The Andy La Rocque Story, King Diamond.

[@DanielWhite80]

Andy La Rocque for me is one of the most underrated guitar player in history. I saw him playing live twice and the man is freaking machine, ever solo, note by note exactly like the record.

[@zakkwylde3699]

Zgadzam się z Tobą,Andy jest absolutnie moim ulubionym gitarzystą number one:) Gra solówki że aż dreszcze przechodzą po plecach.Muzyka King Diamond jest przemyślana tam nie ma nie potrzebnych dźwiękòw,gitary i organy hammonda świetnie się uzupełniają.King nigdy nie nagrał słabej płyty bo ma tak wspaniałych muzyków.Kiedy zacząłem przygodę z Kingiem nie trawiłem jego vokalu ale grę Andygo pokochałem to był 1986r.Uwielbiam House of god,Abigail lubię to śpiewać jak nie ma domowników.😅

[@zakkwylde3699]

Źle to ujołem,Andy jest jednym z moich ulubionych gitarzystów bo nie można powiedzieć że ten i ten jest best of the best .Lubie Randy R.Zakk Wylde i setkę innych gitarzystów każdy z nich włożył cegiełkę w rozwój muzyki.Mój syn azłapał bakcyla słucha metalu ma 13 lat i zaczął uczyć się grać na gitarzę ,wspieram go ale chcę mu pokazać że muzyka gitarowa to nie tylko metal,rock ale również blues jazz i inne gatunki.Ostatnio jak mi zagrał Hell Rise Ozziego to kapcie mi spadły i mało nie wyjebałem w kosmos jak gość w teledysku M.Jacksona:))))

[@TexAgsArmyVet]

I saw King Diamond for the first time in 2015 with Slayer, Hellyeah, and The Devil Wears Prada. Andy killed it! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@Randy666-li3qg]

​@@zakkwylde3699 Yngwie jak dla mnie to jest "wzor".sorry ale takie sa tam licki... Ale kazdy z nas ma w sobie skarb(takiego malego van Helena) nie ma sie co tym jak inni graja dolowac ani na innych z gory patrzec.ale z Andim to prawda.w chuj jest takich gitarzystow niedocenionych(i ludzi ogolnie)

[@dwaynerush9599]

Not only did he play with King Diamond he also played with Death on Individual Thought Patterns. Dudes a legend.

[@CBT5777]

Would love to know which guitar he used on that album.

[@siennagarcia1459]

​@@CBT5777Jackson Dinky with EMG's

[@VanDerSchmidt]

Solos on Trapped in a corner!!

[@Carlos-fh8wk]

Incredibly melodic solos on every song on that album

[@vlassisnikas7634]

One of the greatest metal guitar players of all time. Hail to King and Andy!

[@willdeath8040]

for me la rocque is the best guitarrist ever, see him out of stage now i know that guy is so simpathic and friendly , la rocque is the 'real face' of the king's band 🤩🤘🤘

[@mosthighguitarguy]

Andy’s playing on The Eye album is truly iconic and my absolute favorite guitar tracks ever !! Period ! Anybody who says they don’t like that album is not paying close attention!!

[@CBT5777]

I agree. Love that album. It was my first King Diamond record.

[@stanleybroniszewsky8538]

The Eye was my very first King Diamond album. Great in every sense.

[@markbaston8147]

Masterpiece.

[@jacelandadventures1523]

Agreed

[@michaelpalermo354]

The production quality on that album goes criminally unnoticed. His playing paints such a powerful and unique sound. That’s the album that really got me Interested in Andy’s work.

[@drewmorris4017]

Great to hear Andy give Michael Denner credit for his guitar playing.Denner is a superb melodic guitarist-Great phrasing in the style of Michael Schenker.

[@hypnagogicjerk]

I concur. Michael Denner has always been very underrated. Not flashy but rather very expressive and a great sense of melody.

[@drewmorris4017]

@@hypnagogicjerk Absolutely.Denner is one of my favorite guitar players-He plays 100% for the song,without any unnecessary wanking.All of my favorite MF/KD solos are Denner’s.

[@hypnagogicjerk]

@@drewmorris4017 me too! 😊

[@stevedamien638]

​@@hypnagogicjerknot underrated in Canada never and definitely not in Montreal the capital of Metal back then. We all knew and respected these guys as much as the Maiden guys and Priest. So i dont know where you live. But in Canada these guys were big right from 1985.

[@BTT72genX]

‘Them’ is one of my all time favorite albums. It is a masterpiece. You can easily listen to it from start to finish without skipping any songs.

[@vintagetubeamplifiers]

King Diamond is my absolute, #1, favorite band and I have seen every show since 1986. Mercyful Fate is my 2nd favorite and have seen every tour since around 1984.

[@BryanMccomb-sg7qw]

Same here

[@RhettAnthonyWilson]

Wow 🎉 goosebumps! Just seen him yesterday! 👻 in St Pete! 🍻

[@Assimilator702]

@@RhettAnthonyWilsonSaw King Diamond on Halloween in Brooklyn. Great show!

[@unbornproductions7917]

Simply a complete guitarist. So humble. He doesn't show off or anything like that, just talking about the guitars, quite unusual. His sense of focus on melodies in his solos is absolutely astonishing, really. He knows what, when. One of my favourites, without a doubt. A shame you can't use the official music to show off some of what he can do. It takes away a lot, sorry to say.

[@chrismullen7908]

I had the honor and privilege of hanging out with Andy for 10 minutes or so outside of the Bluebird Theater in Denver, CO back in 2000. He was very laid back and polite. I was able to get his autograph along with the drummer when they were playing the House of God tour. 🤘🤘

[@dhmig88]

Such a great guitar player, so underrated, I love his playing, rhythm and soloing. When Andy and Pete Blakk played together there wasn’t any better guitar duo in Metal.🤘🏼🎸

[@Bitoginger]

Andy is a metal guitar Icon and his playing is Nothing short of next level awesomeness

[@bradmetal1]

He seems so laid back and cool.. i wish i could see him break down one of his classic solos..

[@danielgonzaleztejedor9486]

You can always tell when Andy is soloing, he's got it.

[@furyomori3896]

I love La Rocque and Sherman, but Denner is my favourite of the bunch.

[@nenadnenad1556]

Thank you for signing my records at a concert in Serbia Belgrade in 2006. The eye, Fatal portrait and Them.🇷🇸💪

[@ruicarreiro7539]

Andy is so underrated, kills me! You’re one of the GOATS

[@linkanandersson1229]

Been lucky to record couple of solos with Andy´s Gibson Flying V 78´ in his studio. One of the best guitar i ever played.

[@tomgiddens2963]

Much respect to Andy. Great addition to King Diamond. Have loved his guitar playing for years. One of the greats.

[@georgejordan5611]

I love Andy's solos and what a nice and intelligent guy! Thanks for the interview!

[@jaimeandujar487]

Andy La Rocque for me is the best of the best. Really a talented musician. Flawless performance. The number one in my list of Guitar Masters since 1989

[@KalosPVP]

One of the best solos he did was a guest appearance for At the Gates. Simply amazing.

[@vorpalblades]

Individual Thought Patterns smokes the ATG stuff.

[@stevehunt914]

@@vorpalblades That's like arguing that the left boob is better than the right boob,.. they're both Perfect.

[@ralis]

Andy is perfect in every way, his style so melodic and tasteful yet dark and heavy. Live he is so precise and emotive. My all time favorite

[@barrydee2857]

My favorite guitarist ever is Michael Schenker but Andy is right up there and good to acknowledge the master Schenker

[@printerpr0n]

I got to meet Andy and the rest of the band, except Kim, while doing the warehouse prep for one of the tours. Super nice dude. All of them and the crew were some of the nicest guys I've ever worked with. You've got several shots of my work in this video as I hung and wired all the lighting for their set pieces. When the gear came back to the shop at the end of the tour Slayer had stuck googly eyes on the Baphomet.

[@ИльяКарзов-в6г]

Amazing guy! His guitar work and especially solos on Them and other KD's albums admire me every time I listen to it

[@jeremiah2012]

This is an awesome video. I have always wanted to hear his story and I've been a lifelong fan. He's one of my favorite guitar players of all time.

[@merope_bender]

Великолепный гитарист.От его соло схожу с ума!

[@glenkepic3208]

Very cool. King Diamond/Mercyful Fate fan for years. Two V's here, IBZ RR Sr and Cort Arrow. Michael Denner did ads for these back in the '80s. Loved Andy giving the history of the white '78, complete with mentioning a headstock repair. Some folks may recall the That Metal Show installment with Michael Schenker and Kirk Hammett. Krk had the PG/GM LP and said it had a head stock repair. Michael said his main V with UFO and beyond had like 3 repairs and each time he got it back, it sounded better! Crazy. It's great Andy is sponsered by Dean. I thought they were on the ropes after Gibson stepping in. Rock ON!!

[@Walamonga1313]

Know him because of Death's Individual Thought Patterns album. He has such a unique, instantly recognizable style. I'll start listening to King Diamond thanks to him

[@Tomasttttt]

Michael Denner is super melodic guitarist playing, number 1 for me

[@tommygarza8043]

Andy is an awesome guitarist in both rhythm and lead. Inspired me on the eye of the witch album.

[@Mrmemphisbones]

What a gentleman ! By the way mentioning the at the gates guest solo in the track cold and the connection with the bc rich guitar was amazing ! i wish he said something similar about individual thought patterns ! Thank you for the upload : )

[@FatalArrivalMetal]

A living LEGEND 🎸🫶🤘🔥

[@intelectoturbo]

Dear Andy! We miss seeing you more active on the internet, particularly on KZbin. It would be absolutely amazing to watch videos of you playing Abigail classics. Your guitars are true masterpieces. Wishing you all the best, Renan Zacch (Brazil)

[@sifublake4523]

Andy Love your material and style! Flippin! awesome! to you and the band! Thank You!

[@mplayer4621]

Andy La Rocque I can only say 1 thing What a awesome guitarplayer 👍

[@AllenWoody-kj7sc]

Saw King Diamond in STL at Pops in 2004 or 2005.. Great venue. Incredible.

[@williamshepley3923]

He's always been in my top 5 favorite guitarist's along with Alex lifeson, Yngwie, Vai etc.

[@khanwrong4734]

The big and only one Andy Larocque. One of my great influences.

[@joenickell6323]

One of the Best! 🤘

[@oliviao2238]

Great interview with Andy so talented and underrated

[@pswallace]

Andy is a miraculous guitar player AND one of the nicest guys I've ever known and hung out with! 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@LifeLineLite]

My hero from 1989, since I have listened to "Abigail" at the first time...

[@CrazyZ66]

There's David Gilmour, the master of sensitive guitar playing. And then we have Adrian Smith and Andy La Roque. Two guys who have complete control on their left hand. I met Andy once when he played in my area as I worked as a stage hand for KD. I drove the King from- and back to the hotel that night. The King was such a lovely and nice down to earth man. Haven't talked to Andy though, but I was blown away from their soundcheck. They played "The Eye" inclusive his marvellous solo, while all amps where set on 10. Brutally clear and loud sound. Out of his many solos that he did in my opinion the best one was for "Trapped In A Corner" by Death. Holy S...those haunting ghost guitars, always doulbed ones like on all the KD albums, but embedded inside a different rythm pattern. Andy for sure is an underrrated guitar player. Thank you for this amazing interview video!

[@Jarrodpimental]

One of my all time favorites

[@bags5150]

Andy has amazing talent !!!!!

[@Vampyre_Media]

Awesome interview/story. Thanks for uploading!

[@stevenramer7961]

I first heard Andy's playing on the Abigail album, I was hooked!🤘

[@martycarter3306]

King diamond made a great decision of getting Andy...he is the best lead to me...the first time I heard him on fatal portrait...I was blown away..and all through the albums he did with King...hands down..up there with Jimmy hendrix and Steve vai...Eddie van Helen..

[@tlk0216]

My fave. Guy does multiple solos in every song.

[@carvinieri5217]

One of my top five guitarist of the world. The second solo in "Spirits" (Abigail 2) and " The Trial " (The Eye) are amazing... Few people know the band Illwill from the album "Evilution" and Andy did great guitar parts there. Listen to the solo on "Cult" I hope that someday I will be able to talk to the master and shaking his hand.

[@johannjohann6523]

Great interview thanks. Andy was a huge influence on metal guitarists professional and amateur both in the 80's and still today. A guitarist that deserves more recognition for his contribution to Heavy Metal. When I was young and first heard Mercyful Fate from a friend I thought, no way this is too heavy for me. And today I love their shit and KD! (what a polite and well mannered guy!)

[@mikedixon8830]

When the BC Rich was brought out I was like - At The Gates! Jep that solo rips!

[@johannjohann6523]

And what kick ass studio monitors there in the background. Cool how the monitor is integrated within the wall. Good idea.

[@FERNANDOOYARZUN]

What a nice person and an incredible guitarrist.

[@joshpalomar]

King is 👑 and Andy is Master 🙌

[@Mar33322]

Andy is one hell of a guitar player , so f'ing melodic . Andy and Denner combo on the early King Diamond stuff is where its at !

[@eon14873]

Andy and Pete blakk was fantastic too

[@Mar33322]

@@eon14873 For sure 🤘

[@tentempie100]

Uno de mis guitarristas más importantes. En lo alto de la lista

[@sashani256]

Very interesting. Thank you!

[@HallqvistOfficial]

Such an amazing guitarist that deserve more attention. Sure, it’s not like he’s unknown or anything.. but the melodic perfect balance that keep you on edge shredding to add energy and ability to add creepy and beautiful textures is unmatched.

[@the1basser]

I wish he would have plugged up , and played those guitars for us .

[@relativeparadox9567]

My absolute favourite guitarist from my absolute favourite band.

[@sashani256]

Nice man. And great musician.

[@therealFearlessBOB]

Andy LaRocque achieved legendary status in my book, back in 87´88 when I first put the 'Abigail' album on.. Just awesome.. Really, really awesome!

[@transparent6748]

Really down to earth nice guy and absolutely outstanding guitarist

[@therealandrecorbin4050]

Cool interview. Great job.

[@stevedamien638]

Thx for the great video,all these Mercy f and King D guys are great and not having them all over like the others make em keeping the mystery which is magic. Can you please tell me what is that guitar part song we keep hearing here and there on the videos between the talking. Thx

[@David-kw7df]

Andy was on an album called IllWill. I think it was the King Diamond band sans King with a different vocalist. If what I heard is correct, they put this album together while on break from King. Regardless of the specifics, it's pretty cool.

[@ziegunerweiser]

incredible virtuosity and phrasing I saw KD on the Them tour

[@johndiamond4088]

I met Andy in 2005 Seattle he was totally cool

[@artOVtrolling]

I love how King stopped innovating his makeup after Puppet Master because it’s simply the peak of corpse paint design. I got a King Diamond portrait tattoo and I went with that era. Andy and King Diamond as a whole are such an integral part of my childhood memories. I don’t know why my dad thought it was fucking ok to be blasting songs about a possessed girl murdering a priest with a crucifix of nails in front of an 8 year old but I’m glad he did.

[@celebratedeth362]

One of my favorite guitarists ever.

[@montana1636]

That Gibson Flying V is a rare jewel

[@wachu281]

so great story, great to see Andy

[@CBT5777]

What guitar did he use on that Death album? Come on Andy!

[@zakkwylde3699]

Super że wspomniałeś o czasie kiedy grał w Death,no nie sposób nie wspomnieć o wirtuozie gitary basowej bezprogowej cholera starzeję się i nie pamiętam imienia...Mam 52 lata na grzbiecie i zaczynam zapominać imion muzyków i tytułów płyt...haha zacznę się uczyć na pamięć jak wtedy kiedy byłem nastolatkiem i zacząłem moją przygodę z metalem.

[@CBT5777]

What language is this?@@zakkwylde3699

[@joelhartley5108]

Great player!

[@NicolaeTudorTudor-rz6sy]

Best guitar I ever did hear...Black Horsemen is like Bach!No compromises!!!

[@frankbarker1568]

Andy is a legend.

[@rsegura7597]

I named my dog after him....... Love his style

[@paulbaglio6295]

Not a huge Diamond fan... but you're one of the nastiest shredders I've heard in my 54 years 🤘🏻

[@facepalmjesus1608]

Individual Thought Patterns has the best leads ever!

[@gilramirez1373]

Awesome guitarist 😊

[@raduandrei5867]

Hej Andy, är detta Vnielsbh form gitarr experiment, super det sticker ut! Tack Andy!

[@raduandrei5867]

Best guitarist on earth or somethin...?🤘

[@julioocasioalbino1782]

He is a badass guitar player

[@KongKingman]

I see a slight resemblance Andy to none other than the Great Jeff Beck 🇬🇧 RIP

[@jariaura7201]

Andy La Roque fan here, thanks for this wonderful interview. But with all the respect, the video title is misleading. It's not his "story" (except the small part where he tells about how he joined the band). Why not naming this video an "interview", which it actually is.

[@jascatt3341]

Awesome!👍👍

[@TonightWeTakeItBack]

Oh my god that BC Rich is to die for.

[@johnjankowiak3335]

You're just cool as hell dude. Yani and Kobe, are you gonna get a new neighborhood or Michigan? Love you bro. I was in june nineteen eighty five and I guess you know I meant michael then the first time when

[@dennistuinei7150]

That purple bc rich V is awesome!

[@lapisfons]

정말 정실한 기타리스트 Andy lml

[@markbaston8147]

What a guitarist.

[@brianbauer7560]

Amazing guitarist.

[@WD-sr8qz]

Why this was not done mpre professionally is beyond me....

[@therham]

Andy is among the best heavy metal guitarists in the world. He also looks like Michael Keaton 😂

[@AdrianJeffreys-fj2fv]

Awesome guitarist musician

[@ChrisEllenback]

I miss the BC Rich guitars!!! They were the best

[@roypersson1754]

Nice V lo😊😊😊😊

[@Voytoy]

Was surprised he didn't pull out the frosted pink B.C Rich gunslinger/assassin that he used to always be in photos with