Kerry King X King Diamond - Back & Forth

Two titans in the world of heavy music, Kerry King of Slayer and King Diamond of Mercyful Fate and solo artist fame, sit down in our latest episode of the Back & Forth series. Watch the two go into full nerd out mode over how they got into heavy metal, making instruments out of rubber bands, and carving logos into flesh.
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[@Mgla__]

i love how king diamond is so well mannered, a true gentleman.

[@adamwagner2574]

yeah then there's Kerry lol

[@Azgore]

Hell yeah! See the difference in attitude. USA vs Scandinavia. Both r great just different

[@efilnikufesin3]

Whats wrong with that?

[@adamwagner2574]

no shit man

[@eyellgeteven9928]

+Malthael Reaper of souls Actually, he doesn't believe in God nor Satan.

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

King Diamond is just like Rob Halford in that he is super nice to his fans and always polite. No "Rock Star" bullsh*t attitude. Ronnie James Dio was a lot like that, too.

[@neonspec]

3 absolute legends \m/

[@elculiaodelosjudaspriest]

Rob, Ronnie and King, the holy trinity

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

@@elculiaodelosjudaspriest Well, you certainly know your music, friend.

[@collt091]

@@neonspec damn right

[@Connormoore195]

Lemmy was like that

[@keefriff99]

King Diamond is such a gentleman...seems like a very sweet, smart guy.

[@Enrico_Palazzo_opera_singer]

but his get up is fucking dated...not classy...old ass dated. I bet Kerry is feeling like you when you talk to a guy who has a splat of mustard on his face...and you are trying to politely direct the interaction towards that fact...but after a while just give up and act as if everything ist as it is supposed to be.

[@smileysatanson3404]

i love discovering that the tough metal artists that i listen too... actually show very high inteligence and kindness... such a good feeling

[@nicparker3809]

HE IS A ROCK GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Slayer was a lil later and pretty crude. Still is. I like Slayer a lot but not as much as Maiden and KD. DIO was pretty good most people forget about RJD. RAW TALENT. I would shit on stage for sure and forget everything. LMAO!

[@nicparker3809]

he is real smart and does story telling you got to look it up OMG and get the kids.

[@baseballfury7756]

words of wisdom and kerry king shows experience

[@HalitZini]

King Diamond's speaking voice... such a mellow, gentleman-ly tone.

[@JoefraSingapore]

True! I wish he was a friend of mine! Just sit and talk about music, UFOs, coin and stamp collections or pets, he would listen an debate in a civilized way

[@HalitZini]

@@JoefraSingapore Thanks for reminding me of this post man, cheers. Recently been following King's twitch streams and getting the same vibes.

[@nepntzerZer]

he also looks like a clown

[@theadjuster151]

@@HalitZini I'm new to King Diamond. Never heard a track. What album would you recommend 1st to christen me? Please see my comment above. Thanks 👊

[@HalitZini]

@@theadjuster151 Cheers friend. Here take the same poison I've been given: "The Eye". Start from the first track and go one by one for the best experience. (haven't seen any comments, sorry if I missed anything relevant)

[@josecadena8577]

King Diamond is my absolute favorite singer and it feels so great to scroll down and see all the love he’s getting in the comments section

[@jeremyindra3685]

My favorite Singer too

[@nepntzerZer]

he looks like a clown

[@user-ki1ps6yd6m]

И мой самый любимый музыкант на протяжении многих лет.

[@peterrevens8454]

He deserve it ❤

[@hectorguzman8435]

It took me a minute to get used to his voice when I first heard him, but the older I’m getting the more amazing he is to me. I consider him the Stephen King of heavy metal.

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

Kind Diamond is such a legend! You can really feel that he is danish - Very laid back and humble guy

[@MINDY77777]

Agreed. And fuck the douche who commented below. I don't like beiber but I also don't watch his videos and leave comments about how he sucks. Whiny bitch. Lol

[@alanfrost75]

+Mickey Holm And a Danish accent you could cut with a knife :P

[@clinicalpsychologist]

+Mickey Holm :D I agree, but that comment says basically that: Lars Ulrich is NOT Danish at all, because he is NOT humble and he's acting like a dick since day 1.

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

41Djfu#lksdkjfd Hehe, Lars used to ct like a dick, but I actually think he is very humble and chill these days. I met him once, and he really seems like a nice guy. But when he was young....yeah he was quit a douche :/

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

Alan Frost Haha! I love that he has lived in the states for like 40 years, and he still has such a stiff accent ;)

[@NeutralDice]

My first metal concert was Mercyful Fate. I will never forget the moment I shook hands with King Diamond

[@Chad_129]

lucky man

[@trillwill93]

KING MOTHER FUCKING DIAMOND!!!!

[@72slayer72]

+Tex Jime Well said

[@darrinconnor7]

+Logan Howlett K.F.K.---- W.A.D. (what a dick)

[@trillwill93]

***** lol, got you,

[@batikugglansbravader8275]

+hANK UNDERHILL Hardly pretentious, more like an honest/straight forward expression

[@skalamaz3]

Whhhhhhaaaaaaaa!!!

[@xurxo12]

both Kings are cool guys

[@mycubiclepenguin868]

I’ll believe anything the guy with the Phil Lynott profile pic says!

[@xurxo12]

@@mycubiclepenguin868 Philo was the man! 🤟🏽🔥

[@GOSH1406]

King Diamond is simply the GREATEST EVER. I love this guy 'till I'm dead and after... what a gentleman talking and respecting Kerry and the entire story...they're both fans of each other, that's what METAL needs after all... Contribution, Participation and Empathy! Hails From Brazil.

[@madpatriot7464]

Lol........lol.....🙃🤔🤫🤐

[@TheActionj864]

All time great pioneer

[@JOEMAMMADRINK40Z]

they both suck. DEICIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NarcissusEpicurean]

is king diamond made of metal? <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="297">4:57</a>

[@jmluna86jl]

20% steel 30% titanium. the rest of him is mostly blood and fire. the skin is an illusion that he put into your mind

[@Thorcooper1]

+Joe Luna Made from Denmark

[@Torgo1969]

+Narcissus Epicurean Don't know about King himself, but the official merch shirts are made of 100% Pure Evil according to the tag.

[@krilkaazzoor9281]

+Narcissus Epicurean lol it certainly sounds like it. but seriously, i think he hit the mic

[@HeavyJams]

100% PURE EVIL

[@Seftr]

Who the hell expected this conversation? I surely didn't.

[@johnny-qb1ti]

SeftR , kerry king like the king so much and the mercyful fate is one of his favorite bands !

[@andreassebastian88]

I wish they would have continued their conversation for longer. It´s great and intersting to hear these legends talk, especially King since he comes across as a very humble and friendly guy!

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

+Todes Blei Agreed, King is very "danish" when it comes to his personality ;)

[@golgatanian]

+Mickey Holm Can you please cut out all that immature "danish pride" bullshit you are polluting all comments with? You make me (and others) feel embarrased being Danish. What the fuck does nationality has to do with anything. The art and the music is what matters.

[@SergeBlake1973]

+Todes Blei And they're both Gemini!

[@Krysdavar]

Had to chime in here. If anyone has followed Metallica from the beginning, they would know that King Diamond was one of their main idols when they started out. Common knowledge n stuff.

[@chrisw9121]

I used to play out at a club that hosted many bigger bands and Mercyful Fate was one of them. I got to eat burgers for lunch with King Diamond. His bass player sent me to the store for some smokes. ahh fun times

[@lobolonewolf8824]

Two KINGS of METAL !

[@Peekadam]

Kerry King is more of a jester of metal. He was just along for the ride.

[@thesabbath483]

@@Peekadam and you weren't there, so you might shut up as well.

[@itookallthenames]

@@Peekadam it’s a pun, he’s making a pun on “king”. Also Kerry is a king of metal.

[@metalpalace]

I've met King Diamond twice. He is the nicest, most humble, most polite man I've ever met before in my life. To be an intellectual genius and so humble and polite is really inspiring to me.

[@jimobrien5575]

I met King Diamond. Not only a genius, but very kind. He and Kerry are both excellent riff writers. (jealoussssssssssssssssss)

[@Dismemberizerify]

he doesn't write riffs

[@jimobrien5575]

I think he probably writes an entire album in his sleep.

[@Dismemberizerify]

he doesn't contribute to riff writing, he's a songwriter not a guitarist.

[@jimobrien5575]

He's a visionary, he "arranges" and writes. Arranged Melissa and DBTO. A master writer.

[@Dismemberizerify]

are you on drugs or something?

[@zap7026]

The evening before we went to a King, Destruction and Motörhead Show ('88) we been at KFC, i made a cross out of chicken bones. 😂 Next day I threw it on the stage, King saw it - and put it around his neck!! A few weeks later, new Metalhammer magazine had a huge poster of King - with my little present attached to his well known large Cross with his mic on it! I still have that poster. Dang, i felt honored! 😂🤘 edit : I'm talkin KD, not KFK! Saw Slayer live when KfK still had hair! ...and his giant bracelet with like a ton of nails on it! 😂👍 (South of heaven Tour) I miss them all... 🤘

[@davet1517]

i've seen slayer a lot but not king never toured close to where i was

[@user-xp8bc5rw9f]

Врешь ты всё.. слюнявый фантазёр 😁

[@5orgen51]

Cool story bro, needs more dragons

[@evilernie6908]

@@5orgen51 back to minecraft, snowflake.

[@victororalov1953]

Хорошая история, жаль - пи3дешь

[@JS1966]

King Diamond always comes across as humble and intelligent. Love seeing and hearing his interviews. Was lucky enough to see Motorhead,Mercyful Fate and Exciter in 1984 on the same bill. Awesome

[@Twice_Marvel]

King diamond is such a badass. All hail

[@PRHILL9696]

Quotes from famous musician and High ranking Church of Satan member and very close friend to Anton LaVey - King Diamond "Satanism is about the Powers of the Unknown. I have had hundreds of strange supernatural experiences with the occult, the other side, the beyond, whatever you want to call it that proves there is a spiritual world that can cross over into our world. Satanism is a life philosophy so within it you can have your own religion, any religion you want. Or take from various religions or your own whatever makes you happy. I have my own beliefs and Religiously Satan on a spiritual level stands for the Powers of Darkness, the Powers of the Unknown which are always all around us at all times. This is the best way to talk about these Spirits and Powers. Not a god or a devil as both of them are christian god's and that has nothing to do with Satanism. Of course there are different types of satanism. And I never wear gold as that is not healthy for you! Must need something bad and use that during ritual then you might be able to get help from these powers I believe are all around us. But that is only if they like you. I do not believe in the two christians beings god or the Devil, I believe in the Powers of the Unknown, Powers of Darkness. I have done Satanic Rituals and have seen and heard spirits. Some people like to call "Them" God or the Devil or whatever, but I do not believe there is all one good and one all bad power. I believe there are many, many different Spirits and Powers that exist and that they are not good or evil, like humans they have both inside of them and I always treat them with the highest amount of respect and feel that respect returned by Them. It is massive mutual respect. Not Power, but Powers, Big difference. I believe we are one and the same me and these Unknown Forces. You really have to respect them for the incredible power they have. I believe they come to those who they feel can handle it and who will be faithful believers." In the song "Welcome Princess of Hell" you hear me singing to these spirits and powers and they sing back to me. They came to me to let me know they are here for me on my journey and that they are behind me and that they wish me good luck so I see them as my protectors almost like guardian angels. We all live several lives so that our powers/souls can grow in order to reach a higher plane and join with something greater. Our powers live in a human shell several times that will enable us to go on to a new life form a higher plane of being or join one day with a larger greater force. But 99 percent of the population live by the Satanic Philosophy whether they know it or not. As Anton LaVey even told me that Satanism is simply a life philosophy and NOT a religion. Satanism is basically Humanism. Satanism is based on logic and things that are proven which is why it could never be a religion as religion is based on things that cannot be proven. Personally I do not use electrical lighting at home and on my Satanic Altar or in the studio when I record vocals, only black candles as electrical lighting drives away the spirits and I love having them near me. People who see Satanism from the Christian view point are not treating these powers with respect and that is very dangerous. I once actually summoned a spirit in order to prove they are real to a girl who doubted and Satan came. In Satanism you are your own God. LaVey felt and I agree that we are all individuals born with different needs and views and so he felt everyone should make up their own mind about what to believe in spiritually if anything at all which is why he left a huge void in the Satanic Bible when it came to spirituality or any kind of religious beliefs and so within the Satanic Philosophy a person can still be a Christian if that fulfills their spiritual needs. Satan also means the Opposite, Inverted, Reversed which is why we wear the Satanic crosses and pentagrams. Satan means the opposite of religion. Satanism is living out your feelings and instincts without feeling it is a sin, enjoy yourself while you are here now while you can and have your own individual beliefs. One thing I consider almost mandatory though is believing there are powers around us. And you can use these powers to help yourself or those you care about. Or throw these powers at people in a negative way. I am not religious at all but you can say I am spiritual due to my experiences and beliefs. The Satanic bible is not really a bible because a bible is for religion so it should be called a book of philosophy instead. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. When people see the word ‘Satan’ they see only negative. Satan is not only bad, to me. It represents both sides of everything. I don’t believe in the Christian devil. “Christianity has both God and the devil. I believe there is neither of these two. I believe in the powers of the unknown, which I have experienced many times. I know that rituals work. I don’t do them often because you can easily misuse them. They will get back at you if you don’t respect them. Rituals can channel the forces that surround us all the time but I respect the powers and will not abuse them in any way. The Satanic Bible is 70 percent Philosophy and 30 percent magic. Satan is the power of the universe. Satan to me is the Powers of Darkness, not a man with horns. Some people think Satanism is what the Christian church portrays it to be. If you are as bad and as evil as you can be and you think that’s Satanism then you have become part of the Christian religion. That is Christian Satanism which is not what I am about at all.

[@nose-bleed]

@@PRHILL9696 really?

[@PRHILL9696]

@@nose-bleed yes really

[@vivaldireal1741]

PRHILL9696 I thought he believed in Satanism as an ideology but was actually agnostic

[@theadjuster151]

@@PRHILL9696 why is wearing gold bad for you? Not trying to be a smartass just trying to learn. 🤘

[@JimmyNoodles1]

I only watched this for King Diamond!!!

[@PanthersForce]

Shawn Thomas me too

[@gilhernandez4716]

Shawn Thomas long live the King,,,,,,

[@user-pf7qg9lc6p]

Gil Hernandez long live the king diamond albums, i presume?

[@chriskimmel1862]

So what?

[@anti-lies2525]

Do you hate zlayer man??

[@AhhMishMoneypenny]

Loved Mercyful Fate and King Diamond since the ‘80’s, the guy is so talented. Andy Laroque is one of the great metal guitarists around and he’s been with King since the 80’s too. Quality band and a genuinely nice, educated bloke. Rock On. 🤘

[@tasteegold7772]

diamond's just the personification of class and creativity..down to earth yet legendary

[@matt0331]

I saw king's album cover for "them" I was like cool, I had 15$ on me so I got it. Been a fan ever since.

[@IAmKillEveryone]

+Toxic Agnostic Nobody puts that much time into an album cover anymore. Looking at "them" for the first time painted a grotesque, vivid picture in my mind; before I'd even put the needle on the record.

[@matt0331]

That's true man, back then musicians actually cared about the cover art.

[@hammerhorde]

+Toxic Agnostic I was like that with Abigail.

[@matt0331]

+hammerhorde yeah, dude that's a great album!

[@MetalHeart8787]

+Toxic Agnostic I saw the video for Family ghost in 1987 & was what the hell is this?when Them came out in1988 I saw the video for welcome home & Loved the song so I bought the tape. Toxic - think this & Atrophy - violent by nature I bought without hearing any of the music.

[@PARRISHMELLOTT]

South of Heven & Melissa are hands down 2 songs that got played over & over & over again in my room as a kid. LEGENDS!!!!!

[@grindfreakmike5754]

Overplayed everywhere and not a good thing.

[@lexbeltran1354]

King Diamond is such a cool dude, down to earth. Kerry King was humbled in his presence.

[@GiosGoreGrotto]

Humbled?

[@leningreider3258]

@@GiosGoreGrotto He can be very, bombastic and annoying, but King made him calm down

[@GiosGoreGrotto]

@@leningreider3258 bombastic? Calmed down?

[@Phenomenal-oc1xo]

I'm honestly shocked at how well-mannered & chill King Diamond is. He seems very soft-spoken, but damn can he make some badass music 🤘

[@michaelstephen819]

When you hear KD speaking you'd never imagine he could sing like he does - even after all his health issues!

[@leoallan2225]

King Diamond has such cool creepy vocals, I love the new face paint alot too, along with the conspiracy face paint, Slayer is also pretty badass, definately a big influence on thrash metal.

[@theadjuster151]

Slayer is one of the pioneers of thrash!

[@thesabbath483]

@@theadjuster151 Slayer is more a pioneer of death metal and black metal

[@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970]

He's Supposed To Have Creepy Vocals...He's King Diamond...Not That Bloody Waste Of Space Johnny Nobody Justin Bieber!...

[@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970]

At Any Rate~Metallica Sure As Bloody Hell Isn't...Anymore...

[@JOEMAMMADRINK40Z]

@@thesabbath483 bullllshit. Gayer aint Death.

[@deadweight6090]

I rolled the dice on Dont Break The Oath back in 1984.The album cover appealed to me and hoping it rocked.My luck was on my side because when i first dropped the needle i was hooked...Mercyful Fate became my Fav Band .Still today i buy anything from King Diamond and MercyfulFate.

I saw Mercyful Fate and Slayer in Portland in '84 (age 12). This was my first knowledge of Mercyful Fate. That gig changed my life. I was already a guitar player, and from that show I knew what my future had to be like. Several bands/albums later, I would run into King and Hank Sherman, Michael Denner, and Timmy G, over the years and have some great times/conversations. In 2010, while in Boise at a Volbeat/Hell Yeah gig, I look up on stage, and Hank is playing guitar with Volbeat...Makes sence. They needed a guitarist and they're all from Denmark, right? I could not believe it lol. After the show, Hank and I drank and talked for hours about Mercyful Fate and his experience in the states in '84 which was the first time he'd been here, and just happened to play my home town. It was/is one of the best candid conversations I've had with another musician, sharing experiences and stories in a "Pool o' Booze". I have several King stories from over the years that began in '84, and fortunately continue to this day. Random meetings in different states/countries where we both had no idea the other was currently in. I still have the huge Abigail concert poster from '87/'88 that King signed with his elaborate autograph wishing me and the band well. True/Genuine/Authentic gentleman he certainly is! Over the last couple of decades, I've landed in Arizona, and of course King is in Texas. However, a lot of metal's elite have homes here, and it's not uncommon to run into them, and to turn around and bump into King as well. Great memories, and more to come.

[@creamC19]

It's great to see two legendary musicians being a fan of each other

[@johnnybgood774]

My Grandma took me to all My first concerts in order Average White Band, George thurgood, black sabbath, Pantera twice, Slayer, soulfly, and Ozzfest .. Love you Grandma lol

[@chrishauge291]

Johnny Bgood you’re grandma is awesome

[@rufussamsquanch_6547]

Your grandma sounds awesome.

[@johnnybgood774]

@@chrishauge291 facts

[@johnnybgood774]

@@rufussamsquanch_6547 dude she still partying at 80 lol

[@rufussamsquanch_6547]

@@johnnybgood774 the fact that yall caught 2 Pantera shows is making me so jelly

[@draconian45]

I like King Diamond. Seems to be very humble and just a cool dude.

[@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970]

Kerry King Diamond...

[@madmickometal5205]

King diamond conspiracy is my favourite album, still my favourite album, long live the king!!!

[@11viewer77]

Kerry King and King Diamond, two kings of Metal \m/

[@-the-light]

That was so freaking awesome! Glad I came across this. Such great people and LOVE both of their music.

[@RickordProductions]

I've met both of these guys and they are some of the coolest people on earth, especially King Diamond. When I met him he was the most polite, articulate and inviting person. He loves what he does. He appreciates the fans and will take all the time in the world to answer your questions. Seeing Slayer for the first time at The Big 4 concert with Anthrax, Megadeth and Metallica and that was a real treat and then a few years later seeing them up close and personal on Motorhead's Motorboat Cruise was even more amazing, but I remember seeing Mercyful Fate years before when In The Shadows was released. It was a small intimate crowd in a tiny venue. It was one of my favorite shows ever.

[@carlkaercher13]

This is too cool. The clip should have been at least 20 minutes. But awesome anyway

[@scottbledsoe5611]

King Diamond you are a musical genius!

[@bradcallahan1562]

I remember the first King Diamond show I ever went to her came out to talk to the people in line to see him and sign autographs. he was totally cool and down to earth and a genuinely nice guy.

[@benwillard2673]

I've met King a few times. Always professional and a top notch guy. As long as his schedule allows, he will meet his fans.

[@GyroLamb]

King Diamond such a gentleman xD

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Yeah because he's European

[@AceKing8906]

I saw King Diamond at Tuxedo Junction in Connecticut, back in the mid 90's. I was right up at the stage! He reached out and shook my hand multiple times! Abigail is one of my favorite albums of all time. If I was only able to listen to one album for the rest of my life, it would be Abigail, hands down! I would love to get that chance with Slayer!

[@theotherhouse5910]

In '98 Easter night 🌙 he played in Austin TX....I was front row headbanging ....I had the conspiracy cd cover in my hand hoping to get him to sign it......but he reached out and grabbed it wiped his makeup on it and gave it back...still have it....

[@kb.h851]

i live in iran & i love king diamond, sure slayer is my favorite band, hail banger heads from here \m/.

[@pattycummins4600]

This is how I got into King Diamond and Mercyful Fate myself I saw a picture of him in a rock magazine and it blew my mind I had to hear him. I bought Fatal Portrait and was blown away. Then when I heard Melissa and Don't Break the Oath by Mercyful Fate that was it, I have been a fan ever since. There is supposedly a new cd coming from Mercyful Fate with at least four of the orginal members I know I cannot wait to hear it. Cool interviews. Stay heavy. \m/

[@supremefantastic]

King!!! Thanks for this upload. I did see King Diamond in Gothenburg back in 2005 and it's my absolute favourite band since then. Such a legend, King Diamond!!!

[@frankmarrero5217]

Seen King Diamond in 86? FATAL PORTRAIT, LA MOURES, BKLYN...

[@jayb9687]

I had a chance encounter with Kerry King at a bar in Chicago. They were playing in town. He was just a totally down to earth normal dude. I said hi, shook his hand, had a few words with him and then he got into his taxi and left. My brush with greatness :)

[@biggiefitz6275]

King Diamond IS metal. Even better is that he is simply a great guy!

[@tomasruedas2003]

I saw king Diamond with Flotsam and Jetsam plus Cathedral and it was the best ever..... It's been years since it was back in the 90's and I will never forget those precious moments of my life.

[@69_WICKED_96]

can't wait any longer. king diamond on Halloween night? couldn't asked for a better Halloween

[@chelseafn104]

I didnt see Slayer live till South of Heaven. I just couldnt bring myself to listen to Black Metal. A friend told me you have to see these guys. So I went and was immediately blown away. Still to this day they are the best band I have ever heard Live! Just incredible.

[@SKONJIE]

My first concert was Overkill, Motorhead, and SLAYER!!!-South of Heaven tour!

[@trueshadeofcrimson]

+SKONJIE That's awesome! Mine was Children of Bodom, Lamb of God and SLAYER!

[@SKONJIE]

Drew Hoffman right on!, that's had to be a good show as well!

[@jeremynelson5311]

saw Overkill a month ago, they still got it. I got to meet Bobby Blitz too.

[@brandon18054]

+Jeremy Nelson I saw them a couple months ago also. Overkill is a band I have to see every time they come to town, just can't get enough of those guys.

[@dkyelak]

Jeremy Nelson- I met Bobby and Dave. Very cool guys. Dave gave me one of his Coors lights and I still have the bottle.

[@adoniskillah2855]

King I just saw you @ the Orpheum Theatre I've seen you guys 10 times from Massachusetts , Rhode Island at the station and several shows in Florida. This last show was your best show yet! Thanks for keeping the old king and merciful fate material going. YOU ROCK!!!!!

[@MOTM-bw9yl]

awesomeness of epic proportions

[@BraveFencer]

Two legends interviewing each other and it’s all seems candid which it’s great.

[@OpnDoarPlcy]

I was at Replay Records in Stockton CA, 1995 when I found "Don't Break the Oath." I had never heard of Mercyful Fate before then but the album looked amazing. I checked the back and saw the ere black and white photos of the band, noticed they had two lead guitarists and just felt that I had found something special.

[@tayljordan]

I'm 45 and just found them last year. So embarrassing that I missed them growing up. Now I'm - that guy - who cranks Mercyful Fate out of his Subaru Impreza in 2019.

[@dunmorul]

Hahah, my first concert was Donnie & Marie Osmond. I. do. not. lie. Parents took the family to their concert. I was hooked to be a musician after that. Immediately picked up a guitar and went from there. But after that? Yeah, that's when I discovered Iron Maiden (twice - front row once and also my favorite band of all time), KISS (band that got me into hard rock metal in the 70's after my parents bought be Gene Simmons' solo album while I was in 2nd grade - turn 50 in a few months), Exodus (met Gary Holt and got his autograph), Prong, King Diamond (an icon - own pretty much everything he's done), Flotsam & Jetsam, Alice Cooper (multiple times), Metallica (3x), Trouble (with King Diamond on tour), Yngwie Malmsteen, so many others I can't even remember. Oh, here come a few more - Billy Joel (favorite songwriter pretty much ever). Buddy Guy (blues idol of mine) - twice. Weird Al Yankovic (lol, yup, twice - own vinyl from youth). Heh - Rick Springfield (more lol's, twice - own vinyl from youth). King Crimson (OMG, incredible). Yeah... you need to spread out, investigate all music. Listen to everything, people.

[@madmickometal5205]

My favourite guitarist and my favourite singer, side by side!! Awesome, metal gods!!!!

[@rickybobby5907]

First time i seen King Diamond live it was so awesome. It was not only music but they told a story and had a stage setup (the mansion) and they had a theatre going on while they were playing. It was such a great experience.

[@netrioter]

I could listen to King Diamond talk all day..he has ASMR qualities

[@pullyourluck]

love KD and Kerry King..... and today i am proudly wearing my Dont break the oath shirt to work.......no one has any idea what amazing music you guys play!.. thank you for all you guys do..

[@putin6018]

King Diamond for president!!

[@Torgo1969]

I've recently discovered how good King's album "The Eye" is. From start to finish, once you get into the meaning and characters of the songs, the magnificent music makes these songs all the more emotionally moving.

[@mikesullivan9408]

Please have a King Diamond / Slayer show before I leave this horrible existence. \m/

[@theoriginaljoeschmoe5987]

Mike Sullivan Slayer is on its farewell tour now. So good luck, but remember- GOD LISTENS TO SLAYER!!! 🤘🏼

[@christianketelaer6079]

Indeed Heavy Sound Festival Belgium, first Slayer appearance in Europe....was there and it was awesome!

[@Lunatic4Bizcas]

Five more days, that's it! King in LA........! I'm psyched!

[@Thirst4livingwater]

+Lunatic4Bizcas me tooooo. see you there brotha gonna fuck shit up !!! "follow meeeeeeeee" can't fuckin wait!!!!

[@Ciso6000]

I'm going to both shows in LA man...

[@sole__doubt]

+Lunatic4Bizcas Yeah they just played here in New Orleans on 11/15. They were with Exodus, and it was a killer show!

[@Lunatic4Bizcas]

¡Absolutely! The Show in LA was also amazing of course. King played a very complete set. I was so enthused and excited while watching the show that I wasn't even aware of the time passing. Seeing the King once definitely isn't enough. I hope to catch him again on the next go around.

[@SoulStarLA]

Loved listening to these legends. King Diamond is such a classy guy - so humble and positive.

[@hamajangz]

I remember buying Them on cassette after i saw the video for Welcome Home on the Headbanger's Ball. I've been a KD fan ever since. He's the best imo. \m/

[@stuartwhite7998]

2 legends together. Simply amazing

[@dantediss1]

amazing wow. i look forward to a king diamond papa emeritus one soon hahahaha

[@MrAlek888]

+dantediss1 Papa dosen't do interviews.

[@dantediss1]

+Aleksandr Cotto that stinks

[@hoosiermbj]

+Swiatek702 absolutely right. when Papa does his interviews as a Nameless Ghoul they actually call him the 'Special Ghoul'

[@YurameshiVT]

+dantediss1 Saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaame.

[@mlody969]

I think Diamond IS a papa emeritus

[@endthyspecies-music3427]

Today's metal (black, speed, death, progressive, etc.) is a result of the seeds these 2 fathers of metal sowed. Respect. 1st metal concert. Slayer and overkill November 18-1986. A skating rink that had shows on the weekend. Reign in blood tour. Close enough to smell their metal . 22 yr old Jeff H. Was 2 arms length away and ripping note for note identical to the album. Most wicked metal riffs to this day. RIP Jeff. King D. Owns. I'm Audi.

[@usagi2107]

Fucking legends! A lot of respect for both of them

[@OOCM]

Mr. Kim Bendix Petersen... Without Words... Always Awesome.... Talking or Singing... Brutal..

[@journeyintothebible]

Love those guys! Especially the King.

[@pyrogian]

totally unique and admired by ppl over the world these two aint lol but i love them both and their music still remains in my life after 40yrs .

[@jamescourt5201]

Seen em both live. Slayer a shitload in Chicago venues. Mercyful Fate on the 9 tour. Fucking awesome.

[@aaronmartinez5029]

Never listened to Mercyful Fate before but I’m into heavy metal. Bought Melissa on Vinyl, let the record spin, and was completely blown away just how amazing of an album it is. 🤘🏼

[@aaronmartinez5029]

@@smallearth115 Mine has a ton of reverb. Mine is the Metal Blade press

[@yarlzxmyrsh]

Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman signed my school ID and my friend's bus pass.

[@valkyriekemosabe7251]

I saw King Diamond at Hellfest 2022 for the first time, he was so nice to everyone, after the show he showed that he was really happy and grateful to see all that people that are came for him. I was super happy to tell me that we can give him a bit that he gave us.

[@LichKingSkullWart]

I just want to give King a big hug!

[@souprcrackerstheonly]

Ashamed as hell it took me so long, but King Diamond is without question one of the best bands ever. So, cool to see two of my heroes together. Stay safe and take care all.

[@VortekStarling]

Now we know who Papa Emeritus really is, King Diamond. I recognize the voice (kidding).

[@Tronathon242]

Saw both of them in Atlanta. Awesome show all around and King was incredible. He sounds just as good as he does on his records.

[@kingkeefage]

I was amazed that barely half of the amphitheater was full. My fiancée at the time and I had mid-level 2nd tier tickets, but they just let us have full range of the GA-Floor. We ended up right in front.🤘

[@themasterrogerdelgado]

The King is uber classy.

[@IBEBIGRAY]

King diamond with mercyful fate were one of the pioneers of black metal, along with venom, hellhammer/Celtic Frost, and bathory! I thought Slayer was black metal until I found out that they were considered dark thrash metal! Slayer is one of the big four thrash metal bands that started it all in America and the only one of the big four who is considered dark thrash because of their dark lyrics!!!!

[@dayganaymeleckwesker1511]

Long live to the King.

[@sole__doubt]

+Daygan Aymeleck Wesker Both in this case. ^__^

[@metaldreams3595]

Wow! Awesome! I could listen to them talk about this shit all day. Very big, old fan of King and Slayer, goes back to the 80s!

[@ARealKefOne]

King interviews King.

[@03_austindrake88]

Two absolute legends!!! King Diamond is genuine and always seems like such a cool person.🤘

[@BaphometsLounge]

King and Kerry...what a killer kombo.

[@jackpoulin6443]

King Diamond is a gem in its purest form. Great human being, classy as hell (pun intended), and the best voice ever in metal ... I've been listening to him since the mid-80's ... never stopped.

[@tayljordan]

I wish this interview was about 30X longer.

[@lonniejoraskie4440]

Tale of the 2 Kings 🤙 Diamond was ,and is still one of my favs voice + guitar ,and saw Slayer with testament. Both amazing bands. Broke several tapes form them both playing them so much.

[@Shagrath786]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="270">4:30</a> OH MY GOD !!! Hahahaahahahhahahahhah

[@AudioGuyBrian]

What a great session. Talking about the good old days! All Hail King Diamond and Kerry King!

[@f0ckdumont]

Hail to the kings

[@franciscoperez2744]

(Do do do dooooo) Hail to the oneeeeee. (Do do do do dooooo) Kneel to the crownnnn. (Do do do doooooo) stand in the sunnn. Hail to the king... (Do. Do. Do. Wack wack. Wack wack. Wack wack. Do do do. The king...)

[@grizzly8356]

Request Sum Funky Shiii. Omfg

[@guitarguts666]

All of us older metal heads that were born in the sixties grew up the same way searching record stores talking to other friends maybe there was a ban they knew about from an older brother and and which source out that music or Gerber their house and listened to it and we would just be immersed in it. I just saw king back-to-back nights in philly and Baltimore the philly show was my birthday couldn't of asked for a better birthday to turn 56 years old saw the last slayer tore at the wrapping up on now they were outstanding and even when they all go away I will still be listening to their music and that's what's most important.

[@Bravilor]

King Diamond seems so kind

[@brianpatrick6102]

Oh hell yes! Ive been waiting for these guys to tour together for 30 years, at least.