King Diamond - Arrival - Live at Graspop (OFFICIAL)

[@Malkav65]

Wow, his voice is incredible live

[@IBJ57]

Dale Griffim Judas Priest is dad rock with some metal, nah.

[@jakubmarszaek5918]

@@IBJ57 funny how you know nothing about metal and post this shitty comment here, King, Hank and Michael are big fans of Judas Priest and there would be no Mercyful Fate without JP. Ask them what they think about this "dad rock", I'm afraid they would consider your words as some joke

[@theicedevil]

Not a knock on King's abilities, but it's clear that he getting some help with his falsettos from the backing female singer who the camera focuses on several times in the video. Age effects the vocal cords in men. The cartilage in the larynx get's stringier and dryer which effects the high head voice as men age. King was also a smoker before his triple bypass surgery so it's safe to assume that he lost some of his ability to sing high. It happens to all men. Bruce Dickinson, Rob Halford, even the great Ronnie James Dio and Lemmy Kilmister's voice was effected by age and is evident when you listen to old albums with there more current albums.

[@melovestits2]

@@theicedevil yes, they do a great job of masking it, a far better job than bands like Dream theatre

[@robertherrick6703]

​@@melovestits2 It really sounds like it's mostly King. I can hear the other singer (which I think is his wife but I'm not sure) low in the mix. A good example is when King sings "Where no one dares to go" at 1:44 right after singing that high note of "The Mansion". He's definitely hitting that high note then you can hear the other singer holding the note longer. Since this is from a DVD it's fair to suspect there's some vocal fuckery going on but I saw the band during this tour and King sounded really good, almost as good as this DVD version. King also sounds really good on the various bootlegs from this tour that are floating around on KZbin.

[@timetoshred2461]

King Diamond is real heavy metal. It's just 10/10 in every way

[@ZJMusic1990]

And Mercyful Fate.

[@metropsiderss]

Wish I could it up to 11

[@qr-code6334]

@@metropsiderss Hey, I got that reference!

[@mplayer4621]

Kung Diamond is 10+ in everyway and everyday

[@EugenioRodriguez-rr7nw]

I call him the Stephen King of heavy metal

[@dimitru6024]

This is easily one of the greatest songs in metal. Ever.

[@budakkedah77]

Melodic like Hell..

[@stephenhughes5156]

And Abigail is one of the greatest albums.

[@truejohnsolo]

Hands down

[@timp.9582]

KD always Keeping it heavy ~~~~

[@adopodrinje1499]

it is original! innovative! FRESH NEW CREATIVE metal! TIMELESS!! LOVE IT !!! the guitarsolos riffing style! refren!!! LOVE IT !!!

[@SOLDOZER]

One of the best metal albums of all times.

[@OldNick00]

Totally

[@ironbar5786]

Agreed Super underrated album

[@timp.9582]

I found my old Abigail cassette which was chewed up in the tape deck circa 1992, I kept it in hopes I could fix it. But the tape deck eventually broke!

[@Daniel-Castanio]

Indeed

[@Northdracula]

Agreed

[@KillChain996]

Andy LaRocque is a guitar god.

[@taniniver666]

one and only!

[@taniniver666]

@@TimLevi and you're here because of...?

[@taniniver666]

@@TimLevi, I see, so which bands are your favorite since you're throwing big insults to one of the most iconic figure in metal, King Diamond?

[@KillChain996]

@@taniniver666 Let him grow up bro. Says he likes metal, yet BY ACCIDENT King fucking Diamond came up in his subscription feed. Must be 12 yo metal lover if he found King Diamond by accident lol

[@taniniver666]

@@TimLevi, oh, ok, that list explains everything, thanks for reply.

[@toddeverett7008]

Almost 63 and I Can Still Sing like That?! Long Live King Diamond!!

[@gustavocolin193]

Andy one of the most underrated guitar players

[@snaggleteeth]

Truth

[@OldNick00]

Yep

[@Coasterdude02149]

I've been sayin' that for years. He is amazing tearing up the fretboard. Even more amazing standing feet away from hi watching him do it live. 🤘🏻

[@gustavocolin193]

Well that makes of us brother

[@luisfelipenicodemus2055]

Not underrated. True metalheads knows his importance. His solos on death's individual thought patterns are the peak in metal to me.

[@dlcamere]

This is amazing. I just put the Spotify studio version at the same time as this, both playing at the same time. He is incredibly accurate. Even he is 65 years old. What a beast...

[@marconinja2563]

King's falsetos are like wine... They are getting better with age ... It's crazy have been listenning for 30+plus years

[@Anetron1]

​@Mark 13 look up any raw live videos starting from 2012. He sounds excellent live. I'm sure there's a bit of cleaning up going on for the DVD, but they're not adding anything he can't do live.

[@sartemisa1]

I hope he still drinks tea before the show ;)

[@pac938]

Best recording so far! Long live the KING!

[@varnykruuse4690]

💯 love fra Danmark 🇩🇰 King dingmund er og bliver vardens bedste 🌏 metal musik ude i den store verden og Danmark største metal musik 🇩🇰 ☻☻ 🤘🤘 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 til The king 👑 ✊hilsen fra Danmark 🇩🇰🤘🖐

[@thomashoffman8228]

These guys didn't skip rehearsal. Awesome

[@bitbreather]

Why dont this has million of views wtf My 4 year old is already a fan teach you goddamn kids who these LEGENDS are NOW!

[@jaketaz2848]

Okay confession time. I don't really know much at all about this band, just a gap in my metal knowledge which otherwise is pretty solid. But this clip makes it clear that I need to get into this ASAP.

[@IBJ57]

jaketaz Abigail and Them is definitely a great place to start!

[@blitzdiamond]

Check his other band, Mercyful Fate, extraordinary. Melissa and Dont break the oath are masterpieces.

[@beerhoven]

I'm almost jealous of the wonderful journey of discovery you are about to embark upon. The vast library of King Diamond and Merciful Fate is full of memorable and iconic songs, each one a new delight and world of wonderment to discover.

[@MaskedRiderChris]

Don't feel bad, man; back in the early 80s, when I was discovering metal for the first time, I couldn't get into Mercyful Fate at all because I couldn't get past the vocals! I recently, as a fan of King's solo material, finally sat down and listened to "Melissa" and "Don't Break The Oath" back to back and kicked myself for being such a dumb ass back in the day, because those albums are both brilliant and deserving of the accolades. Definitely check those out as well!

[@mussunmussun3536]

A band called Attic plays King Diamond/Merciful Fate inspired music with Black Metal lyrical concepts. They are incredible and King Diamond himself has said they are great

[@vilmister]

Livia’s doing a great job with the backup vocals, really nice touch

[@fidacuca]

Nice name. Ressembles Lydia from Beetlejuice, lol

[@georgesoros0]

What is her full name?

[@mepatrik1]

Livia Zita-Bendix

[@Arsenico971]

@@mepatrik1 is that his daughter? His surname is Bendix as well.

[@mepatrik1]

@@Arsenico971 No. His Wife. She is almost 30 years younger.

[@Hatemoth]

Band sounds IN CRE DIBLY tight! Awesome sound, especially at a festival! Amazing! All hail to the King!

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

What a majestic performance! King's voice is the best it has ever been, and the stage is phenomenal as always. And it's great that King's wife Livia is so into what he does. Her backing vocals adds a really nice touch to everything :)

[@jasonmorman5722]

I didn't know that she was doing that. Hmm

[@OldNick00]

👍

[@rickycoleman8841]

Yes when i seen her in the band i couldn't help but think of the old TV show. I Live Lucy .hiw she always snuck inti his stage shows. He tells stage hand as soon asshe finished sound check turn her mic off

[@johnadams9634]

Not so much🤘😈🤘☠🤘😈

[@rubymetalcat18]

I’ve probably watched this video about 100 times now. I can’t get over how amazing King and the band sound.

[@2Times22]

Abigail is the best heavy metal album ever released..No other can compare with it...Its not big words here..Its the truth..!!!!!!!

[@charvelgtrs]

Going into this I was nervous that age would finally catch up to the great King Diamond, but holy shit could that be furthest from the truth. He sounded absolutely phenomenal here.

[@martijndegroot1593]

At first I didn't dare to listen because I thought he wouldn't hit the notes anymore... I made a huge mistake

[@Torgo1969]

I'm happy to say that I saw KD for the first time on this tour in Detroit in Nov 2015. Outstanding.

[@Silencer83100]

Well he is singing maybe 1/2 an octave lower when he does his high wails. But other than that like you said, phenominal

[@justinpisciotta4565]

Ruggero pointed it out...He quit smoking... Miracles occur when you quit that shit ! Best thing the man could have ever done not just for his health but for his career...

[@herehere3139]

This was the first King Diamond song I heard years ago, I heard it playing, and I stopped in my tracks and went to where I heard it and just sat and listened. I was awe struck. From every musician in the band as well.

[@OldNick00]

That's awesome

[@neiljohnson7051]

There is no doubt, he truly is the King.

[@ehallam08]

Seeing king diamond live is on my bucket list.

[@OldNick00]

Seen him live about 13 times and everytime was a religous experience. I hope you get that chance🤘

[@truejohnsolo]

Do it he's amazing live

@Joseph Nickell No, you won't. At least that in November...

[@jeffreylilly-rv6zi]

What a band 3 awesome guitarists and an amazing singer and drummer also. I love this band.

[@GrooveDuude]

King and his concept albums will always be next level. There is nothing out there like it.

[@crackedbrainOG]

They sound great, exactly like the album! When King Diamond comes thru their a must see!!

[@gabrielb1362]

These guys play very tecnical

[@alexperry4691]

Awesome performance, the kings vocals are better than ever !

[@lkisor80]

I love how on point Matt Thompson is, dude is a straight beast... you would think Mikkey Dee was back on the kit.

[@Just4CaliJames]

yes, amazing - had i not just watched him match every fill to the T, i would have sworn it was the original studio recording

[@mattmurray517]

He is good, but Mikkey has more balls and power. Wish he was back with the King instead of Scorpions

[@tomspice73]

Matt is a very able drummer

[@recentlybeheaded]

There’s a reason he’s the King.

[@llongone2]

"Abigail" is best metal album ever. Period.

[@justinpisciotta4565]

LOL

[@huhpr4719]

Conspiracy

[@tapiokaattari4527]

Same opinion. My first hearing of Abigail album in -88 was mindblowing. I'm still on the same path of heavy metal and loving KD rest of my life.

[@varnykruuse4690]

💯% love King 👑 dingmund 🖤🤟. 💯% the King 👑 af metal 🌐 🖤🤟 💯% metal hilsen 🤟 fra Danmark 🇩🇰.

[@mplayer4621]

I think there are 2 number 1 Albums ever made THEM and ABIGAIL

[@thrashmaniacdrummer5931]

This is so great! Killer performance of this legendary track by the band, and obviously by the King himself.

[@jakekenny3399]

THE DANISH BOSS!!!! Killer stage...killer musicianship...and that voice....STRONGER than ever!!! You have no idea how glad I am King was able to overcome those physical maladies he was suffering from between 2007-2012 between his back, then open heart surgery...the man's a phenom!!

[@thegenerationwhypodcast]

King's voice sounds amazing. Now I have to buy the Blu-ray.

[@germanandrespardogamboa4750]

We all have to ...friend👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@horrormaestro3468]

Fabulous concert. Amazing performer. Amazing voice.

[@TheHeadown]

I grew up with Diamond. love the music and it will forever have a special place in my collection of music. 🤘🏻

[@johnnyblazey]

Had purchased the digitsl ver. via Google TV and watch the event at least once a month, traditionally speaking of course...impossible to forget such sounds!

[@АлексейГалкин-е6ж]

Классика жанра лучшие ужастики завораживает голос.в 80х начал слушать как будто коньяк с выдержкой открыл . просто слов нет.

[@merope_bender]

Согласен на все сто! жаль таких гигантов больше нет и вряд ли уже будет.

[@ПетрПетров-о9ь3ь]

Великий король да

[@ruggerosmith1167]

Since King quit smoking and is in much better health, he has gained a lot more of his former range and control on his voice. Look and listen at a live video of a MF or KD show from the late 90s. He struggled with a lot of material at that point, not anymore!

[@xxbrkdwnxx]

amazing isn't it? what artists can achieve when they stop trying to live the "rockstar lifestyle"

[@MaskedRiderChris]

Yup, it worked wonders!

[@Arsenico971]

True. I saw him live in 1990 in Milan, the band was perfect as usual, but he was having a really hard time with the vocals, and everybody could hear it.

[@robertpreston2220]

too bad his wife has to do the vocals now as he cant

[@Moth-ManRemasters]

Robert Preston backing vocals

[@luisvaca3365]

Años han pasado estuvo muy enfermo y a pesar de eso este maestro mantiene su voz intacta. Admirable de verdad

[@diamondkid9582]

I love how he jumps back and forth during his songs. A true master and artist! You're number one King!!

[@justinleonard3254]

Wow nice to see King Diamond in top form! Sounded AMAZING. His vocals are the strongest I've ever heard over the past years of his live recordings. Good to see the side burns back..and perhaps his signature stache? King put out a new masterpiece album already! Your fans are waiting patiently

[@richarramos2608]

That must be it! Through the summer rain of eighteen forty five The coach had finally arrived To the valley where the crossroads meet below And where all darkness seems to grow People blame it on the hill The hill where no one dares to go The mansion With a wonderful glow The coach had stopped And from the window you could see Seven horsemen in the night Miriam Natias and Jonathan Lafey Saw the magic in their eyes They were in for a surprise The darkness would soon be complete A horseman came forth from the dark "We know you've come to inherit what's yours (the mansion) Take our advise and go back on this night If you refuse eighteen will become nine" Eighteen is nine Eighteen is nine Jonathan laughed and said "get out of my way" "I don't believe a word you say" The seven horsemen disapeared into the night "Someday you'll need our help my friend" I think poor Jonathan was scared Eighteen is actually nine It stuck in his mind

[@thelax5311]

I can’t believe he’s 62 damn

[@OldNick00]

And still singing like a King

[@higler.]

for real. No hate on Halford or Dickinson, but they always get praise due to their age(and talent too of course) but never is the King mentioned. 62 and his voice sounds better than ever. How are his falsettos so fucking clean and pure?

[@brandonleague3641]

King's singing improved vastly when he had heart surgery and quit smoking. He himself admits this.

[@Jet-pm9cb]

.... and had a kid at 61 !!!

[@vladbolohan7802]

King Diamond is a true artist, he as an unique and so power voice, does not matter his believes....he just is a METAL GOD...

[@vittoriodrummer62]

King Diamond the best ever.

[@thomasgray7128]

This was and still is my favorite song and CD ever by King and the boys!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘well one of the best, he has many great songs and CD’s

[@FatalArrivalMetal]

Hail to the one and only king! His voice is absolutely amazing! He strongly influenced our music - love his screams so much!

[@bradbudd9988]

Yessssss!! Absolutely amazing there's the legend right there such an amazing voice and he loves his fans he's like wine he gets better and better! The whole band is amazing . Thank you King for so many great songs and concerts you're amazing ! Look forward to many more keep rocking stay heavy you're the best man after all these years thank you 👍🤘

[@reeceharris7763]

Wow what a solid performance! Love it! 🤘

[@Vangevej12]

This is simply a masterpiece. Incredible track with multiple and complex tempo shifts, which makes it very hard to play live. But King Diamond just nails it to perfection. One of the best heavy metal tracks of all time.

[@zakkirk223]

His voice is freaking great !!! Abigail is definitely one of my favorite albums. Man the guitar is ripping on it from start to finish!!!

[@GypsyDanger514]

I’m more amazed at their sound guy. Keeping his falsetto voice as loud as his natural voice, is quite impressive.

[@RSLucky204]

"That must be it" I cannot wait to get this DVD.

[@mrshex1398]

Saw this live, it was awesome. There is only one King! Great Show and a Great Band from the Beginning!

[@johnnycombs4623]

Long live the King. Kim's voice is still sonically devastating. Looking forward to the next album.

[@snakepitguy]

Outstanding. Never thought it would be that good after years of so and so material.

[@MrDantres]

What sorcery is this? He sings better live in 2019 than in his latest studio albums (at least to my ears he does)! and don't tell me it's because of Livia, her voice is audible but very subtle in the background, it's not her.

[@Skuldug]

It probably has something to do with him quiting smoking and improving his overall health Atleast that's what he said

[@higler.]

he's closer to death, therefor more evil so also more powerful.

[@burttheburger]

I remember reading that when he got that triple bypass he quit smoking and basically turned his health 180 degrees for the good. Quitting smoking, drugs, drinking or any bad or deadly habits have immediate positive benefits. King stated something to the effect of "My voice got clearer after I quit smoking" His voice probably improved drastically because of this!

[@hmetaljustin]

So killer! About time there's a proper King Diamond concert video. Pre ordered the blu -ray.

[@madmix5037]

Andy LaRocque, the most magical guitar solos I've ever heard. And King's voice, it's still incredible, as always.

[@577buttfan]

Andy La Rock!

[@ნიკოლოზ-წამალაშვილი]

Through the summer rain of eighteen forty five The coach had finally arrived To the valley where the crossroads meet below And where all darkness seems to grow

[@michaelfrgegaard881]

Somebody give the King a guitar. He clearly want's it. And now we are at it, give one to Chuck Billy too. Naaah they are both awesome.

[@Torgo1969]

Yeah, it's funny how he's always playing on that skeleton mic holder.

[@bradyviau8713]

Had the pleasure of seeing him the last two times he came to Toronto. Can’t wait till he comes back. My favourite live performer. This blue ray will be on my shelf, ohh yes, yes it will be.

[@awesomefearsome]

Absolutely amazing. The best!!!

[@larrybeatson6352]

I was at the Philadelphia show that was recorded for the DVD. I was next to the camera on the left side of the stage but of course never got on the DVD. Still one of the greatest concerts of all time!!

[@cleristonguitar]

Yeah long live King Diamond

[@io1497]

I saw them in the 80s. It was awesome. I'd love to see them again. I had no idea they were still performing.

[@stefvat]

King Diamond-A live and kicking heavy metal LEGEND!

[@dragracingpainter4462]

Man....King..your voice/your band.. sounds like the studio exactly! The years have been good to you sir.

[@Just4CaliJames]

and the fact that its sounds exactly like the studio has me question how much was actually live. a lot of bands and singers his age have the the vocal tracks on DAT as a back up in case their voice starts going out

[@dragracingpainter4462]

@@Just4CaliJames ...I hear you..but surely not king bro

[@DAngel_93]

Muy buen tema!, y todo el Abigail. Larga vida al maestro King Diamond. Es genial que a su edad aun se desempeñe de esa manera en el escenario, y los músicos lo hacen también, Andy LaRocque es un genio.

[@ElektroDragonHD]

These guys put Metallica to shame on raw talent, and I've been a fan of both bands since 1987. Saw them live in Seattle on this tour, best thing I've ever seen. Bluray preordered!!

[@AstralHiGH]

Theyre both best friends lol

[@AstralHiGH]

King has been a fan of them since day 2

[@ElektroDragonHD]

brooklyn ad Oh I know... :). Wanted to say it anyway. :D

[@omarcrucescervantes3725]

Metálica vale madres, viva el Rey de Diamantes!!

[@2Times22]

@@AstralHiGH Its the other way round..They have been fans of him..!!!

[@mickelindgren5292]

Saw him in Copenhagen 1990, amazing!!!

[@mightymight4348]

King diamond will always be the best legendary,no one or even ghost would an will be close🤘🏽haing to the kind diamond.🤘🏽

[@metalheadjock3513]

Still kicks ass after all these years. 🤘

[@adameast5048]

Awesome stage unbelievable range excellent musicians gorgeous bavk up singer. He had a dream and lives it every day. This is what success is. The attainment of a worthwhile dream. Hail the king

[@Torgo1969]

Back up singer is King's wife, in case you didn't know. I also go for pale brunettes, so King is a lucky man, not to mention that she's half his age. Good for him!

[@melovestits2]

As a huge Mercyful Fate fan when I was young, this really has a Melissa /Don't break the Oath era vibe to it. I actually love it

[@OldNick00]

Now we need MF to reunite and make a DVD too

[@FarishNazmi-l9g]

"Abigail" greatest King Diamond album of all time ! 🤘

[@metal3914]

All Hail the Mighty King Diamond nobody can match his ability to preform 🤘🤘

[@stubborn7096]

After listening to them for the past 20 years of my existence, I'm still trying to find a bad song/riff. No lucky at all and all the luck that's possible together.

[@lsb2623]

I'm not even a regular fan... this just gave me chills.

[@localredroberto2352]

Holy shit i didn't expect king to sound this good at his age but honestly this is iron maiden live type level

[@sherrygeorge8613]

Omfg you just made my evening! Spot on performance

[@danlockhart5875]

It's no wonder Andy and King have been together all this time. Best at what they do. Greatest tunes and sound.

[@kastryotanepos3580]

One of the best metal screamers !

[@spitzeidiomas]

Absolutely breath-taking! Hands down one of the best live performance I've ever seen!

[@unoriveskad5568]

no autotune, just some epic banger !

[@seanfuller5097]

Kick ass show King sounds awesome and the band is as tight as any band ever killer musicians awesome listen to it every night thanks King your the best man

[@edstriker2881]

My God . What a lovely background singing Girl 😍😍😍😍😍

[@runningman693ch17]

King Diamonds wife Livia Zita Bendix

[@edstriker2881]

Thx . I didnt know 👍👍🤘

[@uncleremus5046]

Wonderful insane guitar playing. Kings always has a top notch band!

[@hmrvargas]

Is good to see like King Diamond choose a guitar genious like Mike Weed for play in his band, from hexenhaus until memento mori this guy rocks!!!

[@kingdiamondfan4032]

Mike Weed .

[@Paradis-inanime74]

Great performance! His voice is remained unchanged and unique over the years!

[@gunesh6662]

WHAT A VOICE.... RESPECT KING

[@larsulrich26ulrich42]

ii ddn kral

[@gilsaraiva2830]

Andy LaRocque is such a God as mentioned below that when I saw them on their 89/90 Conspiracy tour , when King announced him he got a thunderous ovation which simply wouldn´t stop ... I was in the front row , I could notice his appreciation slowly but surely turning into some sort of discomfort , probably cause of the general awareness at that moment that King Diamond could well saqck whoever else he wished for on a whim ... well ... : " NOT ME , you won´t ! "

[@AlexxBarbarossa]

Вещь как и альбом-на все времена !!! King Diamond Forever ! Hail from Russia ! \m/

[@samuraikyokkan]

sick. incredibly sick. all metalheads bow.

[@henningandersen4728]

King Diamond made heavy metal into art!

[@imyourgodmachine]

What an amazing live band! Quite literally perfect!

[@jeffkenshiro_fr2895]

Absolutely Amazing ! What a performance !!!

[@nelsonbarbosa2860]

Uma das maiores bandas do mundo! O Rei 👑 das trevas! Há décadas do poder com grandes clássicos da canções mais obscuras.... Hail mestre King Diamond !

[@elderantunes]

Cê tá dooooido...Performance emocionante!!!

[@michelpereira1832]

king é o cara!!!

[@julioocasioalbino551]

If you are a real metal fan you have to love the KING, he is so awesome