King Diamond Debut Two New Songs Live at 2024 Tour Kickoff

King Diamond followers anxious for brand spanking new music had been rewarded at the 2024 tour kickoff in San Antonio with the stay debut of two new songs. The tracks “Spider Lilly” and “Electro Therapy” had been carried out stay for the primary time and can presumably be a part of the oft-delayed Institute album that is anticipated now in 2025.

The proposed file dates again just a few years. “Masquerade of Madness” was issued in 2019 as a brand new single, coming a 12 months after the band first mentioned engaged on a brand new album. But the file has been pushed again a number of instances and is now anticipated in 2025.

King Diamond, “Spider Lilly”

As for the brand new materials, “Spider Lilly” arrived first, coming because the fifth music of the night within the setlist for the opening night time present. As seen in fan-shot video under, singer King Diamond gave the observe a haunting intro earlier than enjoying a mostly-darkened efficiency that highlighted his increased vocal register. It’s a driving rocker with some basic sounding metallic riffs.

King Diamond, “Spider Lilly” (Live Debut in San Antonio)

King Diamond, “Electro Therapy”

King Diamond held their second new music till the ultimate efficiency of the night. It was a heavier providing than “Spider Lilly,” chugging alongside at good headbanging tempo. The efficiency supplied a extra theatrical component as King Diamond lorded over an individual held inside casket who violently shook after a flipped swap. See the fan-shot video under.

King Diamond, “Electro Therapy” (Live Debut in San Antonio)

King Diamond in 2024

The San Antonio present was the primary night time of King Diamond’s tour. The full setlist, courtesy of Setlist.fm, may be considered under. According to the Setlist.fm publish, one other new observe referred to as “Lobotomy” was on a printed setlist however not carried out through the present, so maintain a watch out for the brand new music making its stay debut at some level through the trek.

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More dates are coming this week in Houston, Cincinnati and St. Louis. Myrkur is offering some visitor vocals throughout reveals, whereas Overkill and Night Demon are the assist bands for the run that continues by Dec. 6 in Dallas. All tour dates and ticketing info may be discovered by the King Diamond web site.

King Diamond Tour Kickoff Oct. 15, 2024 at San Antonio’s Boeing Center (per Setlist.fm)

1. “Arrival”
2. “A Mansion in Darkness”
3. “Halloween”
4. “Voodoo”
5. “Spider Lilly” (Live Debut)
6. “Sleepless Night”
7. “Welcome Home”
8. “The Invisible Guests”
9. “The Candle”
10. “Masquerade of Madness”
11. “Eye of the Witch”
12. “Burn”
13. “Electro Therapy” (Live Debut)