Name: Conspiracy
Brand: King Diamond

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

251511

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Colour

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Apple Red w/ Black Haze Vinyl

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-05-27

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Orchard

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

039842515113

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1 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / red

156781

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Black

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039841567816

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

King Diamond

Genre US

Metal

Label US

Metal Blade

King Diamond is a heavy metal vocalist from Denmark, born on June 14, 1956. He gained fame as the lead singer of Mercyful Fate and later formed his own band. Known for his falsetto vocals and theatrical stage presence, King Diamond often adorns himself with ever-changing face paint featuring inverted crosses. In his lyrics, he explores occult themes and Gothic horror stories involving haunted houses, ghosts, and possession.

In the 1980s, King Diamond faced criticism from religious and parental groups due to his image and affiliation with Anton LaVey's Church of Satan. However, he has since stated that he follows no religion at all. Currently residing in Dallas, Texas, USA, King Diamond is married to Hungarian-born vocalist Livia Zita who also performs with his band and serves as his business partner.

Despite facing health issues in the late 2000s which required back surgery in 2007 and a triple-bypass in 2010, King Diamond continues to captivate audiences with his unique style. His music has influenced numerous artists within the heavy metal genre such as *Mercyful Fate*, *Halford*, *Anvil*, *Metal Church*, *Sanctuary*, *Overkill*, *Venom*, *Running Wild* and many more.

Released in 1989, Conspiracy is the fourth King Diamond album, and is the second part of a story that began on the previous album Them.

In this sequel to Them, an adult King returns to the House of Amon to reclaim his rightful place as heir to the house. However, unanswered questions about his sister's death, his mother's involvement with his diabolical therapist, and his own madness all prove to be difficult if not insurmountable obstacles. Whereas King’s previous band Mercyful Fate was overtly satanic and occult, the King Diamond material was more fantastical and conceptual, though still with dark themes throughout.

When King’s original band Mercyful Fate split up, having released two genre defining masterpieces Melissa and Don’t Break the Oath, he formed King Diamond along with guitarist Michael Denner and and bassist Timi Hansen The line up on Conspiracy was completed by guitar virtuoso Andy La Roque, and drummer Mikkey Dee who left the group after this album, and eventually joined Motorhead.

Conspiracy

Music US