King is hyped right now. Interviewer can hardly get a question in. Love his enthusiasm 40 plus years into his career.

This man is the reason I'm a metalhead. Heard don't break the oath when I was 14, rewound the first 30 seconds of a dangerous meeting about 59 times just to hear his voice because it was such a new thing to me. I was hooked after that, stole a satanic bible the next day and the rest is history.

King Diamond and Mercyful Fate are two of my favorite bands, since the mid-80's. Every song, every album fukking rules!! R.I.P. Timi Hansen. Long live the King!!

This was an incredible show. We were all singing along, so much energy. Loved every second it. Cannot wait for the US tour.

Dio, Halford, King: The heavy metal trinity of vocalists.

@cathulucraftian

5 ай бұрын

Lilith's Casket

I still have the first ep, Melissa, don't break the oath, I'm watching this interview and I literally have chills. yes I'm A relic at 56 years old, but God damn it thank you for the video!!! I was feeling very under the weather this morning, this definitely boosted my spirits! \m/

It's wonderful to hear King Diamond (Kim) talk to us in this interview, because he shows how he is just like us. That is, he is another human being just like we are, but just so happens to be the literal king of music, singing, theater, and a master of incorporating ancient lore, legends, occult and magic into his art. It's amazing to see King's transformation, that is, his new black crown, and specially made coat, and other masks. That came as a massive surprise to me. It was unexpected. It's not what you would think, but it is. But as I stated earlier, in this interview it's great to just hear King talk to all the fans out there, and show he's just like one of us. Even when the interviewer asks King about "a bone collection," King completely ignores the questions, and instead talks about his cars, etc. The interviewer asks again, and King ignores him every time. King Diamond isn't some guy who keeps a collection of human skeletons and bones all over his house. This is a guy with a wife and a child who is super smart, super talented, and is actually very humble for what he has accomplished. Cheers to King Diamond, and thank you for helping me make it through this life, giving me something worth living for, music that touches my soul, and musical lore that has taught me. "I love you Satan!" - "Where are Lucifer's Children?" - At one concert King Diamond handed out "Rose Petals and Pure Love," and King sings of "The House On The Hill The Great Numerical Proof," and King knows, "Halloween is the Day," at King's concerts he knows how to, "Light Up the Dark World,"

I was at the show and the vibe was super intense the audience was loud as fuck! The band was legendary - my 4th time seing Mercy -legendary - so glad I was able to be there. Great interview!

King really didn't wanna talk about the bones haha. perhaps the theft of the original "melissa" is a touchy subject?

@sinceunati

Жыл бұрын

@@TheNotoriousSAJ75 He had a human skull he would bring out on stage that was named Melissa. It was stolen at some point in the 80s. *sorry for answering the question! There may be more to it..

@brianmorris364

Жыл бұрын

There's a lot more to it. Melissa was kings sister that died. King is well known to have an extensive collection of human bones, most of which are highly illegal to possess. It's no wonder he doesn't want to talk about his corpse collection which he keeps on his home in Texas, where he moved to from Copenhagen Denmark, where he was born. It was not his sister's skull which went missing, and he does not possess her remains as rumored. The skull was however obtained illegally and isn't a topic of discussion when king can help it. It may or may not have been evidence in a later forensic investigation which led to several individuals being charged with various crimes such as murder, gross abuse of a corpse, disturbing human remains, and a few others for good measure. . King may or may not have claimed to have thought it was a fake, despite having had it tested for authenticity prior to it's purchase. So yeah, let's not talk about that lol

@Metalwheel

Жыл бұрын

@@brianmorris364 short and to the point, well done! I wasn't aware of most of what you spoke of, meantime I'll wager $1 KD has his air conditioning set at 70° being in Texas tho

@brianmorris364

Жыл бұрын

@@Metalwheel he's one of the immigrants the Texans don't mind having over for bbq. Lol

@BenDover-df7or

Жыл бұрын

The King Is Back!

66 years of incredible Voice and a giant contribution to Heavy Fucking Metal. All Hails to the King Diamond.

@tt55899

Жыл бұрын

Wow i didn't know mercyful fate was around in 1956, did he open for chuck berry?

@ronnies379peterbiltexperie2

Ай бұрын

@@tt55899he is 66 years old rofl King opening up for chuck would be funny

Man I hope he does a US tour we are dying to see him!

@Raemphis

Жыл бұрын

Oh, I Bet You're Dying For a Cup of Tea too.

@scottcaturanosc

Жыл бұрын

Just announced dates for fall U.S.tour,gonna see them here in Phoenix,AZ

@crypticreality8484

Жыл бұрын

@@scottcaturanosc ahh. My hometown Phoenix! In Montana now. Missing PhX.

that shit was amazing. i wish i could go back already missing Psycho !

That show was absolutely insane. I have never been in a crowd that wild before. The energy was amazing.

I was there that set was just pure rage

Mercy are pure power live, Kings Voice is amazing. Great interview with Daniel Dekay and great shirt.. VULTURE KILLS!!!

@orionhigh-w2s

Жыл бұрын

Hello, thanks for the interview. I am curious about what is going on inside the Mercyful Fate camp. Despite the flooding in Dallas, I really hope that the upcoming U.S. tour is in full swing within the month, I hope that the band plays in TULSA, OKLAHOMA for the Mercyful Fate tour and then turns around and visits us in TULSA once more with his King Diamond solo tour ( IT HAS BEEN AN AMAZING 40 YEARS of music)

Seeing them in 2 months 🤘

Now this is awesome. Mercyful Fate coming back so strong. Excellent

Watching Mercyful Fate at Psycho Vegas was truly amazing-!-!-

@jebidiahnewkedkracker1801

Жыл бұрын

What would be more amazing is have him perform at The Vatican or even at one of Joel Osteen's televised sermons? The Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas?? Maybe, too, in Salt Lake City...At the Mormon Tabernacle? If he manages to get a gig at Medina in Saudi Arabia I too might even join the Cult of King Diamond/Mercyful Fate. 🤣🤣

That was one of the greatest sets I've ever witnessed in my entire life. It was a once in a lifetime experience, cannot wait to have another chance to see them again!

So great to see Mercy on the road!!!

Awesome video!!!!

Great interview, so happy to see them back in the USA baybee !

Cool interview Dekay!

Great interview🤘🤘🤘

LONG LIVE THE KING

Incredible show! 🤘🔥🤘

And I was there what a show man

King Diamond, & Mercyful Fate Rule.🤘🤘🤘🤘

This is making me research their US tours I never have seen Fate... I had gotten the Dont brake the oath album cover tattooed on me way back in the late 80's. Definately wanna see Fate

Saw them in Plovdiv Bulgaria month ago..Man,Thats Why Metal is Immortal!!King of the Kings!!!Great storyteller,so much power and energy..🤘❤🤘im 53 ,on the show i was in 18 again! !!Hail!!!

@serpentinefire921

Жыл бұрын

Wasn't nothing like psycho I promise you that

people being supportive and looking for excuses when singers lose their voice because of their age. The King is 66 years old and still have the same voice or even better than 40 years ago, still delivering great shows! best of the best

@thorianblack7322

Жыл бұрын

Well he does have that female backup singer that helps him alot

@eduturk9

Жыл бұрын

@@thorianblack7322 have you seen the latest mercyful fate tour? no backup singer ... his wife livia zita was the backup singer when touring as "King Diamond" band because if you listen to those songs on the albums he recorded his voice multiple times in some parts, so that's why she was singing those parts, not for helping him reaching the high notes. Now his wife is streaming all the mercyful fate shows live, no backup singer

@thorianblack7322

Жыл бұрын

@@eduturk9 yeah I saw a video of king diamond concert awhile back didn't know it was wife singing ,but what I heard of new MF concert sounds great

@kjetilkjellevold8054

Жыл бұрын

NO backup singer in Grieghallen. But i've seen two King Diamond (2012 and 2016) with the backupsinger on the stage not hidden.

Jamming to King Diamond "THEM" 2023 🤘🎸🤘 stay heavy 🤘

I was there; it was the highlight of the Fest (to me). Incredible show.

I will see king and mercyful fate before I die I swear

@alexbasedfam4998

Жыл бұрын

Update I saw em!

King Diamond is a legend and so are Merciful Fate : very glad to see they play again, and he got such energy - amazing costume as usual, i can only imagine how good the concert was. Also : i really love how the bands from Europe are welcome in the USA and how they support the scene : thanks a lot guys, from Europe ( Italy )

King sounds really hyped up about the show. Love it.

RIP Timi. You can see how sad King still is about this. I think the King Diamond band should finish The Institute and have Livia doing some vocals as she has a great voice herself.

@melovemusic69

Жыл бұрын

No livia. Like King Diamond before she came along. No good after she started singing. No no no.

@Metalwheel

Жыл бұрын

@@melovemusic69 lol

Salute to a Metal Legend and a Legendary Band.

Lovely and very talented man.

wow.....Time is brief....It was just yesterday when i was at at the 9 tour back in 1999.Glad to see the king making more great music with Mercyful fate.

Love you King Diamond 💎 1000 likes

Mercyful fate rules! Can't way to see the brooklyn show with my dad. Last time my dad has seen them was at Lamours in Brooklyn 1984. Can't wait!!!🤘🤘

Amazing.

5:27 Daniel: People still getting the lyrics tattooed on their arm King: Fuck you 🤣😂🤣😂 all hail the King \.,/ \.,/

I saw this show at Poland's Mystic Festival back in June. AMAZING.

Living legend 🙌

november 2019 was my first king diamond concert, and my last concert before covid hit. probably in my top 5 concerts, would love to see him again!!

Melissa has the highest amount of killer riffs on any album I'm aware of. Also this is actually the first I've heard King Diamond outside of the music, and I'm happy to say that he sound like a super nice guy, especially for a declared Satanist. All Hail the King

good for you DK

King you are the fucking man. Mercyful better come to Philly

Saw them at Bloodstock Festival in the UK a few weeks ago. Absolutely epic band.

It felt like South America 🤘

The King. DETROIT MI NOV 5. IM THERE

Got my tickets for Dallas Texas October 25th merciful fate kreator gonna be killer

I see them in NY and they are amazing.

@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987

Жыл бұрын

When did MF play NY friend

All Hail The King and Mercyful Fate🤘🤘😈

That crown looks fucking awesome!!!! A fucking legend 🤟🏻

2 Albums from the King 2023 !! NORTH AMERICAN MERCYFUL TOUR 2023

I saw The King at the Mystic Festival in Poland two months ago-the show was awesome

@serpentinefire921

Жыл бұрын

Psycho was better

Come to the RVA!!

Saw them in Bergen Norway on August 6 at Grieghallen it was Totally Amazing🤘🤘🤘

@kjetilkjellevold8054

Жыл бұрын

Me too. It was a magical evening, celebrating my 52'th birthday - in the "unholy" Grieghallen in my hometown! It was an evening for the ages!

@federicogiordano8305

Жыл бұрын

@@kjetilkjellevold8054 Absolutely!!

@serpentinefire921

Жыл бұрын

Psycho was way better

Long Live the King!

How did I miss this?

Denner needs to be back for a real reunion

@pliniomarquesjunior4039

Жыл бұрын

I agree

@william.L

Жыл бұрын

I'd love that too but him and king had a falling out over some art work and similar sounding solos on a denners inferno album I guess king and metal blade felt were infringing.

@vaevictis_

Жыл бұрын

@@william.L that’s the thing we never got an official explanation as to what happened

@william.L

Жыл бұрын

@@vaevictis_ there is a Micheal denner interview on KZread where he touches on the artwork subject but not the music part which I heard from another source.

Long Live “ Timi The Grabber Hansen”!

Long live The King..

Please my king, when the new king daimond album comes out?Cheers from Fortaleza!🤘🏾🔥😃

@Peter-ms6ei

Жыл бұрын

June 2023

This was fucking amazing. MERCYFUL FATE FOREVER! HAIL SATAN!

Please come back to New York🙏

I’m begging you Come back to New York 🙏

He Mentions TimiHansen but not a word about Michael Denner and why he was left out. .

I've seen King diamond and merciful fate both multiple times and it's better every time. King is the Lord of satanic metal.

He still talks about music like if it was a project for school

I need a new King Diamond album King!

I hope king will hit some canadian dates at one time soon !!!! I'm old enough to remember the early stuff when it was fresh and actually scary

Awesome, wish i was at that show. seems like King purposely avoided the Question about his Bone collection / if he had more Bones. why?

@melovemusic69

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I think it was obvious he doesn't want people to know.

This man. Enough Said. \,,/ LLTK \,,/

All hail The King! Lucifer's shining light guides him onward.

@martymartin2894

Жыл бұрын

Lol

@PRHILL9696

Жыл бұрын

Hail Satan!

Easy to interview him, he speaks almost as much as his fellow Danish guy Lars. 😁🤘

The fact that he awkwardly tried to dodge the bone question lol.

Sharing

Believe in the King.

@PRHILL9696

Жыл бұрын

he lies too much

I had the opportunity to see merciful faith in 93 at a club called Flashes in Cleveland, Ohio. One of the best small club shows I've ever seen there had been maybe 350 people there tops and they were over the top in their performance so glad they're back on U.S soil🤘🖤

@brianmorris364

Жыл бұрын

Despite the manager crackhead Geo, flashes had some great shows. I saw deicide get arrested 2 songs into their set there lol

@floydsemlow8253

Жыл бұрын

@@brianmorris364 you're absolutely right Geo is a dick oh my God I saw so many awesome tours go through flashes though. Funny you mentioned deicide I'm heading to the odeon to see them in a month or two

Are they coming to canada as well?

5:55 He said it

"Where is new music?" "Let me tell you about my costume."

If it's not a reunion where are the songs from the other albums?

Buddy looks hilarious. Hard to take him seriously.

King bleeds class.

I need ghost to open for the king!

Is Joey Vera still there? HERE ARR IN VERMINY AND VIGHTY VATES VARNING

Damn what did Michael Denner do for KD to pretend like he never even existed?

@Peter-ms6ei

Жыл бұрын

Everybody needs to watch the youtube latest interview with Denner.

Kiss has to use vocal tracks. King doesn't. THE REAL KING!

@Andrew66632

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. The New York Jews have nothing on king Diamond!

Fuck yea the pit was fun

the King agrees, No Bone

Why Michael Denner is not on guitar?!

@Peter-ms6ei

Жыл бұрын

Mike said Hank could have made it happen but didn't want to upset King since they are both too GREEDY. Greed is a 'tanic thing.

Obviously the bone question is a shady subject

Come on.... Bring Michael Denner in... Mike Weed does not belong in Mercyful Fate.

Man even the King knows America is a 3rd World Country now. Heavy metal rules!

@Peter-ms6ei

Жыл бұрын

yeah that's why he's not going to Chicago or Seattle.

what a stupid question.. “do you have lots of bones 🥴”