During an appearance on “The Electric Theater With Clown,” the show hosted by Slipknot’s M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan, King Diamond offered an update on the new music that he has been working on. The material will eventually surface in the form of new albums from both King Diamond and Mercyful Fate. Diamond said the following:…
Super7 will be releasing a new Mercyful Fate-era King Diamond ReAction figure on January 13. This news comes after the company previously released a deluxe figure of the singer. To commemorate Mercyful Fate's first mini tour of Europe in 1982! The @kingdiamond First Tour 3.75" ReAction Figure with the stage makeup and handmade gold cape…
A new Flying V guitar documentary, simply titled “Flying V,” will be available on DVD on September 11. The film was directed by Peter Hansen and it is being released as part of the “Inside Metal” series. Here’s a description of it: “The Flying V! Stories Told In Black & White is a documentary film…
Super7 will be releasing a deluxe Mercyful Fate-era King Diamond figure as part of their ULTIMATES! line. The toy will come with an assortment of interchangeable accessories and it can be pre-ordered HERE. View this post on Instagram
The lineup has been confirmed for the 2021 Psycho Las Vegas festival. Most of the artists that were set for the cancelled 2020 edition have been rebooked for the event, which is set to take place at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on August 20-22, 2021. Here’s the lineup: – Danzig (performing “Danzig II:…
Mercyful Fate were planning to return to the live stage this year, but their plans have been derailed by the coronavirus pandemic. Despite this, fans still have something to look forward to as the band are working on new music. Guitarist Hank Shermann told Heavy the following about the impact that the pandemic has had…
More artists have been added to the 2020 Psycho Las Vegas festival. The event will take place at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on August 14-16 and it will feature: Danzig (performing “Danzig II: Lucifuge“), Mercyful Fate, Emperor, The Flaming Lips, Blue Öyster Cult, Down (performing “NOLA“), Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Ty Segall &…
The lineup has been revealed for the 2020 Graspop Metal Meeting festival. The event will take place in Dessel, Belgium on June 18-21 and it will feature: Airbourne, Alcest, Alestorm, Alter Bridge, Amorphis, Anathema, Anti-Flag, August Burns Red, Babymetal, Battle Beast, Beyond The Black, Body Count, Boston Manor, Bury Tomorrow, Chelsea Grin, Creeper, Deep Purple,…
Mercyful Fate bassist Timi Hansen has sadly passed away following a battle with cancer. He was 61 years old. Mercyful Fate frontman King Diamond commented: “I just found out that I lost one of my dearest friends, who has been fighting cancer for a long time, in such an incredibly brave way. He was not…
Michael Denner has officially commented on his absence from the upcoming Mercyful Fate reunion. He told Metalized the following [translated from Danish]: “I was not asked to join, and was told only two days before it was public news. I think it’s a pity for the fans of the original MERCYFUL FATE. Especially since I’m…
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