Starting out with yet another evil and extremely mood-setting intro,
you an't help but think that this is going to be another typical King
Diamond album. "House Of God" really is an archetypical King Diamond
album with all that follows - horror story, powerful metal riffing,
great solos, progressive keyboard atmospheres and that oh-so-reckognisable
high-pitched screaming voice of King's. It ain't gonna be no secret
that I've always been partial to the sounds of King Diamond, heck -
even Mercyful Fate have had my loyal trust for years. I remember first
time I heard "Don't Break The Oath" back in '84 - wow! I quickly got
a hold of "Melissa" (yeah, I know it's the reverse order, but hey, I
was only a kid back then..), and from then on things just happened so
that King Diamond and Mercyful Fate have become more than regular guests
on my turntable. Albums such as "Abigail", "Fatal Portrait" and "Conspiracy"
ranks high in my opinion of what is quality heavy metal releases, and
especially "Abigail" is one of the best HM discs ever recorded. With
"House Of God", the King is onto album number one million or so in his
career, but you really can't hear that. This is the sound of a heavy
metal band ready to kick some serious butt - a metal band who knows
how to compose and play great songs - a lyricist who has the rare ability
to write interesting concept stories. From the first song "The Trees
Have Eyes", you quickly realize that King has taken on the direction
of the older KD albums (and even hints of Mercyful Fate here and there)
instead of the more progressive side shown on the latest KD releases
such as "Voodoo" or "The Graveyard" - this is much more the old feeling
from "Conspiracy", "The Eye" or "Them". The titletrack really kicks
ass - perfect horror-mood set by the atmospheric keyboards, a haunting
guitar solo, and powerful drumming! Yes, King Diamond is back with another
great album - an album I as a longtime fan really can give my best recommendation.
Now - go get it!
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