I was starting college fresh out of school in 86 as a punk, but on hearing Fatal Portrait on a mate's Walkman on the bus to college one morning I changed direction in an instant - I was an INSTANT King Diamond (and Mercyful Mate soon after) fan and I've never looked back. Andy LaRocque was THE reason for me to ditch keys and synths and try my hand at guitar, and that's where I stuck my guns to for all the years that intervened, until I suffered a number of strokes in 2013. But every now and then I blast this out and pick up my Jem or VMNT and try to join in, and it doesn't matter if I fuck up occasionally anymore, I just loved to hear this EPIC album one more time,and love to know the love for King Diamond is still going strong out there. FYI, The Family Ghost and The Black Horseman were always my favourites to play 😊
I've seen Mr. Diamond 8 times live. This tour in Detroit and let me tell you that is was fucking crazy loud. I am now 65 and remember every amazing show. BTW, the crowd was so mixed. Old fucks like me, teens, black teens...amazing fun.
I've always like LaRocque but I gotta say he's so much better with Pete Blakk and the dueling guitar style they had in King Diamond. The two styles really meshed well.
I listen to Metal since 1988 when i was a little boy but i somehow missed King Diamond. As a Thrash-Teenager his singing always sounded too opera like for me back then. And now since last November 2022 almost 35 years later i tried it again. Man.... it blew me away like a tornado !! On the one hand i'm a little embarrassed that it took me so long to recognize this unique quality on the other hand i'm glad to have discovered it after all. With the predominantly mediocre stuff that's been released nowadays, it has something for itseelf to rediscover such a top-class metal "brand new". I feel like I've struck on gold \m/
Me too, but I was listening to this in 1989 to 1990 my senior year (I am 52 years old now) when it was new. I remember when I first heard this stuff; blew my socks off. Then I went on the deep dark (evil) rabbit hole after this man's work. I found Mercyful Fate and Black Rose and Brats. Then I got to listen to his voice before it was prefected to complete bliss to my ears. With Andy on guitar and King's voice, I was in my own world; just like today. I just finished playing along to Abigil on this anniversry of the album. Still take me back to that special place in my heart and mind. My friend Joe opened me up to Iron Madien, Motorhead, Danzig, Slayer, King Diamond, Manowar, etc.. I was an AC/DC fan through and through; but this ..... I just don't have words for it. It is the reason I still keep going; Spirits in Black till the end.....
First time 7-11-23, I'm 54 die hard, rush, tool, serj, Volbeat. Mind blowing 🎉🦚The missing peace to My madness..ahhhh. Realigon is my music. Welcome to the Sabbath. The Real one finally. I dont think people realize that our true knowledge and family was taken from us. 🎉☠️🪺 Good Luck Scotland, how's that current coronation of the Goblin King going? 👑🦚⚔️🐲
@@pazuzuhi thought king diamond only wrote the lyrics while the guitarists wrote the solos and riffs? I know king can play guitar but hes not that good
@@fribiesdi 80s thrash started with Exodus, Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth. Most were bay area bands except Anthrax they were from.The New York hard-core scene. Metallica, Slayer, megadeth all started in LA. Then moved to SF.
Recently rediscovered! As a teenager i remember what a masterpiece this album truly was! I was never a huge fan of the vocals, although the vocal phrasings and harmonies are incredibly original and beautiful, the guitar playing is incredible. Huge guitar sound on this album. Super orginal riffs and very melodic playing with tremendous feel. This guy can play fast, but what appreciate is his choice of notes and the tremendous feeling, excellent vibrato. Any guitar players out there agree or disagree? This album influenced many young guitar players in the 80's.
I'm 39 years old and I'm just listening to this whole album for the first time. I've listened to some King Diamond over the years, but not much. Not to say that I didn't always like his music and Mercyful Fate, but for whatever reason I had never taken the time to explore his catalog. And holy shit have I been missing out! This is seriously a masterpiece and pretty ahead of its time musically. I'm not surprised that the lead guitar player was also in Death. So, it was a little before my time, but this album still kills it today. I'm Impressed
This is one of the best metal albums of all the time. I was 13 when this wad released and am reliving my childhood again listening to this!! The story is so realistic a way the songs were written and sung. King Diamond is an incredible story teller/song writer. I would love to see this album mad!!e into a short movie
First heard it in1990 at Tanah Merah in the state of Kelantan.....still mesmerises till today.No doubt one of the best metal albums.At 59,I'd say rock my brothers.Love from Malaysia
This has to be one of the very best 80's metal albums of all time. The story concept and musicianship is just amazing with fantastic guitar work by Andy LaRocque.
King diamond is absolutely the best in this class of music.loved him since I was a teenager when he was in mercyful fate.im 52 now and still rock my ass off to him.
King Diamond is a horror icon...this Abigail album when he is at the peak of his creativity is really a collective band masterpiece. Loved it then at 14 loved it now still.😎
@@markwhitsett4909 i agree..the spoken segment and keys intro already puts you at unease...but the music is just so melodic unlike most metal horror theme one's. 😎
I personally find the "House of God" concept one of the finest, definitely underappreciated! But "Mansion in the Darkness" remains one of my all time favourite songs, the abigail album is full of kickers!
Dude I remember when this came out. The HOTTEST metal album ever. Messed my head up for a quick minute while bathing in the moonlight! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!
I haven't listed to this in a very, very long time. Decades. Just a few days ago, i had a dream about me being woke up in a freezing room, with a fireplace still burning, and some blinding light presence speaking something. There was someone in the bed with me. Then i woke up, and everything got foggy. For the past few days, i've been rummaging this album and lyrics and my head, non stop, and i remembered this dream clearly. I don't even know how i still remember the lyrics and everything. This is just fukin weird. I just felt compelled to listed to it. I suggest re-uploading with higher sound levels, it's 80's low for headphones. And how was a movie not made on this? This is really good story.
It's the only style of singing I could ever hear over this particular music made by these particular musicians. People made fun of Geddy Lee's voice as well, but could you imagine anyone but him singing for rush? I can't. When people call some kind of art dorky or lame or whatever, it's usually either from jealousy or they just don't get it.. I'm glad to know your one of the ones who gets it.. 🤘
One of the greatest metal "concept" albums in the history of music. Around the age of 24 I remember playing nearly this entire album with a bunch of other musicians from New York. Of course, we had no singer. Those who said they could do it usually just did some horrible falsetto that sounded more like Edith Bunker than King, but it was still just as fun because all these riffs and beats are great!! And it still holds up today, just like all great music..
It was tough! Especially at 24. I was lucky because the other guitarist, drummer and bassist were quite good and we worked closely together to try to figure everything out as correct as possible. There were a couple of solos we didn't play note for note, but it was all close enough that nobody ever noticed. I think my most favorite song to play was "the black horsemen" with that beautiful twelve string intro, and that riff behind when king sings "The pain of labor was so strong that Miriam died! Her final seeing was a pair of yellow eyes!" And also the two guitars behind "Now we're finally alone, Miriam. Abigail is here to stay..." Great utilization of two guitarists. Great orchestration. Great vocal and guitar harmonies. It still holds up all these years later.. And it was a fantastic learning experience for me. I know some people don't care for his voice but it's heavy metal horror opera!! And I think kings voice couldn't be more perfect for what they were creating. I can't hear anyone else singing these tracks, just like I can't imagine anyone but Geddy singing for Rush.
Wow.....miky dee on his own Best performance, great album and what a wonderfulf guitar player....Mr. Andy La Roque, The Best, cheers to allá from Monterrey México
Seeing him tomorrow in St Louis so of course here I am re-listening to these masterpieces back to back till the show! Long Live The King! I've seen Primus, Maiden, Priest, and countless others but I can already feel that this will trump them all.
Saludos a todos soy de guatemala y cuando yo escuché este tipo de musica ya hace un tiempo cambio mi vida por completo y jamas podre escuchar algo mejor que el heavy metal
Them/Conspiracy as they are the same story for me. But Abigail is almost as brilliant. King Diamond never made a subpar album in his entire career be it with Mercyful Fate or King Diamond. The 90s and 2000s albums are excellent as well. I LOVE Time and House of God.
This has always been in my rotation of tunes since it was released! I work in the music industry and have worked with King many ,many times. Ive met just about everybody thats toured in the past 15+ yrs.( Im based in Vegas) & Ive gotta say, King is the most genuine,gratious and humble person in the music world. Totally not what people think hes like! Such a class act and has a true love for his fans. Its always a pleasure working with him and his camp!
I remember waiting for this to come out, it came out 2 days before my 19th birthday. I can still recall that first listening and being blown away. it was a huge step up from Fatal Portrait. The guitar playing is amazing and the story went full album, and KD was in his prime! What a time to be alive!
El rey diamante marco mi infancia! Tengo 37 años y aunque mastico el inglés me da orgullo comentar en español Aser saber que el rey diamante se escuchaba en los 80s y 90s y los seguimos escuchando en la actualidad sus viejos fans larga vida al rey saludos desde México
My step daughter named her daughter Abigail three months into her pregnancy. The kid never made it. She had to deliver her dead. We all had a funeral at the hospital. The staff at the hospital was more than charitable and even a few of the nurses cried. I cant imagine what its like to carry your dead child inside you or the grief she felt having done so. Fucked up. Every time I play this album for a brief moment I wonder if her spirit is with her mom.
@@LassetUnsSpielen What I said actually happened, it just so happens that she was named Abigail. I didnt know the name till after the fact. Her father has her name and year of death tattooed on his wrist.
And you didn't listen to Kings holiday 12 inch "No presents for Christmas". Hahaha.. the only other holiday related track I can recall is Halloween on Fatal Portrait. All joking aside, Abigail is a masterpiece.. the story, the riffs, the beats, the synths, and Kings lush vocal harmonies make for a Hell of a listening experience
This was my first taste of King Diamond. They used to have metal shows at this club "Pulse" every couple weeks in the summer. SO I would go to every one. Had never heard of King DIamnd. Was totally blown away with the show. Got a pick from Andy(managed to get one from him on Them and COnsipiracy as well). Hooked ever since.
Or just doesn't like it. It's too bombastic and reverb drenched for my taste. It's the reason I don't really like Iron Maiden. I didn't dislike it because I'm sure it's well made but it's not everyone's thing.
Kurde, przypomniały mi się czasy, gdy na kasetach człowiek ciągle słuchał "Fatal Portrait" i oczywiście "Abigail". Co by nie mówić, lata 80-te XX wieku to najlepszy okres w historii muzyki - i w historii muzyki metalowej, i również w historii tej lżejszej muzyki rozrywkowej.
"Omens" was the track that was the best triplet exercise on the kickdrum for me,, just ask my EX band members from years ago, they got sick of hearing my kick triplets LOL!
My old band would cover some of Abigail and fatal portrait and mercyful fate. I had some real fun on guitar and then bass player quit. So I learned the songs on bass. Wow. So much fun playing these songs. 90's were good times
Mercyful Fate and King Diamond made the most complex heavy metal back in those days. This album is insanely good and very progressive in my perception. The work of the guitars and drums is top notch and the bass is present the majority of the time. At the first listen I didn't comprehend this album that well, but with a few more listens it did grow in me.
Until maybe a few years ago, I always gave this album a miss. I don't even know why. Then on the one day I gave it a listen, I was completely floored. It's my favourite King Diamond album now.
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A classic for sure and still holds up in 2024 ❤❤❤❤
I was starting college fresh out of school in 86 as a punk, but on hearing Fatal Portrait on a mate's Walkman on the bus to college one morning I changed direction in an instant - I was an INSTANT King Diamond (and Mercyful Mate soon after) fan and I've never looked back. Andy LaRocque was THE reason for me to ditch keys and synths and try my hand at guitar, and that's where I stuck my guns to for all the years that intervened, until I suffered a number of strokes in 2013. But every now and then I blast this out and pick up my Jem or VMNT and try to join in, and it doesn't matter if I fuck up occasionally anymore, I just loved to hear this EPIC album one more time,and love to know the love for King Diamond is still going strong out there. FYI, The Family Ghost and The Black Horseman were always my favourites to play 😊
I've seen Mr. Diamond 8 times live. This tour in Detroit and let me tell you that is was fucking crazy loud. I am now 65 and remember every amazing show. BTW, the crowd was so mixed. Old fucks like me, teens, black teens...amazing fun.
no disrespect t but after seeing him live 8 times I'm sure he wouldn't mind if you called him KING lol
Andy LaRocque is by far my favorite guitarist. His leads/solo are just insane, and even in Death you can recognize his style...
Yeah, just a fantastic guitarist, plus I admire his workmanship and consistently putting in great work without being a pain in the ass. What a pro...
I've always like LaRocque but I gotta say he's so much better with Pete Blakk and the dueling guitar style they had in King Diamond. The two styles really meshed well.
Please dont tell me andy killed himself
@@scottprince1440 He's still alive.
@@48e8eikfgir82kw Talk to someone about it. You have someone who cares.
I bought this album (LP) 29 years ago. One of my favorites. I'm Korean.
There's no question about it for me this is my favorite King album 💯 easily
I listen to Metal since 1988 when i was a little boy but i somehow missed King Diamond. As a Thrash-Teenager his singing always sounded too opera like for me back then. And now since last November 2022 almost 35 years later i tried it again. Man.... it blew me away like a tornado !! On the one hand i'm a little embarrassed that it took me so long to recognize this unique quality on the other hand i'm glad to have discovered it after all. With the predominantly mediocre stuff that's been released nowadays, it has something for itseelf to rediscover such a top-class metal "brand new".
I feel like I've struck on gold \m/
I couldn’t have said this better myself (except I’m a 2008 metalhead)
Me too, but I was listening to this in 1989 to 1990 my senior year (I am 52 years old now) when it was new. I remember when I first heard this stuff; blew my socks off. Then I went on the deep dark (evil) rabbit hole after this man's work. I found Mercyful Fate and Black Rose and Brats. Then I got to listen to his voice before it was prefected to complete bliss to my ears. With Andy on guitar and King's voice, I was in my own world; just like today. I just finished playing along to Abigil on this anniversry of the album. Still take me back to that special place in my heart and mind.
My friend Joe opened me up to Iron Madien, Motorhead, Danzig, Slayer, King Diamond, Manowar, etc.. I was an AC/DC fan through and through; but this ..... I just don't have words for it.
It is the reason I still keep going; Spirits in Black till the end.....
First time 7-11-23, I'm 54 die hard, rush, tool, serj, Volbeat. Mind blowing 🎉🦚The missing peace to My madness..ahhhh. Realigon is my music. Welcome to the Sabbath. The Real one finally. I dont think people realize that our true knowledge and family was taken from us. 🎉☠️🪺 Good Luck Scotland, how's that current coronation of the Goblin King going? 👑🦚⚔️🐲
better late than sorry :)
Yes!! Now go back and listen to MERCYFUL FATE. early king diamond. Long live thrash🤘
One of the greatest metal albums in the history of this world!🤘🏻
It really took me by surprise after not hearing it since early 90's ?? Most excellent
Ya, it is.
Ur fuckin right!!!
Also one of the best covers.
I must totally agree brother!!
King Diamond is great story teller more people should hear the great tales that are saved between these strings.
some producer must make a movie , whith this KING DIAMOND
S ALBUMS
It's a Metal opera or that's how I looked at it .
First time I’ve listened to this since the 80’s ! Forgot how Great the Album is, also brings back good memories from the 80’s!
I'm from Japan. I love their sound!
Its show time!
Thanks you for this!
Hello From New York! I love Japan!
I'm a demon from hell boooo jdk i'm just drunk
@@knalleballkalle8365 lmaoo drink one for me bro
I love Japan was stationed there for 6 years, kind Diamond rules.
Cheers.
Every riff that comes out of Andy Laroque is an amazing example of good taste, just legendary
Well said
Andy only write a few riffs on A Mansion In Darkness and 7th Day Of July. All the other entire songs and riffs belongs to King.
@@pazuzuh that's what i thought, its name is king diamond after all
@@pazuzuhi thought king diamond only wrote the lyrics while the guitarists wrote the solos and riffs? I know king can play guitar but hes not that good
Everybody loves Andy but I also love Michael Denner's Schenker type leads and melodic sense. Both are tremendous players!
ANY. RELATION. TO. MR. MICHAAEL. SCHENKER. PROBRABLY. NOT. BUT. HAD. TO. ASK. MICHAEL. IS. MY. MAN
@@seansimpson513 he's actually really influenced by Michael Schenker. You can hear it in the half cocked wah minor based leads.
Andy is my favourite but Michael's playing is just as good. I think they complement one another very well.
Toni Iommi idk if i spelled his name correct but id say hes prob top 3 best of all time after king guitarists
The best album from 1987 and one of the greatest of all time.
So true!!!
"The best album from 1987"
But it's amazing, it doesn't sound dated. It sounds timeless!
Try Alone in the dark by testament from 87 album
Killer track. The entire Legacy album is pure thrash masterclass
@@scsi_joe You're absolutely right. It is timeless. Thanks for adding that.
This band isnt for everyone, but it is VERY unique, and for that alone it deserves praise.
This band is for people with discerning taste.
I hope you're having a great day, Friend.
Wealth and Happiness to you and your's.
King Diamond and Cirith Ungol - some may have issues with the singing, but I for one have none.
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If you like Judas Priest and other trash metal bands, you can relate and start to "like" this one too.
@fribiesdi judas priest aren't thrash. Priest was one of bands of the New wave of British Heavy Metal era.
@@fribiesdi 80s thrash started with Exodus, Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Megadeth. Most were bay area bands except Anthrax they were from.The New York hard-core scene. Metallica, Slayer, megadeth all started in LA. Then moved to SF.
Recently rediscovered! As a teenager i remember what a masterpiece this album truly was! I was never a huge fan of the vocals, although the vocal phrasings and harmonies are incredibly original and beautiful, the guitar playing is incredible. Huge guitar sound on this album. Super orginal riffs and very melodic playing with tremendous feel. This guy can play fast, but what appreciate is his choice of notes and the tremendous feeling, excellent vibrato. Any guitar players out there agree or disagree? This album influenced many young guitar players in the 80's.
I'll never get tired of this album. Pure gem 💎!
Me neither!!! My FAV!!!!
I'm 39 years old and I'm just listening to this whole album for the first time. I've listened to some King Diamond over the years, but not much. Not to say that I didn't always like his music and Mercyful Fate, but for whatever reason I had never taken the time to explore his catalog. And holy shit have I been missing out! This is seriously a masterpiece and pretty ahead of its time musically. I'm not surprised that the lead guitar player was also in Death. So, it was a little before my time, but this album still kills it today. I'm Impressed
I'm so happy for you to take the time I'm older than you I fell in love with them the first time I heard it..hope you have heard THEM
better later than never 😃😃
Amazing album !
I m 54 , just ordered it on vinyl .
I´m 46 and I fell like i´m listening this album for the first time ....but I had it on tape since my 16s :)
Yes the best álbum !
Rj Brasil
The guitar tone is so tunable, vocal on the dark side, drums is like heart beatings, bass is so harmonious, totally a masterpiece, I think.
One of the best albums of all time.
This is one of the best metal albums of all the time. I was 13 when this wad released and am reliving my childhood again listening to this!! The story is so realistic a way the songs were written and sung. King Diamond is an incredible story teller/song writer. I would love to see this album mad!!e into a short movie
Me too ...got this at 13 🔥🤘
i agree I was 23 when it came out and saw the abigail show at the Bayou in Wash D.C.
And make " them" into a short film also.
Great Short Film!!!
First heard it in1990 at Tanah Merah in the state of Kelantan.....still mesmerises till today.No doubt one of the best metal albums.At 59,I'd say rock my brothers.Love from Malaysia
Hidup Tanah Merah...
This has to be one of the very best 80's metal albums of all time. The story concept and musicianship is just amazing with fantastic guitar work by Andy LaRocque.
King diamond is absolutely the best in this class of music.loved him since I was a teenager when he was in mercyful fate.im 52 now and still rock my ass off to him.
Me too bro. 51 and still loving the classic metal!
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52 next month...The King is the GOAT of blackness
48 and fully agree
When I first heard Abigail at 17 years old I knew I would still be rocking out to it at 50 and beyond, LOL
Merciful fate 🤟 59 and listening since there first album
the magic behind Master Diamond's songs is that the songs are not heavy, but are magical, wonderful, unique. No other band or person can do that !!!
Still getting chills listening to this baby after all this time!
King Diamond is a horror icon...this Abigail album when he is at the peak of his creativity is really a collective band masterpiece. Loved it then at 14 loved it now still.😎
I sometimes sit in the living room and listen to this album, and look behind me to see if someone is behind me. LoL
Them is scary shit too
@@markwhitsett4909 i agree..the spoken segment and keys intro already puts you at unease...but the music is just so melodic unlike most metal horror theme one's. 😎
I personally find the "House of God" concept one of the finest, definitely underappreciated!
But "Mansion in the Darkness" remains one of my all time favourite songs, the abigail album is full of kickers!
@@MaTZaSMetalMaNiAC House of God is a masterpiece!
Abigail changed my way of playing guitar.👍👍
Dude I remember when this came out. The HOTTEST metal album ever. Messed my head up for a quick minute while bathing in the moonlight! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!
🔥🤘
I got grounded for buying this album. Absolutely one of my all time favorites.
😲😳
Thats ridiculous.
Lol!
King Diamond carved their niche in time and will never be forgotten, shredding genius :)
I named my daughter Black Horseman. Because of this album.
You mean Abigail?
Ahhaha awesome
I named mine Melissa
lol
I named mine The 7th Day of July 1777. It is proving to have been a mistake. People think I'm talking about a date, I don't get why.
Perfect Album - production, songwriting, performances. What a time to have been alive!
Masterpiece! the musicianship on this album is superb, and King Diamond's voice was at its peak.
I haven't listed to this in a very, very long time. Decades. Just a few days ago, i had a dream about me being woke up in a freezing room, with a fireplace still burning, and some blinding light presence speaking something. There was someone in the bed with me. Then i woke up, and everything got foggy.
For the past few days, i've been rummaging this album and lyrics and my head, non stop, and i remembered this dream clearly.
I don't even know how i still remember the lyrics and everything.
This is just fukin weird. I just felt compelled to listed to it.
I suggest re-uploading with higher sound levels, it's 80's low for headphones.
And how was a movie not made on this? This is really good story.
52. Former metal drummer and huge Mickey Dee fan. KD was a different genre all by itself. Amazing music.
I love that style of singing. Most people might think it’s dorky or lame because of how high pitched it is, but it’s awesome! 🤘💀🤘
Better than sounding like a constipated cookie monster.
It's the only style of singing I could ever hear over this particular music made by these particular musicians. People made fun of Geddy Lee's voice as well, but could you imagine anyone but him singing for rush? I can't.
When people call some kind of art dorky or lame or whatever, it's usually either from jealousy or they just don't get it.. I'm glad to know your one of the ones who gets it.. 🤘
@@feeshunter1508 olololol
Dorky is code for- I'm a pussy and afraid of the music offering
Yeah thats hogwash. One of the biggest albums in recorded music history features this type of singing. Saturday Night Fever, y'all. Barry Gibb.
It's an icon, my eternal favorite ... The sound, the rhythm section, the guitars and the vocals ... are just perfect !!!
Um clássico eterno! A mixagem desse álbum é assustadora! Com certeza um dos maiores álbuns da história do heavy metal! 🤘🇧🇷
"A Mansion in the Darkness" one of the best songs in history of Metal! \m/
I'm from Russia🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺 heavy metal🤘 I love you. Iron Maiden, Metallica, manovar, w. S. A. P, forever👍👍👍
This is King diamond
Amen Brother 👍👍💯
The Man, Myth and Legend ...Story time with King Diamond !!!
i am 49 german i bought this alboum when i was a teen its still the best thing i heard yet,Had the lp with the print on.lost due to my lifestyle.
Old school metal at it's finest!
Absolutely!!!!
Indeed
Eternal metal
Coulnt have said it better
Fuck an aye damn right . Old school METAL AT ITS BEST
One of the greatest records ever made. Absolutely BRILLIANT.
I was a kid when this dropped. Been a fan ever since
I agree with you 666%
One of the greatest metal "concept" albums in the history of music. Around the age of 24 I remember playing nearly this entire album with a bunch of other musicians from New York. Of course, we had no singer. Those who said they could do it usually just did some horrible falsetto that sounded more like Edith Bunker than King, but it was still just as fun because all these riffs and beats are great!! And it still holds up today, just like all great music..
Wow! You guys learned all of these arrangements? Impressive!
It was tough! Especially at 24. I was lucky because the other guitarist, drummer and bassist were quite good and we worked closely together to try to figure everything out as correct as possible. There were a couple of solos we didn't play note for note, but it was all close enough that nobody ever noticed. I think my most favorite song to play was "the black horsemen" with that beautiful twelve string intro, and that riff behind when king sings "The pain of labor was so strong that Miriam died! Her final seeing was a pair of yellow eyes!" And also the two guitars behind "Now we're finally alone, Miriam. Abigail is here to stay..." Great utilization of two guitarists. Great orchestration. Great vocal and guitar harmonies. It still holds up all these years later.. And it was a fantastic learning experience for me.
I know some people don't care for his voice but it's heavy metal horror opera!! And I think kings voice couldn't be more perfect for what they were creating. I can't hear anyone else singing these tracks, just like I can't imagine anyone but Geddy singing for Rush.
@@stevenj2717 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wow.....miky dee on his own Best performance, great album and what a wonderfulf guitar player....Mr. Andy La Roque, The Best, cheers to allá from Monterrey México
Still one of my favorites and one of my all time favorite album covers.
Boże,co za głos 😊 różnie mówią o takiej muzyce...dla mnie niebo❤wielowarstwowe kompozycje, piękny głos. Przypomina mi to utwory Queen 👍
King Diamond,Iron Maiden,Judas Priest,Motörhead,all these bands have something in common,they kick serious ass
... it's because they all use the same pick
@@TheUnholyPosole and this pick is the best
also black sabbath
Hell f#king yes
Exept motorhead,anyway.
Seeing him tomorrow in St Louis so of course here I am re-listening to these masterpieces back to back till the show! Long Live The King! I've seen Primus, Maiden, Priest, and countless others but I can already feel that this will trump them all.
Released in 1987 (I was 24 yrs old) - I had this and Fatal Portrait on vinyl back then when they first came out. Groundbreaking metal.
Amen \m/
I had them on a tape and played it over and over
How old you is now?
@@rick6672 40
I think I'll buy the vinyls again \,,/
For anyone out there like I was, there is a number two of this album, thanks king.
I have everything by KD/MF.
But I keep coming back to Abigail.
Saw the King back in '05, and it's easily the best concert I've ever attended.
🤘💀🤘
The story/concept needs to be made into a movie
that is sometihing i always been thinking, the THEM ALBUM and CONSPIRANCY too
Your wish has been granted!
@@jaymzleutz the Abigail movie 🤘🏻
It reminds me of Nathaniel Hawthorne's Goodman Brown and My Kinsman, Major Molineux: The era, the vibe, the setting out in the woods.
So True.
By far the Best album of King, pure metal sound from a period that wont Come back
One of the best albums ever made in the history of music combined
His voice is amazing and the show he puts on is outstanding.
Uno de los mejores discos de la historia, es tremendo de principio a fin, y el mejor disco de King Diamond en toda su carrera contando Mercyful Fate
I love when a concept album is done well and King might just be, well, the King of concept albums.
The downward spiral is hard to top for me.
But yeah, the King.
Saludos a todos soy de guatemala y cuando yo escuché este tipo de musica ya hace un tiempo cambio mi vida por completo y jamas podre escuchar algo mejor que el heavy metal
👊
The Greatest Music 💯
Such an wild and mad release, everyone on the band is overplaying each other. The number of riffs and drum fills per song is insane.
I still remember all of the words and everything else, it really made an impression on me at 16
the guitar is simply phenomenal and the production . my god the drums alone!......sick AF
My sentiments EXACTLY!!!!
I love how the story and tension really builds with Omens. What an awesome song.
"I did not bring it in here!!!...did you???"..
This Album is Magnificent!!!
For me this album is King Diamond opus magnum.
Yes it is
i am split between this and them
absolutely one of the best
Them/Conspiracy as they are the same story for me. But Abigail is almost as brilliant. King Diamond never made a subpar album in his entire career be it with Mercyful Fate or King Diamond. The 90s and 2000s albums are excellent as well. I LOVE Time and House of God.
The Graveyard is my favorite, but yeah, brilliant stuff
This has always been in my rotation of tunes since it was released! I work in the music industry and have worked with King many ,many times. Ive met just about everybody thats toured in the past 15+ yrs.( Im based in Vegas) & Ive gotta say, King is the most genuine,gratious and humble person in the music world. Totally not what people think hes like! Such a class act and has a true love for his fans. Its always a pleasure working with him and his camp!
I remember waiting for this to come out, it came out 2 days before my 19th birthday. I can still recall that first listening and being blown away. it was a huge step up from Fatal Portrait. The guitar playing is amazing and the story went full album, and KD was in his prime! What a time to be alive!
El rey diamante marco mi infancia! Tengo 37 años y aunque mastico el inglés me da orgullo comentar en español Aser saber que el rey diamante se escuchaba en los 80s y 90s y los seguimos escuchando en la actualidad sus viejos fans larga vida al rey saludos desde México
Sobre todo escuchar esta pieza-maestra del metal, que aún no han logran superar en el suspenso de sus letras.
Lo mejor en sus voz,y lel solo,cremación.
Rápida para continuar
King teda energía pura
@@josemanuelaguilera1311 y en mercyful fate también
Obra maestra! Saludos desde Argentina hermano metalero
My step daughter named her daughter Abigail three months into her pregnancy. The kid never made it. She had to deliver her dead. We all had a funeral at the hospital. The staff at the hospital was more than charitable and even a few of the nurses cried. I cant imagine what its like to carry your dead child inside you or the grief she felt having done so. Fucked up. Every time I play this album for a brief moment I wonder if her spirit is with her mom.
That IS crazy but ya... I'm sure I am going to think of what you just wrote here everytime I listen to this now - out of respect for the little one.
wait... is this the actual album lore?
@@LassetUnsSpielen What I said actually happened, it just so happens that she was named Abigail. I didnt know the name till after the fact. Her father has her name and year of death tattooed on his wrist.
So sad, my respect :(
That's a fucking crazy coincidence
I've listened to this album every Christmas morning since it came out
I just listened to it for the first time ever on Xmas Eve. What a f$*ing masterpiece! The production is amazing
And you didn't listen to Kings holiday 12 inch "No presents for Christmas". Hahaha.. the only other holiday related track I can recall is Halloween on Fatal Portrait.
All joking aside, Abigail is a masterpiece.. the story, the riffs, the beats, the synths, and Kings lush vocal harmonies make for a Hell of a listening experience
Michael Denner & Andy LaRocque are one of the most badass guitar duos of all time! Up there with Dave & Adrian from Maiden ✨
Absolutely! Michael&Andy, Dave&Adrian, Tipton&Downing, Mustaine&Friedman in the top tier of guitar duos!🤘🎸
Прекрасен просто навеки. Поклонник с 85-го! Кто со мной?!
В 52 года ещё раз прослушал с удовольствием!!!
это действительно шедевр!
Альбом - Шедеврище!!!
Da!!!!
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Классная вещь. Первая мною услышанная у Даймонда, в начале 90- х. Вместе с " Глазом" мой любимый их альбом до сих пор.
Я обожаю каннибал корпс и эксодус самые лучшие рок-группы, но и слэйер вещь тоже в тему играют братан.
Да, "The eye" -- офигенный альбом. Пожалуй, самый лучший у Даймонда.
This was my first taste of King Diamond. They used to have metal shows at this club "Pulse" every couple weeks in the summer. SO I would go to every one. Had never heard of King DIamnd. Was totally blown away with the show. Got a pick from Andy(managed to get one from him on Them and COnsipiracy as well). Hooked ever since.
Hell yeah, check out my collection!!!!
Whoever put a dislike on this album has no musical appreciation or apptitude
Or just doesn't like it. It's too bombastic and reverb drenched for my taste. It's the reason I don't really like Iron Maiden. I didn't dislike it because I'm sure it's well made but it's not everyone's thing.
Are you nuts. This sounds awesomely creepy. @@purpled4864
King Diamond is some of the best metal music ever produced!!
The best King Diamond album. Every song is killer \m/
not even close "them" \m/
@@charleswilson1583 agree.
Them is absolutely brilliant.
Top 10 of all heavy metal albums of all time.
Abigail is still a masterpiece though.
@@plciferpffer3048 i agree \m/
@@charleswilson1583 very close
the best 4 you
It doesn't get any better than this , what an amazing band!!!
You are SO right!!! \M/ \M/
Mr. President, You are Correct.
Absolute love and respect to the pioneers of thrash. May King Diamond continue his marvelous reign✊🏻✊🏻
Easily King Diamond's best release. Clicking on all cylinders here.
nope "them" but ya is good
Am i missing something . I have been listening since the early 80's and i think all of his stuff is awesome !
I am 48 and a half today. Why did knowbody tell me what I was missing? This is bloody brilliant.
It’s never late buddy
👍
I remember when this came out and I was instantly hooked!! Every song is kick ass 🤘
Thank you Kim-for all the great musicians you have, and 1st-your vocals.
I love how his albums are one big story
This album was my introduction to King Diamond. I still love this album.
I named my daughter Abigail. Because of this album.
i dont have a daughter
That's really cool \m/
I named base my Dark Souls characters off King Diamond characters. I have Abigail and Melissa.
I always planned on doing the same thing lol
Thank's god i wasn't RACHEL
The perfect sound bettween madness and darkness, long live king diamond, the real king!
it sounds like hell saying me welcome.
@@lukelogan709 Satan* have a little respect with mr King Diamond codename.
@@lukelogan709 Stairway to Hell
Luke logan has left the building
Perfect metal album
Excelente masterpeace!!! El más puro metal que es un legado y perdurará en el tiempo. King el único, gracias por esta maravillosa obra.
La mejor obra de la banda
Muy Bueno, up the irons
Kurde, przypomniały mi się czasy, gdy na kasetach człowiek ciągle słuchał "Fatal Portrait" i oczywiście "Abigail". Co by nie mówić, lata 80-te XX wieku to najlepszy okres w historii muzyki - i w historii muzyki metalowej, i również w historii tej lżejszej muzyki rozrywkowej.
"Omens" was the track that was the best triplet exercise on the kickdrum for me,, just ask my EX band members from years ago, they got sick of hearing my kick triplets LOL!
Yes, simply AMAZING song. Without doubt
This was one of my first CDs. Still own it. Still rocks.
THE KING IS THE BEST AT MAKING CONCEPT ALBUMS( # 1, KING DIAMOND CAN'T BE TOUCHED WITH LYRICAL CONCEPTS)
My old band would cover some of Abigail and fatal portrait and mercyful fate. I had some real fun on guitar and then bass player quit. So I learned the songs on bass. Wow. So much fun playing these songs. 90's were good times
you had a singer who do this stuff! what's his name and where do i find him
Any video tapes? Would love to see your covers. Love cover bands. 80s metal garage band drummer.
This should have been the soundtrack for Bloodborne. It fits so perfectly. Dark, haunting and Victorian.
I didn't use to listen to this kind of Metal but now i must open my ears🤘🖤🇵🇹Long live the king🤘
Much better late than never 🤘
Welcome to King Diamond's World!!!
The varying time signatures are ridiculous. Absolute masterpiece front to back.
Mercyful Fate and King Diamond made the most complex heavy metal back in those days. This album is insanely good and very progressive in my perception. The work of the guitars and drums is top notch and the bass is present the majority of the time.
At the first listen I didn't comprehend this album that well, but with a few more listens it did grow in me.
Until maybe a few years ago, I always gave this album a miss. I don't even know why.
Then on the one day I gave it a listen, I was completely floored. It's my favourite King Diamond album now.
Me too. All of them.
Listen to the other ones Voodoo, House of God, amazing albums.
Masterpiece
I concur.... Andy’s guitar and Mikkey’s drumming .... solid album indeed
Indeed!!!
Desde 1983 sou fã do heavy metal minha história de vida se resume no metal sou eng. em telecomunicações, é uma honra incondicional,,,ouvir essa banda
Andy's solo are always masterpieces