News and Updates
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Brats tour date list updated
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Updated the tour date list with a bunch of old Brats shows. Check it out by clicking here.
If you have any information on any of Brats live shows, I’m very interested in getting in contact with you. Please contact me at: admin@mfkdfaq.com. I’m looking for any recordings, pictures, articles etc.
Very special thanks to Alex Bergdahl, Jan Lindblad, Janne Stark and Hank Shermann for this update.
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Posted on December 27th, 2014 - 20:24
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Pontus Egberg has officially joined King Diamond.
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On December 23, 2104, is was officially announced that Pontus Egberg joins King Diamond fulltime as their new bass player after preforming with the band as a stand-in on a handful of dates in Europe and an almost sold-out tour in the US.
Pontus has been a member of Swedish rock band The Poodles for the last eight years and 5 albums. It was announced on September 10th, 2014 that he parted ways with them.
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Posted on December 27th, 2014 - 14:13
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It’s official: Pontus Egberg is the stand-in bass player.
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It’s official: Pontus Egberg from The Poodles and Dark Illusion is the stand-in bass player in King Diamond.
The following picture from the tour rehearsals in Denmark was posted on King Diamond’s Facebook page earlier today.
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Posted on July 22nd, 2014 - 10:24
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Hal Patino has been fired from King Diamond
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King Diamond posted the following on thier official website (https://www.facebook.com/kingdiamondofficial/posts/10152999794389008):
“Hal Patino has been relieved of his duties with King Diamond, for reasons very similar to why he was fired from the band in 1990.
This will have NO negative impact on our upcoming shows whatsoever. On the contrary.
King”
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Posted on July 19th, 2014 - 12:28
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Snowy Shaw releases the long awaited DVD/CD live package!
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Snowy Shaw performes songs from all his past bands. With guests like Michael Denner, Andy LaRocque, Pete Blakk and others.
A super deluxe fan-pack now available at http://www.snowyshaw.net/webshop for pre-order! Limited Edition 666 copies. Hand Numbered and signed by Snowy himself!
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Posted on July 17th, 2014 - 11:51
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The MF/KD F.A.Q. wishes King Diamond a Happy Birthday!
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Posted on June 14th, 2014 - 18:26
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New King Diamond compilation CD to be released.
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A new King Diamond compilation CD, called Dreams Of Horror, will be released by Metal Blade this summer. “A career-spanning Double-Digi-CD with 23 of the best songs from the mighty King!”
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Posted on May 27th, 2014 - 20:01
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New European King Diamond Vinyl releases.
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Metal Blade in Europe have released new vinyl versions of King Diamond’s “Deadly Lullabyes – Live” and “Give me Your Soul… Please”. They are both released in two versions each, two disc color vinyl sets with gatefold sleeve and poster. Pressed from the vinyl masters.
Deadly Lullabyes – Live (Clear vinyl)
Deadly Lullabyes – Live (Red/Black vinyl)
Give Me Your Soul Please (White/Red Splatter vinyl)
Give Me Your Soul Please (Transperant Ice Blue vinyl)
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Posted on May 27th, 2014 - 19:55
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New Mercyful Fate/King Diamond US vinyl releases.
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Metal Blade in the US have released new vinyl versions of Mercyful Fate’s “Melissa” and “Don’t Break the Oath” and King Diamond’s “Abigail” and ”Them”. They are released in 180 grams colored vinyl, 3000 units each.
King Diamond – “Them” – Release date: May 13, 2014
Mercyful Fate – Melissa – Release date: May 13, 2014
King Diamond – Abigail – Release date: May 27, 2014
Mercyful Fate – Don’t Break The Oath – Release date: May 27, 2014
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Posted on May 27th, 2014 - 19:46
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King Diamond live in Sweden July 25th, 2014!
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KING DIAMOND confirms appearance at Gröna Lund in Stockholm, Sweden in July!
King Diamond has confirmed a main stage appearance at Gröna Lund in Stockholm, Sweden this summer. This will be the band’s only appearance in Sweden for 2014. Fans will see King Diamond’s over-the-top and critically-lauded stage show on Gröna Lund’s main stage on July 25th, 2014. Tickets and more information can be found at http://goo.gl/6ntuhr
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Posted on February 26th, 2014 - 19:25
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