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King Diamond is the band that King Diamond (Kim Petersen) formed after he left Mercyful Fate which eventually caused the remaining members to split up(although Michael Denner and Timi Hansen were also members of King Diamond) - following the departure of Hank Shermann. Although the first incarnation of King Diamond featured members of Mercyful Fate, the band lost most of its proto-black metal style and become a heavy metal band. The Satanic focus of Mercyful Fate's lyrics was replaced by a focus on horror stories. Apart from two albums, each of the albums contained a story told throughout the songs; some stories span more than one album. Only Fatal Portrait and The Spider's Lullaby deviate here, in that only four of the songs form a story while the other songs are independent. His extremely high falsetto vocal style is notable.

King formed the band in Copenhagen, Denmark along with two former Mercyful Fate members, guitarist Michael Denner and bassist Timi Hansen and was joined by new drummer Mikkey Dee. The original second guitarist Floyd Constantin was soon replaced by Andy LaRocque. The band debuted with single No Presents For Christmas, followed by debut album Fatal Portrait. King Diamond would also play some Mercyful Fate songs on gigs. The second album Abigail was the first full concept album. Shortly before the release and following tour, Michael Denner left the band. His replacement was Mikael Myllynen, who also appeared in band's first promo video, The Family Ghost. However, he left the band after the tour.

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Members

King Diamond
since 1985 lib/muslib/membership_type_1094, Lead vocal
Andy LaRocque
since 1985 Electric guitar
Matt Thompson
since 2000 Drum set
Mike Wead
since 1990 till 1993 Electric guitar
since 2000 Electric guitar
Pontus Egberg
since 2014 Bass
Mikkey Dee
since 1985 till 1988 Drum set
Chris Estes
since 1994 till 1999 Bass
Snowy Shaw
since 1989 till 1994 Drum set
Herb Simonsen
since 1994 till 1998 Electric guitar
Michael Denner
since 1985 till 1987 Electric guitar
Timi Hansen
since 1985 till 1987 Bass
Sharlee D'Angelo
since 1990 till 1993 Bass
Hal Patino
since 1987 till 1990 Bass
Darrin Anthony
since 1995 till 1997 Drum set
Pete Blakk
since 1988 till 1990 Guitar
Glen Drover
since 1998 till 2000 Electric guitar
Mike Moon
since 1987 till 1987 Guitar

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