CD Review - King Diamond

E.S. Day

17 years ago

Categories: Music & Film

CD Review – King Diamond

CD Review- King Diamond

Give Me Your Soul…Please

Metalblade/UMG

Given the lubricity that shrouded the classic EP by Mr. Diamonds’ original group Mercyful Fate, he seems to have pulled out all the stops on this latest release from Metalblade Records. Written and produced mostly by partner Andy LaRocque, the King regains his throne again with thirteen innovative tracks that unravel yet another classic tale of the macabre, as told by the master himself. The lead track “Never Ending Hill” has Judas Priests’ “Painkiller” written all over it, but the die-hard Diamond-ers will certainly be satisfied with the outcome..

Still as creepy as ever, King Diamond lyrically preys upon the soul of your ears, with his trademark tones and signature screams. Evil is abound and this album (his 15^th) which has been dubbed as a ‘Horror-Opera concept album”, should keep the “Keepers of the Coven” happy.

By E.S. Day

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E.S. Day: E.S. Day - 39, born in St.Johnâ€™s Nfld., grew up on the west coast in North Vancouver, relocated to Ottawa then Toronto, Halifax and spent the remainder of his years in Toronto. Afterwards, he spent 11 years in music retail with the largest flagship stores in Toronto, his diligent stance on promoting good music garnered him a commendation from the president of Warner Music Canadaâ€¦and a free lunch. It didnâ€™t stop there, Scott also toured the country for 2 years as the drummer for Hypnotic/A&M recording artists â€œBlackglamaâ€ A stint as Marketing Director for Parkland Records led him to a management contract with three of their artists. His skills also found him booking/promoting shows with/for notable urban artists such as Mos Def and Jill Scott.

As a writer, he has been featured in Vice Magazine, The Nerve, Absolute Underground, Metal Forces(UK) & Washingtonpost.com and more. He is currently the editor for Abort Magazine and producer for ABORT TV. He has recently teamed up with some local notables and they are working onâ€¦.well, we would have to kill you. Add to this, voiceovers, jingles, publicity campaigns for local talent and a successful career, as a disc jockey. Radio, mobile and club.

â€œIâ€™ve worn a lot of hats in the music business, but I â€˜d have to say music journalism is my niche and my callingâ€. Comfortable being a Jack-Of-All- Music-Trades, Scott plans on having his â€œTell allâ€ memoirs of 20 years in the business, published by 2008.

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