King Diamond - Songs for the Dead Live

Review by: Kyle Atkins

Two words, King Diamond. If you’re reading this, you should already know what to expect. ‘Songs for The Dead Live” is the newest King Diamond DVD/Audio release from Metalblade Records.

It includes two live performances from Belgium’s Graspop Metal Meeting in June 2016 and Philadelphia’s Fillmore in November 2015. Both sets are 18 tracks long and include hits such as “Halloween”, “Abigail”, “Sleepless Nights” and everyone’s favorite, “Welcome Home”.

The sound for each set is as consistent as a band founded in 1985 can be. Both venues are very different, one being outside and one being a concert hall and yet their sound is consistent and spot on in each performance.

From a perfect live mix to the perfect use of multiple cameras on stage this was an absolute pleasure to watch and listen to!