King Diamond - Songs for the Dead Live - The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA

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Live at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA
November 25th, 2015
Runtime: 01:25:24
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01. Out from the Asylum (0:00)
02. Welcome Home (03:17)
03. Sleepless Nights (07:59)
04. Eye of the Witch (13:05)
05. Halloween (17:31)
06. Melissa (22:26)
07. Come to the Sabbath (28:55)
08. Them (34:37)
09. Funeral (36:33)
10. Arrival (38:06)
11. A Mansion in Darkness (43:39)
12. The Family Ghost (48:20)
13. The 7th Day of July 1777 (53:00)
14. Omens (58:02)
15. The Possession (01:02:15)
16. Abigail (01:06:02)
17. Black Horsemen (01:11:27)
18. Insanity (01:19:18)
19. Credits (01:22:51)

King Diamond: Vocals
Andy LaRocque: Guitar
Mike Wead: Guitar
Pontus Egberg: Bass
Matt Thompson: Drums

There is only one King Diamond, and for more than thirty years the great Dane has been dropping classic albums and putting on shows fans remember for the rest of their lives. Perhaps the only downside to having such a formidable catalogue is that there are just too many great songs to fit into a single set. However, you would be hard-pressed to find a fan who wouldn't want to hear 1987's seminal Abigail in its entirety, and Songs For The Dead Live captures this, twice, and in very different locales. Boasting eighteen songs per set, each of the two shows - Belgium's Graspop Metal Meeting in June 2016 and Philadelphia's Fillmore in November 2015 - feature a brace of classic King Diamond and Mercyful Fate tracks including "Welcome Home," "Halloween," and "Eye Of The Witch" before launching into Abigail. The performances of the all-star lineup of musicians, comprising of guitarists Andy LaRocque and Mike Wead, bassist Pontus Egberg and drummer Matt Thompson, are absolutely ferocious, hammering home every single moment.

Captured on film by director Denise Korycki for Wild Wind Studios, she worked closely with King on every aspect of filming, and throughout the viewer finds themselves front and center as the shows unfold. This includes some inventive camera placement, such as riding in on the back of the wheelchair as it is wheeled out to "Out From The Asylum" at the start of the show, or looking up from the coffin at the commencement of Abigail opener "Funeral", which adds an extra dimension to proceedings. Naturally, the theatricality that has become synonymous with King Diamond is there in full force, making for an even more immersive experience. The gothic stage set and the participation of actors playing out certain scenes tying into the songs definitely increases the drama and the sense of complete disconnect from the trappings of reality, ensuring that the shows remain riveting from start to finish.

While the setlists are virtually identical, the drastic difference in the two venues make for distinctly different atmospheres. The sweeping, epic scale of Graspop and the virtual sea of baying metalheads makes for a particularly thrilling spectacle, King holding them all in the palm of his hand. The Fillmore show is immediately more intimate, and rather than a mixed bag of metal lovers drunk on a weekend of the heavy stuff, the audience is comprised entirely of the King Diamond devout, screaming back every word, their love for their hero bleeding from every frame. Songs For The Dead Live gives those who missed out on seeing these shows in the flesh a chance to vividly experience them, offering so much deeper an experience than your run of the mill live DVD.

#kingdiamond #abigail #songsforthedeadlive

[metalbladerecords]

Live at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA
November 25th, 2015
Runtime: 01:25:24​

01. Out from the Asylum (0:00​)
02. Welcome Home (03:17​)
03. Sleepless Nights (07:59​)
04. Eye of the Witch (13:05​)
05. Halloween (17:31​)
06. Melissa (22:26​)
07. Come to the Sabbath (28:55​)
08. Them (34:37​)
09. Funeral (36:33​)
10. Arrival (38:06​)
11. A Mansion in Darkness (43:39​)
12. The Family Ghost (48:20​)
13. The 7th Day of July 1777 (53:00​)
14. Omens (58:02​)
15. The Possession (01:02:15​)
16. Abigail (01:06:02​)
17. Black Horsemen (01:11:27​)
18. Insanity (01:19:18​)
19. Credits (01:22:51​)

[MrRolle]

This show sets a standard that only a very few bands can even dream about. It is a masterpiece. Bravo.

[Nekrist]

This is one of the most epic Metal concerts ever recorded.

[sverigeochbrott]

I've seen Metallicas soldout megashows, i saw Nirvana at Roskilde 1992 with an audience of 110000 people and i've seen AC/DC's soldout megashows. But 1990 in Copenhagen Denmark, at a theater called SAGA, i saw King Diamond for the very first time and i can say this - that is the biggest kick i've had within music, and it was as becoming in some kind of trance and i will remember that night for the rest of my life, by far the best concert i've ever seen.

[ravitazoulay]

How can these guys sound so fu...king gooood??? bass player, guitars, the drummer man!! and the voice is just insane, BRAVO KING DIAMOND.

[danielo.m.]

To me, Mike Wead is the secret weapon of live shows perfection that's why he plays in both bands King Diamond and Mercyful Fate playing the most complicated parts flawlessly.

[MutilatedMetalhead]

The production, the performance, and the showmanship- all just top notch!!!

[AndyGrahamProductions]

Only King can get a whole audience of hard-core metal fans to scream “GRANDMA!!”

Legend.

[twitchiewitch]

Omg...65 yrs old and he still rocks & gives a PERFECT performance!

[comfylain]

This is an actual masterpiece. Everything is played perfectly, it's shot perfectly. Incredible.

[longindigg]

This band and King himself always not disapointed me...i'm a fan since i'm 11 y. o.-now i'm 47 and still have goosebumps when i listen to this guys LIVE THE FROM POLAND TO ALL OF FANS AROUND THE GLOBE!

[GloriousMetaI]

The guitar Solos of this Band are amazing, I love it! ❤️🤘

[racso]

Andy LaRocque must be one of the best metal players ever!! SO unrated

[joshmorlan]

Why did it take so long for the algorithms to bring this masterpiece to me. Brought back the memories of hearing this album play in the attic of a high school friend (which was his dad's band room, full of guitars and amps and drum set) I was hooked, at age 14, and knew I'd play guitar for the rest of my life, and still do, as do my 3 son's, and daughter too! All have heard and been inspired by the birth (in my mind) of heavy metal, the way it should be. Often imitated (for good reason) but never mastered, except for the King.

[danschulster]

Matt Thompson's drumming is absolutely perfect! This is a great video. Thanks for sharing.

[yanifabio]

Comencé a escuchar King Diamond a los 17 años osea Hace 30 años ...hoy con 47 Lo sigo Disfrutando Tanto como en aquellas Noches en la Casa de mi amigo Cachi y con amigos. Noches Metaleras Tomando Cervezas, Vinos. Cualquier cosa que contuviere alcohol y muchas de esas noches me quedaba en su casa y recuerdo dormir y de fondo esta Gran Banda Legendaria de este Irrompible Genero con su placa FATAL PORTRAIT. Gracias GRACIAS POR ESOS RECUERDOS INOLVIDABLES

[michaeldoyle]

Took my daughter to this concert. It was her first concert. She was 6 years old at the time. We were chatting with some other people at the show and they were there to see Matt. Philly show is always a homecoming of sorts. They were heading to the lobby to chat with Matt for a few minutes and invited us along. I know his time was limited and I didn't want to interrupt. But he was awesome enough to take a moment to say hello to my daughter and chat briefly. That's one hell of a memory. And to have this concert forever available for all of us to look back on is priceless.

[ДмитрийН-жъ]

Мураши от Ведьминово глаза, такие же как и тридцать лет назад!!! Лучшая группа всех времен и народов! Спасибо за охрененно качественное концертное видео!

[forever]

I love the end of this concert where the band and King give some love back to the audience - there's nothing sadder than seeing a band you love finish their final song and can't wait to get offstage and away from everyone. King is very gracious in receiving the love from his fans.

[Rui.Bordalo]

One of the best shows I have ever seen. The TRUE METAL is here.