Blabbermouth11/3/2026
PHILIP ANSELMO On KING DIAMOND's Guest Appearance On New DOWN Album 'Volume V': 'He Really Did Such An Amazing Job'The latest issue of Fistful Of Metal magazine features an exclusive interview with Philip H. Anselmo and Pepper Keenan of DOWN, as the band prepares to release "Volume V", its first new studio album in twelve years, arriving November 20 via Nuclear Blast Records. Speaking with Oran O'Beirne, Philip...
Metal Storm9/27/2026
King Diamond - Share Update On Future PlansIn a recent interview with 'Metal Injection', King Diamond gave an update on the future plans for Mercyful Fate and King Diamond. He addressed the departure of Andy Larocque after 40 years and new details, timelines and schedule for the forthcoming Mercyful Fate album, King Diamond album, as well as a film in the works.
Lambgoat9/24/2026
King Diamond's 'Halloween' EP to see picture disc release this HalloweenKing Diamond will reissue his three-track Halloween EP as a new picture disc on October 23rd through Metal Blade Records.Pre-order Halloween EP here. Originally released by Roadrunner Records in 1986, the new p...
The PRP9/23/2026
King Diamond’s “Halloween” Picture Disc Set For October ReissueWith updated artwork.
Blabbermouth9/23/2026
KING DIAMOND: Three-Song 'Halloween' Picture Disc Featuring New Artwork Due In OctoberKING DIAMOND's "Halloween", the three-track picture disc originally made available in 1986, will be re-released worldwide with new art by Mario Lopez on October 23 via Metal Blade Records, just in time for the season. The "Halloween" title track comes off KING DIAMOND's debut album, "Fatal Portrait"...
Lambgoat9/14/2026
WATCH: fan footage of King Diamond joining My Chemical Romance in San Antonio, TXMy Chemical Romance were joined by King Diamond during their September 12th performance in San Antonio, TX. The Danish heavy metal vocalist appeared during "Mama," from The Black Parade, and also took part in a stag...
Revolver Magazine9/14/2026
See KING DIAMOND join MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE for “Mama”My Chemical Romance pulled out a very special — and very heavy-metal — surprise for their fans Saturday night (September 12th) in San Antonio, Texas, welcoming out the one and only King Diamond onstage.“Finally! Some real royalty in the house,” My Chem’s Gerard Way told the crowd at Alamodome Stadium while introducing the Danish metal icon, who has called Texas home for many years. “Anyone can be a dictator, but not everyone can be a king.”The King joined My Chem for a performance of The Black Parade‘s song “Mama” — and then whipped out a sword and knighted the whole band.On top of that unexpected cameo, the show was also notable because it saw Way hinting at plans for a new My Chem album, which would be their first in over 15 years.“We’ve kind of really always wanted to make another record, so we hope that life allows us to do that,” he said to the crowd of some 50,000 fans. “‘Cause you guys, honestly, you guys kept us alive so long. You guys deserve another record. I don’t know when it’ll be. But it’ll be awesome.” My Chemical Romance’s next set is their headlining appearance at the Louder Than Life festival on Friday (September 18th), which will be followed by their appearance at Aftershock later in the fall. My Chemical Romance tour dates 2026:9/18 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life10/1 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock10/21 Hollywood, CA – Hollywood Bowl View this post on Instagram
LouderSound9/14/2026
My Chemical Romance bring King Diamond onstage to ‘knight’ them in Texas: “Anyone can be a dictator, but not everyone can be a king!”Plus MCR frontman Gerard Way teases brand new studio album
The PRP9/13/2026
My Chemical Romance Hinted At A New Album And Welcomed King Diamond Onstage In San AntonioAs Gerard put it: "Finally, some real royalty in the house."
Blabbermouth9/13/2026
Watch: KING DIAMOND Joins MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE On Stage In San AntonioDanish heavy metal legend King Diamond, who fronts both KING DIAMOND and MERCYFUL FATE, made a special guest appearance during MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE's nearly sold-out concert Saturday night (September 12) at the massive Alamodome Stadium in San Antonio, Texas. MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE frontman Gerard Way w...
Metal Injection9/13/2026
WATCH: KING DIAMOND Joins MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE's Final 'Black Parade' Show to Knight Band, Sing "Mama"My Chemical Romance also teased their long-awaited fifth LP.
Metal Injection9/9/2026
Eight Things We Learned About KING DIAMOND and MERCYFUL FATE After Our InterviewHe spilled on everything from an upcoming trilogy of King Diamond records, to how he takes care of his voice on tour.
Blabbermouth9/9/2026
Official KING DIAMOND Documentary Has Been In The Works For Last Three YearsIn a new interview with Frank Godla of Metal Injection, Danish heavy metal singer King Diamond — who fronts both KING DIAMOND and MERCYFUL FATE — confirmed that a new documentary is in the works about his life. The film, which is being directed by the Danish journalist and documentary filmmaker Fred...
Blabbermouth9/9/2026
KING DIAMOND Says Split With Longtime Guitarist ANDY LA ROCQUE Had Been 'Coming For A While'In a new interview with Frank Godla of Metal Injection, KING DIAMOND's namesake frontman spoke about the recent split with the band's longtime guitarist Andy La Rocque and addition of Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G (FIREWIND, ex-Ozzy Osbourne). Regarding the circumstances that led to Andy's exit from K...
Metal Injection9/8/2026
EXCLUSIVE: KING DIAMOND On ANDY LAROCQUE Leaving Band, What's Next for MERCYFUL FATE + MoreKing Diamond tells Metal Injection the full scoop on the departure of long-time guitarist, Andy LaRoque, and upcoming music.
Blabbermouth9/1/2026
MICHAEL SWEET Wouldn't Join KING DIAMOND's Band But STRYPER Would 'Absolutely' Tour With MERCYFUL FATEIn a new interview with Scott Itter of Dr. Music, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet was asked if he would ever consider playing guitar for King Diamond's band, if the opportunity arose and the "numbers were right". He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "You mean, like be in [King's] band?...