King Diamond - Songs for the Dead Live - The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA

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Live at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA
November 25th, 2015
Runtime: 01:25:24
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01. Out from the Asylum (0:00)
02. Welcome Home (03:17)
03. Sleepless Nights (07:59)
04. Eye of the Witch (13:05)
05. Halloween (17:31)
06. Melissa (22:26)
07. Come to the Sabbath (28:55)
08. Them (34:37)
09. Funeral (36:33)
10. Arrival (38:06)
11. A Mansion in Darkness (43:39)
12. The Family Ghost (48:20)
13. The 7th Day of July 1777 (53:00)
14. Omens (58:02)
15. The Possession (01:02:15)
16. Abigail (01:06:02)
17. Black Horsemen (01:11:27)
18. Insanity (01:19:18)
19. Credits (01:22:51)
King Diamond: Vocals
Andy LaRocque: Guitar
Mike Wead: Guitar
Pontus Egberg: Bass
Matt Thompson: Drums
There is only one King Diamond, and for more than thirty years the great Dane has been dropping classic albums and putting on shows fans remember for the rest of their lives. Perhaps the only downside to having such a formidable catalogue is that there are just too many great songs to fit into a single set. However, you would be hard-pressed to find a fan who wouldn't want to hear 1987's seminal Abigail in its entirety, and Songs For The Dead Live captures this, twice, and in very different locales. Boasting eighteen songs per set, each of the two shows - Belgium's Graspop Metal Meeting in June 2016 and Philadelphia's Fillmore in November 2015 - feature a brace of classic King Diamond and Mercyful Fate tracks including "Welcome Home," "Halloween," and "Eye Of The Witch" before launching into Abigail. The performances of the all-star lineup of musicians, comprising of guitarists Andy LaRocque and Mike Wead, bassist Pontus Egberg and drummer Matt Thompson, are absolutely ferocious, hammering home every single moment.
Captured on film by director Denise Korycki for Wild Wind Studios, she worked closely with King on every aspect of filming, and throughout the viewer finds themselves front and center as the shows unfold. This includes some inventive camera placement, such as riding in on the back of the wheelchair as it is wheeled out to "Out From The Asylum" at the start of the show, or looking up from the coffin at the commencement of Abigail opener "Funeral", which adds an extra dimension to proceedings. Naturally, the theatricality that has become synonymous with King Diamond is there in full force, making for an even more immersive experience. The gothic stage set and the participation of actors playing out certain scenes tying into the songs definitely increases the drama and the sense of complete disconnect from the trappings of reality, ensuring that the shows remain riveting from start to finish.
While the setlists are virtually identical, the drastic difference in the two venues make for distinctly different atmospheres. The sweeping, epic scale of Graspop and the virtual sea of baying metalheads makes for a particularly thrilling spectacle, King holding them all in the palm of his hand. The Fillmore show is immediately more intimate, and rather than a mixed bag of metal lovers drunk on a weekend of the heavy stuff, the audience is comprised entirely of the King Diamond devout, screaming back every word, their love for their hero bleeding from every frame. Songs For The Dead Live gives those who missed out on seeing these shows in the flesh a chance to vividly experience them, offering so much deeper an experience than your run of the mill live DVD.
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Order at: www.metalblade.com/kingdiamond Live at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA November 25th, 2015 Runtime: 01:25:24​ ------------------------------ 01. Out from the Asylum (0:00​) 02. Welcome Home (03:17​) 03. Sleepless Nights (07:59​) 04. Eye of the Witch (13:05​) 05. Halloween (17:31​) 06. Melissa (22:26​) 07. Come to the Sabbath (28:55​) 08. Them (34:37​) 09. Funeral (36:33​) 10. Arrival (38:06​) 11. A Mansion in Darkness (43:39​) 12. The Family Ghost (48:20​) 13. The 7th Day of July 1777 (53:00​) 14. Omens (58:02​) 15. The Possession (01:02:15​) 16. Abigail (01:06:02​) 17. Black Horsemen (01:11:27​) 18. Insanity (01:19:18​) 19. Credits (01:22:51​)

[@jorgedelasheras9573]

many thanks for uploading this. hail the king

[@Thumpers1127]

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[@stevesteven7110]

I'm a pre pubescent teenager allover from the first time since I delivered papers on my moped hahahaha Love it

[@andreboucher169]

P Pppppp L P00 P ' '' '''

[@greyghost6446]

Please make an Australian tour happen. We're long overdue to see the King sing his tales, live in the flesh 🤘

[@AndyGrahamProductions]

Only King can get a whole audience of hard-core metal fans to scream “GRANDMA!!” Legend.

[@Dr.Quarex]

I admit when I first heard that scream as a kid I was pretty well convinced King Diamond had it all figured out

[@TheFlyingMage]

Nobody else sings about grandma.

[@EvilVulthoom]

Total Grandma-n

[@Lunatic4Bizcas]

Fans of Goth as well.

[@cthulhu6697]

@@Lunatic4Bizcas Yep! I've been a death metal/black metal/ with influences of classical music and horror movie soundtrack guitarist for 33 years, played in several bands and toured, and I used to get a lot of goth ( real, old school goth like Christian Death ) chicks that hated metal and punk rock but liked the whole ghost story/horror thing of King Diamond and liked the albums. My ex-wife hated my incessant playing of King and Mercyful Fate in my truck as we rode to meet the dope man. Our relationship lasted 14 years, but even tho she cheated on me and did me wrong I loved her. I'm better without a girl that hates King Diamond \m/ \m/

[@Nekrist666]

This is one of the most epic Metal concerts ever recorded.

[@12Kurdt]

I agree

[@HumanitysRose]

Also agree, I have watched this over and over. Looking forward to a new tour!

[@EmeraldxFairy]

Just came back from a show at the Fillmore. The sound there is incredible. I can see why this was recorded there.

[@marcopelcastre3574]

A huevo

[@sverigeochbrott6190]

I've seen Metallicas soldout megashows, i saw Nirvana at Roskilde 1992 with an audience of 110000 people and i've seen AC/DC's soldout megashows. But 1990 in Copenhagen Denmark, at a theater called SAGA, i saw King Diamond for the very first time and i can say this - that is the biggest kick i've had within music, and it was as becoming in some kind of trance and i will remember that night for the rest of my life, by far the best concert i've ever seen.

[@comfylain]

This is an actual masterpiece. Everything is played perfectly, it's shot perfectly. Incredible.

[@tonyruiz1976]

Nothing but the best for the KING 🦝🤘

[@midnightcharlieman6669]

It's not shot perfectly at all. Had to stop watching just before the 6 minute mark. Couldn't stand the constant camera angle/frame changes every 2 seconds.. Horrible. Unwatchable.

[@markusaurelius777]

@@midnightcharlieman6669 LOL !!! haha You seem to be the only one who thinks this. It's perfect.

[@pameladiez4933]

Yes it is.👍

[@neilmac3731]

Can't forget about the perfectly repiched highly tweaked vocals thanks to some fantastic audio engineers

[@MrRolle27]

This show sets a standard that only a very few bands can even dream about. It is a masterpiece. Bravo.

[@ohaireject1977]

Pink Floyd, Genesis, Zeppelin, Jeff Beck, etc. They set the bar that others followed. Not saying this show isn't good because it IS awesome. Just Sayin'.

[@ericlokishannonhouse2317]

absolutely it's like complete virtuoso-ness

[@MysteryMetall]

Я, надеюсь, он хорошо отозвался?...

[@Emilio-Esteban]

@@ohaireject1977 setting the bar is not about doing something for the first time. its maintaining excellent quality in everything you do.

[@racso1216]

Andy LaRocque must be one of the best metal players ever!! SO unrated

[@mattjingles5758]

Facts 🤘

[@emersonvieira2533]

I agree so MUCH

[@lexbeltran1354]

He played on Death's record, Individual Thought Patterns

[@darkhymnsfromthecoldnorth]

Especially when it comes to solos. Second to none.

[@darkhymnsfromthecoldnorth]

@@lexbeltran1354 and Chuck wanted him to stay full time im Death!

[@ravitazoulay776]

How can these guys sound so fu...king gooood??? bass player, guitars, the drummer man!! and the voice is just insane, BRAVO KING DIAMOND.

[@user-mq5dr1jh5t]

practice hehe

[@seriadobr]

I am 59 years old and I consider this one of the best concerts I ‘ve seen. Amazing !!!

[@MutilatedMetalhead]

The production, the performance, and the showmanship- all just top notch!!!

[@brianmcalpine3948]

This is the best filmed and sonically produced live performance metal has ever seen

[@Torgo1969]

I could do without so many cuts, but the sound is great!

[@ericgilbert7194]

@@brianmcalpine3948 I agree!

[@hammermg1]

top notch evil!

[@shapkesikilj7758]

Pure shit,like globalistic plastic garbage...

[@twitchiewitch1]

Omg...65 yrs old and he still rocks & gives a PERFECT performance!

[@benmacdhui]

@5:19...

[@pameladiez4933]

I see he really does.wow

[@cthulhu6697]

Dude, King is in his 70s and he still writes songs, writes albums, and tours in 2 bands.

[@crrodriguez]

@@benmacdhui yes, his wife is in the backing vocals , probably autotuned too or back track.. who cares. he over 60 years old, had a heart attack . etc. The fact that he is still able to pull a show like this is unbelievable.

[@misterrock561]

@@pameladiez4933 Siiiiii. Pamelita🤣

[@antikras666]

King's voice at the peak

[@KeremcanBuyuktaskin]

New goal in life: Don't die before seeing KD live. Bloody amazing, epic performance!

[@bleedthegoat]

King Diamond must be immortal. Killer performance 🤘

[@shmoezer6663]

He is the god of darkness

[@AFx3144]

@@shmoezer6663 Really?

[@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, The Powers of the Occult what ever name you want to use. . 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 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. And that’s why I say that these powers of darkness are always welcome in my home. It’s as if the powers of the unknown came and said ‘Hey, we will stay with you and help you.’ That’s what I feel.” When I almost died during surgery I saw my body below as a demon tried to enter my soul and I had to fight him! These things are very real! 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. My wife will not look in our mirror in fear something will come out. 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. I know these powers are good because they saved my life many times!

[@danielpaquet3963]

I think his cardiologist would disagree.lol

[@jomeza72]

Bad Weed Never Dies

[@GloriousMetaI]

The guitar Solos of this Band are amazing, I love it! ❤️🤘

[@joshlindig5853]

This concert sent me down a path this last year that I haven’t been able to get off of. I had listened to a little bit of Mercyful Fate here and there you know the popular songs, but after watching this concert, I bought a bunch of King Diamond and Mercyful Fate albums over this last year.

[@rangersammy]

This is one of the best concerts I've ever witnessed. My god.

[@donaldcarroll8422]

Guess you have not been to many concerts

[@rangersammy]

@@donaldcarroll8422 Been to plenty. This is a "show" versus something like Slayer or Monsters of Rock.

[@666-Antichrist]

F*ck to yes!

[@tommyob4762]

@@donaldcarroll8422 I've been to plenty. Different styles of music. Mercyful Fate/King Diamond are masters of putting on a show and the guitarists are amazing.

[@fabianescobedo4981]

O

[@dougk359]

Totally unbelievable that King can still sing like this. Amazing.

[@joshmorlan6141]

Why did it take so long for the algorithms to bring this masterpiece to me. Brought back the memories of hearing this album play in the attic of a high school friend (which was his dad's band room, full of guitars and amps and drum set) I was hooked, at age 14, and knew I'd play guitar for the rest of my life, and still do, as do my 3 son's, and daughter too! All have heard and been inspired by the birth (in my mind) of heavy metal, the way it should be. Often imitated (for good reason) but never mastered, except for the King.

[@forever3797]

I love the end of this concert where the band and King give some love back to the audience - there's nothing sadder than seeing a band you love finish their final song and can't wait to get offstage and away from everyone. King is very gracious in receiving the love from his fans.

[@MABlackMetalGuitar]

This video has turned me into a King-junkie, after I unfortunately spent decades as a King-abstainer. I can’t get enough of the riffage, the vocals, arrangements, etc. I feel like a fool for not listening to the King all these years.

[@666MrDoom]

Long Live the KING \m/

[@juniorpontes4620]

Mr. Kim "Diamond 💍" Bendix Pertensen 🎤💪😎👊 Mr. Diamond 💍Simply Is My Religion 🎤💪😎👊 Hail From Brazil - São Paulo Bro, We Are Together 💪😎

[@christhayil8354]

Your channel is awesome, BTW....tune into it daily. I once in a while tune into SMOD's channel....but unfortunately the guy who runs it can be an unprofessional douche!

[@dcraexon134]

Elvis rules ! 💪

[@Lunatic4Bizcas]

@@juniorpontes4620 : Irmão, eu sou da ascendencia mexicana radicado nos EE.UU e pra mim King Diamond também e como uma religão.

[@HeAD-CRuMBs]

Respect 🖤

[@danschulster8721]

Matt Thompson's drumming is absolutely perfect! This is a great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@Rui.Bordalo]

One of the best shows I have ever seen. The TRUE METAL is here.

[@longindigg2631]

This band and King himself always not disapointed me...i'm a fan since i'm 11 y. o.-now i'm 47 and still have goosebumps when i listen to this guys :).......LONG LIVE THE KING!.......GREETS FROM POLAND TO ALL OF FANS AROUND THE GLOBE!

[@krystalharwood6359]

11? they arent 4 kids. 47 yr olds? maybe

[@MrHotfinger79]

same !!

[@leszekdudek7183]

Ha...ja mam 56 i byłem u zrodu ,,,melissy,,,40 lat temu.

[@michaeldoyle189]

I've been a fan for as long as I can remember. I had older brothers that were into King and Fate. My first cassette when I was 5 or 6 was Fatal Portrait. I'm 40 now. My daughter is also a fan. This show was her first when she was 6 years old. She got to meet Matt Thompson, who was very gracious with his time. Many fond memories of seeing KD/MF over the years. It's also one of those shows my brothers and a few close friends always come out for. Every time we see King we are rolling in 10 deep. Every show is always better than his last.

[@densmalavagenskapell9920]

What really impresses me is how true they are to the original recordings. Its like listening to the CD/LP but in live version. The solos are spot on, and so are the vocals and the rest of the band. Really flawless performance.

[@jamestorres9464]

I'm done with with people nitpicking Kings live vocal he is an amazing vocalist period sure there are overdubs or enhancements who cares most metal singers use them

[@steve_esq.]

@@jamestorres9464 I actually appreciate that he has another vocalist helping with the higher notes and that she's not under the stage or behind a curtain. Most (insert music genre here) singers that are using vocal tracks probably shouldn't be singing. Live shows are mean to be just that... live.

[@densmalavagenskapell9920]

@@jamestorres9464 I never ment anything negative about the band with my statement, so don´t shoot at me.

[@nickbeneBass]

@@steve_esq. It is his wife, the backing vocalist

[@rotshepherd3817]

This is pretty much most modern bands now, they have to or they can't compete

[@johnunderwood3132]

People don’t realize the writing that went on with King’s music. I mean it is absolutely amazing

[@partidascompletasdefutebol]

Yes that danish man got a great horror literature

[@rogerdelgado5625]

Verdade amigo, escute também a banda sarcófago do Brasil e verá que é ótima

[@Emilio-Esteban]

its truly amazing. still a true masterpiece of a band that technically outruns almost any band nowadays.

[@jamestorres9464]

Overdubs

[@damienthorne861]

I agree wholeheartedly !

[@auschwitzsoccercoach]

I can't stop coming back and watching this concert. It's one of the most awesome concerts ever. 🤘

[@elcinocal8792]

One of the best live show in heavy metal universe.

[@jariaura7201]

This is one of the top moments in the history of metal!

[@tomcogswell1625]

This man truly is a fucking KING....I'm 51 and this still fucking rocks. Long live the King.

[@pbk167]

i said the same been listning to the king im 46 he is the king and his voice iz still fcking golden

[@FreakBrotherFred369]

Fuckin' A! I've been a Mercyful Fate/King Diamond fan since '83. He still sounds amazing! The last time that I saw King Diamond, was in 1993, when he reunited with Mercyful Fate. I saw them live at Studio One in Newark, N.J. Cathedral was the opening act. I got to go backstage and hang out with Cathedral, and King Diamond popped his head in at one point to say hi. I was blown away, he was really cool in person. I'm 52 now, I wish I could still hit those highs! LONG LIVE THE KING 🔥🤘💀🔥

[@lisajennings3490]

I am 55 and have listened to him from the start. Simply AMAZING? Long live the King...

[@LiquidAudio]

Fuck yeah! Unbelieveable performance, 52 and this is epic.

[@longindigg2631]

When i die i want a one song on my funeral, guess what is it?......a fckng FUNERAL ;)

[@kaziglubey4455]

How awesome is the crowd? Seriously the energy from the audience is INSANE. I can't wait to see King live. I've watched this easily a 100 times. It's one of the best live performances of any type that I have ever seen. Everything sounds BETTER than the studio versions. The mixing is great, the video is stellar, everything is just right. Hail the King!

[@michaeldoyle189]

Took my daughter to this concert. It was her first concert. She was 6 years old at the time. We were chatting with some other people at the show and they were there to see Matt. Philly show is always a homecoming of sorts. They were heading to the lobby to chat with Matt for a few minutes and invited us along. I know his time was limited and I didn't want to interrupt. But he was awesome enough to take a moment to say hello to my daughter and chat briefly. That's one hell of a memory. And to have this concert forever available for all of us to look back on is priceless.

[@LoudmanGuitar]

Words simply cannot describe just how amazing this live album is.

[@apocsurvival916]

35 years later, it still blasts from the windows of my truck!! Long live the King!

[@andyfocht7118]

have loved rock my whole life, by accident heard king diamond on spotify about 6 months ago, and absofuckinglutely love them, what an incredible vocalist, and the guitarists and drummer, and yes, the gorgeous back up vocalist are simply magnificent....simply brilliant performance at the Fillmore...

[@nikitamcconnell8027]

This is too good to be. King Diamond is one of a kind, it’s a truly unique band

[@Dexter-535]

I swear, this drummer is beast.

[@storfarbrorn489]

Uhm what? Take a look at how the drumming SHOULD be instead; kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZbLdaakeLyrsMk

[@surf2257]

@@storfarbrorn489 Mikkey Dee :) Micael Kiriakos Delaoglou Born 31 October 1963 (age 57) Gothenburg, Sweden

[@ohaireject1977]

@@storfarbrorn489 Mikkey Dee rocks

[@steveshipferling9140]

I like the drummer on the muppets , Oscar the grouch is what's up.........45 south......,..

[@zippydooda]

@@surf2257 that's not Mikkey Dee in this show.

[@Spaghetti_policy]

Thank You Metal Blade for being there All My Life. Huge fan since 1983. 420🤘666

[@profitnadeem]

sleepless nights in this performance has to be one of the greatest live performances everrrrr!!!

[@danielo.m.288]

To me, Mike Wead is the secret weapon of live shows perfection that's why he plays in both bands King Diamond and Mercyful Fate playing the most complicated parts flawlessly.

[@Silverone43]

Matt Thompson is seriously a fucking machine. Probably one of the most underrated metal drummers out there.

[@GorGob]

Yeas and very nice drumsound here I like the wet phat snare.

[@kevinrutkowski3034]

@You are a sheep lol i can tell you are one of them kids that only listens to blast beats and cant understand why people like other kinds of metal also.

[@kevinrutkowski3034]

@You are a sheep yeah man i can tell when you say things like king diamond's drummer isnt that good thats just goofy. Dont get me wrong i love lord marco and cattle decap and all that shit too but to say king diamonds drummer isnt that good tells me you are a younger kid that listens to music that is made possible by computers and protools.

[@kevinrutkowski3034]

@You are a sheep no not all i have to offer, i just didnt want to list a long list but hey to eachh their own...keep rocking man!

[@juriaan13]

Lars is bet...hahaha ok ok..lars better...hahahahaha ok sorry I can't lol

[@8o86]

Jesus fucking christ, the quality of everything. The performance, the mixing the editing. The crowd. Thank you so much for this.

[@Vikingcat01]

He is a King , and Sparkles like a Diamond , but whatever health issues he has had to deal with - it is absolutely EPIC that he can come back with vocals that sound like no other on this planet and still sound identical to the studio albums all these years ago. Pure Scandinavian Talent.

[@michaeldoyle189]

The health scare is the reason he sounds so amazing still. Forced him to give up his bad habits that were detrimental. Undortunate that he had to go through it. But glad he came out on the other side and continues to blow our minds with shows like this.

[@Quinceps]

I thought he was Danish?

[@aristarchossypalitos2073]

This man is a demigod of vocals.He had a serious surgery and still his high vibratos in the age of 60(concert time) are extraordinary 😲😲😲🤘🤘🤘👏👏👏

[@Dan27105]

Sleepless Nights, when I hear this solos, this melodies... it is like 90's are back for few seconds :)

[@jeffh9062]

Hitting those falsettos in his fucking 60’s!! 🤘

[@ComaLies225]

Seriously. I can barely sing that high when I'm singing along, he is a beast and a master at his craft

[@seniorzolo3433]

Quitting drinking will do that!

[@VultureLivesAgain]

@@seniorzolo3433 Not to mention quitting smoking! But, to be honest, it's unlikely that this performance wasn't "enhanced" in post-production.

[@dylanhopwood3773]

i could suck down a tank of helium and get booted in the nuts by a kickboxer in pointy shoes and not get my voice halfway as high as him

[@user-jk2yt8fd5c]

@@VultureLivesAgain absolutely, it's just impossible to sing like this at his age.

[@carlosmagno7306]

King Diamond is MASTER! GENIUS!

[@gibsonlp1866]

It's amazing how the guitars are spot on.......truly tight.....the drummer and the bass are amazing as well......talented real musicians that have mastered their instruments Thanks

[@evilervcowart6234]

An absolutely brilliant performance by the band and the man himself. Everything on point (and sounding better than ever, I might add), King Diamond treats fans to an experience that surpasses the average concert. Stay heavy and long live the King 🤘

[@EMERGAB]

Best of the Best. Best concert ever. King Diamond rules forever.

[@yanifabio]

Comencé a escuchar King Diamond a los 17 años osea Hace 30 años ...hoy con 47 Lo sigo Disfrutando Tanto como en aquellas Noches en la Casa de mi amigo Cachi y con amigos. Noches Metaleras Tomando Cervezas, Vinos. Cualquier cosa que contuviere alcohol y muchas de esas noches me quedaba en su casa y recuerdo dormir y de fondo esta Gran Banda Legendaria de este Irrompible Genero con su placa FATAL PORTRAIT. Gracias GRACIAS POR ESOS RECUERDOS INOLVIDABLES

[@DanielTorres-ek6er]

Mercyfull Fate

[@76darkestrose]

Muy cierto,en mi caso hay tantos recuerdos de infancia vividos al ritmo de esta música maravillosa.. nostalgia total!! Pero es grandioso que King Diamond sigue siendo parte del presente ,10/10 para el concierto..saludos🌹

[@sofialarocque7178]

Los conocí por el mismo disco y por el cual me hice fan desde los 14años

[@carlosandressanchezbonilla7985]

Grandes palabras para el Rey 🔥🔥🔥🔥🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@billshuey9801]

I’ve watched all or snippets of the show hundreds of times and each time I see something I hadn’t noticed before. Today it was Joanie convulsing during’ Possession’ so that you actually thought a demon child was inside her. Also the excellent close up of the drummer on ‘ Abigail.’ It gives me tingles every time. 61 y.o. Metal Head.

[@dresdensinn6669]

Absolutely amazing! This man and his band are beyond f*cking legendary!!

[@deadweight6090]

Back in 1999 during the mercyfulfate tour 9...I got the chance to talk with King Diamond and hes one cool dude.Loves his fans and its heartfelt.King Diamond will always be my favorite band.

[@Alleycat-zy2cn]

I saw the same show live at the factory in Toronto Ontario. It’s so cool to watch it again. It’s like a complicated movie that you need to see twice. King Diamond is my favourite band of all time and I’ve seen them live so many times! King… you are the King! As a musician myself I’m blown away by the talent of everyone in your band. I’m a drummer and from Mickey D to Matt Thompson…. Blows my hair back even though it’s thinning lol. Keep giving us the good stuff my brother!

[@michaeldoyle189]

Matt Thompson is an underappreciated drummer. Love watching drum cam video of him playing. I realize Mikkey Dee created the best of the KD catalog, but Matt is still an amazingly talented drummer. I've commented repeatedly about Matt. But he took a moment to meet with us before this show in the lobby. Took a moment to speak with my 6 year old daughter. I'm forever grateful and appreciative of how generous he was with his time.

[@thomasgray7128]

I can't believe how those guitarist shred!!! It's fucking amazing!! Still kicking ass after all these years!! Wish I could meet King and the boys 👍🤘🤘🤘🔥🔥🔥

[@HikoSeijuroXIII]

He truly deserves the title.

[@litzoween]

Still listening to the King at 61. Vocals, music, show - the whole package and then some. Fucking excellent!

[@Fluffy65]

Whether KD is your style or not, there's no denying the insane level of talent on that stage

[@Deltron6060]

I never appreciated the King until I saw him live in 2015. Immediately bought the catalog and been a fan since.

[@R0CK0RULZ]

where is the talent?👀.....thats high end bullshit

[@paranormaldrummer69]

One of the best live metal bands on the planet hands down man.. Long live the king!!

[@ricardodelaregina]

. King Diamond fans for a long time deserved a high quality recorded show. This wonderful day will be eternalized for the enjoyment of future generations. Metal Blade, Thanks for posting to everyone here on youtube!!!! .

[@ThrashWitch]

This has to be the best film of a live show I’ve ever seen. This is amazing. Hails King Diamond! 🗡

[@danielpaquet3963]

yeah they sound better live than alot of bands sound on they're albums.

[@melgibsonfan9082]

@@danielpaquet3963 Top notch musicianship.

[@Hyegunable]

One of the best live performance I ever seen! Fascinating!

[@Johnny__Silver]

Never took the time to really dive into King Diamond’s discography but I always love it when I hear it. This live registration is pure black depraved gold. The performance, skill, theater, audience, camerawork, sound. This is truly awesome!

[@zevongrie1402]

It does not get any more metal than this. What an incredible performance!

[@Big_Daddy72]

I need this shit back! Shows like this are the thing I miss the most in life!

[@imanalienshizz]

Right, Im dying to go to a show... FUCK COVID

[@user-vu3zh3ee1b]

I've been a true fan since 1987 and still am at 60!

[@auranaught]

Decades of perfection Mr. King Diamond

[@renzohm4717]

Flawless performance, All hail the King!.

[@cyberpunk7192]

Hail hail hail the King 🙌 🙌 🙌

[@Dave-H]

Hail the King

[@tjlightningbolt]

I hail no man.

[@RobRandolph80]

People who don't know metal will think it's strange to see this many people yelling "Grandma!!!" at once.

[@banjohead66]

Not really -- there are few things more metal to scream than "Grandma!!!".

[@Dakhaos-ou812]

Not going to spoil the 13 thumbs..you deserve more. Thumbs-up

[@danielpaquet3963]

Clerks 2 baby.

[@anatha2012]

Попасть бы на такой концерт... 35 лет слушаю King Diamond!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Master-Voland]

Примерно столько же. Начинал с альбома "Abigail" в 1987 году, слушал еще на аудиокассете с магнитофона "Романтик-306", до сих пор это - мой самый любимый альбом "King Diamond", хотя давно уже на полке стоит фирменный винил. Я всегда сетовал на то, что у такой замечательной группы нет ни одной приличной по качеству звучания концертной видеозаписи. Только с десяток клипов, правда все они просто блеск! И вот, наконец-то, в кои то века, Ким Бендикс Петерсен порадовал всех своих поклонников замечательным концертником, который издан и на DVD вместе с аналогичным по сет-листу концертом "Live at Graspop Metal Meeting". Концерт в Филморе, Филадельфия, по моему скромному мнению, звучит поинтересней. В Граспопе звучание как бы немного приглушенное, а здесь более четкое. Чтобы попасть на этот концерт, я бы, наверное, отдал пару лет своей жизни! Тем более, что ее не так уж много и осталось, в этом году мне исполнится 52 годика) Поклонникам "дядьки" Кима желаю всего самого наилучшего! А, главное, нам всем ребята, крепкого здоровья и терпения, чтобы, наконец, дождаться выхода новых альбомов и "King Diamond" и "Mercyful Fate"! И хотя сам я лично уже давно не жду от "Кима Батьковича" чего-то сверхгениального и шедеврального, но даже если на этих двух альбомах будет хоть с пяток запоминающихся песен, то я буду бесконечно рад. Все же, надеюсь, что мэтр не совсем исписался и ему даже на старости лет еще есть что сказать своим поклонникам. Да здравствует КОРОЛЬ! Всем металхэдам и меломанам привет из Минска, Беларусь!

[@technodolphin2049]

Как вы вывозите этот вокал?) не могу себя заставить никак)

[@merope_bender]

@@technodolphin2049 вокал у него уникален..в том то и дело.тенор поющий сопрано.и не только..

[@Chad_129]

keep coming back to this to remember what a real live performance is

[@user-dc2ie2ct1w]

Мураши от Ведьминово глаза, такие же как и тридцать лет назад!!! Лучшая группа всех времен и народов! Спасибо за охрененно качественное концертное видео!

[@jrd8112]

Omg... Speechless... lost for words after watching this. I've seen KD twice (1990 & 2005... missed the House of God tour) and he still has it: performance, stage presence, showmanship.... it also extends to the band. Serious serious musicianship here. No words for Andy; everything has been said before. Having quit smoking is the best that happened to King's voice. Speaking of voices: surprinsingly very very good work on the backing vocals of Livia, matching his husband high pitch and also harmonizing. Nothing else... let's watch it again cranked to the max !

[@CrucifixionBR]

I SAW THIS SHOW IN BRAZIL, MAGNIFICENT, HYPINOTIZING DARK AND PURE HEAVY METAL! GREETINGS KING DIAMOND!!!! HAIL MAXX!

[@richardwit1893]

After all the years still going strong. Perfect setting

[@ArisChitosMusic]

Simply amazing live show!!!

[@hidekitojo2277]

Holy fuck!! Master at his craft! Long live the King!

[@aschule5684]

This man is 66 yrs old, and has an insanely flawless voice, STILL !! Untouchable range and power, "truly supernatural" LONG LIVE THE KING🤘🌘🕸️🕷️🍁

[@innerflesh]

Brilliant performance! These musicians and the King, just phenomenal 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@theskipgilberto]

The King! One of the nicest dudes in music.🤘🤘

[@notthatguy1447]

I was fortunate enough to see King on the Them tour at the Arcadia in Dallas Texas October 1, 1988 and several times since... Still so damn good! Big love brother.

[@darrylrecollet6506]

Yessss..... this is awesome as my brother's and I loved this album when it came out new and we were amazed at Andy LaRoque and just been absolute fans forever. My Bro Jr is at peace now and he was the biggest fan! He kept commenting on how wickedly cool Andy is! Forever fanz

[@joesilva8484]

Both these guys are awesome guitar players and underrated also. The entire band is great. Musical talent.

[@Azrael_wings]

King has made some of the best metal albums of all time and now im seeing this show with this outstanding performance from King and from these glorious musicians and makes the time for next new album seems passing sooooo slow.

[@Anemonicus]

This live reaches Live After Death levels of quality, everything is played so tight !

[@DB-uf6md]

DAMN what a performance by all involved. must be one of the best shows i've seen on youtube

[@jarkkokyntaja4073]

Just watched this again. Still one of the best metal concerts ever captured on film. Every musician gets his share in the spotlight, I just love everything in this. And The King himself, 30 years after Abigail was released, just amazing. I was in Espoo to witness this, I´m glad they made the video, thought after the show that hopefully they do, so fantastic it was. As I can memorize every note, word etc. in Abigail album, this was almost perfect, there are maybe two or three times towards the end of the show, where King can´t quite reach original heights, but only few. Guitarwork is almost 100% as it should be, incredible. Bass, hat´s off ! And Mat´s drumsound is fat and juicy. Until next time !

[@michaelgradey7442]

Incredible musicians. Every one. Thank you!

[@MrDizzyvonclutch]

Something I’ve never experienced... a King Diamond concert... or even Merciful Fate... but I have experienced a crazy storm while listening to the album Them On a kick ass stereo system..... AT MIDNIGHT!!!!

[@xaidensgrandpa]

I've been with you since Merciful Fate! You still sound great as the first day I heard you! Stay healthy King!

[@NFVblog]

With King Diamond you are on the safe side, every concert is always a memorable show

[@user-mm2my1vd4i]

King Diamond from Greece!!

[@MightyKgamerGr]

Same man

[@VinnechiPetaccioVrOcKsPiT]

Philly

[@user-mm2my1vd4i]

@@VinnechiPetaccioVrOcKsPiT the place xd?

[@partidascompletasdefutebol]

Gus G, Rotting Christ and Astarte 🤘🇧🇷

[@darwinism14]

Watching this, the feeling of envy in me is overwhelming. Very lucky each and everyone of you that has been there.

[@grishmann1man441]

King diamond!! Still rocks!!

[@burgundylust]

This performance is flawless!

[@llongone2]

I miss going to see live concerts.

[@limajohn7833]

Who wouldn't get goosebumps watching Live the great 👑 Diamond the Great Story Teller. I'm in my late forty's and i grew up Heavy Metal and will alwys be a Metal heads Guy till I'd die. Peace to all Metal Guys out thr....in the world.

[@trevgreen9515]

Im 60, Agree

[@rockorusselli7460]

5 years later and still a very loud Friday night staple. \m/ \m/