleg" quality Mercyful Fate and King Diamond material which will hopefully please fans during the duration.
MettleAngel: Wow, some vintage Mercyful Fate and King Diamond material would definitely please old fans like myself, and new fans alike.
King Diamond: The Mercyful Fate material was filmed before we were signed, and the King Diamond footage is quite rare. Brian Slagel has seen the prints, and he feels that it's good quality. There's screenings from a free concert in Copenhagan shot with five cameras in broad daylight. This is the time when Andy LaRoque smashed his guitar in anger; similar to the Anaheim experience.
MettleAngel: That sounds killer! I sure look forward to seeing both acts. What do you think of all the youger audience getting into the classic King Diamond material? They have discovered your music by listening to the artists who are heavily influenced by both your bands. Some through Black Metal musicians, others from bands like Widow, or even All That Remains, whose guitarists are influenced by yours' and Andy's style.
King Diamond: I'm so amazed with the loyalty and support of our fans, some who are as young as 13 years old, standing in the front row. This gives me such a good feeling and a definite reason to continue. King Diamond has never bent to any trends; our style is timeless and straight from the heart.
MettleAngel: You are a genius! You create amazing music and involved characters. I've always considered you the Stephen King of metal with so many amazing stories unfolding.
King Diamond: Thank you! King Diamond is about the music. We never jumped on any band wagon, industrial, glam, or grunge. Everything I write is very personal to me in so many ways.
MettleAngel: I've always been amazed with your vocal style and your ability to create such character nuances, with a certain vocal style.
King Diamond: The voices don't always come naturally. It's not neccessarily a technical ability to create the different voices. I owe a great deal to my engineer J.T. Longoria. He assists with the "twists" in each character.
MettleAngel: I love your vocals, they are so unique and so prismatically conceptual. Tell me a little bit about your involvement with Kevin Smith and "Clerks II".
King Diamond: That was a lot of fun. I did not expect them to do this so well, and yet the movie was so funny. They really showed me their dedication and appreciation. Jason Mews love King Diamond.
MettleAngel: I love the scene when they re-enacted scenes from Them, freaking out the younger kid. I love how King Diamond is becoming known through the work of Kevin Smith.
King Diamond: The first movie was great, but the sequel - in color - was just so funny. I'm glad I could be a part of it all!
MettleAngel: Speaking of movies, are you familiar with a motion picture called "The Messengers"?
King Diamond: No, I don't believe so.
MettleAngel: It's a really good movie and amazingly similar to the story line of Give Me Your Soul... Please.
King Diamond: Oh, really?
MettleAngel: I'm not suggesting they borrowed from you; actually the movie was released on DVD the same month as your new CD. It is striking how similar the plot is with the 'haunted kids'. It's like the Cliff Notes for the Give Me Your Soul...album. People who are confused about your concept could learn a lot. I know you wrote your story and it's very subjective and personal. This movie merely provides more insight into the overall phenomena.
King Diamond: I'll have to look into that..."The Messengers", you say? Give Me Your Soul... is very personal and really speaks to me. I'm staring into the very mirror from the cover while I pet Magic, my cat.
MettleAngel: Wow, I just got chills....now that is haunting!
King Diamond: No, it is reality. This is my first concept in present time. I did not use terms like "would" or "could", I want the presence to be felt as here and now. These children are facing a real dilemma. The sister knows the truth; the boy is still confused. The 13 judges make a mistake - a holy error! The sister has to take matters into her own hands. Diamond's Soul is corrupt - she does not want or need that. She has the power to move to the house. This is real time. I read of a recent murder/suicide in the news. This is why we use the newspaper image in the new video.
MettleAngel: Speaking of the new video, how has the response been for this?
King Diamond: The first week was amazing with such positive response. This is a low-budget deal, not like Welcome Home, where we had catering, and a huge set piece. Given the music business, those who worked on the new video gave it their all. They did so much more than what the label paid for, and for this I am so grateful. They are fans who went over and above the call of duty.
MettleAngel: I noticed some similarity to Sleepless Nights in the video as well...
King Diamond: Well, it is in black and white. Yes, we are very happy with the new video, even though times have changed.
MettleAngel: King, you always keep it real, and the new album is no exception. I think with each subsequent release you have grown and matured, you are on your own spiritual journey to discover the real truth- the hidden meaning: gnosis. This is what I call a voracity for veracity: a hunger for truth.
King Diamond: Yes, I still struggle; I am so misunderstood. When people call me a Satanist, I ask what that essentially means to them.
MettleAngel: I know, there are so many misunderstandings to your beliefs. Some of my friends don't like you vocals and I respect that, but to not listen to you because you are a Satanist, and to not know what that entails; this to me is just plain ignorant. I really respect your values. I know when you are coming from spiritually and musically. You don't proselytise in your writing or music. You express such intimate soul searching.
King Diamond: All my music is personal and based on my beliefs. Even Mercyful Fate is based on folk, myth, and legends. More and more I allow my own life to evolve in my storytelling. I had a wolf named Angel like on House Of God. I had a crazy Grandma, oh the stories I could tell you Michael!
MettleAngel: It is my dream to meet you in person and wax poetic. We have so much in common. I know you respect Lavey, are you familiar with Ayn Rand?
King Diamond: I met Anton Lavey's daughter, I have such a passion for this Church.
MettleAngel: I think Ayn's writing even influenced Lavey as much as Nietzche.
King Diamond: Oh really, wow Michael, you do know a great deal about all of this, we do share similar beliefs and more. You agree that we do what thou wilt to uphold the whole of the law. I'm a good person, I don't practice animal sacrifices, I could never harm another being. I hope to come to Ohio and meet you as well. It has been fun speaking with you. My condolences again for your loss.
MettleAngel: Yes, speaking with you has raised my emotional level, as well. It is such an honour and privilege. I truly want to converse with you in person. Incidentally, my family on my Grandfather's is from Copenhagen, Denmark. You have been such a major influence in my life for two decades. Thank you again from my heart to yours!
King Diamond: You are most welcome! A fellow Dane, now we really must meet.
MettleAngel: Definitely! Thank You again for everything!
Tällä kertaa Crypt Magazinen haastattelussa King Diamond.
Hyvä haastattelu, vaikka tuossa ei liikaa uutta tietoa ollutkaan.
Haastattelija vaikutti kovemman luokan fanilta, vaikka ei muistanut Livian nimeä oikein, vaan puhui jatkuvasti Lydiasta.
Hyvä haastattelu, vaikka tuossa ei liikaa uutta tietoa ollutkaan.
Haastattelija vaikutti kovemman luokan fanilta, vaikka ei muistanut Livian nimeä oikein, vaan puhui jatkuvasti Lydiasta.
Tämä olisi sopinut yhtä hyvin Mercyful Fate -topiciin, mutta laitetaan tänne tällä kertaa. Kyseessä on siis MF/KD -vaikutteinen yhtye nimeltään Portrait, jonka biisejä kuulin tänään ensimmäistä kertaa myspacesta. Laulajan KD-tribuutit ovat parhaimmillaan varsin hyviä, mutta erityisesti biisit ovat laadukasta Evil Heavy Metalia. Bändi tulee Ruotsista ja on julkaissut yhden pitkäsoiton, joka kantaa bändin nimeä. Metal Archivesin mukaan yhtyeen logon on tehnyt Nifelheimin Tyrant. Biiseistä löytyy paikoin myös Iron Maiden -henkeä, joten uskoisin uppoavan monelle tälläkin foorumilla.
Portrait (myspace)
Laittakaahan kommenttia, jahka olette tutustuneet. Ei kannata tuomita ensimmäisenä soivan A Thousand Nightmares -biisin perusteella, koska vokalisti vetää myöhemmissä biiseissä mielestäni parempia King Diamond -vokalisointeja. Biiseinä kaikki ovat vähintään hyviä. Levy lähtee ostoon, jahka sen jostain löydän.
Portrait (myspace)
Laittakaahan kommenttia, jahka olette tutustuneet. Ei kannata tuomita ensimmäisenä soivan A Thousand Nightmares -biisin perusteella, koska vokalisti vetää myöhemmissä biiseissä mielestäni parempia King Diamond -vokalisointeja. Biiseinä kaikki ovat vähintään hyviä. Levy lähtee ostoon, jahka sen jostain löydän.
Invisible Guests -sivuston tilanne ei näytä hyvältä, vaan vaikuttaa kuin koko foorumi olisi kuolemassa pois vuoden olemassaolonsa jälkeen. Itsehän olisin halunnut tehdä sivustosta kokoontumispaikan suomalaisille King Diamond/Mercyful Fate -faneille ja yritinkin viimeiseen asti pitää foorumin elossa. Syyt sivuston katoamiseen eivät kuitenkaan ole täällä päässä.
Kuulemani mukaan Akiman ei ollut selvittänyt miltä palveluntarjoajalta hän oli sivustot hankkinut, eikä sieltä päästä ollut tullut vuoden olemassaolon jälkeen muistutusta sopimuksen jatkamisesta. Itseäni lähinnä harmittaa, että minulle ei kerrottu palveluntarjoajan nimeä ja yhteystietoja, koska olisin pitänyt sen takuulla paremmassa muistissa ja ottanut yhteyttä, mikäli muistutusta ei olisi kuulunut.
Rehellisesti sanoen foorumilla ei ollut vielä paljon aktiivisia kirjoittajia, mutta sitäkin enemmän tärkeitä linkkejä ja asiallista pohdiskelua useammankin käyttäjän puolelta. Lisäksi olisin uskonut, että aktiivisia kirjoittajia olisi ilmaantunut enemmän tulevien keikkojen ilmoittamisen jälkeen. Aiemminhan kävi niin, että mielenkiinto monilla laantui Kingin sairastumisen ja siitä johtuneen keikkojen peruuntumisen myötä.
On todella harmillista, että aluksi molemmat ylläpitäjät olivat foorumista niin innoissaan, mutta toisen mielenkiinto laski heti Kingin uuden levyn jälkeisen alkuhuuman jälkeen. Olen aivan varma, että ainakin aktiivisimmat käyttäjät olisivat halunneet paikan, jossa voi keskustella KD/MF-bändien musiikista myös suomen kielellä. Nähtävästi jatkossa King Diamond / Mercyful Fate -keskustelut on taas käytävä englanniksi Coven Worldwiden -foorumilla tai esimerkiksi täällä Rautaneidossa yhdessä asialle varatussa topicissa.
Kuulemani mukaan Akiman ei ollut selvittänyt miltä palveluntarjoajalta hän oli sivustot hankkinut, eikä sieltä päästä ollut tullut vuoden olemassaolon jälkeen muistutusta sopimuksen jatkamisesta. Itseäni lähinnä harmittaa, että minulle ei kerrottu palveluntarjoajan nimeä ja yhteystietoja, koska olisin pitänyt sen takuulla paremmassa muistissa ja ottanut yhteyttä, mikäli muistutusta ei olisi kuulunut.
Rehellisesti sanoen foorumilla ei ollut vielä paljon aktiivisia kirjoittajia, mutta sitäkin enemmän tärkeitä linkkejä ja asiallista pohdiskelua useammankin käyttäjän puolelta. Lisäksi olisin uskonut, että aktiivisia kirjoittajia olisi ilmaantunut enemmän tulevien keikkojen ilmoittamisen jälkeen. Aiemminhan kävi niin, että mielenkiinto monilla laantui Kingin sairastumisen ja siitä johtuneen keikkojen peruuntumisen myötä.
On todella harmillista, että aluksi molemmat ylläpitäjät olivat foorumista niin innoissaan, mutta toisen mielenkiinto laski heti Kingin uuden levyn jälkeisen alkuhuuman jälkeen. Olen aivan varma, että ainakin aktiivisimmat käyttäjät olisivat halunneet paikan, jossa voi keskustella KD/MF-bändien musiikista myös suomen kielellä. Nähtävästi jatkossa King Diamond / Mercyful Fate -keskustelut on taas käytävä englanniksi Coven Worldwiden -foorumilla tai esimerkiksi täällä Rautaneidossa yhdessä asialle varatussa topicissa.
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Portraitin debyytti on ollut hallussa jo jonkin aikaa. Erittäin harvinaista että nykyään kuulee hyvää Heavy Metallia enää. Kyllähän tuota levyä on suositeltava.Hammer wrote:Tämä olisi sopinut yhtä hyvin Mercyful Fate -topiciin, mutta laitetaan tänne tällä kertaa. Kyseessä on siis MF/KD -vaikutteinen yhtye nimeltään Portrait, jonka biisejä kuulin tänään ensimmäistä kertaa myspacesta. Laulajan KD-tribuutit ovat parhaimmillaan varsin hyviä, mutta erityisesti biisit ovat laadukasta Evil Heavy Metalia. Bändi tulee Ruotsista ja on julkaissut yhden pitkäsoiton, joka kantaa bändin nimeä. Metal Archivesin mukaan yhtyeen logon on tehnyt Nifelheimin Tyrant. Biiseistä löytyy paikoin myös Iron Maiden -henkeä, joten uskoisin uppoavan monelle tälläkin foorumilla.
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Laittakaahan kommenttia, jahka olette tutustuneet. Ei kannata tuomita ensimmäisenä soivan A Thousand Nightmares -biisin perusteella, koska vokalisti vetää myöhemmissä biiseissä mielestäni parempia King Diamond -vokalisointeja. Biiseinä kaikki ovat vähintään hyviä. Levy lähtee ostoon, jahka sen jostain löydän.
Sacrificing lives with apathy
torturing their captives ruthlessly
misery and anguish, morbid pleas
forgotten ghastly atrocities
torturing their captives ruthlessly
misery and anguish, morbid pleas
forgotten ghastly atrocities
Löytyy ja tykkään. Tosin pakko mainita että A Thousand Nightmares oli biisi jonka myötä tuohon aikanaan tykästyin, joten musta on aika outoa puhua sen yhteydestä tuomitsemisestaHammer wrote:
Portrait (myspace)
Laittakaahan kommenttia, jahka olette tutustuneet. Ei kannata tuomita ensimmäisenä soivan A Thousand Nightmares -biisin perusteella, koska vokalisti vetää myöhemmissä biiseissä mielestäni parempia King Diamond -vokalisointeja. Biiseinä kaikki ovat vähintään hyviä.
Koko täyspitkä on kyllä varsin tasokas.Mutta joo, katsellaan irtoisko tosta bändistä joskus jotain isompaakin.
Tarkennetaan sen verran, että tarkoitin nimenomaan A Thousand Nightmares -biisin laulusuorituksen tuomitsemista, enkä itse biisiä. Sekin oli sinällään tyhmä väite, sillä kuunneltuani biisiä lisää tajusin, että vokalisti Svennefelt kuulostaa tuossakin biisissä erittäin paljon itse King Diamondilta. Mielestäni kyseinen Svennefelt on paras tributoimaan King Diamondia heti Mats Levénin jälkeen. Svennefelt kuulostaa paljon Black Rose -ajan KD:lta eli 70-luvun lopun Kingiltä (nuori kehityskelpoinen King Diamond), mutta myös niitä Mercyful Faten 80-luvun sekä KD:n Fatal Portrait -ajan vokalisointeja on herran tulkinnasta ajoittain kuultavissa yllättävänkin paljon. Tuolla Portraitin debyyttilevyllä erityisen mahtava laulusuoritus kuullaan levyn päättävässä The Adversary -kappaleessa, joka muuten kuulostaa yllättävän paljon Don't Break The Oath -aikakauden Mercyful Fatelta. Kokonaisuudessaan aivan huikea spektaakkeli ja yksi parhaista tänä vuonna julkaistuista biiseistä. Tuon bändin debyyttialbumin sain vasta, joten en ole vielä kerennyt sitä tarpeeksi kuuntelemaan. Ensituntuman perusteella tuosta kiekosta tulee muodostumaan yksi kestosuosikeista. The Adversary -kappaleen lisäksi mieleen ovat jo jääneet aloitusraita Hell ja koukuttava Consecration. Kaikki levyn kahdeksan biisiä kuulostavat sen verran laadukkaalta tavaralta, että levy on kuin joku kadonnut King Diamond / Mercyful Fate -äänite hioman omanlaisella tyylillään toteutettuna. Yhtä lailla levyn musiikista voi löytää esim. Motörhead/Iron Maiden/Judas Priest -fiilistä sekä joitain black metal -elementtejä.Vekkuli wrote:Tosin pakko mainita että A Thousand Nightmares oli biisi jonka myötä tuohon aikanaan tykästyin, joten musta on aika outoa puhua sen yhteydestä tuomitsemisesta
Kaikki nämä puolet kuitenkin "Ruotsin King Diamondin" tulkitsemana. Lyriikkapuoli on omistettu itseoikeutetusti Luciferille.
Levyä saa ostettua ainakin osoitteesta:
http://www.nosignoflife.com/
No Sign of Life suosittelee levyä seuraavin saatesanoin:
Portrait (Swe) "Portrait" -2008-Iron Kodex-CD 13.00EUR
"The self-titled CD features eight stunning tracks of blazing old-school Black/Heavy Metal somewhere in between Mercyful Fate, Witch Cross, Nifelheim, early Maiden and heavy NWOBHM-stuff like Savage or Jaguar. Be prepared to be blown by neckbreaking riffing, virtuos twin-guitar-leads and insane vocals straight out of hell´s burning abyss. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY THE NSOL CREW!!"
Be Quick or be without. Suosittelen.
Legendaarinen kitarasankari Pete Blakk Metal Invaders -radioaseman haastattelussa: http://radiofreesatan.com/mp3s/wimpy.php
Haastattelun löytää tuon "Wimpy Playerin" valikosta numerolla 10.
Haastattelun löytää tuon "Wimpy Playerin" valikosta numerolla 10.
EDIT: Snowy Shawn haastattelu löytyykin ilmeisesti täältä.
Tässä mainio Andy La Rocque -haastis:
http://www.kkdowning.net/Interviews/larocque.htm
Tässä mainio Andy La Rocque -haastis:
http://www.kkdowning.net/Interviews/larocque.htm
Hail King! Onnea vaan maestrolle. Merkkipäivän kunniaksi:
np. King Diamond - The Family Ghost
"Don't be scared, don't be scared now my friend..." 
np. King Diamond - The Family Ghost
"Don't be scared, don't be scared now my friend..."
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Erittäin hyviä uutisia, vihdoin!!!
King Diamond postasi seuraavan tiedotteen:
"Hail to all of you,
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 and The Graveyard, plus Voodoo and 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!!!
Stay Heavy, King.
Lähde: http://www.covenworldwide.org/
King Diamond postasi seuraavan tiedotteen:
"Hail to all of you,
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 and The Graveyard, plus Voodoo and 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!!!
Stay Heavy, King.
Lähde: http://www.covenworldwide.org/